SWU Academic Program - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Showa Women's University |
|---|---|---|
| Program A/B Status: Cycle 1 | Closed | |
| Program A/B Status: Cycle 2 | Open | |
| Timeline | Study Abroad Year | 2024 |
| Semester | Fall | |
| Program Information | Program Name | SWU Academic Program |
| Program Type | Program A | |
| Program Description | This program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are currently studying outside Japan, and who wish to take courses in Japanese offered by our 14 departments. Students can learn about subjects in which they are interested and also experience studying in actual Japanese university classes with other SWU students. The program is offered in both Fall and Spring semesters (15 weeks each), and students may study for either 1 or 2 semesters. | |
| Contact Information | Natsuki Ishizuka, inb-prcd@swu.ac.jp | |
| Teaching Language | Japanese | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate or Graduate | |
| Exchange Duration | ||
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | N/A |
| English Language Requirements: | None | |
| Other English Language Requirements | None | |
| Other Language Requirements | JLPT N2 level(JPT525 level, J-CAT250 level or JLCAT B1 level)or above | |
| Academic Field | Area Studies, Business, Communication, Education, English Language and Literature, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Health Sciences, History, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, International / Global Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences | |
| Facilities and Resources | Students have a choice of applying for university accommodation. (Accommodation details and cost can be found at: https://cie.swu.ac.jp/english/prospective/support_fornon/) | |
| Scholarships Available: | Yes | |
| Scholarship Information | "Hirao Scholarship" is available to students who are from South East Asia countries. 1 student per semester is selected. More details can be found at: https://cie.swu.ac.jp/english/prospective/exchange/#d | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $3000.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $600.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $100.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $0.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $500.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $20.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $0.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | Applicants should refer to the website below before applying. After application via UMAP/USCO, applicants are asked to proceed to submit application through SWU web application system as well. | |
| Supplementary Links | Showa Women's University CIE website | Link |
| Program A/B Information | Additional Information | N/A |
| Required GPA | N/A | |
| Program Schedules | 1st Semester Start Date: | 01/Oct/2024 |
| 1st Semester End Date: | 07/Feb/2025 | |
| 2nd Semester Dates: | 01/Apr/2025 | |
| 2nd Semester End Date: | 31/Jul/2025 | |
| Credit Transfer |
Yes, 2 credits per course UCTS Calculator |
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| Number of Tuition Waved Participants | 2 | |