Study Abroad Programs at Doshisha University (For Students in English-based Degree Programs (ILA, GS, ISTC, GBMS))
Update Information
• 2026/10/28－[Important] Changes to the Online Application Procedure updated.
• 2026/10/27－Program List updated.
• 2026/10/23－Added an update regarding the suspension of access to the Program List & Institution Info.
• 2026/10/07－Internal Language Proficiency Test(Period B) information updated.
• 2026/08/21－Internal Language Proficiency Test(Period B) / Interview by the International Center(Period B) updated.
• 2026/04/28－ Recruitment Seminar Video updated.
• 2026/04/21－ [Important] Regarding Measures for the TOEFL iBT® Score Scale Change updated.
• 2026/04/21－ Application Documents , Selection Schedule and Internal Language Proficiency Test / Interview by the International Center updated.
• 2026/04/01－ 2027-2028 Student Exchange Program Application Guide and Recruitment Seminar info updated.
Doshisha University currently offers study abroad programs of short, medium and long terms. This page is designed for students in English-based Degree Programs (ILA, GS, ISTC, GBMS) interested in these study abroad programs.
For students from other faculties, please check information on the Japanese webpage. (DO NOT use the documents listed on this webpage.)
Doshisha University Student Exchange Program
Important Notice (Updated: October 28, 2026)
* Applicants for the Student Exchange Program (Period B) must read this notice carefully.
The 2027-2028 Student Exchange Program Application Guide originally stated that applications would be submitted online through the Go Global Portfolio system. However, due to security measures taken in response to a vulnerability identified in the PHP software used by the system, the platform is currently unavailable.
As a result, the Online Application procedure for the 2027-2028 Student Exchange Program (Period B) has been changed. Instead of the method outlined in the Application Guide, applications will be submitted via Microsoft Forms.
For detailed instructions, please refer to the notice below and visit the Study Abroad Application Portal:
[Important] Changes to the Online Application Procedure for the 2027-2028 Student Exchange Program (Period B)
Study Abroad Application Portal (SharePoint)
【IMPORTANT】For students applying for the Doshisha University Student Exchange Program
If you have any questions regarding the Student Exchange Program or would like know about host institutions, please contact Office of International Affairs.
DO NOT contact partner institutions directly.
(You may contact partner institutions only after officially accepted by your host institution.)
Application Guide
Program List & Institution Info
Updated: October 27, 2026
The Program List for the 2027-2028 Student Exchange Program (Period B) is now available.
Please note: Some information in the Program List may not be displayed in full because of cell size limitations. Please refer to the full cell contents when reviewing the list.
2027-2028 Student Exchange Program (Period B) Program List
Updated: October 23, 2026
Access to the following websites is currently restricted due to ongoing security measures.
Further information will be announced on this page as soon as our response plan has been finalized.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Current Students
Single Sign On→ Go Global Portfolio→Program List & Institution Info
Visitors
Program List (Institution Info is available only for current students)
Application Documents (English Version only for Students of English-based Degree Programs (ILA, GS, ISTC, GBMS))
NOTE:
- Updated: April 21, 2026
- [Important] Regarding Measures for the TOEFL iBT® Score Scale Change
- If you apply with the TOEFL-ITP score, please note that only the score of TOEFL-ITP held at Doshisha University can be accepted. "Name of Institution" on your score report must be DOSHISHA UNIVERSITY.
Online Application
Single Sign On→ Go Global Portfolio→Online Application
Selection Schedule
2027-2028 Doshisha University Student Exchange Program (Period A) Selection Schedule
2027-2028 Doshisha University Student Exchange Program (Period B) Selection Schedule
Internal Language Proficiency Test / Interview by the International Center
Recruitment Seminar
The selection of the candidates for 2027-2028 Doshisha University Student Exchange Program will be held. For students who are interested in the program, please watch the video.
| Recruitment Seminar | Video |
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【Important】For Students Considering Applying for the “Student Exchange Program” at Partner Universities in the United States
【Important】For Students Considering Applying for the “Student Exchange Program” at Partner Universities in the United States
※UPDATED: 12th September 2025, ADDED the Information: 23rd October 2025
For Students Considering to Study Abroad in the United Kingdom
"IELTS for UKVI" for Students Considering to Study Abroad in the United Kingdom
※UPDATED: 24th December 2019
Submission Documents (English Version only for Students in English-based Degree Programs (ILA, GS, ISTC, GBMS))
Summer / Spring Programs
Currently we do not have English version of documents related to Summer/Spring Programs.
Students interested in Summer/Spring Programs must consult with the Office of International Affairs (Kokusai-ka).
ILA, GS, ISTC, GBMS students are NOT allowed to participate in the programs in English and their native language.
Semester Programs
Currently we do not have English version of documents related to Semester Programs.
Students interested in Semester Programs must consult with the Office of International Affairs (Kokusai-ka).
ILA, GS, ISTC, GBMS students are NOT allowed to participate in the programs in English.