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 2026)

  Undergraduate Master Program Doctoral Program Professional Graduate Program Total
Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time
Law 52 20 11 10 11 0 104
Economics 135 3 31 0 3 0 172
Commerce 116 9 38 0 2 0 165
Science & Engineering 96 14 44 9 10 0 173
Letters 50 27 39 5 14 0 135
Policy Studies 13 13 5 3 3 0 37
Global Management 171 45 216
Global Informatics 3 1 2 0 6
Strategic Management 1 1
Chuo Law School 2 2
Total 636 132 170 27 43 0 3 1011

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 2026)

Nations and regions Number
China 552
South Korea 259
Taiwan 29
USA 24
Vietnam 19
Vietnam 16
Hong Kong 15
Malaysia 11
Indonesia 10
Germany 10
United Kingdom 9
Australia 7
Singapore 7
Tie 6
Canada 3
Republic of Croatia 3
Denmark 3
Mongolia 3
Netherlands 2
Spain 2
Bulgaria 2
Belgium 2
Myanmar 2
United Arab Emirates 1
Ukraine 1
Republic of Uzbekistan 1
Uruguay 1
Gabon 1
New Zealand 1
Hungary 1
Madagascar 1
Mexico 1
Jordan 1
Laos 1
Lithuania 1
Rwanda 1
Romania 1
Russia 1
Total 1011