Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan 

 

  • The IES at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan offers an excellent Japanese Studies program, specializing in the highly intensive courses in Japanese language and area studies.
  • A private university, Nanzan is one of Japan’s leading educational institutions; coursework is rigorous and admission is competitive. All students are required to take eight credits of language study alongside Japanese area studies coursework taught in English, with options in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Studio Arts. Students with very advanced language skills may take seminars taught entirely in Japanese. The university itself is situated in an attractive wooded campus in Nagoya and offers excellent facilities, including a large and well-equipped physical education center.
  • IES organizes a special orientation program, field trips, cultural events, and other activities for students, including travel to destinations such as Hiroshima and Kyoto, Zen Buddhist monasteries, and Toyota Motors.
  • Volunteer opportunities are available.
  • Housing is provided in homestays or student residence halls.
  • Eligibility: At least one year of Japanese language study; minimum GPA of 3.0 (both comprehensive and in Japanese).

 

International Education of Students (IES) | 800-995-2300 | Fax: 312-944-1448 | Susan Hansen: shansen@iesabroad.org