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Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Year Round, Academic Year
CIEE Intensive Japanese language courses for all levels; Study full-time with Japanese and other international students and choose from a wide variety of courses taught in English; Live with a local Japanese host family or in a Japanese university dormitory with local and international students; Integrated CIEE core course with regional site visits and cultural activities
Overview The goals of this program are to help students of all Japanese language abilities further develop their Japanese skills and increase their knowledge about Japan and its people. Through intensive Japanese coursework, one of the largest selections of elective courses in English available in Japan, a core course that combines special guest lectures with site visits, the Cultural Reimbursement Program, and a Japanese homestay or dormitory experience, students gain considerable knowledge about Japanese culture and language.
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Setting Sophia University is a private Jesuit institution. There are eight faculties and over 11,000 students. Program participants take courses at the Faculty of Liberal Arts. Approximately 75% of the students studying in this faculty are Japanese. Located in central Tokyo near Shinjuku, the Meiji Shrine, and the Imperial Palace, Sophia’s Yotsuya campus includes a library, computer labs, faculty and administrative offices, classrooms, and sports grounds. CIEE has an office on-campus that provides full support to students while studying at Sophia University.
Value The 2006–07 CIEE fees include an optional airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time on-site program leadership and support, housing, most meals, orientation, Hiroshima excursion, local commuter pass, required site visits and cultural activities, predeparture advising, and insurance.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Winter Semester
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) Students take courses in Intensive Japanese Language, beginning through advanced, and Japanese culture and civilization. The program also incorporates a range of excursions in and around Tokyo.
Overview The program at KCP International Language Institute focuses on all four communication skills, reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to help students achieve a balance between general knowledge of the Japanese language and practical ability.
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Setting KCP is located in Shinjuku, the business, entertainment, and shopping center of Tokyo. Students have easy access to landmarks such as the Japanese government buildings, Shinjuku and Yoyogi Parks, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower, and popular student destinations including Shibuya and Harajuku.
Value Program costs include tuition, fees, textbooks, airport pickup, room, half board, local transportation, related field trips, and partial health insurance.
E-mail To:info@ccisabroad.org
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) Students take courses in Intensive Japanese Language, beginning through advanced, and Japanese culture and civilization. The program also incorporates a range of excursions in and around Tokyo.
Overview The program at KCP International Language Institute focuses on all four communication skills, reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to help students achieve a balance between general knowledge of the Japanese language and practical ability.
Setting KCP is located in Shinjuku, the business, entertainment and shopping center of Tokyo. Students have easy access to landmarks such as the Japanese government buildings, Shinjuku and Yoyogi Parks, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower and popular student destinations including Shibuya and Harajuku.
Value Program costs include tuition, fees, textbooks, airport pickup, room, half board, local transportation, related field trips and partial health insurance.
E-mail To:info@ccisabroad.org
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Summer
IES - Institute for the International Education of Students Since 1950, IES has been building quality study abroad programs and introducing U.S. students to new places, studies, and ways of thinking. A non-profit educational organization, IES offers high academic standards and extensive financial aid in almost 30 programs throughout the world.
Overview Japanese language and culture program for beginning and intermediate students. Weekly Japanese cultural activities at the IES Center
Setting The IES Center is located next to the KUIS campus, near public transportation, shopping and restaurants, a seaside park, and public amenities. The Center includes offices, a student lounge, a meeting room, computer facilities with Internet access, and a library.
E-mail To:info@iesabroad.org
Where: Nagoya in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
IES- (Institute for the International Education of Students) Since 1950, IES has been building quality study abroad programs and introducing U.S. students to new places, studies, and ways of thinking. A non-profit educational organization, IES offers high academic standards and extensive financial aid in almost 30 programs throughout the world.
Overview IES offers Intensive Japanese language study as well as course enrollment at Nanzan University (Nanzan Daigaku) with area studies courses taught in English. Hands-on instruction available in Japanese studio arts such as ikebana, calligraphy, wood block printing and black ink painting.
Setting Nanzan University, site of the IES Center, is a distinguished private university on a wooded campus on a hill above Nagoya.
E-mail To:info@iesabroad.org
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year
IES (Institute for the International Education of Students) Since 1950, IES has been building quality study abroad programs and introducing U.S. students to new places, studies, and ways of thinking. A non-profit educational organization, IES offers high academic standards and extensive financial aid in almost 30 programs throughout the world.
Overview IES Tokyo offers two programs: Japanese language and Japanese Society and Culture. A variety of IES and Kanda University of International Studies courses are taught in English. Students may also enroll in Japanese language courses at KUIS and take part in field work with Japanese organizations.
Setting Located in the coastal town of Makuhari New City in Chiba Prefecture, the IES Center is just 30 minutes by commuter rail from the heart of Tokyo. Known as a "model metropolitan area for the 21st century," Makuhari juxtaposes modern corporate headquarters of many international corporations.
E-mail To:info@iesabroad.org
Where: Kobe in Japan
When: Summer
Institute for Shipboard Education - Semester at Sea The richly varied international curriculum combined with a profound opportunity for in-country field work provide for an investment in your future.
E-mail To:info@semesteratsea.com
Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Round, Academic Year
State University of New York (SUNY) The State University of New York (SUNY) currently offers more than 400 overseas study programs in more than 50 countries: in North and South America, Africa, Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Programs range from 2-3 week intensive courses to a semester or academic year abroad. Courses are available in more than 100 subjects, ranging alphabetically from aboriginal studies and aerospace engineering to western philosophy and women's studies. While many programs focus on language learning and are conducted in the language of the host country, many others are conducted wholly or partly in English.
Overview The State University of New York overseas study programs are, with some exceptions, open to all SUNY and non-SUNY students, with eligibility ranging from first year to graduate level. For many undergraduates, the best time to study abroad has traditionally been during the junior year; however, well-prepared sophomores, and occasionally freshmen, are eligible for some programs. For everyone, careful preparation and consultation with the campus Director of International Education are essential for determining where and when to go. If you have any questions, feel free to contact one of the SUNY campuses for additional assistance.
