Ochanomizu University (Ocha) is a women's national university in the Ōtsuka neighbourhood of Bunkyō-ku, Tokyo, and is one of the top national universities in Japan. The Ocha Summer Programme for Global Leaders provides intensive courses for students of partner universities from both domestic and overseas, as well as students of Ochanomizu University and Graduate School. All classes are multi-cultural, aiming for students’ career development and promotion of international exchanges. As in previous years, Ocha will offer a hybrid summer programme (two weeks online and two weeks in-person).

Ocha Summer Programme

We expect to be able to offer places on the Ocha Summer Programme, this will be confirmed in due course. Students can still apply for the programme, but should take this into consideration when completing their application.

Who can apply?

The Ocha Summer Programme for Global Leaders is open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students only. Postgraduate research students are excluded from this offer.

Courses offered

There are two courses available and students can choose between a subject based course or choose to do the Japanese language course. For the subject based course, students are only allowed to take ONE sub-course from the 3 that are offered. For the Japanese Language Course, Ocha offer three courses for students depending on their proficiency levels in CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Programme dates

The Ocha Summer Programme for Global Leaders subject based course and Japanese language course, consists of a 2 week online project work and then 2 weeks on in-person lectures. The dates for these are: The online project work part of the exchange for the two courses will take place from Monday 1st July 2024 - Sunday 14th July 2024 The in-person part of the exchange will take place from Thursday 18th July 2024 - Friday 2nd August 2024.

Application deadlines

Applications for Global Summer Exchange Programme 2024 have now closed. This page will be updated with information on Summer 2025 in due course. Following a successful application, you will be required to apply directly to Ochanomizu University by Tuesday 7th May 2024 Please note, successful students will be required to write a motivation paper. More details will be provided at the nomination stage.

What are the costs?

The fees to attend Ochanomizu University are: Registration fee = JPY 10,000 Estimated expenses (including transportation from the university) = approximately JPY 88,500​ for 16 days. Estimated accommodation costs = approximately JPY 106,600​ for 16 days Students who are successful in their application will receive a tuition fee waiver, but will be responsible for all other costs, including, flights, visas, accommodation, accommodation, living expenses and those listed above.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not offered. Summer programme participants need to arrange their own housing as Ochanomizu University's dorm is not available to short-term programme participants. Accommodation recommendations will be provided during the registration stage. Ocha estimate that it will cost approximately JPY 106600​ for 16 days accommodation Ocha estimate that it will cost approximately JPY 106600​ for 16 days accommodation.

The information on this web page is accurate for 2024 entry.