Japan: Tokyo City University
Tokyo City University, Tōkyō toshi daigaku, is a private university in Tokyo with around 7500 active students. Their architecture programme is very reputable and prestigious . KTH School of Architecture has an exchange agreement with a particular studio.
University in brief
Language of instruction: Japanese/English
Academic calendar: September-January and March-July
Website: tcu.ac.jp/english
Note: Exchange with one special studio: The Tezuka studio .
Exchange opportunities
Number of spots: 2 full-year spot or 2 (Autumn)+2 (Spring) semester spots
Grade requirements: It is mandatory for architecture students that applies for exchange studies to submit a portfolio. The quality of the portfolio is evaluated by a jury that consist of the Programme Directors and a team of teachers at the School of Architecture. By reviewing the portfolio, the jury assesses whether the applicant can be considered to be nominated for an exchange spot.