Located in the heart of Tokyo, Meiji University has continued to be one of the leading private universities in Japan for almost 140 years. With four campuses and English-taught courses in the School of Political Science and Economics, Business Administration, and Global Japanese Studies, Meiji University provides a comprehensive, global education focused on the motto of "Rights, Liberty, Independence, and Self-Government."
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Program Details
- Students can participate in exchange for the spring semester or the full academic year. Fall-only study abroad is not available.
- Visit Exchange Program at Meiji for specific details regarding this program, including the Fact Sheet.
Courses Offered
English-taught courses are available to exchange students in the following fields, although this is not a comprehensive list:
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Asian Pacific Studies
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Business & Economics
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Communication
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Global Studies
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History
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Political Science
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Sociology
Courses may also work for GE requirements or free electives.
View the list of English-taught courses available to exchange students. Search for syllabi for English-taught courses.
Students must select courses from the same Meiji campus. All students regardless of area of study can access Japanese language learning courses at their level.
Available Terms Abroad
- Spring Semester: early April to early August
- Priority Deadline to Apply: August 15 (Rolling admissions to September 15 as space allows)
- Academic Year: mid September to end of July (break during February and March)
- Priority Deadline to Apply: January 15
Eligibility
- Sophomore, junior, or senior standing while abroad.
- Current CSUCI student in good academic standing at time of application.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (students with below a 2.75 GPA should contact the Study Abroad Advisor at courtney.gross@csuci.edu for guidance).
- No Japanese language skills required, although students are encouraged to take a Japanese language course abroad.
To Apply
Students must complete a CSUCI Exchange Application first. If selected as a nominee, students will then be directed to complete Meiji's exchange application.
Housing
Students can apply for Meiji student housing upon acceptance. There are six residence halls available to exchange students. For on-campus housing, students must pay up-front for the entire semester. View "Dormitories" for the details about each residence hall, including information about commute time and cost of rent.
Location
Meiji University is composed of four campuses located in the heart of Tokyo which is the political, economic, commercial, academic, and cultural center of Japan. Over 35 million people live in and around Tokyo, making it one of the world largest metropolises. Not only does the big city, theme-park-like atmosphere thrive, but Tokyo prides itself on preserving traditional culture and history.
Budget
Click here to see the Budget Sheet for Meiji for Academic Year 2026-27 and Spring 2027.
Financial aid may be applied to study abroad. Follow up with the Financial Aid office at CSUCI for specifics regarding your financial aid package.
Make an Appointment with an Advisor
For more information about this program or others, book a one-on-one appointment with a CSUCI Study Abroad Advisor to discuss this program.