Japan

Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka

The Kansai Gaidai University of Foreign Studies is located in the city of Hirakata, which is midway between Osaka— a major city of commerce since the eighteenth century, and Kyoto—the ancient capital of Japan.

Kansai Gaidai has an enrollment of over 11,000.  The Asian Studies Program is designed for students from all over the world to gain experience with the culture of Japan as well as its East Asian neighbors.  For this program no previous study of Japanese is necessary.  Kansai Gaidai offers Japanese classes for everyone—from beginner to advanced.  The variety of courses include: business, political science, theatre, literature, ceramics, painting and the arts.  They also offer courses in traditional arts including tea ceremony and calligraphy.  Read more about Kansai Gaidai on their website.

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Shinshu University

Nagano City was the home for the 1998 Winter Olympics.  It is located in the center of Japan about two hours north of Tokyo. The city of 360,000 has grown at the confluence of the Chikuma and Sai rivers.  It nestles between two mountain ranges and is a center for skiing and other outdoor activities.  Nagano has a history of 1400 years and is known for its association with the famous Zenkoji temple.

Shinshu University enrolls approximately 10,000 students.  The university offers courses in engineering, agriculture, economics, social sciences, and education.  Exchange participants will be directly enrolled in Shinshu University classes with native students.  The exchange requires a minimum of two years college level Japanese. Materials regarding particular course offerings are available in Japanese from the International Center.  You can learn more about Shinshu on their website.

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Gifu University

The breathtaking prefecture of Gifu is the heartland of Japan. Gifu is only 20 minutes by bullet train from Nagoya, two hours from Tokyo and one hour from Kyoto.  It has a population of 410,000 and is widely known for its many temples, a vast array of performing arts, fine arts, open air food markets, and especially, traditional festivals.  Gifu Prefecture is frequently called a "Festival Kingdom," as there is usually one being held somewhere almost every day.  The prefecture also has more hot springs, or insen, than anywhere else in Japan.

The Faculty of Education offers a wide variety of classes from philosophy to art; from geography to music; they also have a large selection of health and recreation classes.  In addition to the Education faculty Gifu has faculties of Medicine, Agriculture, and Engineering (including civil, mechanical, chemical and computer).  Gifu University also has a very active International Exchange Club which arranges activities for foreign students. For more information, visit Gifu's website.

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Waseda University

Waseda University is one of the most prestigious universities in Japan and is often referred to as the "Princeton of Japan" with an enrollment of over 50,000 students from fifty-nine different countries.  It is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher learning located in Tokyo.  Waseda and the University of Utah became sister schools in October 2000.  The program runs from October through June. Participants can be considered with a basic knowledge of the Japanese language.  Lectures focus on Japan’s culture, society and economy, Asian civilization and international studies and are taught in English.  The discipline/topic range is fairly extensive with a choice of over forty courses taught each semester.  Also offered is the possibility of a directed seminar or independent study options. Students live in one of five centrally located dormitories or might be considered for a home-stay option.  For more information, visit Waseda's website.

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South Korea

University of Incheon

Brisk salt air mixed with the buzz of an international city, Incheon on the Yellow Sea effortlessly fuses the energy of the young generation with the traditions of the old.  It is a town of land and sea, islands and harbor. There are opportunities to experience theatre, art events, history, the outdoors, and the exciting trade atmosphere of one of Asia’s busiest ports.  In addition, Incheon is only half an hour from Seoul, and with the opening of the new international airport Incheon becomes Korea’s gateway to the rest of Asia and the World.

The program is designed to help foreign students gain insight to the workings of Korea’s economy and culture.  It provides the scope for students to experience business life in Korea firsthand while making valuable contacts for the future.  The CONAS center (the College of Northeast Asia Studies) is a state-of-the-art facility built in conjunction with the Daewoo Corporation.  It has a library, computer labs, dormitories, language labs, a health center, and cafeteria.  The classes at CONAS include course work in Korean Language, Culture, History, Trade Policy, Multinational Corporate Strategy, the Korean Economic System, and Financial Markets.  An internship can be arranged at a Korean company.  For more information, please visit their website.

Students are housed in new dormitories on the Incheon campus.  The dorms provide a study environment as well as a chance to meet people and exchange cultural ideas.  CONAS has special scholarships to make housing for U.S. students very affordable; inquire with your study abroad advisor about these opportunities.

