JAPAN
MATSUDO･KASHIWANOHA
TOKYO ○
○ KASHIWA
○ MATSUDO
NARITA
Airport
○ NISHI-CHIBA
○ INOHANA
CHIBA Prefecture
For more information or application forms
for the J-PAC program, please contact:
Japan Program At Chiba
Center for International Research and Education
Chiba University
1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, 263-8522 JAPAN
Fax: 81-43-290-2198
E-mail:dgd2197@office.chiba-u.jp
http: //www.chiba-u.ac.jp/
内 容
千葉大学短期交換留学プログラム
学部レベルのプログラムのねらいと特色
（1）日本語・日本文化研修留学生
（2）学部交換留学
学部レベルの授業の紹介
大学院交換留学プログラムのねらいと特色
日本での一年
千葉大学
応募方法／締め切り
奨学金
CONTENTS
Japan Program at Chiba (J-PAC)
Undergraduate programs
(1) Japanese Studies Program
(2) Undergraduate Exchange Program
Undergraduate courses
Graduate Exchange Program
Your year in Japan
Chiba University
Recruitment requirements and deadlines
Scholarships
【千葉城（ちばじょう）】
（千葉市中央区亥鼻町１丁目）
猪鼻城ともいう。大治元年（1126）、千葉（介）
常重は大椎城からこの地に本拠を移し、以後13代
330年ものあいだ存続した城である。さらに常重
の子常胤の代には石橋山の合戦に敗れた源頼朝を
よく助け、千葉氏は全盛 期を迎えた。やがて附
近に城下町を形成、これが現在の千葉市の起こり
と伝えられている。城は現在の千葉市街の南から
東に延びる台地を利用し、北は都川を天 然の水堀、
西は急崖、南は入り組んだ谷津を空堀とした要害
であった。
しかし室町中期に入ると鎌倉公方・足利氏と関
東管領・上杉氏との抗争が激化、これに巻き込ま
れた千葉氏もしだいに分裂していった。そして康
正元年（1455）、一族の馬加康胤や原胤房の襲撃
にあい千葉城はついに炎上、千葉氏嫡流の滅亡と
ともにこの城の歴史も幕を閉じた。
http://www1.linkclub.or.jp/~part3/chiba/chiba/
chiba.html
写真提供：社団法人 千葉県観光物産協会
http://www.omoshiro-chiba.or.jp/
JAPAN PROGRAM AT CHIBA
Chiba University provides three academic programs, known as J-PAC for students from academic
institutions with which Chiba University has university level student exchange agreements.
1. Undergraduate programs
(1) Japanese Studies Program (Nikkensei Program)
This program is designed for international students who specialize in Japanese studies at their universities,
and is offered to Japanese government scholarship students (nikkensei). The aim of this program is to provide
an opportunity to gain advanced Japanese proficiency and to enhance students' ability to conduct research in
Japanese studies, as well as to gain specialized knowledge about Japan.
(2) Undergraduate Exchange Program
This program is designed for those students who have previously studied Japanese and are interested in
Japanese society and culture. The aim of this program is to provide an opportunity to study Japan in more
detail and improve Japanese language proficiency by both interacting with Japanese students and attending
various courses at Chiba University.
2. Graduate Exchange Program
This program is designed for graduate students who wish to study at Chiba University in their specific
fields. They can participate in an array of graduate courses and individually receive advice from their
supervisors.
Students in these three programs are registered at Chiba University faculties or graduate schools.
Academic supervisors and J-PAC coordinators support their study.
There is no undergraduate program which begins in April: both undergraduate exchange programs
begin in October and end in August of the following year. Graduate Exchange Program students can also
enroll in April. However, the duration of the program will be only six months, i.e. till the end of September.
Note that J-PAC is NOT a language course for students whose only aim is to improve their Japanese
language skills.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
(1）Japanese Studies Program (Nikkensei Program)
(a) This program is designed for those international students who specialize in Japanese studies at
their universities, and who intend to continue studies in this area. The aim of this program is to provide
them an opportunity to gain advanced Japanese proficiency and to enhance their ability to conduct
research in Japanese studies, as well as to gain specialized knowledge about Japan.
(b) Students can take Japanese language courses according to their level of proficiency and attend
courses in Japanese studies together with Japanese undergraduate students. They can also choose from a
variety of specialized lectures and seminars offered at different faculties.
