[Japan] Showa Women’s University: SSIP 2023 Program

This summer program is designed for students who are interested in Japan but have not yet studied Japanese.
Students will study Japanese culture, history, and society through a variety of lectures conducted in English and on field trips to historic sites and museums.
Students will also experience collaborative research, discussions, and presentations with SWU students in  Cross-Cultural Workshops.
The program consists of 2 courses: Japanese Studies and Cross-Cultural Workshop.
Both courses are worth credits, and a certificate will be issued upon completion of the program.
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Japanese Studies: 1 credit
Cross-Cultural Workshop: 2 credits

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Please refer to the program flyer for further details.

Please also check the links below for more detailed information.

Eligibility

  • Female undergraduate or graduate university students.
  • Must be able to make travel arrangements and arrive in Japan by the designated date.
  • Must be willing to commit and contribute to the program by actively interacting with both international students and Japanese students through lectures, activities, and group projects.
  • The program is conducted in English. No knowledge of the Japanese language is required.

Required Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Motivation Letter
  3. Letter of Enrollment from the faculty
  4. Official academic transcript
  5. Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
  6. Letter of Recommendation from an academic advisor
  7. Colored copy of passport
  8. Passport-size photo (4 pieces, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months)
  9. English language proficiency certificate
  10. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

Application Procedures

  1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form (http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication) for internal review no later than February 15, 2023. 
  2. OIA UGM will evaluate your application.
  3. Once selected as a Nominated Student, OIA will send your application to Showa Women’s University, and you may proceed to the online application.
  4. The FINAL decision from Showa Women’s University.

Consultation Info

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us during OIA’s office hours: