Summer, Semester/Year Study Abroad Programs at APU

  Japan

• All Other Areas: 
Beppu

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Check website for dates

Description: APU welcomes those interested in studying Japanese during the summer to participate in the Summer APU Gateway Program in June and July. If you would like to immerse yourself in Japan for a longer period, you have the option of studying at APU for either one semester or one year under our Study Abroad Program.

The Summer APU Gateway Program offers intensive beginner's to intermediate Japanese language courses, designed to meet the varying language proficiency levels of the participants, with tutorials from both experienced instructors and from APU Japanese students. You will also have the opportunity of joining APU's Japanese and international students by taking academic courses in English from a wide variety of subject areas. Special lectures such as tea ceremony and Japanese culture are also available. Organized field trips to local sites and an overnight trip to Nagasaki will allow you to experience Japan first hand!

Study abroad students who come for one semester or one year may choose courses taught in English from either the college of Asia Pacific Studies (APS) or Asia Pacific Management (APM). Students also have the option of studying Japanese at their own level. Those with a proficient level of Japanese may even take specialized Japanese subjects such as Business Japanese, Consecutive Interpretation, or Teaching Japanese as a Second Language.

All Study Abroad students are guaranteed a place in AP House, our on-campus halls of residence. Rooms are well equipped with refrigerator, air conditioning, private washroom, bedding and telephone.

Highlights: Begin your exploration of Japan by coming to Beppu, home to the world's second largest outflow of Hot Springs (onsen) and some of the most spectacular natural scenery and old-style Japanese architecture. This is a perfect place for those who want to learn more about Japanese society, culture and language. Participating in the 8 week Summer Quarter Program and the semester/year Study Abroad programs will allow you to join APU's Japanese and international students from all over the world.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Check APU Academic Outreach website for current fees.

Experience Required: yes

8-week Summer Quarter Program: Students should have completed at least 150 to 300 hours of Japanese and must be proficient in reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana. Proficiency in English- Minimum requirement: TOEFL PBT550 or CBT 213; TOEIC IP 730; IELTS 6.0 Language proficiency in English must be at a level sufficient enough to comprehend lectures. Applicants must have language ability as described above. Please submit copies of any official examination results. Please note that native speakers of English need not submit English proficiency certification.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Japan Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Mission Statement: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University opened in April 2000 based on a vision of freedom, peace and humanity, mutual international understanding, and the future shape of the Asia Pacific region. APU's international student body and teaching faculty are dedicated to fostering greater understanding of the Asia Pacific region among the people of the world, continuing to attract attention as the standard bearer of international education in Japan.

Year Founded: 2000