| 1st Term | Mid-September to late December |
| 2nd Term | January to late April |
Instruction in English plus Japanese language class
Home stay or shared dormitory room
Prices may change, check often for updates
| Tuition | Included in Program Fee |
| OIP Administrative Fee | $1200 per term ($1600 per year) |
| Roundtrip Airfare | $1200-1400* |
| Program Fee | $5150** per term |
| Housing & Food | $2080 per term |
| Personal Expenses | $3000* per term |
| * | Estimated |
| ** | Program Fee includes cost of tuition and course materials. Fee based on 2008-09; 2009-10 fee is not yet set |
For more detailed cost information click HERE
13-18 Michigan in-residence credits per term
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Sophomore standing
- No Japanese language prerequisite
The JCMU term and academic year programs provide intensive Japanese language training (from beginning to advanced levels) as well as social science, environmental science, and humanities coursework on pre-modern and modern Japan. All instruction is in English, and courses are taught by either special visiting scholars or Shiga University faculty. Special efforts are made to coordinate the language and non-language courses, which typically incorporate field trips and/or guest lecturers. Supervised independent study is also possible. Individuals with demonstrated linguistic proficiency may enroll in general Shiga University courses taught in Japanese.
Host university web link: Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU)
Guide for Accepted Students: JCMU Program Handbook (PDF)
Specific Funding Opportunity: Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
General OIP Study Abroad Manual (PDF)
Talk with a program Student Alum: E-Advisor
Talk with Japan’s Study Abroad Advisor: Nicole LeBlanc
OIP Study Abroad Programs
Non-OIP Study Abroad Programs
OIP Study Abroad Fair
Applying
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