Japanese Language Education | Nagaoka University of Technology

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NUT has provided various opportunities for international students to learn Japanese language as well as Japanese culture.

On-campus Japanese Courses

*Please check the Information for International Students for latest announcement.

Guidance and placement tests are held every April and September.
Students who wish to take a Japanese course must attend and take the test.

1. Japanese Regular Courses (with Credits)

The Japanese Regular Courses target undergraduate and graduate students with basic Japanese language level.

*Lecture in English: General Affairs of Japan I-2 (2nd semester) is conducted in English. Students without any Japanese language background are welcome to attend.

For details, please check the file below:

Japanese Regular Courses

2. Japanese Non-Regular Courses (Non-Credit)

Japanese Non-Regular Courses offer students various level of Japanese language studies.
To enroll, please contact a Japanese lecturer personally, and attend the very first class.

For details, please check the pdf file below:

Japanese Non-Regular Courses

2.1 Japanese Language Learning Opportunity for Spouse of International Students

NUT offers opportunity for spouse of international students to attend Japanese courses for beginners if there are available seats.

The class charge is 14,800yen. *Amount is subject to change

To apply, please contact a Japanese lectuerer personally and attend the very first class.

2.2 Japanese Lecturer Contact Information

LEE IIZUKA, Naoko

Office: #306, Faculty Bldg. (Materials Science, Management Information Systems)
TEL: 0258-47-9853
E-mail: naocoiivos.nagaokaut.ac.jp

NAGANO, Kenjiro

Office: #310, Faculty Bldg. (Materials Science, Management Information Systems)
TEL: 0258-47-9808 / 9390
E-mail: knagavos.nagaokaut.ac.jp

KATANO, Yohei

Office: #309, Faculty Bldg. (Materials Science, Management Information Systems)
TEL: 0258-47-9846
E-mail: y_katanovos.nagaokaut.ac.jp

Study Japanese Off-campus: Chikyu Hiroba

Nagaoka International Affairs Center Chikyû Hiroba（地球広場）offers Japanese classes to the foreigners in the city, according to their levels and needs.

Location

Nagaoka Civic Center, near Nagaoka Station

Japnese Language Test

For students who wish to study and work in Japan, you may consider taking these tests as proof of language proficiency when you are pursuing academic career or finding job in Japan.

1. Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

Level: N1(difficult) - N5(easy)
Test Period: Twice a year, in summer and winter
Test Venues: Worldwide
Website: Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

2. BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test (BJT)

Level: J1+(higher level) - J5(lower level)
Test Period: Anytime upon application
Test Venues: Worldwide
Website: BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test (BJT)

3. J-TEST

Level: A-C Level, D-E Level, F-G Level
Test Period: Varies, please check website below for details
Test Venues: Worldveiw
Website: J-TEST