Metropolitan University Prague Has a New Partner University in Japan!
18. 2. 2025 Author: Michal Kolmaš Starting from the winter semester of this year, MUP students will have one more Japanese destination to choose from. A new student exchange agreement has been added to the six existing partnerships between MUP and Meio University in Okinawa, Japan. The agreement was officially signed in Prague by Meio University President, Prof. Masanori Sunagawa, and MUP Rector, Prof. Michal Klíma.Meio University is a small public university located in the city of Nago, in the heart of the renowned tourist destination of Okinawa. Specializing in international studies, the university has around 2,300 students. With its pleasant subtropical climate, diverse flora and fauna, and stunning coral beaches, the university offers an ideal setting for relaxation while also providing accessible and high-quality education. MUP students will particularly appreciate the extensive Japanese language instruction offered at Meio University.
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