At the same time, students are expected to carry out their own research projects using the Japanese
language. They are required to take Research Work (Humanities) I and II, the courses specifically designed
to help them pursue their research projects, and submit a research paper (6,000-9,000 characters). They
will be able to present their papers at a special session in July. Presented papers will be issued in print by
Chiba University. A certificate of completion will be issued to those students who have completed more
than twelve courses (eighteen credits) and written research papers.
(c) At time of application and arrival in Japan, applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate students
at faculties or schools which offer majors in Japanese language or Japanese culture, and must show they
intend to continue study in this area after returning home. They also must be under the age of 30, have
completed more than one year of study at their home institution, and their Japanese language competence
must be at least equal to the pass level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N2) administered by the
Japan Foundation.
(d) Chiba University examines the applications and short-lists students for recommendation to the
Ministry of Education and Science. Students who have not studied at a Japanese high school or university
before are given priority. Chiba University will recommend two candidates to the Ministry of Education
and Science.
(2）Undergraduate Exchange Program
(a) This program is for those students who have already acquired some Japanese language skills and
are interested in Japanese society and culture. The aim of this program is to provide an opportunity to
study about Japan in more detail and improve Japanese language proficiency by interacting with Japanese
students and attending various courses at Chiba University.
(b) This program welcomes students from science, engineering and humanities. Courses are offered
to attain the following four goals:
①
②
③
④
to deepen understanding of Japanese society and culture;
to participate in courses in the areas of Chiba University’s greatest strengths;
to promote intercultural understanding through exchanges with Japanese students;
to acquire sufficient proficiency in the Japanese language for daily life and university study.
It is fundamental to this program that international and Japanese students study together and jointly
participate in practical activities such as bilingual seminars in Japanese culture, foreign language classes,
making exhibition leaflets at museums in Chiba Prefecture, conducting survey of litter washed ashore by
the ocean to raise their other environmental awareness. It is envisaged that students will deepen their
understanding of Japan and become aware of various social and cultural issues in their own countries at
the same time.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
A limited number of courses will be offered in plain Japanese and in English, so the students will be
able to select courses that match their language level. In addition to these courses, students in this program
may also enroll in many other undergraduate courses at Chiba University, subject to permission from the
course coordinator/teacher. A certificate of completion will be issued to those students who have completed
at least seven courses in each semester, and at least fourteen courses in a year.
(c) Applicants must be at least second year students, and have received Japanese language tuition of at
least 150 contact hours at a recognized educational institution. Students whose Japanese proficiency level
is below N2 should demonstrate sufficient ability to communicate in English. This program is designed
for students who have not previously studied in Japan.
(3）Guidance provided for international students participating in programs (1） and (2）
Students in the Japanese Studies Program and Undergraduate Exchange Program students will be
enrolled according to their study area at relevant faculties (Humanities, Law & Economics, Education,
Science, Engineering, Horticulture).
General guidance and support will be provided for the students of both above programs at the Center
for International Research and Education (CIRE) by the program coordinator and other teachers.
(a) Support at CIRE
Guidance regarding everyday life in Japan and an array of Japanese language courses are offered at
CIRE. CIRE staff will also advise international students regarding specific program related courses as well
as various cultural programs and activities.
(b) Support at faculties
International students will all have their personal academic supervisors (teachers) and tutors (students).
Also, international students will be given a chance to attend specialized courses at the faculties they will
be enrolled at, and to conduct research under individual supervision if they wish so, subject to separate
arrangements. Students who want to be individually advised by their academic supervisors should indicate
that in their plan of study/research.
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Students in the Japanese Studies Program (Nikkensei) and Undergraduate Exchange Program should
select courses that match their interests and language ability from the courses listed below.
Except for Japanese language courses and a number of courses specifically designed for international
students, all courses are also offered to Japanese students. This creates a unique international study
environment and enables students to broaden their perspectives.
Some of the courses (marked with *) are taught in English, and others (marked with **) may be
followed by students with intermediate Japanese ability. Also, courses where both Japanese and English are
used are offered (marked with ***). Students whose Japanese language level is lower than intermediate will
have to take at least one such course.
In addition to the courses listed below (subjects to change), exchange students may enroll in any other
course given at Chiba University with the teacher's permission. There are 15 teaching weeks in a semester
and the duration of classes at Chiba University is 90 minutes. Except for Japanese language courses, each
class meets once a week.
