Centre for
East Asian Studies
International Partnerships
The Autonomous University of Madrid, through the Vice-Rectorate for Internationalisation, offers international mobility programmes to study at universities in East Asia. All undergraduate, Master's and Doctorate students enrolled at the UAM can benefit from these agreements. In the case of undergraduate degrees, stays can be for one semester (half an academic year) or one year (a full academic year). Both the available universities and the basic information relevant to places and requirements can be found in the list below. For more information, visit the website of the International Relations and Mobility Service (SERIM) or the UAM website with information on international mobility. Information regarding the mobility scholarships offered by the UAM will be provided once the registration process begins.
💠Note 1:
The professors responsible for the agreements listed are exclusively for students enrolled in the Asian and African Studies degree programme. If you are enrolled in another degree programme at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, you will need to consult the International Relations Office (ORI) of the relevant faculty for information regarding your tutor. Students from other faculties are advised to visit the SERIM website or contact the ORI of the relevant faculty, as some universities have exclusive agreements with them and do not appear on our list (e.g. universities and faculties limited to economics students).
🌐 FYL ORI website.
📧 FYL ORI contact email: ori.filosofia@uam.es
💠Note 2:
In the case of Japan and South Korea, it is necessary to bear in mind that courses begin during the first half of the year – normally, Japan: April / South Korea: depending on the university, February or March – and not in September as is the case in Spain, China and Taiwan. Although the full-year stay will still begin in September, this is information to bear in mind when making the study agreement.
💠Nota 3:
Most universities require official proof of a certain level of proficiency in English or Japanese/Chinese/Korean, so it is highly recommended that you take an official exam before submitting your mobility application to the UAM, especially in the case of English. In some cases, your level of English may be validated by university courses or an English degree (e.g. Modern Languages, Philology), and if you are a native English speaker, you will usually be asked to prove it. Although the language requirements appear on the list, it is advisable to check each university's website in case there are any errors or changes.
* Many non-European universities prefer exams such as TOEFL or IELTS over Cambridge.
* In the case of Japanese universities that require JLPT N1, it should be noted that, although the level is high, it is usually restricted to courses in Japanese – not all of them – and the exchange programme can be conducted entirely in English.
* In the case of South Korean universities, there are usually no restrictions on foreigners enrolling in Korean classes, nor do they require an official Korean language certificate to do so. However, it is advisable to consider the difficulty of taking courses taught entirely in Korean and passing them without a high level of proficiency in the language.
List and information on universities where exchanges can be carried out
Agreements with Japanese universities
東京外語大学 Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFTS)
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Emi Takamori
Contact: emi.takamori@uam.es
Requirements
Language: Proof of Japanese and/or English language proficiency is required.
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Japanese: Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 or N2
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English: TOEFL - iBT71 (CBT197, PBT530), IELTS - 6.0, Cambridge CAE - Grade C or Cambridge CPE - Grade C.
* Students enrolled in the Asian and African Studies degree programme will be given priority in the application process.
🌐University website (in English).
🌐Website with information on exchange programmes (in English).
神田大学 Kanda University
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Emi Takamori
Contact: emi.takamori@uam.es
* Exclusive to students of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters.
* Students enrolled in the Asian and African Studies degree programme will have priority in the application process.
Requirements
Academic: letter of recommendation.
Language: a signed certificate of Japanese proficiency. It is highly recommended to submit official certificates of English and/or Japanese.
🌐University website (in English).
上智大学 Sophia University
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Rumi Tani
Contact: rumi.tani@uam.es
* Exclusive to students of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, Sciences and CCEE..
* Students enrolled in the Asian and African Studies degree programme will have priority in the application process.
Requirements
Academic: a Grade Point Average (GPA) higher than 3.0 (roughly 7.5/8 out of 10).
Language: Proof of Japanese and/or English language skills is required.
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Japanese: if you are going to study in Japanese, Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1.
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English:
a. Minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL iBT.
b. Minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL PBT/ITP.
c. Minimum score of 6.0 on the IELTS (Academic).
d. Minimum score of 730 on the TOEIC.
e. Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) or Advanced (CAE).
🌐University website (in English).
🌐Website with information about exchange programmes (in English).
京都大学 Kioto University
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Rumi Tani
Contact: rumi.tani@uam.es
* Excluding the Faculty of Medicine.
Requirements
Language: Proof of knowledge of English and/or Japanese is required.
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Japanese: if you are going to study in Japanese, Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 or a letter from the university.
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English: TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5.
🌐University website (in English).
🌐Website with information about exchange programmes (in English).
南山大学 Nanzan University
Agreement coordinator: Prof. David Mervart
Contact: david.mervart@uam.es
* Exclusive to students enrolled in the Asian and African Studies degree programme.
Requirements
Academic: a Grade Point Average (GPA) higher than 3.0 (roughly 7.5/8 out of 10).
🌐University website (in English).
東京大学 University of Tokyo
Agreement coordinator: Prof. David Mervart
Contact: david.mervart@uam.es
Requirements
Language: English and/or Japanese
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Japanese: Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPNT) N1.
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English: TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5. or Cambridge C1 Advanced.
🌐University website (in English).
🌐Website with information concerning the exchange programmes (in English).
武蔵野大学 Musashino University
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Ivan González
Contact: ivan.gonzalezp@uam.es
* Students enrolled in the Asian and African Studies degree programme will have priority in the application process.
Requirements
Language: only Japanese, Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3 or higher.
