[This program is self-funded]
The Spring Program offered by the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies at Kumamoto University was created to provide international students who have an interest in studying abroad in Japan with a chance to experience life as an international student at Kumamoto University.
The Spring Program offers two courses to participants: an English Course (conducted in English) and a Japanese Course (conducted in Japanese).
Program pamphlet: Kumamoto University 2018 Spring Program Pamphlet
For further information, please go to: http://www.c3.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/3406/
 
【Dates】
Japanese Course:  Tuesday, February 13 – Thursday, February 22 2018 (10 days)
English Course:  Tuesday, February 27 – Thursday, March 8 2018 (10 days)
 
【Place】
Kumamoto University, with educational excursions around Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
 
【Theme】
Each course of the Spring Program has its own study theme.  For the English Course, the theme is “Kumamoto Groundwater and Environmental Sustainability.”  For the Japanese Course, the theme is “Japanese Language and Culture, and employment in Japan”
 
【Eligibility】
Participation in this program is open to students who:
・are undergraduate students studying at universities with which Kumamoto University has agreement for academic or student exchange
・have English language proficiency equal to or greater than IELTS level 5 (English Course only)
・have Japanese language proficiency equal to or greater than JLPT N3 (Japanese Course only)
*Please note that participation in this program is limited to 40 students.  If we receive more than 40 applications for the program, a selection will be held based on Grade Point Average (GPA).
 
【Program Fee】
English Course: 80,000 Japanese Yen
Japanese Course: 80,000 Japanese Yen
○ includes accommodation, class fees, field trip fees, and breakfast.
× Does not include the cost of transportation to or from Japan, the cost of transportation within Japan, or the cost of meals (other than breakfast) during the program.
 
The program fee will be collected in cash after arriving in Japan.
 
【Scholarship】
Participants in the English Course of the Spring Program may apply for a government scholarship of 80,000 Japanese Yen, provided by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO).  However, there is a limitation to eligible students.  To be eligible for the scholarship, students must meet the following 3 conditions:
 

[This program is self-funded]
KNU is keen to encourage reciprocal student exchange with its partner institutions and thus offers various options for exchange students visiting KNU.
Program Guidelines: 1.+[Guideline+for+Applicants+]+KNU+(Spring+2018)
Information sheet 2018: 3.+Information_Sheet_for_ 2018
 
 

[Scholarship is offered for this program]

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[This program is self-funded]
The aim of this program is to invite university students from outside of Japan and create a stimulating learning environment for promoting globalization and diversity.
For further information, please go to: http://www.sophia-summer.jp/japanesestudies/index.html
 
 

[This program is self-funded]
— For graduate student only —
Students from partner institutions are eligible to apply  to the exchange programme for one or two semesters. Prior to submitting their applications, students are nominated from their home universities.
The Graduate Institute is an institution of research and higher education (Master and PhD). Selective and cosmopolitan, it is located in the heart of International Geneva and specialises in the study of the major global, international and transnational challenges facing the contemporary world.
For further information, please go to: http://graduateinstitute.ch/home/study/online-and-non-degree-programmes/exchanges/incoming-students.html
Program sheet: Exchange_Programme_Information_Sheet_2017-2018
 
 

[Scholarship is offered for this program]
HUSTEP 2018 Spring Semester
Regarding the HUSTEP application forms and other required documents,
you can download them from the HUSTEP website:
https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/prospective-students/exchange-student-admissions/

Pass word is required: hustep2018
The outline of HUSTEP 2017 Spring Semester Course is as follows:
1. Period of Enrollment: April 1, 2018 – August 31, 2018 (5 months)
2. Application Deadline: October 17, 2017
3. Admission notification: December, 2017
4. Program Features:
– Designed for undergraduate students both in Humanities and Science
– Courses in English (Japanese language ability is not required)
– Admission and tuition fee waiver
– Being eligible to apply for the Japan Student Service Organization (JASSO) scholarship if students participate in HUSTEP
5. Important Details:
– Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
– Non-native English speakers must have a score of at least TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5.
– Due to the capacity of the program, there is a screening process to select the participants. Not all students who apply will be accepted.
– Only a limited number of students can be nominated for the JASSO scholarship.
JLCSP (Japanese Language and Culture Studies Program)
The outline of JLCSP 2018 Spring Semester is as follows:
1. Period: April 1, 2018 – August 31, 2018 (5 months)
2. Application Deadline: October 17, 2017
3. Admission notification: Mid December 2017
4. The objectives of this program are:
(1) to improve students’ Japanese language proficiency in order to enable them to interact with Japanese speakers and to conduct research in Japanese;
(2) to acquire basic knowledge and methodology for Japanese studies – especially relating to Japanese general and applied linguistics;
(3) to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese language and culture through various courses.
5. Important Details:
– Qualification of applicants
(1) Those who will be 18 years old to 29 years old on April 1, 2018.
(2) Those who major Japanese language and culture in the undergraduate courses of the university – wide agreement partners of Hokkaido University. (department-wide agreement partners not eligible) First-year students are not eligible to apply.
Those who have finished introductory level and reached intermediate level of Japanese language study at the time of submission:
those who passed N3 or above level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, or have equal ability with successful applicants of the test.
– How to submit application
Application materials need to be sent to Hokkaido University by email and posting.
JLCSP Application package
Special Audit Student (SAS) / Special Research Student (SRS)
1. Period: (1 semester) April 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018
(1 year) April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019
2. Course Language: (SAS) mostly Japanese / (SRS) Japanese / English                       
3. Nomination Deadline: October 10,2017
4. Application Deadline: November 10,2017                       
5. Notes: This programe requires nomination. Please find attached the application sheet and send us back the completed sheet by the deadline above.
Application form will be provided based on the nomination.
 

[This program is self-funded]

[This program is self-funded]
Yonsei University offers a 6-week winter program at its Sinchon campus for international students who would like to enjoy the winter in Seoul.
The winter program is composed of two separate 3-week sessions, with intensive morning coursework and unique afternoon Korean language and Taekwondo classes. At the weekend, students can enjoy Korean winter activities. It will be an excellent opportunity to catch up with your coursework, meeting professors in an intimate setting, and to enjoy the companionship of students from all over the world.
 
 

[Scholarship is offered for this program]
Tokyo Tech offers the following two programs to which graduate-level students can apply. Interested students can apply to either of these programs, but it is not possible to apply to both programs simultaneously.