The College of Business at Auburn University has established a relationship with the College of Economics at Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan for a student exchange program.

Students from Auburn may go to Nihon University for one term or two terms. Term I at Nihon is from early April to mid July, with examinations in late July. Term II is from mid September to mid January, with examinations in early February. Students from Nihon University, likewise, may come to Auburn for a semester or for a longer period. Knowledge of Japanese language is not a prerequisite for Auburn students planning to go to Nihon.

Nihon University is Japan’s largest university and offers courses in the areas of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, art, commerce, engineering, law, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy among others. Nearly 100,000 students are enrolled in its colleges and junior colleges. It is a private university.

Nihon University, with 14 graduate schools, 11 colleges, 3 schools and junior colleges, it owns approximately 30.84 million square meters of land, and its buildings have a total floor space of about 1.19 million square meters. The teaching staff numbers around 7,700. Its more than 670,000 graduates play pivotal roles in their respective fields. The special feature of Nihon University is that each of its colleges has its own campus, all of them fully equipped with a library and all other requisite research and athletic facilities. Each college also has its own faculty which provides students with meticulous instruction. Thus all 14 colleges are fully able to function as independent colleges. Yet, at the same time, close cooperation among its colleges help Nihon University to develop as a large university.

Additional information on Nihon University and its College of Economics may be found at:

http://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/index.html

Typical dates for the academic year at Nihon University are shown below. Exact dates may change from year to year.

Academic Program:

Professors in each field provide instruction to each student by means of seminars held once a week. Supervisors for exchange students will be assigned by the College of Economics, with due consideration given to students’ major areas of study. Exchange students should meet with supervisors before attending their first seminar.

Exchange students from Auburn University going to Nihon University may take classes offered in English for exchange students, Japanese language courses, or regular courses in Japanese (if they are proficient in Japanese).

Classes are available in English for exchange students, and regular attendance is expected. Auburn students should complete a Study Abroad/Exchange Course Approval Form to determine transfer equivalencies of courses. Some commonly offered classes in English for exchange students are as follows:

1. 1) The Japanese Economy
2. 2) Japanese Industry
3. 3) Business Management in Japan
4. 4) Japanese Society

Nihon University Central Administration Office hosts Japanese language classes for exchange students. Under this program, professional Japanese teachers provide instruction based on the abilities and needs of individual students. Course lengths can be tailored to the duration of students’ stay in Japan.

• Dates: All year excluding August
• Time: Afternoons, Monday to Friday
• Class details: Three 50 minute classes per day
• Costs: Free
• Location: Nihon University Central Administration Office (15 minutes from the College of Economics by train)

Auburn University students must complete a Study Abroad/Exchange Course Approval Form and be registered for an Auburn Abroad course to receive appropriate credit. All students must have adequate health insurance coverage and complete Release from Liability forms through the Study Abroad Office.

Students will pay a program fee of $3000 per term to Auburn University – College of Business and will not pay tuition or fees at Nihon University. For Auburn University students, an Auburn Abroad fee, currently $455 for residents and non-residents, per term, will be billed additionally to participate in the program through Auburn Abroad. All students will be responsible for travel, living expenses, and personal expenses at Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan. Fees are subject to change.

Auburn University students, requesting financial aid, should contact Charles Markel in the Financial Aid Office at (334) 844-6056.

Exchange students reside in accommodation provided by the College of Economics at Nihon University. As the college does not maintain such facilities itself, appropriate accommodation is rented from private sector organizations. Due consideration is paid to location, size of rooms, facilities and other important features while making arrangements in this area in order to allow exchange students to get the most out of their time in Japan. Details relating to this accommodation are as follows:

1. 1) Accommodation is provided for free by the college.
2. 2) Breakfast and dinner are available without charge.
3. 3) Electricity, telephone, bedding and other living expenses are to be paid by individual students.
4. 4) Students who decide to leave this accommodation ahead of schedule will be responsible for costs so incurred.

Details of the accommodation most recently used by exchange students are included below for reference.

Dormitory Urayasu (men only)
5-23-24 Horie, Urayasu-shi, Chiba
30 minutes from the College of Economics by train.
Single: Yen 230 (monthly student pass: Yen 6,590)
Route:
Urayasu Station – Otemachi (Tozai Line)
Otemachi – Jinbocho (Toei Mita Line)

Dormitory Hasune (women only)
1-16-14 Hausune, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
25 minutes from the College of Economics by train.
Single: Yen 260 (monthly student pass: Yen 5,870)
Route: Hasune Station – Jinbocho (Toei Mita Line)

Note that cost estimates are approximate and subject to change.

Living expenses are to be paid by the individual, and will include heating and lighting costs, telephone charges, a futon charge of approximately Yen 2,000 per month, and lunch expenses. Lunch requirements should be adequately met by the range of convenience stores and restaurants in the vicinity of the college. Cost estimates are approximate and subject to change.

Detailed enquiries can be made at:

College of Economics, Nihon University
Office of Administration Research Institutes,
1-3-2 Misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Telephone: 03-3219-3309
FAX: 02-3219-3329
E-mail: intercom@ofc.eco.nihon-u.ac.jp

There are several direct flights to Narita airport (Tokyo) from various locations in the United States, such as Atlanta, Los Angeles, etc. The cost varies depending on the point of departure. Prices, however, vary daily.

Medical insurance should be taken out by the individual.

The applications are in PDF formats. Please download one of these files, print it out, provide the proper information and either drop it by Dr. Amit Mitra’s office or mail it to Dr. Mitra at the address provided below:

Nihon Application [PDF] *If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please go to the COB home page and download the free version.

Additional Information:

For application form or additional information, contact:

Dr. Amit Mitra
Associate Dean College of Business
Suite 516
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849-5240
Telephone: (334) 844-4030
FAX: (334) 844-4861
E-mail: mitra@business.auburn.edu