SWU Intensive Japanese Language 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 | 2026 |
| Semester | Spring | |
| Program Information | Program Name | SWU Intensive Japanese Language Program |
| Program Type | Program A | |
| Program Description | -The program offers 7 Japanese language courses excluding Internship Program, worth a total of 7 credits, specially designed for non-degree students. -Students should take at least 7 courses to maintain their student student visa status. -Students may also take other courses (Taught in English or in Japanese *depending on students’ Japanese proficiency) open to non-degree students up to 10 courses (including Japanese language courses). -Please be aware that, because of course limitations or priority order for course registration by department, you may not be able to enroll in your preferred courses. (expect for Japanese language courses) -Language courses are worth 1 credit per class, and other courses are worth 2 credits. (most courses meet once a week for a 90-min class) -Students with sufficient Japanese proficiency by the end of the Intensive Japanese Language Program will be eligible to register for the “SWU Academic Program” in the following semester. -Course syllabus search website (in Japanese) https://www.swu.ac.jp/examinee/student/curriculum/link_syllabus.html | |
| Contact Information | Moeko Oshiro, cie@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 | Must have completed basic Japanese (JLPT N3 level, or CEFR A2 level, or JPT430 level or J-CAT200 level recommended) before arrival. | |
| Academic Field | Architecture, 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 | |
| Facilities and Resources | Students must apply for our international student dormitoryn (only women). The details and cost can be found at: https://www.swu.ac.jp/en/examinee/prospective/i_support/dormitory.html | |
| Scholarships Available: | Yes | |
| Scholarship Information | "Hirao Scholarship" is available to students who are from South East Asia countries. 1 student per semester will be selected. More details can be found at: https://www.swu.ac.jp/en/examinee/prospective/semester/procedure.html | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $0.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $820.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $120.00 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 our website below before applying. After application via UMAP/USCO, applicants will be 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/Apr/2026 |
| 1st Semester End Date: | 05/Aug/2026 | |
| 2nd Semester Dates: | 01/Oct/2026 | |
| 2nd Semester End Date: | 06/Feb/2027 | |
| Credit Transfer |
Yes, Students should take at least 7 courses to maintain their student status. credits per course UCTS Calculator |
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| Number of Tuition Waved Participants | 2 | |