Setting Study abroad can be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences in a college student's career. Getting to know another culture, living in a new environment, learning a new language, meeting people: all these add up to a kind of education different from what can be acquired on campus. Equally important for American students is the discovery of their own country, its customs, its traditions and values, as they come to see it from a foreign vantage point. No wonder that so many returnees from overseas study say that the experience changed their lives.
Students learn well and mature quickly when studying in a different culture. And as all regions of the world become more interdependent, it is increasingly apparent that the truly educated person is one who has had first hand acquaintance with other cultures, both as preparation for responsible citizenship and, in a more practical way, as a basis for a career. In the words of former Senator J. William Fulbright, author of the Fulbright exchange program, "perhaps the greatest power of educational exchange is the power to convert nations into peoples and to translate ideologies into human aspirations".Value Total expenses are competitive with other highly-rated study abroad programs in public and private universities across the country. Program costs are usually only slightly higher than on-campus costs of tuition, room and board (exclusive of international air fare) and in some countries expenses are actually less than they would be on campus. Study abroad students pay SUNY tuition (in-state or out-of-state, depending upon New York State residency) plus costs, which vary from program to program. Matriculated students at a State University of New York campus register on their home campus for programs offered at any other campus. They are thus able to maintain residency and eligibility for financial aid. (NOTE: Upper-division students registering at community colleges for overseas programs should consult with their registrar's office about appropriate credit.)
Most financial aid can be applied to overseas study, with the exception of some program costs and fees. For specific information students should consult the campus financial aid officer and the Director of International Education.E-mail To:studyabroad@suny.edu
Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
SUNY at New Paltz Kanazawa University would like to promote cultural exchange among students from all over the world and its university. The program is only open to SUNY New Paltz sophomores, juniors and seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. Two years of college level Japanese language or the equivalent is also required.
Overview Kanazawa offers courses in the following areas: English, East Asian International Politics, Japanese Economy, Environmental Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Oriental Medicine, Engineering and Computational Sciences
Setting The city of Kanazawa is situated in the central part of Honshu, the main island of Japan. It is an old city facing the Sea of Japan. Kanazawa is the main city of the Hokuriku District and is well-known as an ancient castle town. Its population is about 440,000 and is one of the largest cities along the coast of the Sea of Japan.
Value 12-15 undergraduate credits may be earned per semester, five of which must include Japanese language.
E-mail To:studyabroad@newpaltz.edu
Where: Nagasaki in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
SUNY at New Paltz The Japan Studies in Nagasaki program offers courses in Japanese language and Japanese society and culture. In addition to the required language course and Japan Studies classes, students have the option to take seminars in Traditional Japanese Arts.
Overview Japan Studies classes cover topics such as Business, Society, Economics, Culture, History and Literature. Field trips to places of historical, cultural and social interest will be a part of the program.
Setting Nagasaki is built around its natural harbor and climbs the surrounding steep hills. The city boasts spectacular views and proximity to natural sights such as a rugged coastline, beaches, islands, volcanic mountains and Unzen National Park.
E-mail To:studyabroad@newpaltz.edu
Where: Japan
When: Spring Semester
Syracuse University Abroad
Gateway to Japan (Hawaii to Japan) In Hawaii, students learn how to transition from a Western to an Eastern culture. They live and take courses with Japanese and other Asian students at the Hawaii Tokai International College (HTIC) in Honolulu. After their 10-week multicultural experience in Hawaii, students move on to Japan for a six-week experience in a very different cultural context.
Setting In Japan, students reside at Tokai's Shonan campus, 50 minutes by train from Tokyo, where they continue daily language instruction and pursue a 3-credit independent study project under the supervision of the HTIC faculty director and participating Tokai faculty.
E-mail To:dipasum@syr.edu
Where: Tokyo in Japan
American InterContinental University - Study Abroad Programs Travel with AIU faculty and staff to Tokyo, capital city of the world s second largest economic force. Japanese society is governed by a complex web of social conventions and rules of behavior that are a mystery to other societies.The purpose of this studytour is to explore those societal differences and compare and contrast them with the artistic and commercial norms of your own culture.
Overview While in Tokyo, you will be given instruction on: - History of Japan and its region. - Various cultural norms and social customs one must consider when doing business in Japan. - Current and predicted activity/artistic climate of Japan in contrast to other regions of the world.
Setting This comparative analysis is accomplished through visits with business leaders and professionals within the arts, fashion and media industries.They will help you develop an understanding of Tokyo s commercial environment and how it fits into the region and the rest of the world.The tour also includes a number of cultural excursions.
Value Your study tour fee includes the following - Tuition fees for a 5-credit hour course. - Eight nights of bed and breakfast accommodation at the 5-star Hotel Grand Palace in central Tokyo. - A half-day, professionally-guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo. - Access to a full cultural activities program in Tokyo. - Comprehensive travel insurance.
E-mail To:studyabroad@aiuniv.edu
Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Year Round
BCA (Brethren Colleges Abroad) BCA's program in Sapporo is designed to help students acquire and increase their Japanese language skills as rapidly as possible.
Overview As soon as students get to Japan, they take a language assessment exam. All Japanese classes are taught in Japanese, but the assessment exam helps to place them in a level of instruction they can manage. Courses through Hokusei Gakuen University are available in English and Japanese.
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Setting At BCA Sapporo, students live and study in scenic Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost province. Sapporo is a beautiful city, and its layout is based on a North American/European design that makes it easy for students to navigate.
Value The on-site resident directo will help students arrange housing, set up tours of Japan and navigate the local university system. In addition, students can plan on a study tour of Japan during orientation.
Where: Japan
When: Year Round, Rolling Starts
Center for Cultural Interchange Embark on the adventure of a lifetime - become an American exchange participant! You can travel to Spain, Ireland, Australia, France or many other exciting destinations that we have available. Take advantage of our summer or semester study abroad programs.
