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Learn Japanese
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(PDF:385KB)
2. Japanese Non-Regular Courses (Non-Credit)
Basic Japanese course
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(PDF:426KB)
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
Email: naocoii☆vos.nagaokaut.ac.jp (Switch ☆ to @ when sending E-mail.)
NAGANO, Kenjiro
Office: #310, Faculty Bldg. (Materials Science, Management Information Systems)
TEL: 0258-47-9808 / 9390
Email: knaga☆vos.nagaokaut.ac.jp (Switch ☆ to @ when sending E-mail.)
KATANO, Yohei
Office: #309, Faculty Bldg. (Materials Science, Management Information Systems)
TEL: 0258-47-9846
Email: y_katano☆vos.nagaokaut.ac.jp (Switch ☆ to @ when sending E-mail.)
Study Japanese Off-campus: Chikyu Hiroba 地球広場
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
Website: https://www.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp/kurashi/cate13/chikyuhiroba_en/index.html (Outbound Link)
Japnese Language Test 日本語試験
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) 日本語能力試験
Level: N1(difficult)~N5(easy)
Test Period: Twice a year, in summer and winter
Test Venues: Worldwide
Website: http://info.jees-jlpt.jp/(Outbound Link)
2. BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test BJTビジネス日本語能力テスト
Level: J1+(higher level)~J5(lower level)
Test Period: Anytime upon application
Test Venues: Worldwide
Website: http://www.kanken.or.jp/bjt/(Outbound Link)
3. J-TEST 実用日本語検定
Level: A-C Level, D-E Level, F-G Level
Test Period: Varies, please check website below for details
Test Venues: Worldveiw
Website: http://j-test.jp/(Outbound Link)
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