Exchange Opportunities

The following are exchange opportunities facilitated by CEAS.

The University of Chicago and Rikkyo University have an exchange partnership that permits up to two students per academic year to apply for student status. Students wishing to participate in the exchange program must be accepted by Rikkyo University. For information on the requirements and restrictions of the program, please click HERE. Graduate students are encouraged to apply for the Japanese Government (MEXT) in Research Scholarship.

If you are interested in applying for Spring 2025, PLEASE NOTIFY CEAS by September 20, 2024. Please provide a cover letter, CV, and a copy of your unofficial transcript.

If you are interested in applying for Fall 2025 OR AY 2025-2026, PLEASE NOTIFY CEAS by February 1, 2025. Please provide a cover letter, CV, and a copy of your unofficial transcript.

CEAS will review all submitted materials and then nominated students must:

  1. complete an online application through Rikkyo University
  2. download and print out the "Application Form" and all other required supporting documents from the online application system
  3. provide the complete set to CEAS prior to the deadlines listed below.

October 15, 2024 is the DEADLINE for submitting Spring 2025 application materials to CEAS.

March 1, 2025 is the DEADLINE for submitting Fall 2025 AND/OR AY 2025-2026 application materials to CEAS.

For more information on the Rikkyo University exchange partnership, please contact Hyeonjin Schubert at hschubert@uchicago.edu.

The University of Chicago and Waseda University have an exchange partnership that permits one graduate student per academic year to apply for student status. Students wishing to participate in the exchange program must be accepted by Waseda University. For information on the requirements and restrictions of the programs, please click HERE. Graduate students are encouraged to apply for the Japanese Government (MEXT) in Research Scholarship.

Graduate students interested in applying for Spring 2025, PLEASE NOTIFY CEAS by October 15, 2024. Please provide a cover letter, CV, a letter of recommendation from one of your professors, and a copy of your unofficial transcript. CEAS will then review the materials and advise students on the next steps of the application.

Graduate students interested in applying for Fall 2025 or AY 2025-2026, PLEASE NOTIFY CEAS by January 10, 2025. Please provide a cover letter, CV, a letter of recommendation from one of your professors, and a copy of your unofficial transcript. CEAS will then review the materials and advise students on the next steps of the application.

November 8, 2024 is the DEADLINE for submitting Spring 2025 application materials to CEAS.

February 14, 2025 is the DEADLINE for submitting Fall 2025 AND/OR AY 2025-2026 application materials to CEAS.

For more information on the Waseda University exchange partnership, please contact Hyeonjin Schubert at hschubert@uchicago.edu.

For information about other opportunities to study and conduct research abroad, graduate students should visit UChicagoGRAD and undergraduate students should visit the Center for Research and Fellowships and the Study Abroad Office.