Overview This program offers students and adults complete immersion in another language and culture. Participants live with a carefully selected host family where they will be received as a family member, and will be involved in the family's daily activities.
Value CCI offers short and long-term Discovery Abroad Programs for teens and adults.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Year Round
Center for Study Abroad (CSA) Low cost programs since 1990. Europe, Asia, Central and South America. Open to all students. College credit. Admission guaranteed.
E-mail To:info@centerforstudyabroad.com
Where: Kobe in Japan
When: Summer
Center for Study Abroad (CSA) Low cost programs since 1990. Europe, Asia, Central and South America. Open to all students. College credit. Admission guaranteed.
E-mail To:info@centerforstudyabroad.com
Where: Japan
When: Summer
Experiment in International Living The Experiment in International Living originated the concept of fostering global community by sending young people to live and learn abroad. Continuing to innovate in its 69th year, The Experiment offers three- to five-week summer learning experiences in over 20 countries. Through homestays, language training, community service projects and ecological and peace studies, The Experiment challenges high school students to confront stereotypes and celebrate diversity as they immerse themselves another culture.
Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
Intrax Study Abroad Intrax Study Abroad: Explore Japan! On our semester high school programs, you'll live with a host family, attend a local high school, enjoy school and community activities in the afternoon, explore Japan on weekends, and greatly improve your language skills.
Overview Intrax Study Abroad is a premier youth exchange organization dedicated to international education and cultural exchange. Since 1980, as a part of Intrax Cultural Exchange, we've provided dynamic study abroad experiences for more than 40,000 students, enabling them to live and study all over the world for summer, semester and academic year programs. Let us help you plan your Cultural Adventure!
Setting Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of Japan! From geishas, tea ceremonies and Shinto shrines to manga, anime and Harajuku fashion, present-day Japan is home to a unique combination of modern and traditional culture.
Value Our program fees include round-trip airfare, student health insurance, housing, meals, enrollment in a local high school if applicable, orientation and support throughout the entire program.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year
KCP International Language Institute Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Program offered in Tokyo five times a year at all academic levels. Transferable credit through Western Washington University and the University of Idaho. Housing included in package.
Overview Numerous cultural activities and excursions supplement the intensive language course work. Academic credit and financial aid may be available through one of our sponsor or affiliate Universities.
Setting Offered in the heart of Tokyo!
Value An Affordable Program! Many Japanese language programs will cost between $8,000 and $13,000 per semester, the KCP program costs much less?about half the cost! Academic credit and financial aid is available through our sponsoring and affiliate Universities.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year
KCP International USA Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Program offered in Tokyo five times a year at all academic levels. Transferable credit through Western Washington University and the University of Idaho. Housing included in package.
Overview Numerous cultural activities and excursions supplement the intensive language course work. Academic credit and financial aid may be available through one of our sponsor or affiliate Universities.
Setting Offered in the heart of Tokyo!
Value An Affordable Program! Many Japanese language programs will cost between $8,000 and $13,000 per semester, the KCP program costs $5,500 or less?about half the cost! Academic credit and financial aid is available through our sponsoring and affiliate Universities.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
Lakeland College Lakeland College offers exciting opportunities at our branch campus in vibrant, central Tokyo. Attend classes in our fully accredited program taught in English, alongside Japanese students. Small class sizes are maintained. Highly supportive professional faculty and staff.
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Value Japanese language instruction is also offered for credit, with tutoring available. Students may live with a host family or in a traditional dormitory. Financial aid may be available to undergraduate U.S. domestic students. Openings are still available for fall term, contact us today!
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Le Cordon Bleu Classic Courses: Cuisine (4 levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Superior), Pastry (3 levels: Basic, Advanced, Superior), Bakery (2 levels: Basic, Advanced).
Special Programs: Half day to 1 day program of Cuisine, Pastry or Bakery Workshops, as well as Special Demonstrations for amateurs and gourmet enthusiasts.
Overview At Le Cordon Bleu, our Master Chefs, both French and Japanese, coming from Michelin starred restaurants and renowned pastry, are dedicated to provide our students with the knowledge, skills and motivation to become the next leaders of the culinary industry, in the shortest time span possible.
Setting Established in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu now operates more than 27 international schools in over 15 countries, attended by more than 20,000 students from over 75 different nationalities.
Value Students who successfully complete the study receive Le Cordon Bleu Diploma, a highly acclaimed passport to the culinary and hospitality world.
Where: Kobe in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Le Cordon Bleu Classic Courses: Cuisine (4 levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Superior), Pastry (3 levels: Basic, Advanced, Superior), Bakery (2 levels: Basic, Advanced).
Special Programs: Half day to 1 day program of Cuisine, Pastry or Bakery Workshops, as well as Special Demonstrations for amateurs and gourmet enthusiasts.
Overview At Le Cordon Bleu, our Master Chefs, both French and Japanese, coming from Michelin starred restaurants and renowned pastry, are dedicated to provide our students with the knowledge, skills and motivation to become the next leaders of the culinary industry, in the shortest time span possible.
Setting Established in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu now operates more than 27 international schools in over 15 countries, attended by more than 20,000 students from over 75 different nationalities.
Value Students who successfully complete the study receive Le Cordon Bleu Diploma, a highly acclaimed passport to the culinary and hospitality world.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Fall Semester
Lingua Service Worldwide, Ltd. Full immersion intensive language courses offered by private language centers.
E-mail To:linguaservice@att.net
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: MayMester Intersession
New York Film Academy New York Film Academy students at the Tokyo Workshop will be immersed in the ever growing field of High-Definition digital filmmaking. Students will get the opportunity to explore the many different formats currently available in this exciting new medium.
Overview In the workshop, each student writes, produces, directs, and edits his or her own films on HD, and rotates among crew positions when his or her classmates shoot. Students receive extensive hands-on experience as a result.
Setting Tokyo isn't just a great city. It is an immersion in a great culture. In all of our locations, our eclectic faculty is comprised of experienced instructors and professional filmmakers who have Master of Fine Arts degrees from the most prestigious film programs in the United States.
