Japanese Language and Culture Program

1.Program overview

Kobe Gakuin University (KGU) offers a short-term intensive language program that is open to the students of partner universities from countries around the world. The program’s objective is to improve Japanese proficiency and deepen understanding of both traditional and various aspects of contemporary Japan by taking classes and going on field trips that participants can experience and learn about history, culture, and society. Opportunities to interact with Kobe Gakuin University students have also been incorporated into the program.

2.Location

Port Island Campus

3.Program Schedule

Summer Program: 3rd -19th June, 2022 (Tentative Schedule for June 2022)
Winter Program: 3rd -19th February, 2023

※The schedule is subject to change due to the Covid-19 situation.

4.Eligibility

a.Those who are the students of KGU partner universities
b.Japanese language level of JLPT N5~N4 or equivalent
c.Those who have the English capability to follow a lecture in English

5.Number of Participants

Minimum of 6 students
Maximum of 20 students
Fewer than 6 participants will result in the cancelation of the program.

6.Accommodations

All participants stay with a host family, located approximately 30-60 minutes from Port Island Campus by public transportation. All students will receive 2 meals at home (breakfast and dinner) and a bedroom furnished with a bed or Japanese futon (a floor mattress), desk, and free Wi-Fi. Depending on the number of families that are available during the term, two students may be placed together with one family.

7.Program Cost

Regardless of the number of participants, the following cost per participant is a flat fee. All prices are listed in Japanese Yen (JPY)

8.Application Forms and Deadline

The following documents need to be sent to KGU from the partner universities by Email:
Sending address:imanager@j.kobegakuin.ac.jp 　The International Exchange Support Center