Japan - Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS)
Japan - Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS)
Based on its history of more than 100 years, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies听(TUFS) continues to play an important role as one of the hubs of international academic research and exchange in Japan in the 21st century.
听In 2000, TUFS moved its campus to Fuchu City in the western part of Tokyo, realizing education and research in an advanced IT environment supported by modern facilities and equipment.
The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP-TUFS) is designed for inbound international exchange students. It provides them with the opportunity to acquire a firm understanding of Japanese culture and to deepen their perspectives on current international issues at an academic level.
Location:听3-11-1, Asahi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-8534 Japan
Duration of Exchange:听Fall or Spring
Spring 2026 applications due September 15th.
Fall 2025 applications due January 15th.听
Students participating in Campus-Based Exchange program to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) continue to pay tuition to 快活林性息 and may use their 快活林性息 financial aid (where eligible). Program fees and out-of-pocket expenses listed represent one semester abroad (unless otherwise stated). Students participating in an academic year should adjust accordingly.
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快活林性息 Tuition and Fees (Resident)* |
$3,925 |
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CSU Mandated Insurance |
$300 |
*If you are听not听a resident of California, you must add $444.00 to your tuition for each unit.
| Out-of-Pocket Expenses | Japanese Yen |
|---|---|
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Housing (on-campus) |
楼31,000 鈥� 楼46,000/month |
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Housing Utilities |
楼10,000/尘辞苍迟丑 |
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Food |
楼30,000/尘辞苍迟丑 |
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Personal Expenses |
楼240,000 |
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Study Materials (i.e. books) |
楼20,000 |
|
National Health Insurance |
楼1,100/尘辞苍迟丑 |
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University Insurance |
楼7,990 |
Language of Instruction:听English and Japanese
The following academic programs are accessible to 快活林性息 students while on exchange:
- Language and Culture Studies
- International and Area Studies
- Japan Studies
Specific course information can be found on the .
Academic Calendar
Fall semester: Early October to Late January
Spring semester: Early April to Mid-July
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Grading System
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Grade |
S |
A+ |
A |
A- |
B+ |
B |
B- |
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Score |
90-100 |
87-89 |
83-86 |
80-82 |
77-79 |
73-76 |
70-72 |
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Grade |
C+ |
C |
C- |
F |
听 |
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Score |
67-69 |
63-66 |
60-62 |
0-59 |
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Lecture Classes |
2 credits |
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Language Classes |
1 credit |
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Japanese Language Program |
Classes 101, 201, 301, 401, 501 |
5 credits |
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Class 601 |
3 credits |
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Class 701 |
2 credits |
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Other classes (Skill/Focused Classes) |
1 credit |
Credit toward degree:听Students will earn听TRANSFER听credit toward their 快活林性息 degree. It is important that students meet with their academic department to review course equivalencies prior to exchange.
On-campus dormitory information
Students generally live in one of the on-campus International Residence Halls. However, if space in on-campus housing fills up, students may have to reside in an off-campus dormitory or find a private apartment on their own. TUFS will assist the students to find accommodation.
More information regarding on-campus housing at TUFS can be found here:听
Students applying to study at听Tokyo University of Foreign Studies听(TUFS)听must:听
- Have a cumulative overall grade point average of 2.5听or higher
- Have Sophomore, Junior,听or Senior-level standing
For program and application information, please contact听Eleanor Wolgast听or听Rebecca Spector听at the International and Exchange Student Center.
For additional program information, you may contact the following faculty member:听
Dr. Junliang Huang, Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
Phone: (818) 677- 3459
junliang.huang@csun.edu