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Sponsor: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Description: 

Direct enrollment in the Faculty of Liberal Arts at Sophia University allows students to study alongside Japanese and other international students in English-taught area studies courses while also participating in intensive Japanese language courses. CIEE offers field trips and a cultural reimbursement program for participation in independent cultural activities.

Terms: 

  • Full Year
  • Fall/Winter
  • Spring

Term Notes: Spring Semester generally begins in late March, so students enroll for Winter Quarter at NU and finish final exams before departure. If students do not take Winter Quarter classes at NU, they must enroll in at least 15 semester credits while abroad.

Languages: Japanese, English

Language Requirements: 

One year of college-level Japanese or the equivalent.  This is a Northwestern requirement. (CIEE recommends 1 college-level Japanese language course.)

Housing: 

Home stays (Northwestern requirement)

Program Costs: 

Estimated costs, Fall 2012
(See the program site for the most updated cost information.)
  • Tuition: $15,398
  • Room & board: $7,800
  • SAAF: $2,400
  • Transportation: $2,050
  • Books & supplies: $350
  • Personal expenses: $3,500
  • HTH: $138
  • Required CIEE insurance: $102
  • Total estimated costs: $31,738