Introduction
About Mukogawa Women’s University
Mukogawa Women’s University (MWU) consists of 12 schools with20 departments, a junior college division with 3 departments, and 8 graduate
schools. The number of students is the largest of all women’s universities in Japan. We aim to cultivate female students who can contribute tosociety with “true intelligence”, a “sensitive and broad minded-perspective”, and a “spirit of consideration and dedication to others”.
Short-Term ProgramThe ‘Study in Japan’ Program (SIJ) is an intensive program designed for full-time undergraduate. Students must be committed to learning
Japanese language and culture, and be willing to participate fully in the program curriculum. Study in Japan is best suited for students for whom
this is their first experience in Japan.
To fully immerse students in Japanese language and culture, participants will not only take language and culture classes, but also enjoy
exciting field trips and a homestay with a Japanese host family. Through the SIJ Program, students are given the rare opportunity to experience
the daily facets of Japanese life during the first weekend of their course.

Application Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in a MWU’ partner university and plan to be enrolled until at least July program year.
Applicants with academic goals and records are favored.
All Japanese Language Courses are conducted in Japanese. Therefore, applicants must have basic Japanese abilities such as using Hiragana,Katakana, and making simple sentences. Applicants should have at least Beginner level of Japanese. Students at the introductory level will not
be accepted.
All other courses are conducted in English. Therefore, a good understanding of English is recommended to participate in the SIJ program.
Program Description

Important Information
ProgramStartsEnds

Capacity

Require Level

SummerJun 22, 2024

July 13, 2024

5 ～ 7

Beginner ～ Intermediate

Sample ScheduleMon.

1st week

OpeningCeremony
Orientation
Campus Tour

Tue.

Wed.

Japanese Class

Japanese Class

KindergartenVisit

Students
Exchange

2nd week

Japanese Class

Japanese Class

Culture Class

Culture Class

3rd week

Japanese Class

Thu.

Fri.

Japanese Class

Japanese Class

Culture Class

Homestay

Japanese Class

Japanese Class

Culture Class

Culture Class

Field Trip

Culture ClassSun.

Arrival Day

Off

Homestay

HomestayOff
Field Trip
(Optional)

Japanese Class

Japanese Class
Students
ExchangeSat.

Field Trip

Japanese Class

Certificate
Ceremony

Departure

OffJapanese Language Class
The goal of the language courses is to improve each participant’s listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Japanese. While participants
should be realistic in that they will not become perfectly fluent during their short stay, their fluency can improve substantially through these
intensive daily classes. Students will be placed into one of two levels, depending upon their individual proficiency. The language classes areintended for students who have completed an equivalent of first-and second-year Japanese language courses at the university level.

【 Placement Test 】
Participants will be placed into classes depending on the information given in their application and essay written in Japanese. On the first dayof Japanese Language Class, they will take a placement test in the class. Student will be divided two classes as follows.
Class Placement

Level 1

Level 2



Beginner・ask and answer simple questions about their own hometown and family
・talk about their experiences while in Japan・read and write words and phrases in hiragana and katakana as well as a number of kanji

Intermediate・read short articles in Japanese about language, customs and related cultural issues
・write short essays using Japanese about their impressions of Japan・converse using daily expressions
・use more than 200 kanji
・use essential grammar when writing and speaking

Culture Class
Two intensive culture courses will be taught, one focusing on Japan’s traditions, and another on modern Japan. These multi-faceted courses
will comprise lectures, workshops, discussions, and field trips. Their purpose is to give students a broad yet intensive look at the developmentof Japanese culture. Students will have the opportunity to attend lectures and participate in workshops on such traditional Japanese arts as thefollowing:

Shodo Calligraphy

Japanese Dance

Cross-Cultural Communication Class
Some classes may not be available for your program. Photos are past programs.

Mochi Pounding

Field Trips
The Study in Japan program includes a regional field trip, so students can experience the beauty of Japan, as well as its history. This year’s trip
includes a one-day trip to Nara.

Nara

Universal Studio Japan

Umeda

Homestay
Participants will participate in a homestay during the first weekend of the program. Living with a Japanese family is an excellent way toexperience Japanese culture and practice your Japanese beyond the classroom. The homestay fee is included in program fee.

