Seinan Gakuin University (SGU) is in a calm and green environment, although it is located at the center of Fukuoka City. SGU is a university of arts and social sciences with four major principles: Christian education, internationalism, small-group instruction, and language teaching and information-processing education. Founder Charles Kelsey Dozier’s last words, “Seinan, Be True To Christ,” have been handed down as the school motto.
SGU drew up its own international exchange policy in 1971. Since then, it has concluded international exchange agreements with universities of various countries, and has exchanged many students with them.
Exchange students coming to SGU usually enroll on the International Division, where they study Japanese language as well as Japanese politics, Economy of Fukuoka Prefecture, literature, culture and natural environment for about ten months. Other faculties and graduate schools of SGU also accept exchange students.
There are approximately 600 students registered for our international student support system. Japanese students give assistance for lectures, run events and provide help for campus life.

Academic/student exchange agreements

Inter-university: 25 universities (in 8 countries)
Inter-departmental: 2 universities (in 2 countries)

The University’s International House, commonly called “I-House” for short, is popular among international students for its modern hotel-like structure. All the rooms in the I-House are for single occupancy, each being equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioner, washstand and toilet. Japanese students live in rooms on each floor in order to support international students in their daily life and learning.