Support for International Students | Osaka Shoin Women's University

Support From The Shoin International Langugae Center (SILC)

Support for international students to feel safe and secure in their university life

Staff at the Shoin International Learning Center (SILC) are always available to help international students with any problems or concerns they may have in their daily lives. To ensure that student life goes smoothly, they offer support with procedures related to living and visa status, information about scholarships, and more. The center is also a place where international and Japanese students can meet and interact, and where various language courses and seasonal events are held.

Career Center

Support for international students on finding employment after graduation

We give guidance on employment and support students in finding work after graduation, so please feel free to consult us about anything. We also actively provide information about employment events from outside Osaka Shoin Women’s University aimed at international students, employment preparation courses (how to write a CV, how to get an interview, etc.), and company tours and internships.

International Exchange

Interact with international students and experience foreign cultures.

Japanese and international students can interact with each other through Halloween and Christmas parties. Also, many of our students are aspiring to become Japanese language teachers, so they can give you support when you have trouble with Japanese. You can experience the cultures of many different countries, so if you are an international student, please try interacting!

Pre-Study Before You Begin

Free support from the moment you decide to take the exam

A wide range of support is available to you from the moment you decide to apply to the university, such as help with studying for the entrance exam, and with studying Japanese and English. Students aiming to pass the entrance exam can take a weekly preparation course, and we support your learning by offering Japanese and English courses before enrollment so that you can follow university classes smoothly.

Japanese and English Study

Study support from enrolled staff

SILC staff and university students support international students in learning Japanese and English. University students who aim to become Japanese language teachers teach Japanese on a one-to-one basis, and non-Japanese staff teach English. International students who are worried about their Japanese or want to improve their English can use their free time in class or after school to improve their language skills at SILC.

International Student Buddies

Support from Japanese students as buddies

The University has introduced a buddy system. A Japanese student will act as your buddy and provide you with support. You can reach out to them any time you have problems in class or at the university, difficulties with life in Japan, or if you just need advice. Why not plan events around shared hobbies and make lots of memories with your buddy?