Otaru University of Commerce
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Last updated July, 2011
Academic Information
Language of Instruction
English
YOUC Program
The YOUC Program is a one-year study program on economics, management and Japanese language in English. It is possible to join for one semester only as well.
Japanese Language Course
Otaru University of Commerce offers three levels of Japanese language study: Elementary Japanese, Intermediate Japanese I & Intermediate Japanese II. These courses are free to exchange students.
Course Information
Otaru University of Commerce has one faculty, the Faculty of Commerce. Within the faculty there are four departments:
- Department of Economics
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Law
- Department of Information and Managements Science
Semester Dates
- Academic Year: September - August
- Fall Semester: September - February
- Spring Semester: April - August
Course Load and Minimum Unit Requirements
Completion of the YOUC program is based on successfully completing 30 credits, including 10 credits from core subjects.
Accommodation & the Cost of Living
Accommodation
Estimated Cost of Living
Estimated Cost of Living at OUC
Additional Information
Student Visa & Insurance
Information on Student Visas & Insurance for students going on exchange can be found elsewhere on this website.
Exchange Experiences
- 2008 S2 & 2009 S1 BCom INTB HY (270K PDF format)
- 2008 FY BSc LDPD NW (168K PDF format)
The University, City & Region
The University
Otaru University of Commerce was established in 1910. Originally known as the Otaru School of Higher Learning, it became a university in 1949. Since its formation it has played an historic and important role in the development of commercial studies in Hokkaido. Otaru teaches mainly commerce related subjects, with special emphasis on applied methods. It is highly regarded as an institution that provides quality education for those seeking entry to professional fields.
The City of Otaru & Region
Otaru is a port town of 143,000 people located on Ishikari Bay on the northern tip of Hokkaido's Shiribeshi district. It is surrounded on three sides by mountains. Otaru Canal is the symbol of the city. Gaslights and stone warehouses along the canal produce an impressive cityscape. The city was an Ainu habitation, and the name "Otaru" is recognised as being of Ainu origin, possibly meaning "River running through the sandy beach". Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido and only 30 minutes away by train from Otaru, is a major centre for entertainment and shopping.
Sapporo is the fifth largest city in Japan. It is famous for the Yuki Matsuri , internationally referred to as the Sapporo Snow Festival. This festival draws more than 2 million tourists from around the world. The city is also home to Sapporo Brewery and the famous white chocolate biscuits "White Lovers" sold exclusively in Hokkaido.
Further Information
For further information about Otago Global Student Exchange please email exchange@otago.ac.nz