Internship: Internship possibilities placement in a multi-national corporation, government organizations, and various financial institutions.  Amongst participating institutions are Samsung, Daewoo, Hyundai, the Bank of Korea, KLTCB, Korean Trade Authority, and Daeduck Electronics.

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Ajou University

Suwon is an old capital city with a long history, surrounded by the picturesque Suwon Hwasong Fortress.  A beautiful city with a population of 900,000, it is located twenty miles from Seoul, the world’s tenth largest city.  Ajou University provides an academic and residential atmosphere with harmoniously arranged classrooms, laboratories, residence halls and recreational and cultural facilities on its 125 acre campus.

Suwon is a beautiful place where ancestors used to chant the beauty of the eight Great Scenes. Many cultural assets are scattered here and there in Suwon. There are many government and public offices including Kyonggi-do Provincial Headquarters and many high-tech industrial facilities like Samsung Eletronics and Sunkyong Company.

Ajou University is well recognized as a model educational institution of higher learning and has consistently stood out among the best universities in Korea ranking overall among the top ten.  The university and the surrounding communities offer a rich educational and recreational environment with the unique cultural and historical monuments.  Courses are offered in area studies, business, chemistry, computer science, communications, economics, engineering (chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental and urban, mechanical, industrial, material), international relations, literature, languages and linguistics, nursing, physics, political science, sociology, Korean studies, statistics, philosophy, and psychology.  For more information, visit their website.

Students will be housed in residence halls equipped with internet access and will have a meal plan provided by dining service at a low cost.  Also there is the option to cook meals in kitchens located on each floor of the dormitory.

Sogang University

Yonsei University

Australia

Griffith

Griffith is a six-campus university with 23,000 students, including 3,000 from over seventy-five different countries.  It has an international reputation for teaching and research.  Areas of study at Griffith are: humanities and social sciences, communication, linguistics, political science, industrial relations, hotel management, law, environmental studies, health and leisure, exercise science, family studies, performing arts, Asian studies, engineering, education, psychology, business, information technology, and music.

Queensland, the Sunshine State, is the fastest growing state in Australia.  It has mild winters, warm summers, forests and beaches and is a safe, clean environment.  Queensland has excellent cultural facilities including art galleries, concert halls and museums. Many recreational activities are also available.  For more information, please visit their website.

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Murdoch

Murdoch is a vibrant university with an enrollment of 11,500 students.  The campus is located about twenty minutes from Perth city center.  Its peaceful bushland setting makes it one of the most beautiful campuses in Australia. Areas of study at Murdoch include: aboriginal studies, biological sciences (including marine biology), environmental sciences, math, physical sciences, and the arts.

A safe, friendly and inexpensive city of 1.3 million, Perth is large enough to be an exciting and cosmopolitan city and small enough to offer a friendly and relaxed lifestyle.  Long, white sparkling beaches, top wine growing regions and a vast and rugged outback are all within easy reach of Perth.  For more information, please visit their website.

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Application Information

Eligibility

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Sophomore or Junior Status

Applications

All application materials are available from the International Center.

Deadlines

March 1st for Fall Semester or Academic Year programs

October 1st for Spring Semester programs

Late applications may be accepted if space is available.  Contact a Study Abroad Advisor for details.

Credit

Participants can earn up to fifteen hours of transfer credit per semester (with the exception of Murdoch, which is twelve credit hours per semester).  Students will be required to talk to the academic department(s) involved in the awarding of credit before departure and have an Advisor Certification signed by the designated undergraduate or graduate advisor.  Grades earned on exchange do not factor into U of U GPA but do appear on a summary of transfer credit.

Financial Information

Cost

The program cost is based upon U of U resident tuition for fifteen credit hours per semester.  The fees do not include airfare, room and board, passport, mandatory health insurance, books, independent travel and other personal expenses.

Refund Policy

$200 is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal from the program.  In addition, any unrecoverable costs will be the responsibility of the student.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Most financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships, etc) can be applied to the program cost.  For U of U students, there are also several Study Abroad Scholarships available. 

Flight Arrangements

Participants should plan to make their own flight arrangements. 

Insurance

Participants are required to carry personal health and accident insurance that must be applicable abroad.

Housing

Students are housed in residence halls or local apartments (unless otherwise stated in the program discription).  All accommodations will be within easy access to the university.

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