Saga University Student Exchange Program Spring 2026

Saga University, Japan, is offering an exciting student exchange opportunity for ITS students for the Spring 2026 intake (April – August 2026). The tuition fee is waived, but students are responsible for personal expenses, including learning materials, registration fees, dormitory costs, living expenses, round-trip flight tickets, travel insurance, and any necessary quarantine measures. Students must also check Japan’s entry regulations before departure.

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Program Overview

Saga University offers various exchange programs under the SPACE Program:

SPACE-SAGA – Courses in English (Undergraduate)
SPACE-ECON – Courses in Japanese (Economics, Undergraduate)
SPACE-SE-B – Courses in English (Science and Engineering, Undergraduate)
SPACE-SE-G – Research-oriented program in English (Science and Engineering, Graduate)
SPACE-AG – Courses in English (Agriculture, Undergraduate)
SPACE-ARITA – Courses in English (Ceramic Production, Undergraduate – Limited Partner Universities)
General Exchange Student – Courses in Japanese (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Special Research Student – Research under a supervisor (Graduate, requires prior approval from a Saga University professor)

Please note that application forms are different!

– For SPACE-SAGA Please check here

– For General Exchange Student Please check here

– For SPACE-ECON Please check here

– For SPACE-ARITA Please check here

– For SPACE-SE-G and SPACE-SE-B Please check here

– For SPACE-AG Please check here

For more details, visit Saga University’s Exchange Website

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate (S1) Students:
- SPACE-SAGA/ECON/General Exchange: Batch 2023
- SPACE-SE/ARITA/AG: Batch 2022
Graduate (S2) Students: Must have completed at least one semester
Minimum GPA: 2.9 (out of 4.0)
English or Japanese Proficiency:
- For SPACE-SAGA/SE/ARITA/AG: TOEFL ITP 530, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, TOEIC 740
- For SPACE-ECON/General Exchange (Undergraduate): JLPT N2 or higher
- For General Exchange (Graduate): JLPT N1
ITS Course Transfer Requirement: Minimum of 10 SKS

Application Requirements

Completed Application Form (SPACE-E or SPACE-SE)
Official University Transcript (English version)
Certificate of Enrollment
Passport Copy (valid for at least one year)
One English or Japanese Proficiency Test Score – as mentioned above
Recommendation Letter from an academic advisor
Statement Letter (Download: bit.ly/its-student-exchange)
Learning Agreement signed by Head of Department (Download: bit.ly/its-student-exchange)
Certificate of Health
Application for Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) (Excel format) Download EXCEL here Example (please read carefully)
Certificate of GCW Non-Degree (minimum grade C) or GCW Test Score (minimum 80)
Parental Statement Letter (confirming financial and emotional support, in Bahasa, no specific format)

Accommodation and Living Costs

University Dormitory: 11,000 yen/month (furnished, with kitchen, bathroom, and WiFi)
- Initial cleaning fee: 14,000 yen (one-time payment upon arrival)
Estimated Monthly Expenses: 60,000–80,000 yen
- Food: 15,000–20,000 yen
- Utilities: 6,000–10,000 yen
- Internet and phone: 3,000–5,000 yen
- Other personal expenses: 10,000 yen
Health Insurance (Mandatory):
- National Health Insurance: ~2,000 yen/month
- Comprehensive Insurance for Students: ~2,500 yen (6 months) or ~3,000 yen (1 year)