Value All courses are taught in English with Japanese assistant. Every workshop is full-time, with classes or shooting organized nearly every day of the week. Students will learn the HD workflow from camera operation to digital editing and out put as they shoot their short films, on HD.
Where: Kyoto in Japan
Rutgers University - Study Abroad Students spend the year studying Japanese Language and Culture as part of the Ritsumeikan University's One Year Program.
Setting Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan.
Where: Osaka in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
State University of New York at Albany (SUNY) Courses taught in English at Kansai University of Foreign Studies, located near Osaka. Courses include Japanese language and literature. Asian Studies, economics, history, politics, art, sociology, and management.
Overview This undergraduate exchange program offers students the opportunity to study Asian studies, economics and business, history, Japanese language and literature, politics, and society at Kansai Gaidai. Japanese language courses taught in Japanese; Asian studies courses and other electives taught in English. One course in spoken Japanese is mandatory; students select the others. A one-week orientation is provided in Japan at the beginning of the program to introduce the student to Japanese culture and family life. Students live with Japanese families or in dorms.
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Setting Students live with Japanese families or in dorms and are introduced to Japanese culture and family life.
E-mail To:intled@uamail.albany.edu
Where: Japan
State University of New York College at Oswego (SUNY) Students attending the Akita International University (AIU) exchange program will be directly enrolled in the university and sit amongst Japanese students as well as other international students from an elite network of universities around the world.
Overview All courses are taught in English in the fields of: Japan Studies, Global Studies, Global Business, Liberal Arts, and the Japanese language.Students are encouraged to live in Akita's campus housing, which includes a meal plan.
Setting Akita prefecture is located in the northeastern part of Honshu Island on the Japan Sea, 400 miles north of Tokyo. It is a naturally beautiful area of Japan.
Where: Japan
State University of New York College at Oswego (SUNY) The Akita International University program offers fall, spring, and academic year programs in English in the areas of business, global studies, culture, and more; as well Japanese language and culture courses. The University of Tsukuba academic program consists of four categories, which allow students to study with Japanese and other international students. Students may take language courses and special courses designed for visiting students. Other specialized courses are also taught in English. The Japanese government offers a scholarship which covers most costs of the program to eligible students. This program provides for direct enrollment in host university courses.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Spring Semester
Temple University - School of Law A full semester of ABA approved law study in Tokyo, Japan. Asian and international law courses, small classes and reasonable tuition. Scholarship aid is available. For post-JD or foreign students, a year-round LL.M. program is also offered.
Overview Course offerings include: Intro. to Japanese Law, East-West Negotiations, Int't Contract Drafting, Int'l Securities, Int'l Intellectual Property Licensing, and Int'l Commercial Transactions, Immigration, and Japanese language. Must complete first year of law. ABA approved. Summer study possible.
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Setting Classes are held at Temple University, Japan campus. Temple maintains a campus with undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in the upscale Minami-Azabu district.
Value Distinguish yourself by studying international, comparative, and U.S. law in one of the most exciting countries in the world. Take practical courses from expert instructors and international lawyers. Network and participate in our international law internship program.
E-mail To:study.abroad@temple.edu
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year
Temple University, International Programs The Temple University, Japan Campus, study abroad program offers courses in a wide variety of disciplines such as American studies, architecture, art, art history, Asian studies, business, Chinese, economics, film & media arts, history, Japanese, Korean, political science, psychology, and sociology.
Overview Participants have the opportunity to study alongside bilingual Japanese students. In fall semesters an architecture program is offered, and in spring semesters, an international business program is offered. Except for Asian language classes, all courses are taught in English. Internships are available.
Setting Temple University, Japan Campus, is located in the Minami Azabu and Mita districts in central Tokyo. It is within easy reach of a number of interesting Tokyo neighborhoods, including Shibuya and Roppongi, and is also close to the Imperial Palace, the Diet Building and popular shopping districts.
E-mail To:info@temple.edu
Where: Kobe in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
The Scholar Ship A consortium of leading, world-class universities contribute to The Scholar Ship's programming, oversee the quality of its academic offerings, and ensure that it adheres to the most rigorous academic standards. Students enhance their experience through participation in three elements of our Port Program: Academic Field Programs; Shore Excursions; and Independent Travel. Our transnational learning community integrates academic, cultural, and social experiences in programs that enhance students' personal and professional development.
Overview The Scholar Ship is a semester-long academic program aboard a dedicated passenger ship that traverses the globe as an oceangoing campus. Students and staff from around the world together form a transnational learning community designed to develop their intercultural competencies and leadership skills.
Setting Itineraries vary from voyage to voyage, but all are planned to provide engaging learning experiences through our port program that complement the curriculum onboard. Our oceangoing campus serves as the backdrop for continuous transcultural encounters that would be virtually impossible to replicate on land-based campuses.
Value Today's global organizations are seeking young professionals with genuine international experience and the ability to operate successfully across cultural, political and linguistic boundaries. The Scholar Ship's curriculum has been designed to develop the intercultural competencies and leadership skills of our students.
Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
The Scholar Ship A consortium of leading, world-class universities contribute to The Scholar Ship's programming, oversee the quality of its academic offerings, and ensure that it adheres to the most rigorous academic standards. Students enhance their experience through participation in three elements of our Port Program: Academic Field Programs; Shore Excursions; and Independent Travel. Our transnational learning community integrates academic, cultural, and social experiences in programs that enhance students' personal and professional development.
Overview The Scholar Ship is a semester-long academic program aboard a dedicated passenger ship that traverses the globe as an oceangoing campus. Students and staff from around the world together form a transnational learning community designed to develop their intercultural competencies and leadership skills.
Setting Itineraries vary from voyage to voyage, but all are planned to provide engaging learning experiences through our port program that complement the curriculum onboard. Our oceangoing campus serves as the backdrop for continuous transcultural encounters that would be virtually impossible to replicate on land-based campuses.
