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Exchange students admitted to Nagoya University through the NUPACE programme shall hold one of the following student statuses.
Student status varies depending on the student’s academic level (undergraduate or graduate) and the purpose of their exchange (coursework or research).
Graduate students, in particular, may select the status most appropriate for their academic objectives.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students
Purpose: To complete taught courses and earn academic credits
Coursework Requirement:
- Minimum of 15 credits per semester (equivalent to 30 ECTS)
- Or 30 credits per year（equivalent to 60 ECTS）
Overview:
Students will enrol in courses, receive grades, and earn credits. Please be advised that the actual transfer of credits lies under the jurisdiction of the student's home university.
Eligibility: Undergraduate medical students
Purpose: To participate in a medical clerkship
Coursework Requirement: None
Overview:
Students in this category participate in a medical clerkship, gaining hands-on clinical experience typically within Nagoya University Hospital or affiliated institutions. A log report must be submitted at the end of each semester.
Eligibility: Master's students
Purpose: To complete taught courses and earn academic credits
Coursework Requirement:
- Minimum of 15 credits per semester (equivalent to 30 ECTS)
- Or 30 credits per year（equivalent to 60 ECTS）
Overview:
Students will enrol in courses, receive grades, and earn credits. Please be advised that the actual transfer of credits lies under the jurisdiction of the student's home university.
Eligibility: Master's or doctoral students
Purpose: To engage primarily in guided research
Coursework Requirement: None (course enrolment is optional)
Overview:
Students will conduct research under the supervision of a Nagoya University academic. A research report must be submitted at the end of each semester.
Note: Students enrolled in doctoral programmes at the time of application will, in principle, be assigned this status.
Eligibility: Graduate medical students
Purpose: To participate in a medical clerkship
Coursework Requirement: None
Overview:
Students in this category participate in a medical clerkship, gaining hands-on clinical experience typically within Nagoya University Hospital or affiliated institutions. A log report must be submitted at the end of each semester.
