Reciprocal Foreign Exchange
Under reciprocal foreign exchange programs, the University accepts exchange students from overseas universities with which it has entered into exchange agreements and sends students to those universities, during which time they are treated as continuing to be enrolled at Fukuoka University.
The University offers an exchange subsidy to exchange students, who don't need to pay tuition to their host institution. Additionally, the University recognizes the credits students earn by taking courses at their host institution.
Exchange students take courses related to their major at the University, so they need sufficient language proficiency and academic ability to understand course content. Students are selected based on a comprehensive judgment of their language proficiency, academic record, and an interview.
Officially Approved Foreign Exchange
Officially approved foreign exchange programs allow students to receive approval in advance from the University to study at an overseas university or junior college without taking a leave of absence. Applications are approved once the faculty committee of the student's faculty examines the proposed study program and determines that the student's goals for the foreign exchange would be educationally meaningful.
Officially approved foreign exchange programs involve the same enrollment and credit recognition terms as reciprocal foreign exchange programs, but in the case of the former, the student is responsible for paying tuition to both Fukuoka University and the host institution. The student is responsible for completing all foreign exchange procedures, but these programs have the advantage of allowing students to study at universities that are not part of reciprocal foreign exchange programs and at universities in countries where there are no universities with which Fukuoka University has an exchange agreement.
Study Abroad
Fukuoka University sends students to short-term study programs(lasting about three to four weeks) in accordance with agreements it has with overseas universities. These programs foster language skills and an international outlook through language study, homestays, dormitory life, and other experiences. All students may take the examination for the short-term study abroad programs with the University contributing to travel expenses.
Overseas Language Study
In addition to working to improve students' overall language ability, for example, in terms of conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary, programs at overseas partner universities are designed to foster intercultural understanding from a multifaceted perspective as well as an international mindset while allowing students to study traditions, culture, and history through opportunities such as tour‐based training and collaborative learning. There's no selection examination, and students are responsible for all program costs, including travel costs. Only a limited number of places are available.