International Exchange
International Exchange
Become A Globally Oriented Individual Through Exposure To
World Cultures And
Communication
Notre Dame Seishin University supports students’ study abroad by concluding study abroad agreements with
a
number of overseas universities, including sister schools operated by the Society of the Sisters of Notre
Dame de Namur, the founding parent organization of the university.
The period of study abroad is recognized as a period of enrollment, and up to 60 credits earned can be
recognized as graduation credits. The length of the study abroad period varies depending on the
destination
and the student’s wishes (from 3 months to 1 year).
In addition, in order to nurture as many global citizens as possible, we also offer scholarships for study
abroad and a language training program (about 3 weeks) that students can participate in during the summer
vacation.
Partner Universities
* denotes sister universities
United States of
America
- Notre Dame de Namur University*(Silicon Valley, California)
- Concordia University Irvine (Irvine, California)
- Emmanuel College Boston* (Boston, Massachusetts)
- Trinity Washington University* (Washington, D.C.)
- Salve Regina University (New Port, Rhode Island)
United Kingdom
- Liverpool Hope University (Liverpool)
China
- Dalian University of Foreign Languages (Dalian, Liaoning province)
Australia
- Notre Dame de Namur University*(Silicon Valley, California)
- The University of Newcastle
Taiwan
- Fu Jen Catholic University (New Taipei City)
- Providence University (Shalu Dist, Taichung City)
Korea
- The Catholic University of Korea (Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do)
Locations of the Sisters of Notre Dame
de Namur
Sister universities
Partner Universities for Study
Abroad
Study Abroad Programs
Study Abroad At Partner Universities Program
Students take regular undergraduate courses with local students at partner universities abroad. Depending on the content of the courses, up to 60 credits earned at the partner university may be approved as graduation credits.
*There is a language proficiency requirement for study abroad at partner universities. The University offers small-group courses designed to improve language skills.
Summer Overseas
English
Study Program
This is an English study program (about 3 weeks) that students can participate in during their summer vacation. Students study English at the English Language Centre of the University of Victoria in Canada and deepen their understanding of Canadian culture and customs through extracurricular activities.
Foreign language classes:2 credits earned
Exchange Program
If students wish to study abroad at partner universities in Asia (Korea, Taiwan, and China), there is no need to pay tuition fees newly to the study abroad destination.
Message from a former exchange student
At Fu Jen Catholic University, where I studied abroad, I was able to study a wide range of subjects such as cultural anthropology and American history while interacting not only with Taiwanese but also with students from other Asian countries and from Europe and the United States. I used English in the classroom and Chinese in my daily life, and I believe that the ability to learn Chinese while studying in English is a unique advantage of studying abroad in Taiwan.
What Our Students Say
Students Who Have Studied Abroad
New possibilities encountered
in the pursuit of
curiosity
Tomoka Takahashi
Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Literature,Okayama Prefectural Okayama Asahi Senior High School graduate
Study abroad period: Approximately 10 months
Liverpool Hope University (Liverpool, UK)
The impetus for my exchange program came from my interest in the correlation between international issues and the media through the Model United Nations activities I began in my second year. The ideal environment at Liverpool Hope University, where I could major in two different fields at the same time from a very large number of degree courses, was the deciding factor, and I jumped into an overseas learning environment. When I first started studying abroad, I struggled with real English that I could not learn from a desk, and I was perplexed by the days that differed from my own sense of values. However, through dormitory life, volunteer activities, class discussions, and interaction with friends, I gradually became able to see fresh ways of thinking brought about by our differences. Being in a multinational environment, both inside and outside the university, was an experience that expanded my view of the world and my own possibilities for the future many times over.
Memories of university-sponsored 3-day/2-night trip to Wales for international students
Students Who Have Participated In
Overseas English Study
Programs
The most intensive 3 weeks so far!
I have enjoyed doing
things in English.
Eriko Ohno
Department of Foods and Human Nutrition, Faculty of Human Life Sciences, Okayama Prefecture / Seishin Girls’ High School graduate
Summer Overseas English Study Program
University of Victoria English Language Centre (Victoria, Canada)
I joined this program to improve my English skills. At first, I was anxious about conducting my daily life in English and could not speak to people on my own. However, as I chatted with the teachers and interacted in English with a wide variety of people at the activities in the program, I began to enjoy conversing in English. The three weeks were so intensive that I did not want to go back to Japan at the end of the program. I believe that not only did I improve my language skills, but also the cross-cultural experiences I had there led to my personal growth. I would like to continue learning English and do my best so that I can use my English skills in my work and travel.
Foreign Students
ChinaLI, XINRAN
Special Research Student, Japanese Language and Literature Dalian University of Foreign Languages
I am studying Japanese dialectology, Japanese grammar theory, and contrastive linguistics while aspiring to become a Japanese language teacher. In the Japanese grammar theory class, I was able to gain knowledge of Japanese grammar that I did not know before. I believe that this knowledge will surely lead me to my dream.
ChinaLIU, XINYUN
Special Research Student, Japanese Language and Literature Dalian University of Foreign Languages
Every time we discuss our research topics in weekly seminars, I realize the importance of teamwork and communication. Interaction with others always provides me with new stimuli and hints. I have come to realize this in many of my classes at Seishin, and I have become even more interested in my own research field.
