Information for Incoming Exchange Students

About the Faculty and Graduate School

UNP Fact Sheet 1

UNIVERSITY

Name	University of Niigata Prefecture
Address	471 Ebigase, Higashi-ku, Niigata City, Niigata 950-8680 Japan
Distance from city / airport	6km from Niigata Station/5km from Niigata Airport
University website	https://www.unii.ac.jp
Exchange website	https://www.unii.ac.jp/overview/facilities/international-center/
Contact person	Office of International Exchange (Mr. Kazuya Matsuda)
Contact number & email	Tel: +81-25-368-8373 Email: gyoumu@unii.ac.jp

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Semester dates (exams)	Spring: Apr – Sep (Aug) / Fall: Oct – Mar (Feb)
Academic Calendar	2024 Academic calendar UNP Academic Calendar 2024-2025
Language of instruction	Japanese (Some courses are conducted in English)
Language level expected	Japanese classes: JLPT: passed N5 Classes in Japanese: JLPT: passed N2 Classes in English: TOEIC: 600 / TOEFL(ibt): 60 / TOEFL(pbt): 500 / IELTS: 5.5 *JLPT: Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Minimum and Maximum load per semester	None at the university end, but at least seven 90-minute class registration per week required for a visa application purpose

APPLICATION

Application deadline	Spring: Oct 15 (TBA) / Fall: April 15 (TBA)
Application procedure	Send in the application form and other documents

UNP Fact Sheet 2

ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION

Arrival date	Spring: Apr 3(TBA) / Fall: Sep 25(TBA)
Orientation week	Spring: Apr 4-6(TBA) / Fall: Sep 26-28(TBA)

ACCOMODATION

On campus dormitory?	No
Off campus options	Yes. 2-bedroom apartment unit within walking distance from school. Each unit is shared by 2 or 3 students.
Application procedures & fees	Send in the Application for Residency form: Single-occupancy bedroom / 260,000 JPY per semester Double-occupancy bedroom / 200,000 JPY per semester

VISA APPLICATION

Visa/ Study Permit application requirements	At least seven 90-minute class registration plus class preparation and assignments/review required.

INSURANCE

Mandatory insurance plan for exchange students?	Yes. Gakkensai & Inbound Insurance (9,400 yen for 1 semester / 12,840 yen for 1 academic year) National Health Insurance (About 10,000 yen for 6 months / 20,000 yen for 1 year)

ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSES

Expenses per month	30,000 – 50,000 yen excluding accommodation

SCHOLARSHIP

Availability	No

Campus Guide

Library	Yes Weekday (8:30～19:50)
Computer Room	Yes Weekday (7:30～20:30)
Self-Study Room	Yes Weekday (7:30～19:50)
University Cooperative	Yes Weekday (8:30～17:00 (Cafeteria 11:30～13:30)) The cooperative sells publications, stationery, and food items.

OTHERS

Unique features of university which are relevant/attractive for exchange students	Many opportunities to interact with local community as well as enjoy rich dietary culture May take any courses in Japanese/English without additional tuition fees For your Japanese language study, our students act as Japanese tutors to help you learn Japanese(conversation practice, sentence correction, etc). And in your daily life, our international student supporters will help you with procedures at the municipal office, opening a bank account, and accompany you to the hospital, shopping, etc.

Unique features of university which are relevant/attractive for exchange students

Many opportunities to interact with local community as well as enjoy rich dietary culture
May take any courses in Japanese/English without additional tuition fees
For your Japanese language study, our students act as Japanese tutors to help you learn Japanese(conversation practice, sentence correction, etc). And in your daily life, our international student supporters will help you with procedures at the municipal office, opening a bank account, and accompany you to the hospital, shopping, etc.

Housing

Exchange students are accommodated in a nearby furnished apartment.
Each 2-bedroom apartment is shared by 2 or 3 students.
(The apartment unit has the following –For each student:
a bed and a desk. In the kitchen: a fridge, a cooking stove, a microwave, an electric kettle, and a rice cooker. In the living room: a TV, a sofa, and a dining table set. In the bathroom: a washing machine.
Each room is equipped with an air-conditioner.) Rent for one semester is 200,000 yen (double occupancy)/260,000 yen (single occupancy) including utility charges and internet.
Additional fees may be charged to students if utility fees exceeds above the normal range, or there is any damage to the appliances/facility.
Additional cleaning fees may also be charged if needed.
UNP may not be able to accommodate each students according to his/her wish regarding room assignment.

Q&A

1.Does the dormitory rent include utility charges?

Yes. the dormitory rent(single-occupancy bedroom 260,000 yen per semester, double-occupancy bedroom 200,000 yen per semester) includes electricity, gas, water, public broadcasting bills, and internet usage fees.
However, if you use more than a certain amount, we will charge you separately.

2.Are the Japanese and English levels listed in the “ACADEMIC INFORMATION” above required?

No. we expect incoming exchange students to have this language level, but it is not required.

3.Can I receive a transcript after completing my studies at your university?

Yes. Our university will issue a transcript with course titles, credits, and grades, which will be passed to you through the study abroad department at your university.

4.Can you provide some information about cafeteria in the university?

It is open weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
You can eat noodle, curry and rice, rice bowls, buffet meals, lunch boxe, etc. for about 400 Yen. Besides cafeteria, there are many restaurants near the university.