Value Today's global organizations are seeking young professionals with genuine international experience and the ability to operate successfully across cultural, political and linguistic boundaries. The Scholar Ship's curriculum has been designed to develop the intercultural competencies and leadership skills of our students.
Where: Hirakata City in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
University of Miami The program offers courses in humanities, the social sciences, business, and Japanese language, culture, and society.
Overview Kansai Gaidai University is ideally located in the cultural heart of Japan near Kyoto and Nara, ancient capitals of Japan, and Osaka, which is Japan's second largest industrial metropolis.
Setting Kansai Gaidai is a private, nonprofit institution that has earned a reputation for high quality education since its establishment in 1945. The campus has been continuously upgraded, and it presently boasts many new buildings including a new library with significantly increased resources for student and faculty research.
Value Non-UM students pay the same tuition as UM students.
Where: Hirakata City in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
University of Miami Kansai Gaidai University is ideally located in the cultural heart of Japan near Kyoto and Nara, ancient capitals of Japan, and Osaka, which is Japan's second largest industrial metropolis.
Overview The program offers courses in humanities, the social sciences, business, and Japanese language, culture, and society.
Setting Kansai Gaidai is a private, nonprofit institution that has earned a reputation for high quality education since its establishment in 1945. The campus has been continuously upgraded, and it presently boasts many new buildings including a new library with significantly increased resources for student and faculty research.
Value Non-UM students pay the same tuition as UM students.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
University of Miami At Sophia, students generally take courses in the humanities, the social sciences, business and Japanese language, culture, and society.
Overview One of the foremost of Japan's private universities, Sophia University is located in Chiyoda-ku. The university is a mixture of modern and historic buildings.
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Setting At Sophia, the housing options are dormitory-type residences, apartments, or a Japanese host family.
Value Students with Japanese proficiency at the appropriate level required for classes delivered only in Japanese may take classes at the Yotsuya campus.
Where: Nagasaki in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
University of Wisconsin - Platteville Courses in liberal arts and international business; family-stays with meals; field trips. Study Japanese language on all levels, Japanese literature, Japan Studies and Traditional Japanese Arts.
Overview No prior knowledge of Japanese is required. Study Japanese language on the appropriate level and take the remainder of your courses in English.
Setting Nagasaki is built around a natural harbor and climbs up the surrounding steep hills. The city boasts spectacular views and proximity to natural sights such as rugged coastline, beaches, islands, volcanic mountains, and a national park.
Value Per-semester cost includes tuition, fees, administration, room, partial board (breakfasts and evening meals), field trips and student activities, an International Student Identity Card, and health and medical evacuation insurance.
Where: Nagasaki in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Nagasaki Study Center Courses in liberal arts and international business; family-stays with meals; field trips. Study Japanese language on all levels, Japanese literature, Japan Studies, Traditional Japanese Arts
Overview No prior knowledge of Japanese is required. Study Japanese language on the appropriate level and take the remainder of your courses in English.
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Setting Nagasaki is built around a natural harbor and climbs up the surrounding steep hills. The city boasts spectacular views and proximity to natural sights such as rugged coastline, beaches, islands, volcanic mountains, and a national park.
Value Cost includes tuition, fees, administration, room, partial board (breakfasts and evening meals), field trips and student activities, an International Student Identity Card, and health and medical evacuation insurance.
Where: Hiroshima in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
University Studies Abroad Consortium The Japan Program offers students many amazing opportunities to learn about the rich culture and students can take a wide range of classes in a city that has a major emphasis on Peace Studies and abolition of nuclear weapons. This program is ideal for those who wish to combine academic coursework with the experience of living in an extraordinary historical city.
Overview Students may enroll for 1 or 2 semesters, with preference given to those selecting 2 semesters, and have the opportunity to study Japanese language, culture and society with a broad range of other classes including Science and Information Technology, Biotechnology, Business Law and Economics, and Education. The academic courses are only part of the intended value of a semester abroad, which is the reason we offer field trips and participation in other activities such as a local sake festival, a trip to Miyajima island, a school visit, a rice harvesting experience, and other activities as planned throughout the semester.
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Setting The city of Hiroshima faces the tranquil Seto Inland Sea that prides itself on its beautiful myriad of islands. The city is rich in nature with its surrounding picturesque mountains that are ever changing with the four seasons and its six rivers that flow through it.
Value Program fees include tuition, orientation and health insurance
Where: Osaka in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
University Studies Abroad Consortium The Kwansei Gakuin University Japan and East Asia Studies (JEASP) Program is designed to explore this fascinating country within the larger context of East Asia. USAC students attending this program have the unique opportunity to combine academic coursework, intensive language studies and the experience of living in a culturally rich city.
Overview Students may enroll for one or two semesters and can primarily concentrate on Japan and its language, culture and socitey, or broaden their East Asia focus throguh additional study of the language and society of China or Korea. Aiming to promote a better understanding of the cultural, religious, social, economic and political aspects of Japan and its neighbors, the JEASP classes are small, the homestay program is well established and a variety of activities both on and off campus are readily available.
Setting Osaka is the center of finance, trade and cultural exchange in western Japan. The city presents visitors with an eclectic blend of the old, then and the totally unique.
Value Program fees include: tuition, student health insurance and student orientation. Additional fees may apply.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
WorldLink Education-Japan Master Japanese in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Study Japanese with WLE and be immersed in the Japanese language, culture and the Japanese way of life. Become a part of this rewarding, enjoyable and unforgettable educational experience of a lifetime.
Overview This immersion program has an integrated curriculum, providing students with the chance to learn much more than just the fundamentals of Japanese grammar. We teach students how to integrate into Japanese society, and how to interact with Japanese people in both casual and formal situations. By combining our language lessons with the study of Japanese culture and traditions, students are immersed in the Japanese way of life.
Setting Tokyo metropolitan area, including the city, some of its suburbs and the surrounding areas, is home to approximately 12 million people. This vibrant and lively city is one of the world's main economic centers. Home to the Imperial Palace, Tokyo is a city full of contrasts where the old city blends its ancient character with modern day Japan.
