Partners in Japan

In 2003, two universities in Hikone joined in official student exchange agreements with JCMU. These agreement permit their students to study English at JCMU and allows JCMU's students to participate in club or cultural activities, use various facilities, and take special elective courses on their campuses (when available). 

Shiga University

A public national university specializing in Education and Economics. Often referred to as 'Shiga-Dai' (short for shiga daigaku).

University of Shiga Prefecture

A public prefecture-level university with programs in environmental science, engineering, human cultures, and nursing. Often referred to as 'Ken-Dai' (short for shiga kenritsu daigaku).