Toyo University
University of Missouri-St. Louis Exchange Program in Japan
| Toyo University
An excellent program to immerse yourself in Japanese culture and truly learn the language. |
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What is it like there?
Toyo
University was originally founded as a school of philosophy called
Tetsugakukan in 1887. In 1906, when the university was moved to its present
site in Tokyo, the name was changed to Toyo University. The University
has grown to consist of a graduate school, six undergraduate faculties,
a junior college and two affiliated high schools. Excluding high schools,
it has about 28,000 students, 525 faculty and 370 administrative staff.
UM-St. Louis students attend the Hakusan campus, which is centrally located
on the JR Loop in Tokyo.
Watch an interview with a past study abroad participant at Toyo University.
What will I study?
Exchange students take a Japanese language and culture course Monday -
Friday for a total of 7.5 hours per week taught at the upper-beginner
and intermediate levels. In addition, students will take regular university
courses in the faculties of literature, economics, management, law, or
sociology, taught in English or Japanese (don't worry - there is special
consideration given to you as a non-native speaker!) See the website for courses taught in English or a combination of English and Japanese.
Students will also have a Japanese Language Exchange Partner (LEP) assigned to help with the transition and understand daily life in Japan.
What is the language of instruction?
Japanese and English.
Where will I live?
Toyo University places students in housing in the Hakusan campus area.
You have a choice between living in a studio apartment or in the new student residence. Apartments are located approximately 30 minutes from campus, student residence is 10 minutes from campus. Accommodations are furnished with a single bed, bookshelf, desk/chair,
washer, dryer, TV, refrigerator, microwave, air conditioner, kitchen dishes
and utensils, etc. Rent ranges from 40,000 yen per month for the student residence to approximately 60,000 yen per month for the apartment. More information on housing.
When can I go?
Students may go to Toyo for the Fall semester or academic year, although
the academic year is preferred.
First semester at Toyo runs from the end of September - end of December. Second semester runs from January - July.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, be a junior or senior,
and have completed four semesters of Japanese before attending Toyo University.
How can I learn more?
Visit Toyo's exchange student website or stop by the Study Abroad Office in 261 MSC to browse their catalogs.
You can also make an appointment to discuss this program with a study
abroad advisor; call 516-5229.
How much does it cost?
Below are the 2008-2009 estimated costs for one semester (4 months) at Toyo University
compared to a semester at UM-St. Louis. When you participate in a UM-St. Louis exchange program, like Toyo, you continue to pay UMSL tuition and may use your financial aid. In addition to CIS scholarships, there are many outside scholarships
available for study in Japan; see the scholarships
page for more information.
Toyo University |
UM-St. Louis | |
| Educational Fees1 | $2,947.20 | $2,947.20 |
| Information Technology Fee | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 | $418.68 |
| Housing2 | $1,700.00 | $2,805.00 |
| Meals3 | $2,000.00 | $1,698.00 |
| Airfare | $1,350.00 | |
| Books | $350.00 | $400.00 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $1,200.00 | |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | $9,693.60 | $8,415.28 |
1 Educational fees are based on 12 credit hours. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Housing cost based on single room at UMSL, shared student apartment (single bedroom) at Toyo.
3 UMSL cost based on Option 3 Plus Meal Plan.
4 Includes transportation and mandatory insurance.
5 Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. The cost estimate above does not include personal expenses or independent travel, which vary widely from student to student.
Last modified June 6, 2008