Where: Kyoto in Japan
When: Fall Semester
Antioch College The goal of the Buddhist Studies Program is to introduce students to the history, philosophy and diverse cultural expressions of Buddhism in Japan. Students have the opportunity to study Buddhist theory and participate in Buddhist meditative and chanting practices, as well as learn the Japanese language and explore their own academic interests through a directed research project.
Overview The program offers five courses including Philosophy and Development of Buddhism in Japan; Japanese Buddhist Culture; Japanese Language; Practice and Theory of Buddhism in Japan (required); Field Research: Selected Topics (required).
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Setting Participants spend the majority of the time in Japan living in Buddhist monasteries and temples in Kyoto, a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists throughout Japan. In this setting they gain firsthand experience of the Japanese Buddhist traditions of Zen, Shingon and Pure Land through daily life, rituals and seminars.
Value Please contact AEA for current year.
Where: Hikone in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Japan Center for Michigan Universities Combining classroom training with hands-on community interaction, the program is flexible enough to accommodate both Japanese language majors and those students who simply want to experience another culture.
Overview Students enroll in one of four levels of Intensive Japanese language while also taking Japan-related courses taught in English.
Setting JCMU is located on the shore of Lake Biwa in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, within an hour of Kyoto.
Value Program fee includes tuition, books, activities, supplemental health insurance, and lodging. Transportation and boarding costs are billed separately.
Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
University of Minnesota, Morris The Global Student Teaching program (GST) offers prospective teachers, from many universities, the opportunity to complete student teaching requirements in several regions of the world. GST expands the range of student teaching options and offers a unique opportunity for prospective teachers to develop their teaching abilities and expand their cultural awareness.
Where: Okazaki in Japan
Hattori Foundation - The Yamasa Institute Sponsored by the Hattori Foundation (est. 1919), ACJS offers Academic Japanese Programs from 4 weeks to 2 years in duration. Summer and all year round extension programs, Internships in Japanese companies, Study tours. Financial Aid is available and Homestays, Apartments or Dormitory accommodation within walking distance guaranteed.
Where: Japan
When: Summer, Academic Year
Akita International University Akita International University offers 6 week Japanese language intensive summer program, as well as the Fall semester, the Spring semester and the Academic programs.
Overview Students can take courses from Japan studies, Global studies and Global business studies taught in English. No Japanese language pre-requisite, except for the summer program.
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Setting The campus is located in beautiful Akita prefecture, where the traditions of the past mix easily with the most modern technology available, including Akita International University's state-of-the-art facilities for self-access learning, computer use, library research and language studies.
Value Akita International University offers high quality and very affordable study abroad programs.
Where: Osaka in Japan
When: Academic Year
Alverno College for Women Take advantage of the many opportunities to give your education a global dimension through Alverno's student exchange programs. Alverno offers both longer term and shorter term study abroad opportunities. Scholarships through the Travelship Program help defray the cost of international study or of attending conferences related to your major.
Overview The Asian Studies program at Kansai Gaidai is one of the best opportunities for English-speaking students to study Japanese language and culture. All students are required to take a five-credit course in spoken Japanese and a three-credit course in written Japanese. They are then free to choose from a wide selection of courses (taught in English) dealing with Japanese arts, culture, society, business, and international affairs.
Where: Kyoto in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
American University Opened to students who have completed two years of Japanese study. The program incorporates an intensive study of Japanese language and traditional Japanese arts with an opportunity to pursue independent research in Japanese studies.
Overview A great way to improve your Japanese!
Setting The Ritsumeikan campus is located in the beautiful ancient capital of Kyoto, just a quick walk to the Ryoanji Rock Gardens and Kinkakuhji.
Value Students pay American University tuition and Ritsumeikan housing and fees. All travel fees are paid by student.
Where: Kyoto in Japan
When: Academic Year
Associated Kyoto Program The Associated Kyoto Program is a two-semester study-abroad program at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, sponsored by a consortium of American colleges and universities.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
College of the Holy Cross The Faculty of Comparative Culture consists of two departments: The Department of Comparative Culture, which houses all the humanities and social sciences, and the Department of Japanese Language and Studies, which concentrates on Japanese Language, culture, and society. The Faculty of Comparative Culture as well as the student body is international in character, and all courses except language classes are conducted in English.
Setting Located in the heart of Tokyo, Sophia University was established in1913 by three Jesuits ( a German, a Frenchman and an Englishman), to fulfill St. Francis Xavier's 360-year-old dream to establish a Catholic university which would introduce Western culture to Japan.
Where: Osaka in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
Fairleigh Dickinson University Take advantage of this new and exciting program! Design your own research project while enhancing your travel experiences, Learn more about other cultures Receive faculty guidance as you travel, Analyze your research and write while in transit This program allows you to combine your studies, area of interest, and/or career goals with the flexibility of traveling where and when YOU want!
Where: Osaka in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
Fairleigh Dickinson University Take advantage of this new and exciting program! Design your own research project while enhancing your travel experiences, Learn more about other cultures Receive faculty guidance as you travel, Analyze your research and write while in transit This program allows you to combine your studies, area of interest, and/or career goals with the flexibility of traveling where and when YOU want!
Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Institute of International Education This program is availble only to students of member institutions. Program taught in English.
Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Hakuho Women's College Hakuho Women's College,which opened in March 1998,is fast gaining a reputation for providing a through foundation in Japanese and Japanese education. It is located in a Spanish style building in Nara, a place that is saturated with history and which boasts of many of the oldest historical sites in Japan.
Setting Fully equipped dormitories for overseas students. Housing capacity for approximately 80% of the overseas students in the college dormitory, Hakuho International House, and off-Campus apartment.
Value We have enrollment and tuition fee reductions and exemptions plus a substantioan economic support system (scholarship,etc).
