Study architecture in Tokyo, Japan at Meiji University, one of the most prominent private institutions in the Japan. Immerse yourself in the dynamic city of Tokyo as you study architecture and urban design. Up to four University of Oregon students may participate in this program per year.
The most populous city in the world, Tokyo has a global influence on par with cities such as New York, London, and Paris. Despite being a modern metropolis, Tokyo remains rich in culture; one is just as likely to see temples and shrines throughout the city as major skyscrapers.
Graduate students: Graduate students participate in the International Program in Architecture and Urban Design (I-AUD), in which all classes are taught in English. This program has a focus on urban architecture and urban design. Download a complete syllabi for review and see a list of faculty for this program. Students in this graduate program will be based at Meiji University’s Nakano campus, which is a modern high-rise building centrally located in Tokyo.
Undergraduate students: Undergraduate students will enroll in the Department of Architecture within the Undergraduate School of Science and Technology. All classes are taught in Japanese, and thus this program requires a high level of Japanese proficiency for undergraduate students. Note: undergraduate students may be able to audit graduate level I-AUD classes with instructor permission. Students in the undergraduate program will take classes at Meiji University’s Ikuta Campus, which is a vast area situated in the Tama Hills on the outskirts of Tokyo. The campus has several advanced research facilities such as The High-Tech Research Center and Ikuta Structural Test Building to greenhouses and fields.
Note for Japanese passport holders: In order to be eligible for this program, you must hold dual citizenship with another country. Students who are only citizens of Japan are not eligible for this program.