Study Abroad in Japan

Yokoso! Japan

Study in almost any major while learning about Japan and its role in the economic, political, and sociocultural relationships of the dynamic Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

See how a highly developed Asian society integrates its traditional culture with modern technology, explore how anime and manga exemplify the significant impact of Japanese pop culture on the international scene, and immerse yourself in the study of Japanese language and customs, or join a lab team in hands-on engineering or scientific research.

EAP offers:

• Special-focus programs in English or a combination of English and Japanese
• Broad-based programs in English and Japanese with Japanese language study
• Broad-based programs in Japanese requiring advanced Japanese language skills

Program locations include Tokyo-Yokohama, Kyoto and Osaka in the Kansai region, and Sendai in northern Honshu.

The Tsukuba fall quarter program is not recommended for Berkeley or Merced students because 18 UC quarter units are required for the quarter term for semester students and course work at appropriate language levels may not be available to meet unit requirements for financial aid. Tsuru fall or spring, Doshisha spring, or Meiji Gakuin fall or spring are recommended for Berkeley and Merced students wishing to study for a semester in Japan.

Programs in Japan

Program	Type	Term	Language of Instruction
*Offered both on semester and quarter basis.
Contemporary Japan, Joint UC-International Christian University	Joint Program (UC and Partner Institution)	Fall*	English	No
Course work in Advanced Japanese	Immersion	Year	Japanese	Yes
Course work in English & Japanese	International School & Immersion	Fall, Spring, Year	English and Japanese	Yes
Engineering & Science in English, Tohoku University	International School	Spring, Year	English	No
Engineering & Science in Japanese	Immersion	Year	Japanese	Yes
Engineering & Science Research, Osaka University	Immersion	Fall, Spring	English & Japanese	No
Global Studies, Meiji Gakuin University	International School	Fall, Spring	English	No
International Relations, University of Tokyo	Immersion	Fall, Spring, Year	English	No
Language & Culture, Tsuru University	International School	Fall, Spring	Japanese	Yes

Types of EAP programs offered

1. Immersion: You enroll directly in a partner institution in a foreign country and take courses alongside regular degree-seeking students of that institution

2. International School: You take courses with other study abroad (international) students from around the world, but generally not students from the host country

3. Joint: Faculty are from UC and the partner institution; courses are with students from both UC and the partner institution

4. UC Construct: You take courses developed by UC with other UC students only

Some programs may be a combination of two types because some course opportunities depend on your foreign language proficiency or other prerequisites.