Study in Japan at the University of Miyazaki
Dates
- Summer Program: 3 weeks
- Academic year programs: October – August
Application Due Dates
- Fall semester/ Academic Year :April 1
- Spring semester: October 1
- Summer Program: March 25
Program Organization
- IPFW Exchange Program with the University of Miyazaki (UOM) Japan
- 2 Academic year IPFW students and
- 4 semester exchange IPFW students.
- 5 summer program IPFW students
Additional Information
Location Details
- Southeast Kyushu
- Climate: very hot in summer, mild winters, and scenic changing seasons
- Beaches, nature, professional Baseball, and a myriad Miyazaki specialties like: fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, and chicken
- "The opportunity to travel is stupendous" -Justin McAfee, participant 2012
University of Miyazaki Summer Program
Dates: 3 weeks in July - August Summer Program Website
Program: I. “Learn about Japan and Miyazaki and University of Miyazaki”
: Japanese language, Japanese culture and laboratory research course
The Japanese language and Japanese culture classes are designed for students at any Japanese level. In addition to language training the program enables students to deepen their understanding of Japan by experiencing traditional culture such as tea
ceremony and taking part in visits to archaeological sites and other places of interest.
The laboratory research class is designed for undergraduate students who wish to progress to postgraduate level. In lab, English will be the main language of instruction. It will take the form of lectures in small student groups delivered by relevant experts from the university’s academic staff. The topics addressed will be customized in accordance with the applicants’ research interests. For details of research topics, please visit the UOM website. If less than quota, class may not to be offered.
Program Schedule 2017
I. “Learn about Japan and Miyazaki and University of Miyazaki”
: Japanese language, Japanese culture and laboratory research course
July 8-9 Arrive in Miyazaki
July 10 Opening Ceremony and Orientation
July11-29 Summer Courses
July 14, 21, 29 Field Trips and Activities
July 14-16 Home-stay weekend with Japanese family
July 31 Closing Ceremony & Depart
Summer Program Information Sheet
I. “Learn about Japan and Miyazaki and University of Miyazaki”
: Japanese language, Japanese culture and laboratory research course
The application packet must include all of the following documents:
Note: These documents must be written in either Japanese or English.
Accommodation
Guest House: Guest house is located in Kiyotake campus where 5-10 minutes away by bus from Kibana campus.
Room: Single, Twin, Triple
*Depending on circumstances, we may not be able to guarantee preferred room type.
Students are responsible for:
- Health Insurance (about $35)
- Airfare (about $1,500 to $2,000)
- Program fee - $120,000 yen or about $1,000 USD to be paid upon arrival in cash
- Meals and other living expenses ($300)
- Textbooks
- Passport
- Visa if needed
- Independent travel
Program Eligibility
- are an IPFW full time student
- Have completed at least 2 full semesters on a chollege campus and one semester at IPFW
- have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
- No previous Japanese experience required
- are currently in good standing academically and good discipline standing
Additional Information
University of Miyazaki
Semester or Academic Year Program
University of Miyazaki Website Miyazki Exchange Student Program Website
Eligibility
- IPFW degree seeking full time student
- Have at least sophomore status
- have approximately a 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Language Requirement for semester or year program: at least 4 university level semesters
- Students on disciplinary probation during program period are not eligible.
Contact Information at University of Miyazaki
Name : Ms. Makiko Hidaka
e-mail : [email protected] (International Student Section)
TEL : +81-985-58-7134 FAX : +81-985-58-7782
- Most Courses taught in Japanese, 4 semesters of Japanese required.
- Four departments: Education& Culture, Medicine, Engineering, and Agriculture
- Classes taken on campus with other Japanese and international students
Academic Calendar Specific date of academic schedule of every year is subject to change
Miyazaki Spring Semester (1st Semester) April - August
Miyazaki Fall Semester (2nd Semester) October - February
Course Load
- 12-24 credits for semester and academic year in EALC Undistributed credits
- Languages of Instruction : Japanese
Intensive Courses of Language *The university provides several levels’ classes for studying Japanese language.
Application Deadline
Spring Semester : October 1
Fall Semester : April 1
Housing Information
- University approved dormitory with Japanese and other international students
- When possible, students will room with local students or may have a single room
- on-campus housing : 12,000 JPY/month (US $ 125/month)
- off-campus housing : 35,000JPY/month (US $ 360/month)
- Meal Plan: Students can eat at the university cafeteria or cook at the university dormitory.
- 20,000 JPY/month (US $ 210/month)
Scholarships
- The summer program may be eligible for the JET program, see Professor Ujike
- There are a number of scholarships available for study abroad programs. We provide a short list of links to different scholarship opportunities in the scholarship page, but we also advise that you visit The Institute of International Education for more study abroad funding information.
Application Materials
Application English
Application Japanese
Health Form
Application for Certificate of Eligibility
