Warm greetings from National Chung Hsing University!

National Chung Hsing University was established in Taihoku Prefecture in 1919, originally as the Advanced Agronomic and Forest Academy. In 1928, the academy entered the imperial university of Taihoku. In 1943, the department was once again autonomous and transferred into the Prefecture of Taichū. The school was reorganized and became Taichung Agriculture Junior College following Taiwan’s move from Japan to the Republic of China in 1940. It was rehabilitated at the Taichung Agriculture College in 1946. In 1961 it merged in Chung Hsing University with the newly-established College of Science and Engineering and the College of Law and Industry. It was named the National College of Chung Hsing University in 1971.

Greetings from Sejong University, South Korea!

Sejong University is a private university in Seoul, South Korea renowned for its prestige in tourism and hospitality, dances, animation, and gymnastics of the rhythmic world. Founded in 1978 in honor of Sejong the Great, the Fourth King of Joseon and overseer of the creation of the Korean alphabet, Hangul, as Kyung Sung Humanities Institute was converted into the present name of the Institute.

Sejong University’s history started in Mai 1940 when Dr. Youngha Choo and Dr. Okja Choi founded the Kyung Sung Humanities Institute. In 1947 it was reorganized and turned into a junior college with Dr. Choo as his first director and the Seoul Women Teachers’ Institute. 1954 Soodo Women’s Teachers’ College was founded. In 1961, and in 1962, it was relocated to its new Kunja-Dong campus. The college has become a four-year institution. The Graduate School was established in 1966. In 1973 a collection of Korean antiquities was set up at the Soodo Museum (now Sejong Museum University) and opened its doors to the public. The Soodo Women Teachers College changed its name to Sejong College in 1979 and for the first time accepted male graduates.

Greetings from Kanazawa University, Japan!

Kanazawa University is a leading university on the Sea of Japan coast, the University has contributed greatly to Japanese higher education and academic research since it was founded in 1949.

One of the University’s charms lies in being able to study in Kanazawa, a city rich in history and traditional culture. Kanazawa has cultivated a respected intellectual profile since the time of the Kaga fiefdom (1598 – 1867). Lively interaction among students, communication with staff, and the local community make it the perfect venue for students’ personal growth and development.

Warm greetings from Sophia University, Tokyo!

The origin of Sophia University can be traced back to more than 450 years ago when the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier came to Japan in 1549 to spread Christianity in Japan. In recent years, Sophia University led the move to internationalization in Japan, providing study and educational opportunities that take its increasingly complex world into account. Over the years, the university has created an original global network that allows researchers and students from overseas to teach and study in Japan, and Japanese researchers and students to do the same abroad. Sophia University provides an excellent educational environment for the era of internationalization, cultivating “Men and Women for Others, with Others” who can excel on the global stage.

Warm greetings from Keimyung University!

Keimyung University originated from Keimyung Christian College, founded in 1954 by Reverend Edward Adams, an American missionary of the North Presbyterian Church of the United States, and by Reverends Choi Jaehwa and Kang Ingu, two local leaders of the Presbyterian Church. The founding principle of Koreans being firmly anchored in Christianity was to be the guiding principle for their concerted efforts. 1978 marked the beginning of a new period of rapid development, the year in which Keimyung became a university. As of March 2003, Keimyung had more than 27,000 students and more than 2,400 faculty members and staff in 25 major institutions, 68 departments in 11 faculties and 20 universities, 13 graduate schools, 34 attached institutes, including Dongsan Medical Center and 17 affiliated research centers.

Warm greetings from Kansai University!

Kansai University was founded as Kansai Law School in November 1886, in the large commercial city of Osaka. Its founders consisted of a dozen people who were judicial officers and businesspersons. Kansai University has seen remarkable development over its many years. Kansai University has 13 faculties, 13 graduate schools, three professional graduate schools, as well as a preparatory course for international students. Over its long history, all those involved in building its institution have had to overcome various hardships to achieve such prestigious standing.

Warmest greetings from Doshisha University, Japan!

Doshisha University was founded in 1875 by Joseph Hardy Neesima (Jo Niijima), who became one of the six great educators of the Meiji era. The three educational principles of Liberalism, Internationalism, and Christian Principles have been passed on to us since its foundation, and students are encouraged to nurture a sense of freedom, independence, and conscience. Located in the ancient capital of Kyoto, Doshisha University is home for over 2,400 graduate and professional graduate students. Doshisha continues to develop as an international hub of higher education and research.

Warm Greetings from Kyushu University, Japan!

Kyushu University is one of the public universities in Japan, located in Fukuoka, on the island of Kyushu. It is the 4th oldest university in Japan and one of the former Imperial Universities. It is considered as one of the most prestigious research-oriented universities in Japan. The history of Kyushu University can be traced back to the medical schools of the Fukuoka feudal domain established in 1867. More than 28,000 students study at the university, of which more than 1,800 students are international. The university is ranked among the top 200 in the world.

Greetings from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand!

Prince of Songkla University (PSU), established in 1967 as the first university in Southern Thailand, consists of four campuses and a service area for education. In 1968, Pattani was the first permanent campus. Inaugurated in 1971, the Hat Yai campus is now the main campus with more than 50 percent of the students of the university. The Phuket (1978) and Surat Thani (1990) have also been established as additional campuses. The field of education of Trang was also established in 1991. As of 2007, 295 educational programs, 18 International programs, three foreign language programs, are provided by the University to its 34,000 students.

Greetings from Singapore Management University!

A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognized for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy.

We are pleased to inform you that the Application for SMU Student Exchange Program for Spring 2021 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.