Accommodation
Teiwa-ryo
Address
Room Type

1-1-1 Higashinaruo-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 663-8132 Japan
Single Room

Room Facilities

Desk, Chair, Bed, Closet, Air-conditioner, Free Wi-Fi

Common Facilities

Laundry, Kitchen, TV, Microwave, Bath & Shower, Air Conditioner

Remarks

No smoking, No parties, No visitors

In front of the dormitory building

Single room

Living roomKitchen
Program Fee & Living Expenses
Laundry

Powder Room

Program Fee : 100,000JPY
Payment Due : Apr 26, 2024
Program includes：*Tuition*Course materials*Field Trips*Transportation from the airport to the dorm on the arrival day when coming directly to MWU.
*Dorm and Homestay Accommodation
Program Fee does not include：*Overseas travel insurance*Round-trip airfare*Transportation from the dorm on the departure day in Japan*Optional tours*Transportation costs in Japan*Meals*Fees for credit at the Participant’s home college or university.

Living Expenses
Living Expenses will vary depending on each student’s individual lifestyle. Therefore, MWU requires all participants to purchase their own meals
during the program. On-campus cafeterias provide a wide range of affordable meal options. As there are grocery stores and markets near thecampus, you can also cook for yourself easily.

Remarks
Information on payment methods will be given at the same time as the Announcement of Result.

Others

Travel Arrangements
Participants will fly to and from Japan on the airlines and flights selected by the travel agent of the university to which the participant belongs.
Participants must arrive on June 22. During the program, participants are restricted to travel within the Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe and soon) region only. We ask that you respect this and other guidelines of the program. If you choose to stay in Japan after the program is completed,then all travel arrangements and accommodations after the program concludes become your sole responsibility.

Insurance
Participants must obtain health and travel insurance covering their stay by themselves. The insurance policy must be cover at least the 22 day
during of the program. Participants must submit proof of insurance before coming to Japan.

VISA and Passport
A visa is not required for short-term study except for some countries. However a passport is required, so any applicants without a valid passportshould apply for one immediately.

University Credit
Mukogawa Women’s University will issue a certificate of completion for the SIJ Program. Each institution makes its own determinations for
granting credits and grades for participants. Please consult your school’s international program studies director, department chair, or otherrelevant advisor.

Application
The program has a limited capacity. If we receive more than seven applications, participants will be selected based on recommendation lettersand other application documents. The program will be cancelled if there are fewer than five participants.

How to Apply
Step 1. Prepare the application documents as follows.
＜Application documents＞
1. Application (PDF)
2. Two recommendation letters (PDF)
3. Transcript (PDF)
4. Passport data (PDF)
5. Profile photo data for student ID (JPEG)
Step 2. Submit Application documents to the home college or university that applicant belongs.
The result will also be announced through the home college or university.

Program

Application acceptingAnnouncement of Result

SummerJanuary 16, 2024 ～ March 22, 2024

First week of April, 2024

*Based on Japan time (GMT+9)*Individually sponsored applications and applications from those at non-partner universities will not be accepted.
*In the case that the number of applications exceeds program capacity, participants will be selected based on application documents.
Step 3. After confirming that your payment has been received, an Acceptance Letter will be issued.
Comments from participants on the 2019 programI also feel like I have grown as a person in the short time of being here, believe it or not. I used to be terrified of speaking Japanese in front ofnative speakers and would not even dare to try sometimes. Now, I am approaching students on my own and speaking with them in my second
language. For me this is a huge accomplishment, and I could not do it without all the help and support I got from students and staff. Nothingfeels better than being able to update my family on all my new accomplishments, knowledge, and fun experiences.

Combined with the Japanese classes I took at Mukogawa, I felt a huge improvement in my spoken Japanese. What I reallyappreciated about the SIJ program was that it included opportunities such as field trips to learn about Japanese culture. Goingto Nara and Himeji were two of the highlights of the program, especially as an American since the United States is relatively
young, it was a surreal experience to walk in and witness buildings older than my country.

Access to MWU

International Center
Mukogawa Women’s University
6-46 Ikebiraki-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo,663-8558 JAPANE-mail: kok12@mwu.jp
TEL: +81-798-45-3523
9:00-17:00(GMT+9:00)