Study Period & Academic Calendar

Study Period for exchange students

Saitama University operates on a quarter-based academic calendar. However, exchange students may only begin their studies in either Term 1 (April) or Term 3 (October). The minimum enrollment period for exchange students is two consecutive terms.

Period of stay is as follows:

Length of Stay : Two Terms (1 Semester) 

  • [Spring Intake] April – July (Terms 1 & 2)
  • [Fall Intake] October- February (Terms 3 & 4)

Length of Stay : Four Terms (2 Semesters) 

  • [Spring Intake] April – February (Terms 1,2,3 & 4)
  • [Fall Intake] October – July (Terms 3,4,1 & 2)

Term 1

Mid April – Early June

Term 2

Early June – Late July

Term 3

Early October – Late November

Term 4

Early December – Early February

Orientation for new STEPS Students

Spring Intake : Early April,  Fall Intake : Late September

Summer Break

Late July – Late September

Winter Break

Late December – Early January

Spring Break

Early February – Early April

 

 

Academic Calendar

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