Saitama University

Location

Saitama, Japan

Within the greater Tokyo area, northwest of the city center

Founded

1949

Exchange partner with UIS since 2010

Student Population

8,600

Requirements:

  • Must be a UIS undergrad or graduate student
  • Must have at least a 2.4 GPA

Courses:

  • Enroll into the intensive Japanese Language program, equivalent of 10 credits of instruction per semester. 
  • About 50 courses are taught in English across many disciplines.

Finances:

The SU academic calendar is very different from the UIS calendar.  Students considering studying for one semester only are encouraged to consider the spring/summer semester rather than the fall/winter semester.

Location:

Exchange Student information

Information about the city of Saitama and surrounding area.

City tour of Saitama