Where: Nagoya in Japan
When: Year Round
IC Nagoya Japanese courses for everyone and for all levels. Full-time, part-time, private (one-to-one), summer/winter intensive courses available all year round. Teaching students worldwide since 1982. Pre-college student visas obtainable.
Overview Direct method of teaching. Emphasis on teaching communication skills, cultural awareness and traditional values. Lessons include both classroom lectures and outdoor activities.
Setting Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Super location.
Value Affordable. Small class size. Experienced and qualified instructors.
Where: Aichi in Japan
When: Winter Semester, Spring Semester
Institute for Japanese Studies NGU offers five levels of Japanese language studies as well as a broad range of Japanese Studies classes covering such areas as Japanese history and religion to Japan's natural environment. With an average of ten students per class, the atmosphere is relaxed and the instruction personal.
Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Ryukoku University (Faculty of Intercultural Communication) Ryukoku University is one of the oldest Universities in Japan. Ryukoku University's Faculty of Intercultural Communication in Shiga Prefecture sponsors the Japan Asian Studies program utilizing its international faculty to present a unique curriculum devoted to the understanding of Japan and Asia.
Overview Topics include Buddhism, economics, agriculture, Western perceptions, social systems, international relations and business practice.
Setting Ryukoku University is located in the historical Kyoto-Shiga area.
Value No previous knowledge of Japanese is necessary. All courses are taught in English. Accommodation is available as well as classes in basic Japanese. All costs are very reasonable.
Where: Kyoto in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Long Island University Semester and year-long, experiential programs in Japanese language, culture and history. Students may also conduct independent studies in Teaching English as a Second Language, photography, Web publishing, martial arts, flower arranging, Shiatsu and many other subjects.
Overview Fall courses: Japanese Language, East Asian Studies, Writing Workshop, Buddhist Studies, Independent Study, Internship. Spring Courses: Japanese Language, Behind the Mask: Alternative Japan, Creative Writing, Writing Workshop, Interactive Web Publishing, Photography, Independent Study, Internship.
Setting Kyoto, the cultural center of Japan, is surrounded on three sides by mountains with a magical maze of approximately 1,500 Buddhist temples, 200 Shinto shrines and myriad esoteric gardens. The East Asia Center is located behind the famed Kinkakuji Temple (The Golden Pavilion).
Value Included in the program costs are tuition, fees, scheduled field trips, housing and some meals, and international travel. Students are responsible for insurance and personal expenses.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
Associated Colleges of the Midwest - Japan Program Japan Study offers students a chance to obtain an insider's view of Japanese society. This is accomplished by living with a local Japanese family in Tokyo, attending courses at Waseda University, and becoming involved in activities within the local community.
Overview Students attend daily courses at Waseda University in Tokyo. Intensive Japanese, as well as Politics, Government, Religion, Art, Sociology, and Economics are available for study.
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Setting Japan Study enables students to become international citizens as they explore Japan in depth, build language skills, and experience the unique Japanese culture.
Value The Associated Colleges of the Midwest is a consortium of private, liberal arts colleges and changes a comprehensive fee for off-campus study programs similar to private college tuition rates.
Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Japan-America Institute of Management Science (JAIMS) The four-month Intercultural Management Program (ICMP) will train you to work effectively in a multicultural business environment. ICMP is an intensive, graduate diploma program that focuses on American business principles and methods within a global context.
Overview Courses include business strategy, marketing and negotiation; business English communication; intercultural studies; and computer and information technology. Courses are taught in English, and computer use is integrated both in the class and in assignments.
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Setting You are required to have at least three years of relevant work experience before entering the program. TOEFL or TOEIC scores is required for program admissions.
Value Some of the ICMP participants have indicated that the program changed their lives. Most participants found better jobs and built successful careers after graduating from the program.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Spring Semester, Academic Year
St. John's University Study in the humanities and social sciences or in Japanese language and culture.
Overview Study in Tokyo, Japan for a full year or a Spring semester.
Setting Tokyo, Japan- affiliated with Sophia University.
Value Tuition
Where: Kyoto in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Kyoto Center for Japanese Studies Between 40-50 students with a wide range of majors in the humanities, social sciences, sciences and engineering participate in KCJS.
Where: Kyoto in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies The KCJS curriculum provides intensive Japanese language study and the opportunity to choose from a broad spectrum of social sciences and humanities courses on pre-modern and contemporary Japan.
Overview Established in September 1989, the Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS) is a consortium of 14 American universities that sponsors a rigorous, two-semester program for undergraduates who wish to do advanced work in Japanese language and cultural studies.
Setting Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital from 794 to 1868, is a city rich in traditional culture and history. Surrounded on three sides by densely forested mountains and intersected by a number of rivers, Kyoto is one of Japan's most beautiful cities and is home to Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, ancient palaces, and arts and crafts centers.
Where: Osaka in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Loyola Marymount University In this exchange program students will study at Kansai Gaidai, a private university located in Hirakata City, between Kyoto and Osaka. It was established in 1945 and has had an international focus throughout its history.
Overview Exchange students enroll in the Asian Studies Program which allows students to gain first hand knowledge of Japanese language and culture.
Setting The university enrollment is 14,000 students with 400 foreign students attending annually. Kansai Gaidai has the largest foreign enrollment of any Japanese university with 150 partner institutions around the world.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Loyola Marymount University A Jesuit University located in the heart of Tokyo, Sophia University was established in 1913 when the Japanese Ministry of Education gane the Jesuits permission to establish a new educational institution.
Overview Sophia is one of Japan's foremost private universities with a student body of 11,500 students. The curriculum offered is comparable to LMU's with the added focus of Japanese Culture and Cross-Cultural Studies.
Where: Japan
When: Spring Semester
Michigan State University A new program offered by the Japan Center for Michigan Universities (on the shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, Japan) is now accepting applications.
Overview Designed for students in the environmental and natural sciences, it features guest lectures by leading Japanese and American researchers, field trips, internships, and Japanese language study. No prior Japanese language ability is necessary to participate.
Value Partial scholarships available to qualified applicants.
