Campus Life

International Center

The International Center serves as a hub for international students as well as domestic students to lead a meaningful student life.

1. Study Abroad Programs for Chuo students

Sending Chuo students for short-term study abroad programs as well as semester/year-long study abroad programs (exchange, ISEP, credit-bearing study abroad).

In addition to one year or one semester exchange programs and one-month language training programs during spring and summer vacations, there are credit-bearing study abroad programs that allow students to study at educational and research institutions of their choice. Annually, over 1,000 students develop their international skills and grow at universities around the world.

2. International exchange and cross-cultural understanding

Providing opportunities for international exchange and cross-cultural understanding on campus including operation of International Residence Chuo and International Lounge (G-square).

3. Support for international students

Students from all over the world are accepted into degree programs through entrance exams for international students, and non-degree exchange students are also accepted under partnership agreements.

4. Operation of language courses (extra curriculum)

The International Center provides various courses to improve foreign language skills and promote studying abroad, serving as a cornerstone for developing globally-minded individuals.

5. Exchanges with overseas partner universities

6. Support for exchange of researchers

Chuo University continually exchanges researchers with faculties, graduate schools and institutions. The International Center supports a wide range of activities and programs: accepting international researchers and international guest researchers; sending faculty members to partnership institutions and international academic conferences; and, holding international academic conferences and international joint research programs.

Number of International Students (as of May 2024)

Law 54 17 21 9 11 0 112
Economics 159 7 17 1 1 0 185
Commerce 121 5 19 0 1 0 146
Science & Engineering 55 7 37 6 12 0 117
Letters 40 33 25 1 13 1 113
Policy Studies 3 16 10 1 1 0 31
Global Management 207 22 229
Global Informatics 3 1 6 0 10
Strategic Management 0 0
Chuo Law School 5 5
Total 642 108 135 18 39 1 5 948

Figures indicate the number of students with valid student status of residence confirmed by the International Center, excluding students on temporary leave.

Number of International Students by nations and regions (as of May 2024)

China 568
South Korea 227
Taiwan 24
France 19
Hong Kong 16
USA 15
Malaysia 15
UK 9
Indonesia 9
Germany 9
Vietnam 9
Singapore 7
Australia 4
Netherlands 2
Denmark 2
Italy 1
Ukraine 1
Canada 1
Cambodia 1
Croatia 1
Switzerland 1
Sweden 1
Thailand 1
Belgium 1
Myanmar 1
Mexico 1
Mongolia 1
Romania 1
Total 948