🌐University website (in English).
🌐Website with information concerning the exchange programmes (in English).
神戸市外国語大学 Kobe University
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Daniel Sastre
Contact: daniel.sastre@uam.es
* Exclusive to students of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters.
Requirements
Academic: a Grade Point Average (GPA) higher than 3.0 (roughly 7.5/8 out of 10) and enrolling in the Japanese language programme.
Language: English and/or Japanese.
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Japanese: Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1.
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English: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL iBT 60, a B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference or equivalent.
🌐University website (in English)
🌐Website with information concerning the exchange programmes (in English).
早稲田大学 Waseda University
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Daniel Sastre
Contact: daniel.sastre@uam.es
* Excluding the Faculty of Medicine.
Requirements
Academic: a Grade Point Average (GPA) higher than 3.0 (roughly 7.5/8 out of 10)
Important: Waseda has specific requirements depending on the faculty.
Language: English and/or Japanese.
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Japanese: Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1.
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English: TOEFL iBT, 80 TOEFL PBT 550 or IELTS 6.0.
🌐University website (in English).
🌐Website with information concerning the exchange programmes (in English).
大阪大学 Osaka University
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Gonzalo San Emeterio.
Contact: gonzalo.sanemeterio@uam.es
* Excluding the Faculty of Medicine and Education.
Requirements
Academic: a Grade Point Average (GPA) higher than 3.0 (roughly 7.5/8 out of 10)
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Language: English and/or Japanese
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Japanese: Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 or N2 for the iExPO programmes (in Japanese); JLPN N3 or N4 for the Maple programme.
🌐University webiste (in English).
🌐Website with information concerning the exchange programmes (in English).
Agreements with Chinese Universities
北京大学 Peking University
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Mario Esteban
Contact: Mario.esteban@uam.es
* Excluding the Faculty of Medicine.
* Excluded applicants with chinese nationality.
* Only applicants aged between 18 and 45.
Requirements
Academic: average grades must be 8 and above.
Language: Chinese language students learn Chinese at university as a second foreign language, so it is not necessary to submit any official certificate. However, it is necessary to have an HSK6 – according to the new exam division – in order to take undergraduate courses in Chinese. For English, a B2 is required.
🌐University website (in English)
🌐Website with information on exchange programs (in English).
香港城市大學 City University of Hong Kong
Please refer to Andreas Janousch: andreas.janousch@uam.es
Requirements
Language: - English · TOEFL iBT 79,
· IELTS 6.5
- Chinese Mainland’s College English Test Band 6 (total score ≥ 450).
🌐University website (in English).
🌐Website with information on exchange programs (in English).
香港大學 The University of Hong Kong
Plese refer to Taciana Fisac: taciana.fisac@uam.es
Anual applications offered: 2
Seminanual applications offered: 4
(for degree students)
* Exclusive to students of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters.
Requirements
Language: - English · IELTS 6.5
· TOEFL iBT 93.
🌐University website (in English).
🌐Website with information on exchange programs (in English).
Agreements with Taiwanese Universities
國立臺北大學 National Taipei University
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Mario Esteban
Contact: mario.esteban@uam.es
Requirements
Academic: having a Grade Point Average (GPA) equal to or greater than 3.0 (roughly 7.5/8 out of 10).
Language: It is mandatory to have a B1 level in English and/or Chinese according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
🌐University website (in English).
🌐Website with information on exchange programs (in English).
靜宜大學 Providence University (Taichung)
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Pilar González
Contact: p.gonzalez@uam.es
Requirements
Language: It is recommended to have a B2 level in English and/or Chinese according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
🌐University website (in English).
國立臺灣師範大學 National Taiwan Normal University (Taipei)
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Andreas Janousch
Contact: andreas.janousch@uam.es
Requirements
Academic: having a Grade Point Average (GPA) greater than 3.0 (roughly 7.5/8 out of 10).
Language: Requirements may vary depending on the department, so it is recommended to consult the website directly.
🌐University website (in English).
🌐Website with information on exchange programs (in English).
Agreements with South Korean Universities
한국외국어대학교 Hankuk University (Seoul)
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Cristina Bahón
Contact: cristina.bahon@uam.es
* Excluding the Faculties of Medicine, Science, Psychology and the Higher Polytechnic School.
Requirements
Academic: having a Grade Point Average (GPA) higher than 2.5 (roughly equivalent to a 6/6.5).
Language: English and/or Korean.
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English: TOEFL iBT 71 o iELTS 5.5.
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Korean: TOPIK 4 (para los cursos impartidos en coreano).
* In both cases, if you do not have an official language level certificate, this could be replaced by a letter of recommendation from a teacher explaining the student's skills and level.
* To access the intensive Korean course, there are no requirements beyond a letter of recommendation.
🌐University website (in English).
🌐Website with information on exchange programs (in English).
한양대학교 Hanyang University
Agreement coordinator: Prof. Cristina Bahón
Contact: cristina.bahon@uam.es
* Excluded: College of Medicine, Graduate School of Business (MBA), School of Nursing, Graduate School of Technology & Innovation.
Requirements
Academic: having a Grade Point Average (GPA) higher than 2.5 (roughly equivalent to a 6/6.5).
Language: English and/or Korean
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English: TOEFL 543 (institutional-based test) or 72 (internet-based test), IELTS 5.5 or TOEIC 785.
🌐University website (in English).
🌐Website with information on exchange programs (in English).