Where: Nagasaki in Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Nagasaki College of Foreign Languages Study abroad opportunity for current university students, though non-traditional students welcome.
Overview Japanese language beginning to upper intermediate, Japan-Asia area studies, university credit transfer, classes conducted in English.
Setting Classes are conducted at the campus of Nagasaki College of Foreign Languages. Nagasaki City, considered one of the most beautiful and exotic cities in the world, is surrounded by the sea and mountains.
Value Home stays, field trips and excursions, and close interaction with the Japanese students of the college.
Where: Japan
When: Summer
National Small College Athletic Association Hitosugi Institute of Study Abroad.
Where: Osaka in Japan
Osaka Girls' Senior High School Offers a pre-college enrichment program ('gap year'), a semester program and a school year program at a private girls school in one of Japan's largest and most dynamic cities. Students are culturally and linguistically immersed in Japan while taking stimulating courses.
Overview Courses are offered in Geography, Civics, Mathematics, Science, Foreign Language, Business, Art, Welfare, and Nihongo, and other areas. Extensive cultural and sports clubs such as Anime, Japanese Flower Arrangement, and Koto, as well as Kyudo, Softball, and Kendo.
Setting In Osaka, the third largest city in Japan. Within easy reach are many sites in the Kansai region, including Kyoto, one of the world's most dazzling cities with majestic palaces, statues, and villas and 17 World Heritage Sites.
Value Personal encouragement from staff, experiences to 'jump start' an international career, development of independence, self-reliance, and tolerance, cultural immersion, the thrill of an international adventure, and the satisfaction of international volunteer work.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Summer
Ripon College After a summer orientation including intensive language study in a mountain village setting, students spend the academic year at Waseda University's International Division in Tokyo.
Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Summer program offers Intensive beginner's to intermediate Japanese language courses and includes organized field trips. Semester/Year Study Abroad: Japanese Not Required for Admission/ Dual-language Education (Japanese & English)
Overview You can choose courses from the College of Asia Pacific Studies and College of Asia Pacific Management as part of the short-term program. In addition, full-time Bachelor, Master's and PhD. Programs in Social Sciences and Business Administration are also available.
Setting On campus housing available. APU is located in Beppu, home to the world's second largest outflow of Hot Springs (onsen).
Value Improve your Japanese and immerse yourself in the Japanese culture! APU will authorize credits for successfully completed courses and these will be transferable to your home institution.
Where: Japan
When: Spring Semester, Academic Year
St. John's University The Study Abroad Japan program is located at Sophia University in Tokyo. Sophia University, one of the foremost of Japan's private universities, prepares individuals from different countries, backgrounds, and traditions to recognize the fundamental unity of the human race and to work for the concrete achievement of that unity.
Overview Semester program in Sophia University. Spring term Feb- July Deadline October. Full year Sept.-July Deadline April.
Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in Niigata The Pacific Rim is widely predicted to become the major theater of international trade in the 21st century. Southern Illinois University at Carbondale offers you the opportunity to gain valuable, firsthand experience in this critical new center of global events through the International Studies in Japan Program (ISJP).
Overview Experience the uniqueness of Asia. Build intercultural communication skills. Develop new perspectives on the world. Benefit from one of the lowest cost programs available in Japan.
Setting Nakajo, the host community, is a small traditional town of about 30,000 built on a narrow plain that stretches about ten miles from the Sea of Japan to the foothills of the nearby mountains. Good ski runs and swimming beaches are about a half hour drive away. Hiking trails start at the campus and go on for miles. The people of this city welcome students with great enthusiasm, providing them with an exceptional opportunity to experience everyday life in Japan.
Value No language prerequisite. , Subject courses taught in English. , Beginning to advanced Japanese courses. , Extensive community support. , Financial aid applies. , Affordable to students. , Semester - or year-abroad options. , Open to any student in any major. , Optional Core Curriculum courses. , Planned excursions.
Where: Japan
State University of New York College at Oneonta (SUNY) Located in the principal city of Western Japan, this program is ideally situated to provide insights into both modern and traditional Japanese life. Accommodations in apartments. This program provides for direct enrollment in host university courses.
Overview Courses cover Japanese language, history, society, culture, government, economics, trade, arts, sports and philosophy.
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Where: Japan
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Tokyo International University The Japan Studies Program is an intensive Japanese Language and Cultural study abroad program for English speaking undergraduate students.
Where: Tokyo in Japan
When: Year Round
Tokyo Language Arts College The Tokyo Language Arts College TEFL certification courses by correspondence were designed to meet the needs of both experienced teachers of English and people just entering the teaching field. Through distance learning, teachers living in all parts of the world have the opportunity to attain a greater knowledge of Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
Where: Japan
When: Spring Semester
Tufts University, Programs Abroad Office Tufts-in-Japan offers intensive Japanese language training with a selection of courses taught in English at Kanazawa University. Completion of 3 semesters of college level Japanese or the equivalent is required.
Where: Kobe in Japan
University of Illinois, Japan The Year-in-Japan Program combines intensive Japanese language training with discipline-based courses on Japan.
Overview Language courses meet 10-12 hours each week. Other courses on Japan(taught in English)are offered in a range of disciplines -- from anthropology, literature, history, to economics and business.
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Setting The program is based on the campus of Konan University in the eastern part of Kobe, a short train ride from Osaka and Kyoto.
Value The academic program plus year-long homestay with a Japanese family provides a unique opportunity to see Japan from the inside.
Where: Japan
When: Summer
University of Kentucky, Lexington This is a six-week course for 6 credit hours. 3 weeks are spent at IEC Senmongakou conducting field research into various contemporary problems facing Japan and two weeks are spent on a Japan rail pass tour, observing selected areas from Kyushu to Hokkaido.
Overview 2-week rail trip the length of Japan. 3-Weeks Japanese classes. Many local field trips, both physical and cultural. Host families in Yatsushiro.
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Setting Yatsushiro is a small city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, with access to urban as well as rural and mountainous terrains. Several volcanic complexes are nearby.