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IES Abroad Nagoya: Nanzan University

» General Information

Location:

Nagoya, Japan (Population: 2.1 million)

Description:

Direct enrollment in Nanzan University through IES Abroad offers independent students the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Japanese culture and university life. Nanzan's Center for Japanese Studies specializes in intensive Japanese language study as well as area studies courses taught in English.  Field trips to cities of cultural and historical importance are an integral part of the program.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters) or Full Year

Sponsor:

IES Abroad

Website:

IES Abroad Nagoya

Program Requirements

• One year of college-level Japanese.
• 3.0 GPA in Japanese language courses.
• While abroad, all students are required to enroll in an intensive Japanese language course.

Academic Specialties

Japanese language, Business, History, Japanese Studio Art, Culture, and Politics (all with a focus on Japan).

Course Type

Intensive language and culture courses at Nanzan University's Center for Japanese Studies.

Additional Information

• Students with advanced Japanese language skills can take area studies courses taught in Japanese.
• Students can take hands-on Japanese Studio Arts courses such as ikebana, calligraphy, woodblock printing and black ink painting.

Housing

Home stays (NU requirement)

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

• Tuition:  $14,300
• Room & Board:  $5,100
• SAAF:  $2,355
• Transportation:  $2,400
• Books & Supplies:  $240
• Personal Expenses:  $2,500
• Health Insurance:  $190
• Total Estimated Costs:  $27,085

Additional Information:

• Billing Arrangements:  Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
• Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet:  Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Approximate Program Size

• IES Abroad program size: 20 students
• Nanzan University: 9,000 students

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete three applications for this program:

1. IES Abroad program application, available on the IES website.  Please note the early IES Abroad Nagoya application deadline.
2. Nanzan University application, obtained from IES Abroad.
3. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.