Akita International University
Swinburne has a student exchange arrangement with Akita International University. Learn more about courses available, semester dates, credit equivalency and how to apply
Institution name
Akita International University
Location
Akita, Tohoku (Honshu), Japan
Semester dates
Semester 1 (Spring Semester): April - July
Semester 2 (Fall Semester): August - December
Discipline area
- Arts (Japanese studies, Global studies)
- Business
- Japanese language
Important notes to consider
AIU is a competitive destination with limited places. As such, please put careful consideration into choosing your second and third preference as back-up options.
Students applying to AIU need to meet the following requirements:
- Completed at least 1 year of study at Swinburne (in their current degree) at the time of application;
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA (very strict requirement)
Courses available for exchange students
Classes are taught in English, except for language courses and a few courses in the Japanese Studies courses (for students with advanced Japanese language skills).
Credit equivalence
50 CP = 15 credits
37.5 CP = 12 credits
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Accommodation
All international students are required to live in guaranteed on-campus housing. Visit the accommodation page for more information.
Find out more
Check out the Akita International University website for more information.