Academic Calendar

• Fall Semester: September – December

• Spring Semester: January – May

Tuition Fees

No tuition fees for the Exchange Program if nominated by an exchange partner institution.

Nomination Period

• Fall Semester:  10 January – 15 May

• Spring Semester: 1 August – 1 November

Requirements

• Official academic transcript

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

• Two recommendation letters from university professors/instructors (forms available on GAIDAI-Link, must be emailed directly by the professor)

• Japanese Instructor’s Reference Form (only if you have studied Japanese before; counts as one of the two recommendation letters, but the other must be from a different professor)

Asian Studies Program Course Offering

To view the full course list: click here.

Internship Opportunities (Spring Semester only)

Exchange students in the Asian Studies Program can gain first-hand experience in Japanese businesses, schools, and organizations. Past placements include:

• Keihan Hotels & Resorts

• Komatsu Ltd.

• Kyoto City International Foundation

• SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.

• Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

• RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka

• Local schools in Hirakata and Osaka

• The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Housing Options

• Homestay (2 meals/day): JPY 320,000 per semester *

• GLOBAL COMMONS 結 -YUI- International Student Residence (kitchen facility available):  JPY 270,000 *

       (All rooms are single rooms equipped with Desk, Bookshelf,

        Refrigerator, Bed, Closet, Internet access and  Shoebox)

       Reservation Fee: JPY 2,000 (Non refundable) *

       Security Deposit: JPY 30,000 (Refundable)

Additional Fees

• General Deposit: JPY 10,000 (refundable)

• International Student Fee: JPY 10,000 (mandatory)

• Liability Insurance & Medical Assistance Fee: JPY 4,300 (mandatory)