Exchange Student Program

Information

Register as an exchange student at an overseas partner university that has signed an exchange agreement with UOS, take lectures at the local university, participate in on-campus and off-campus activities to enhance international competence, and experience the society and culture of foreign cities.
A program based on the principle of mutual benefit, where students are sent on a one-to-one exchange to overseas universities with which UOS has signed a student exchange agreement.
Duration: 1 semester or 1 year
Tuition: Pay tuition to UOS for enrollment at the partner university
Selection: Every January and July

Eligibility

Must be currently enrolled or on leave of absence and have completed at least one semester (must complete at least two semesters before the study abroad date)
For students on leave of absence, they must be registered at UOS before the study abroad date
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must possess foreign language proficiency sufficient to study in the relevant country
Must not have been subject to disciplinary action according to school regulations (excl. academic warnings)

Rubric

Comprehensive evaluation of academic performance, language proficiency, and study plan

Exchange student scholarship (UOS Office of International Affairs)

Initial settlement funds for exchange students who meet the scholarship conditions
Refer to the detailed selection criteria and scholarship amounts in the exchange student selection notice and orientation each semester

External scholarship

Scholarships from companies such as Mirae Asset for exchange students (requires separate application to the respective company)

ASEM-DUO Scholarship (www.asemduo.org)

Available for mutual one-to-one exchanges with universities in 27 ASEM member countries in Europe
Scholarship: €4,000 per person
Selection: UOS Office of International Affairs matches students and submits an application to the ASEM-DUO secretariat

JASSO Scholarship (www.jasso.go.jp)

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