Semester abroad in Japan

"I loved Japan, I benefited in so many aspects. Living abroad is a wonderful way to learn a language, culture and society. Not to mention I learned a lot about myself."
-Anne Caffall

Locations

• Kanto Gakuin University (KGU), Yokohama - Japanese language or Asian Studies minors.
• Rikkyo University, Tokyo - Japanese majors
• Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU),
  • Tokyo - Japanese majors
  • Sagamihara Campus - non-Japanese majors and minors
• Doshisha University - (PDF Guide), Kyoto - Japanese majors

Dates

KGU

• Fall only (late August - mid-December)

Rikkyo, AGU, & Doshisha

• Fall (mid-September - late January)
• Spring: (early April - early August)

Academics

KGU

• Japanese Language Coursework
• IDST 035 - Perspectives on Japan - 1 credit (Pass/Fail)
• GLJP 306 - Japanese Culture and Society - 3 credits
• GLJP 307 - Japanese Political and Economic Institutions -  3 credits

Rikkyo, AGU, & Doshisha

• Intensive Japanese language study
• Select courses designed for international students which are taught mostly in Japanese and require a high level of Japanese language proficiency
• Rikkyo University Academics
• AGU Academics
• AGU list of courses taught in English (Sagamihara campus)
• Doshisha Academics

Additional Requirements

KGU

• 1 year college-level Japanese, 2 years preferred
• Required to take or audit appropriate level of Japanese semester prior to studying abroad

Rikkyo, AGU & Doshisha

• Two years of college-level Japanese
• Required to take or audit appropriate level of Japanese semester prior to studying abroad

AGU English Track

• None

Housing

KGU

• Combination of university housing and homestay with Japanese family

Rikkyo, AGU, Doshisha

• Residence halls arranged by Japanese university

Other Information

• Program Brochure
• Cost Sheet
• Information Booklet (PDF) - safety, suggest spending budget, student guide, and more
• Cost Comparison
• Scholarship Information
• Rikkyo University Introduction Video
• Student Blogs
  • KGU, Fall 2018