(1) Courses which deepen understanding of Japanese society and culture
◆ Japan Studies: Humanities
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
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GRADUATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Students in the Graduate Exchange Program will be allocated to relevant graduate schools. They will
be able to enroll in courses and pursue research in their fields. During their studies at Chiba University,
students will be able to gain new research perspectives and experience which will capitalize after they
return to their home institutions. Students who enroll in at least four courses and obtain at least eight
credits during their study at Chiba University will receive a certificate of completion.
It is a condition of being accepted to Chiba University that the applicant’s home institution considers
his/her study project as viable to his/her research, and that the applicant can find an academic supervisor
at Chiba University in his/her area of studies.
Acceptance to Chiba University will be decided based on the applicant’s plan of study/research and
references from academic teachers at his/her home institution.
Please contact your prospective academic supervisor before you apply. Note that each graduate school
or study area sets its own level of Japanese language proficiency required of international exchage program
students. If you wish to study Japanese language, you will be able to take a course commensurate with your
level of proficiency, but you will not be awarded any credits for it.
Please carefully check the following websites regarding courses offered at Chiba University before you
lodge your application:
(English) http://www.chiba-u.ac.jp/e/target/index.html
(Japanese) http://www.chiba-u.ac.jp/section/
(Syllabus) http://chiba-u.ac.jp/student/syllabus/2011/index.html
Students who enroll in October are expected to study for one year, and students who enroll in April
can only study for half a year. Note that only three students can be admitted in April.
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YOUR YEAR IN JAPAN
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CHIBA UNIVERSITY
Chiba University was founded in 1949 and is one of the foremost national institutions of higher learning
in Japan. Chiba University has 9 faculties, 20 educational and research facilities and centers including Center
for International Research and Education, Safety and Health Organization, a library and a hospital.
Approximately 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled at the university. The number of
academic teachers and researchers exceeds 1,200 persons. As of 2010, there are approximately 1,100
international students. Chiba University has three campuses at Nishi Chiba, Matsudo-Kashiwanoha and
Inohana, all located in Chiba Prefecture.
❶Faculty of Letters・Faculty of Law and Economics (Secretariat)
❷Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences Building
❸Faculty of Education (Secretariat)　❹Music Building
❺Yayoi Soubou (Atelier)　⓫Faculty of Engineering (Secretariat)
⓬Engineering Research Building
⓭Grauate School of Science and Tecnology Building No.2
⓮Innovation Plaza, Faculty of Engineering　⓯Shouin Hall
⓰Student Support Section・Career Support Section
⓰Secretariat for General Education　⓰Career Support Service
⓰Student Consultation Room　⓰International Exchange Room
⓱Faculty of Science (Secretariat)
⓲Science Research Building　⓳Cooperative Research Building
⓴Administration Bureau　Department of Student Affairs
University Library・Academic Link Center
Keyaki Kaikan (University Hall)　Safely and Health Organization
Center for International Research and Education　Kindergarten
Elementary School　Junior High School　Radioisotope Research Center
Organization for Academic -Industrial Collaboration and Intellectual Property
Grauate School of Science and Tecnology Building No.1
Chemical Analysis Center　Institute of Media and Infomation Technology
Center of Frontier Science　Research Center for Frontier Medical Engineering
Center for Environmental Remote Sensing　Venture Business Laboratory
Facilities for Campus Life　Guest House・Yayoi Nersery　Cafeteria　University Hall
Student's Club Rooms (Sports)　Student's Club Rooms (Cultural)
Student's Club Rooms (Music)　Division of Environmental Safety　Science Park Center
47 Gymnasium 1　⃝
48 Gymnasium 2　⃝
49 Gym Management Facility　⃝
50 Swimming Pool　⃝
51 Athletic Field
⃝
52 Baseball Ground　⃝
53 Saccer / Rugby Ground　⃝
54 Tennis Courts　⃝
55 Multipurpose Courts
⃝
56 Golf Practice Range　⃝
57 Judo and Kendo Gym　⃝
58 Archery Gym
⃝
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RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
(1) Japanese Studies Program (Nikkensei Program)
Information on recruitment requirements and application form for Japanese Government (MEXT)
Scholarship will be mailed to our partner institutions from which Chiba University has previously received
international students in the Japanese Studies Program at the end of January, 2012. Applicants should submit
both Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship and J-PAC Program application forms and documents (a)(d) in the section below to Chiba University.
