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City: Tokyo, Japan

Dates: Jun 15 - Jul 13

Program overview: The Summer Session at J. F. Oberlin University is a four-week intensive program in the suburbs of Tokyo. Courses offered in 2024 will be some business, cultural and Japanese language courses, all of which are developed from courses that are already part of JFOU`s regular curriculum. Each course allows participants to have first-hand experience through not only theoretical study, but also field trips and lectures by guest professionals. Upon completion of each course, participants will be issued an official transcript from J. F. Oberlin University.

Fees: Program fee, application fee, activity fees, and housing cost are waived for ºù«Ӱҵ students. Flight grants may be available for students who are Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Courses (Credit Transfer Possibilities):

- Anime & Japanese Popular Culture = ºù«Ӱҵ CMNS 2^nd

- Japanese Language A = ºù«Ӱҵ JAPN 121

- Japanese Language B = ºù«Ӱҵ JAPN 2^nd

- Japanese Society & Gender = ºù«Ӱҵ GSWS 1^st

Application Deadline: February 28

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City: Okayama, Japan

Dates: Jun 17 - Jul 3

Program overview: Japanese immersion program is offered where students can be fully immersed in Japanese culture by learning beginner Japanese language and participating in various activities and filed trips such as Hiroshima during this 16-day cultural program. There is no prior Japanese language skill required.

Why participate in this program? This program give students a chance to learn about Japanese culture and be immersed in it. It is more a cultural field school rather than the academic one. This program is for non-credit.

Fees: Program fee, application fee, activity fees, housing and meals are waived for ºù«Ӱҵ students. Flight grants may be available for students who are Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Application Deadline: February 28

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City: Seoul, South Korea

Dates: June 28 – July 26

Program Overview: Sungkyunkwan University's International Summer Semester (ISS) is an exceptional academic program designed to immerse participants in the captivating narrative of Seoul, the 600-year-old capital of Korea. The program strives to cultivate global engagement among students by offering opportunities to exchange diverse perspectives on global issues, establish friendships with individuals from various cultural backgrounds, and delve into Korea's rich history, culture, and society. Seize the opportunity presented by our outstanding program, which promises to broaden your horizons and reshape your worldview!

Fees: Program fees are waived for ºù«Ӱҵ students. Flight grants may be available for students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Application Deadline: February 28

City: Yongin, South Korea

Dates: July 10 – Aug 8

Program overview: Dankook's International Summer School allows students to take academic courses instructed by international faculty or faculty from Dankook University. Participants may transfer credits earned during the four week program. Most courses are instructed in English, and students have opportunities to join many cultural events and field trips in South Korea. Academic students have an opportunity to join a paid English language teaching internship. Korean language classes are also available for those interested in learning the Korean language.

Fees: Program fee, application fee,  and housing cost are waived for ºù«Ӱҵ students. Flight grants may be available for students who are Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Students need to pay for extra activities.

Application Deadline: February 28

City: Tokyo, Japan

Dates: September to end of December (4 months)

Program: Students will participate in (EAS) where classes taught in English, and can enroll in any EAS classes regardless of their Japanese language level.  This program aims to helping students gain intercultural competence, develop their talents, and contribute as global citizens. The fundamental educational philosophy of Musashi University is chi to jissen no yugo (the fusion of knowledge and practice). This philosophy underpins the EAS Program, where we feel students deserve a comprehensive educational experience in and out of the classroom. Simply put, the classroom is not conned to Musashi’s campus; it is Tokyo, the Kanto region, Japan.

 (see Semester II): Course offerings typically include subjects in the fields of business, economics, foreign policy, history, media studies, politics, religion, and sociology.

Financial Assistance: Scholarships may be available through UMAP. Please contact mobility@okanagan.bc.ca for more information.

Application Deadline: February 28

City: , Nagasaki, Japan

Dates: late September - late January (approximately 15 weeks)

Students must come back in December to start their semester at ºù«Ӱҵ in Jan 2025. 

Program:  Located in the warm climate of Kyusyu, Japan’s Southern region, Nagasaki International University (NIU) offers a selection of courses for exchange students.  One distinct aspect of NIU is its specialization in hospitality, where students will be able to take part in the traditional tea ceremony. NIU practices the Chin-shin Ryu style of tea ceremony, also known as the samurai style, which originated in the Naa1702 in the Nagasaki region, it is now practiced in areas throughout Japan. Through tea ceremony practices, students will gain a unique insight into Japan’s rich history and culture.

: Students can bring back credits to ºù«Ӱҵ for Anthropology 2XX, History 1XX, ECON 125, Japanese 1XX

Financial Assistance: Please see the aforementioned section on financial assistance.

Application Deadline: February 28

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City: Nagoya, Japan

Dates: September 6 - December 16 (approximately 14 weeks)

Program: Students will participate in where classes taught in English, both international and domestic students enroll in classes to deepen their understanding of the global society from two angles- Japan from the world perspective and the world from Japan’s perspective. Students can enroll in classes regardless of their Japanese language level.  

: Japanese Language Course (JLC) and Global Japan Studies Course (GJSC). GJSC classes explore a wide range of topics related to contemporary and traditional Japan - business and society, language and culture,  and special classes with hands-on experiences.

Financial Assistance:

Application Deadline:  February 28

City: Cheonan or Yongin, South Korea

Dates: September to December (4 months)

: There are more than 3,000 courses offered at each campus every semester. Students may choose any courses from the list and mix courses from different departments within the campus, regardless of their major. There is no prerequisite to attend courses in any year level too.

Language Tutoring Program: The Language Tutoring Program (LTP) is designed to connect foreign students with Dankook students and provide a venue for exchanging language and culture. Upon successful completion, tutor students will be awarded a free on-campus accommodation for the semester. More information about applications will be given after acceptance to the exchange program.

Application Deadline: February 28 

Exchange Fact Sheet - 2022 Academic Year