Program Overview―
Short-Term Programs: Semester/Year Programs

Experience the Real Japan, and Learn about the World!

Surrounded by the beautiful nature of northern Japan, Akita International University (AIU) is a window to the world. Unique in Japan for offering an International Liberal Arts education entirely in English, our curriculum is on the cutting edge of Japanese higher education.

AIU has many Partner Institutions around the world. Through exchanges with these schools, we expand our students’ intercultural horizons. All of our undergraduate students spend a year studying abroad, and about a quarter of our student body is made up of international exchange students. This truly international academic community, combined with state-of-the-art facilities, a diverse faculty with over half of our faculty hailing from overseas, and innovative programs, makes AIU an ideal place to study.

Exchange and Fee-Paying Admissions

All Students require a nomination from their home institution to join the exchange program.

• Students from Partner Institutions: Please contact your study abroad office right away for information about the application process.
• Students from Non-Partner Institutions: Please see the How to Apply page for more information

Additionally, both exchange and fee-paying students should review the Eligibility Criteria, Application Timeline and How to Apply page.

For a brief overview of the AIU exchange program, please see our Fact Sheet (Updated June 2025).
You can also learn more about opportunities at AIU on the official AIU Brochure and official AIU Leaflet.

Click Here to see the AIU Brochure to learn more about opportunities at AIU!　For those who cannot see the brochure, Click here to download the PDF version of the brochure. (15 MB)

Click Here to download the AIU Leaflet (3MB) for an overview of the exchange program at AIU!

Interested in pursuing your full degree at AIU?

If you are interested in coming to AIU as a regular, four-year degree-seeking student, transfer enrollee degree-seeking student, or graduate student, please visit the Undergraduate Program or Graduate Program webpages. If you have any questions regarding the Undergraduate or Graduate Program, please feel free to contact us using this form.