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- Osaka, Japan
- Academic year, fall or spring semester
- Freshman and above; graduate students
- Transfer credit
- Dorms, apartments
- No language prerequisite
- Sponsored by University of Minnesota — Morris
Participating University
Kansai Gaidai U, Osaka
Description
Study Japanese culture and language at Kansai Gaidai University
in Osaka, the second largest city in Japan and an important trading
center.
Curriculum
Choose four courses from the Japanese language program, or courses
in the humanities, social sciences, and business. Instruction is
in English by Japanese faculty. Typical credits: 24–30 for
academic year; 12–15 for fall or spring semester.
Eligibility & Application
Open to University of Minnesota freshmen
and above with 3.0 GPA. Previous study of Japanese language is encouraged
but not required. Applications are reviewed until mid-February.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into
the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education
Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review.
Study Abroad
in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a
major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting
a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special
recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this
program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.
Estimated Cost
Students from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities participating on University
of Minnesota-Morris programs are charged a program fee. The fee for this program
can be used to assist in estimating cost and is available by contacting the University
of Minnesota-Morris Center
for International Programs. In most cases, airfare, field trips, meals, and
personal expenses are additional. See Financial
Planning to find resources on comparing costs.
Financial
Aid & Scholarships
Most financial
aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students
are eligible for more than $500,000 in study
abroad scholarships. Visit the financial
resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships
for study abroad.
Program Contact
For further information or questions about studying
abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636,
email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online
staff directory.
For specific program questions, contact the program directly.
More Information
Last modified on November 21, 2008 |