Temple University, Japan Campus (Semester/Year)

  Japan

• Tokyo: 
Tokyo

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: --

Description: The Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ), study abroad programs offer U.S. undergraduates the opportunity to study in Tokyo for a semester, summer or full academic year. TUJ offers distinct advantages for students with a strong interest in Japan specifically, and Asia more broadly. The most significant advantage is the opportunity to study with Japanese students, who comprise about 60 percent of the student body, and with TUJs international students from over 40 countries around the world.

Unlike many study abroad programs where American students study mostly with other Americans, at TUJ program participants study in classrooms with a wide mix of multilingual students who are also exploring issues such as Japans relations with the West, the role of women in Japanese or Asian society, and the Asian-American experience. The result is a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives on current global issues, international relations and aspects of traditional and popular culture.

The academic program consists of an extensive curriculum that includes Japanese language instruction for both native and non-native speakers and upper-level courses in the areas of art, Asian studies, business administration, economics, communications and critical languages. In addition, students interested in architecture or business may wish to enroll in the specialized fall semester architecture program or the specialized business program. With the exception of Asian language classes, all courses are conducted in English.

Highlights: TUJ is located in the Minami Azabu and Mita districts in central Tokyo. Azabu Hall occupies six floors of a modern office building; facilities include classrooms, a library, computer labs, a teaching and learning center, an audio/video center, faculty offices and a student lounge. Mita Hall is located in an office building a five-minute walk from Azabu Hall; facilities there include classrooms, study rooms, a computer lab, faculty offices, seminar rooms and a student lounge. TUJ is within easy reach of a number of interesting Tokyo neighborhoods, including Shibuya, an entertainment area popular with young adults, and Roppongi, the famous nightlife district. The Imperial Palace, where the emperor resides, the Diet Building (Japanese legislature), and the shopping districts of Ginza and Shinjuku are all fewer than three miles from TUJ.

Since a majority of TUJ students are Japanese, becoming involved in campus life provides an excellent way to make Japanese friends outside the classroom. Student organizations range from sports clubs (boxing, basketball, tennis) to those emphasizing TUJ's international orientation (Salsa Club, China Club, Multicultural Society). Students often socialize in the student activities center where the student government and a student lounge are located.

TUJ organizes several optional field trips and excursions each semester. These include half-day visits to sites in and around Tokyo as well as day and overnight excursions to places such as Kyoto, Nikko, Kamakura, Kawagoe, Sapporo and Fuji-Hakone.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Approximately 9,800-15,300 USD, depending on residency and program

Housing (all students): 4,000-4,200 USD

Tuition and fees include undergraduate tuition for 12-17 credits and a 325 USD program fee. The housing charge includes housing for the duration of the program in accommodations arranged by the university.

Please note that tuition and fees are based on 2008-2009 costs and will be updated.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Japan Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Temple University's Mission Statement: The Temple University International Programs office is responsible for administering Temple-sponsored study abroad programs; advising Temple students on study abroad program and scholarship opportunities; serving as a liaison between the main campus and our campuses in Rome and Tokyo, acting as a resource for the Temple University community on matters concerning international education, and responding to increasing interest in international activities on the part of Temple students and faculty. We continue to develop and strengthen the international education programs that help Temple students attain a global perspective. We recognize that today, more than ever, the world demands that students understand other countries and how they are linked together. We are committed to the notion that through international education, Temple students enrich their general education, acquire knowledge and experience for their later professional success, and develop life skills needed to become competent and engaged global citizens.