University of Fukui (Japan)
The Program
A program that will give your study abroad experience in Japan a feel of authenticity.
The University of Fukui is located in the city of Fukui, capital of Fukui Prefecture, on the Japan Sea coast of Japan. Studying here provides the opportunity to experience the authentic, "hidden" Japan steeped in tradition, but with access to the bustling cities of Kyoto or Osaka in under two hours and Tokyo in three hours. The university itself is relatively small with a student body of about 5100. Small class sizes allow for a student friendly environment which encourages interaction with faculty. Rutgers students have been very successful in being hired as paid Interns at the City Hall, due to the history of exchange between Rutgers and Fukui dating back to 1870. Program Fact Sheet

Program Locations

Japan
Fukui
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Academics
Students may take classes offered in Japanese (for those with high level Japanese language skill) or English, as explained in the Program Fact Sheet. Undergraduate students take Common Courses (Japanese language, Japanese affairs and traditional industries courses) in Japanese as well as Specialized Courses in English offered in the School of Education, School of Engineering, and School of Global and Community Studies in English.
See the following course catalog for course details.
You will need to be sure that you are registered as a full time student to qualify for the University of Fukui - Rutgers Exchange Agreement. That means you will need to take the equivalent of at least 12 credits each semester. You should plan to take a minimum of 6 courses, meeting once a week, per semester at the University of Fukui. You cannot take classes as not-for-credit or pass/fail.
For information about Study Abroad credit transfer, registration, and transcripts please visit the Academics section of our website.
Housing and Meals
Bunkyo Campus: The University of Fukui Bunkyo Campus has two student dormitories, UF Overseas Student House and the UF Student Dormitory .The UF Overseas House features single rooms, mini-kitchen, and a unit bathroom (shower). The UF Student Dormitory are also single rooms with mini kitchen and toilet, but showers are in common area. Since the number of dormitory rooms is limited, there is no guarantee that a room will be provided for all exchange students. The applicants will be notified whether they will be provided with a dormitory room or not when they receive a Letter of Acceptance. For students who are not provided with a dormitory room, a UF officer will provide apartment information near campus and support them to secure a room before coming to Japan.
Please find more details at the following webpage: https://www.u-fukui.ac.jp/eng/international/study-at-fukui/student-life/accommodation/
Financial Information
Program Costs
NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
---|---|---|
Program Cost | $10,620 | $13,820 |
Program Cost includes:
• Tuition
• Administrative Fees
• On Call International Insurance
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Housing (average: cost will vary by accommodation type) | $1,300 |
Airfare | $1,800 |
Meals | $3,000 |
Books and Classroom Materials | $200 |
Local Transportation | $300 |
Personal Expenses | $1,000 |
Japanese Health Insurance | $240 |
Total | $7,840.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Program Costs
NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
---|---|---|
Program Cost per Semester | $9,915 | $13,115 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Administrative Fees
- On Call International Insurance
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Housing (average: cost will vary by accommodation type) | $1,300 |
Airfare | $1,800 |
Meals | $3,000 |
Books and Classroom Materials | $200 |
Local Transportation | $300 |
Personal Expenses | $1,000 |
Japanese Health Insurance | $240 |
Total | $7,840.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket and visa costs, while some of these expenses, such as meals and local transportation, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Program Costs
NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
---|---|---|
Program Cost | $10,620 | $13,820 |
Program Cost includes:
• Tuition
• Administrative Fees
• On Call International Insurance
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Housing (average: cost will vary by accommodation type) | $1,300 |
Airfare | $1,800 |
Meals | $3,000 |
Books and Classroom Materials | $200 |
Local Transportation | $300 |
Personal Expenses | $1,000 |
Japanese Health Insurance | $240 |
Total | $7,840.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket and visa costs, while some of these expenses, such as meals and local transportation, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.