(2) Undergraduate Exchange Program and Graduate Exchange Program
〈How to apply〉
To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in an institution of higher education that has concluded
an inter-university agreement with Chiba University. If an inter-university student exchange agreement is
concluded, International students will be exempted from the registration, admission and tuition fees at Chiba
University and may have their credits obtained at Chiba University recognized at their home institutions.
Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate course work at the time of application.
Also, students accepted into the program must agree to return to their home institution upon completion of
the exchange program.
The selection of participants will be made at Chiba University on the basis of their academic record,
personal statement of purpose and two recommendation letters from their current teachers. Applicants should
send completed applications to the address shown at the bottom of this page through their home institution
to be received by March 10, 2012 for admission to the program beginning in October 2012.
〈Documents to submit〉
⒜ Application forms
⒝ P
lan of study (Japanese Studies Program and Undergraduate Exchange Program students) or plan of
research (Graduate Exchange Program students)
⒞ Academic transcript from the applicant’s home institution
⒟ L
etters of reference from two academic teachers at the applicant’s home institution who have known the
applicant for at least one year.
*In case of the Japanese Studies Program and Undergraduate Exchange Program students, one of the two
letters of reference must be from the applicant’s Japanese language teacher.
*In case of Graduate Exchange Program students, one of the two letters of reference must be from the
applicant’s direct academic supervisor.
〈Important notice for prospective Graduate Exchange Program applicants〉
Applicants who want to commence their study at Chiba University in October 2012 should send the
required plan of research and letters of references by February 10, 2012.
Should the applicants already know through their home institution who their academic supervisor at
Chiba University will be, the plan of research and letters of reference should be sent directly to that person for
approval. In case an academic supervisor at Chiba University is still to be determined, the plan of research
and letters of reference should be e-mailed to the address shown at the bottom of this page.
Applicants who want to commence their study at Chiba University in April 2013 and study for one
semester should send in their plan of research and letters of reference by August 10, 2012. The deadline for
sending in application forms is September 10, 2012.
Note that Applicants who are unable to find a suitable academic supervisor may not be accepted.
〈Informing candidates of final selection〉
⑴ W
e will inform the applicant’s institution of the result of application by mid-May. Guide for J-PAC
Students as well as information on what preparation is necessary before arrival in Japan will be mailed to
successful applicants at a later date.
⑵ W
e will mail a Certificate of Eligibility to the applicant’s institution by the end of August. This certificate
is required for Japanese visa application.
□For more information or application forms for the J-PAC program, please contact:
Japan Program At Chiba
Center for International Research and Education, Chiba University
1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, 263-8522 Japan
Fax: 81-43-290-2198
E-mail: dgd2197@office.chiba-u.jp
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SCHOLARSHIPS
(1) Japanese Studies Program (Nikkensei Program)
Chiba University will recommend two students for a Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship.
However, most likely only one student will be selected by MEXT and granted a scholarship. If you are not
granted a scholarship, but still wish to study at Chiba University (you will be exempt from the registration,
admission and tuition fees, but will have to pay for your accommodation and living by yourself), please
indicate that in Question 14 in the J-PAC application form.
(2) Undergraduate Exchange Program and Graduate Exchange Program
Both undergraduate and graduate students may be eligible for a JASSO (Japan Student Services
Organization) scholarship of approximately ¥80,000/month (subject to change). Chiba University will
normally recommend several eligible candidates for JASSO scholarships. Applicants will be notified about
the JASSO decision by June 30, 2012. However, please note that the number of JASSO scholarships is
limited and being accepted as J-PAC student does not guarantee your scholarship application will be
successful.
For your reference, living expenses including meals, electricity and phone bills are about ¥60,000 to
¥70,000 per month. You will also need to pay for textbooks, travel and other activities.
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J-PAC
Japan Program At Chiba
International Student Exchange
2012-2013
Publication: CHIBA UNIVERSITY
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JAPAN
MATSUDO･KASHIWANOHA
TOKYO ○
○ KASHIWA
○ MATSUDO
NARITA
Airport
○ NISHI-CHIBA
○ INOHANA
CHIBA Prefecture
For more information or application forms
for the J-PAC program, please contact:
Japan Program At Chiba
Center for International Research and Education
Chiba University
1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, 263-8522 JAPAN
Fax: 81-43-290-2198
E-mail:dgd2197@office.chiba-u.jp
http: //www.chiba-u.ac.jp/