Okayama University Holds Exchange Program (EPOK) Information Session and Study Abroad Report Session 2026

May 1, 2026
National University Corporation Okayama University

https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/

◆ Overview

National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City; President: Yasutomo Nasu) held an information session for its Exchange Program (EPOK) for dispatch in Spring 2027 and a report session by returning students on April 15, 2026. EPOK (Exchange Program Okayama) is an exchange study abroad system implemented by the university for all undergraduate students, and as of April 2026, it is possible to be dispatched to 65 partner universities.

44 students from various faculties participated in the information session. At the beginning, Associate Professor Junko Obayashi of the Institute of Academic Research, Common Education and Global Area, took the stage and encouraged the participants, saying, "If you try writing down in English what you want to gain from studying abroad, you will realize a thought process different from usual. Please try writing it down. I hope to support your study abroad through EPOK from now on." She then explained the outline of the EPOK system in detail. Subsequently, staff from the International Education Promotion Division explained the eligibility requirements and precautions for applying to EPOK, and the process after becoming a candidate for dispatch.

At the study abroad report session, eight students presented their learning and student life at their respective host universities. Detailed accounts of their actual experiences, such as specific preparations for studying abroad, classes at the host institution, dormitory life, and living costs, were introduced.

Please continue to look forward to the initiatives of Okayama University: an open regional core and distinctive research university.

This information was released by Okayama University on April 20, 2026.

Associate Professor Obayashi explaining the outline of EPOK exchange program

Participants listening intently

Returning students presenting at the study abroad report session

◆ References

・Exchange Program (EPOK)

　https://intl.okayama-u.ac.jp/outbound/studyabroad/sa/epok/

・Okayama University Institute for Global Human Resource Development Official Website "Video Library"

　https://intl.okayama-u.ac.jp/outbound/video/

・Okayama University Students Studying Abroad (Instagram)

　https://www.instagram.com/okayama.ryugaku/?hl=ja

◆ Related Information

・[Okayama University] Exchange Program (EPOK) Information Session and Study Abroad Report Session Held (Last Year)

　https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003471.000072793.html

Okayama University Tsushima Campus (Kita-ku, Okayama City)

◆ Contact for this matter

　Okayama University Academic Affairs Department, International Education Promotion Division, Study Abroad Section

　〒700-8530 2-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, Okayama University Tsushima Campus
　TEL: 086-251-8552

　https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/news/news_id15306.html

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＜Regarding collaboration with Okayama University Hospital, etc. (for medical professionals and researchers)＞
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　TEL: 086