Nagoya, JAPAN

Map of all MIX partner universities in Japan

Aichi University has 3 spacious campuses located across Aichi Prefecture in central Japan:

• Nagoya Campus
• Toyohashi Campus 
• Kurumamichi Campus (Nagoya City)

This program is an especially good fit for UHM Japanese majors. Students who already have advanced proficiency in Japanese will have more course options at this university.

• NAGOYA CAMPUS: Law, Economics, Business Administration, Modern Chinese Studies, International Communication

• TOYOHASHI CAMPUS: Faculty of Letters (Humanities, East Asia Culture, Philosophy, Library and Information Science, Media Art, Sociology, Psychology, Japanese & Asian History, Geography, Japanese Language & Literature, English Literature, German Literature, and French Literature)

• KURUMAMAMICHI CAMPUS: Graduate School of Law, Graduate School of Accounting

Link to more information on Academics at Aichi University

Fall Semester: mid September to early February

Spring Semester: mid April to late July

Note: It is recommended that UHM-MIX students study abroad for the entire academic year (mid September through late July). 

Link to Aichi University Campus Calendar

The university does not have its own dormitories or apartments for students. However, there are two private apartment buildings near the Toyohashi campuses that have been leased by the university for international students.

More information on housing at Aichi University

MIX students register as full-time students at UH Manoa and pay regular UHM tuition. They do not pay overseas tuition. 

- Students who normally pay in-state UHM tuition continue to do while on MIX. 
- Students who normally pay out-of-state UHM tuition continue to do so while on MIX.
- Students who normally pay WUE tuition continue to do so while on MIX. 

View UHM tuition & fees online

In addition to UHM tuition, MIX students are responsible for all of their living expenses, including health insurance, books/supplies, room & meals, personal expenses, airfare, local transportation, and any costs associated with obtaining a visa (if applicable). It is recommended that you research online to get an idea of how much these expenses will be.    

Since you are still a registered UHM student while on MIX, you continue to be eligible to receive financial aid and scholarships. If you submit a ‘MIX Student Budget for Financial Aid Purposes’ form, UHM financial aid will take into consideration your overseas living and travel expenses when awarding you your grants/loans.   

National Health Insurance Program - International students residing in Japan for one semester or one year may be required to enroll in this program through their host university in Japan. Costs vary by region, but may be approximately $18.00/month. Japanese National Health Insurance may not be required if students purchase adequate health insurance in their home country.

International Students Association - All international students belong to the International Students Association. The association plans and carries out excursions, festivals and several other events throughout the year.

Visa Information - The requirements for visas vary depending upon nationality (citizenship), purpose of trip, and length of stay. As a rule, applications must be submitted in person to the Japanese Consulate. The Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu has a jurisdiction covering the State of Hawaii and American Samoa. If visa applicants reside outside State of Hawaii or American Samoa, please contact the Japanese Embassy or Consulate that handles visas for your area.

Once you have a valid passport and the other required documents, you will need to visit the Consulate General of Japan at Honolulu and apply for a VISA. The Consulate General of Japan is located at 1742 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96817 USA. Tel: 808-543-3111.

If you are studying abroad for a semester or year, please be sure to apply for a “College Student” status VISA. It is a very difficult and sometimes impossible to get your status changed later.

You will need at least the following documents when applying for your College Student status VISA:

1. Visa application form with passport photos attached (download from Consulate General website).

2. Copy of Certificate of Admission to your host university in Japan. (This is a formal letter that will be sent directly to the MIX Office. You will receive an email when it is available for pick-up.)

3. Certificate of Eligibility (Issued about two months before your departure for Japan)

4. Your valid passport

Upon Arrival in Japan - When you arrive at the airport in Japan, you will go through an Immigration Inspection. Your passport and Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence will be checked, and your residence status and your formal period of stay will be decided.

Part-time work while studying in Japan - Exchange students who are granted the 'Student' status of residence may be permitted to work part-time (up to 28 hours per week) while in Japan, as long as it does not affect their studies. To apply for permission, please fill out an "Application for Permission to Engage in Activities other than that Permitted under Status of Residence Previously Granted" when you apply for your visa. More information is available at the Immigration Bureau in Japan website.