Financial aid counselors can discuss a student's options to determine if new or additional financial aid is available for international study. Students may apply for these scholarships through the International Programs Office after being accepted to one of the four Japanese universities. Hiroshima Shudo University occupies a wooded campus on a hill in one of the suburban districts of Hiroshima. The city is crossed by six rivers, and surrounded by the magnificent Chugoku Mountains. Hiroshima Shudo offers individualized Japanese language training from elementary through advanced levels.
Housing is arranged individually with university assistance.
The program takes place from September to July. Students must complete one year of Japanese prior to departure. Kansai Gaidai is in Hirakata, near Kyoto and Osaka. This makes possible a wide range of sightseeing opportunities. Kansai Gaidai offers elementary through advanced Japanese class as well as a variety of Asian Studies courses taught in English.