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Yamanashi Gakuin University

Kofu-shi, Chūbu region , Japan

Full-time

English, Japanese

English, Business & Management Studies, Economics & Econometrics, Politics, Psychology, International Relations/Studies/Affairs, Performing Arts, Art & Design, Japanese, Software, Sociology, Sports-related Subjects, Statistics & Operational Research

Detailed Information

Admission

https://rhep-japanforunhcr.org

Qualifications

The program will select up to one candidate for recommendation to Yamanashi Gakuin University (English course). 1) Faculty and Department: International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) of Department of International Liberal Arts 2) Number of refugee candidates to be recommended: maximum one (for completion of the degree in English) 3) Eligibility criteria: the candidate must - a) be a refugee or a person in need of international protection with a residency permit granted by the Japanese authorities (excluding Japanese nationals); b) have either successfully completed or is scheduled to complete by March of the admission year, a twelveyear course of formal education in Japan or another country, or is deemed by Yamanashi Gakuin University to have an education level equivalent to that of the average person who has completed such formal education; c) have no other means of support for university studies; d) understand that the objective of the program is for the selected candidate to commit to their studies diligently, and agree to maintain a satisfactory academic performance in their chosen undergraduate study course (the course duration will be a maximum of four years); e) have English language skills sufficient for pursuing a degree from any of Yamanashi Gakuin University that offer a curriculum in English; and f) meet other criteria for applicants as stipulated by Yamanashi Gakuin University.

Procedure

For more information, please visit the program link.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.