Western Michigan University ／ ウェスタンミシガン大学
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| Number of students | 3 *Updated September 4, 2023 |
| Eligibility | Students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program |
| Period of study | Late August - April |
| Location | 1903 Western Michigan Avenue MS--5245, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5245, U.S.A. |
| University profile | Western Michigan University (WMU) is a dynamic student-centered research university with an enrollment of nearly 25,000. The Carnegie Foundation classifies WMU as one of just 157 public, and 222 public and private, institutions that conduct research at the "higher" or "highest" levels. U.S. News & World Report has designated WMU one of America's best national universities for 27 consecutive years and has placed it in the top-tier of those universities since 2011. Seven degree-granting colleges offer 257 distinct degree programs, and with 149 of them at the undergraduate level, WMU has the second most undergraduate programs of any public university in Michigan. Also enriching the quality of campus life are over 400 registered student organizations. WMU is Michigan's fourth largest higher education institution, attracting a diverse and culturally rich student body from across the United States and some 100 other countries. Keio Univeristy and WMU has a long history of connection which dates back to 1960s. WMU is Keio's one of the oldest partner university for Student Exchange Program. |
| Undergraduate programs open to exchange students | Most of the programs, however prerequisites and limited class seats may make some classes unavailable.
Many of classes offered through College of Fine Arts (Art, Dance, Music, and Theatre) have major restrictions and have limited seat availability. WMU major/minor students in those programs have priority to enroll in those classes, thus those classes may not be available for exchange students. |
| Undergraduate programs NOT open to exchange students | Exchange students are not eligible to take flight science based classes in College of Aviation. |
| Graduate programs open to exchange students | The same fields as described above for undergraduate programs. However, departmental approval is required prior to accepting nomination/application. |
| Graduate programs NOT open to exchange students | N/A |
| Minimum GPA (UG) | 2.5 |
| Minimum GPA (G) | 3.0 |
| Minimum language proficiency (UG) | TOEFL iBT 71 or IELTS 6.0 See more information on our English language requirements on https://wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/proficiency |
| Minimum language proficiency (G) | ・TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5 See more information on our English language requirements on https://wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/proficiency |
| Academic calendar | FALL SEMESTER: Classes begin: Late August Classes end: Mid-December SPRING SEMESTER: Classes begin: Early January Classes end: Late April https://wmich.edu/registrar/calendars/academic |
| Important university website for exchange students | https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/exchangeapplication |
| Scholarship information | The Murakami memorial scholarship (covers double room, board and insurance fees at WMU) is offered to one student. Due to a recent change in U.S. tax laws, all scholarship monies awarded beyond tuition are subject to a 14% tax. This amount will be charged to exchange student's account every semester, and the student will be held responsible for this tax every semester. The withheld 14% is usually reimbursed to student upon filing of U.S. tax forms which will be made available in late January via our website (http://www.wmich.edu/international). A student selected as a grantee cannot apply for and receive other scholarships. |
| Dormitory information | Exchange studnets are required to live in on-campus housing. http://wmich.edu/housing |
| Other information | WMU Japan Liaison Office: http://wmu.ryugaku-usa.com/ |
| 塾生コメント |
▪地域の良い点は、人種差別がほとんどなく、さまざまな背景の人と関われるところ。授業は学生が意見を発言することが求められていた。どの教授も協力的で、留学生であることを伝えると親身になって対応してくれる。 |
| 国際センターコメント |
▪ウェスタンミシガン大学派遣生用の奨学金あり（1名枠・学内選考時に審査の上で決定。採用候補者のみに内定通知。）慶應との縁も深い。 |
