Japanese Study Abroad Programs

UF in Japan – Summer Study Abroad

Spend Summer A in Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan. This immersive, English-taught program combines two weeks in each city, cultural site visits, and a final project, offering a rich perspective on Japan’s modern and ancient traditions.
Shimane University – Exchange Program in Language and Culture

Study in Matsue, Japan, for a semester or full year exploring Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, Foreign Languages, and International Studies. Build global leadership, cultural awareness, and problem-solving skills through internationally focused education and research.
Kansai Gaidai University – Exchange Program in Language and Culture

Spend a spring semester in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, in a vibrant, multicultural setting. Immerse yourself in one of Asia’s largest Asian Studies programs, connect with students from around the world, and explore life in the heart of Kansai.
Aoyama Gakuin University – Exchange Program in Language and Culture

Study in Tokyo, Japan, for the academic year or summer semester. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs with courses in literature, law, economics, business, international politics, communication, science, engineering, and cultural studies.
Chuo University – Exchange Program in Language, Culture and Stem

Chuo University was established in 1885. Today it is one of the largest and most prestigious private universities in Japan and is particularly renowned for accomplishments in law, policy studies, science and engineering.
Waseda University – Exchange Program in Language, Culture and Stem

Waseda consistently ranks among the most academically selective and prestigious universities in Japanese university rankings. It is organized into 36 departments: 13 undergraduate schools and 23 graduate schools.
Kyoto University – Exchange Program in Language, Culture and Stem

Founded in 1897, Kyoto University is second oldest university in Japan. KyotoU is consistently ranked amongst the top two in Japan, the top ten in Asia, and the world’s top fifty institutions of higher education.
Nagoya University – Exchange Program in Language, Culture and Stem

Spend a semester in Nagoya, Japan, through a unique exchange program combining Japanese language and culture with courses in your major, taught both in English or Japanese. With over 800 English-taught classes, it’s an ideal opportunity for students in Japanese, International Studies, or STEM fields. Option to extend for an additional semester.

Non-UF Programs

Non-UF programs may provide transfer credit. Search for programs at UF Beyond 120 or UFIC.

For transfer credit (UF course equivalencies), contact the undergraduate coordinator, Dr. Christopher Smith (csmith2@ufl.edu) with the name of the program, a link to the program description, a list of your proposed courses, and a link to their course descriptions and/or syllabi.

Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies

Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS) is a consortium of various member institutions in the US, and their office is located in Doshisha University in Kyoto. Students who join the KCJS program will take Japanese language courses as well as a variety of elective courses at the campus of Doshisha University.

The Critical Language Scholarship Program

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an immersive summer opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world.

Other Information

For more information about scholarships visit UFIC Scholarship page.
https://internationalcenter.ufl.edu/study-abroad/scholarships

UF Japanese Studies – Major: The Japanese specialization in foreign languages and literatures. A maximum of 15 non-language course credits can be applied to the major from overseas study.
https://languages.ufl.edu/academics/llc-languages/japanese-studies/

Study in Japan – American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) – Information regarding scholarships and non-UF study abroad options.
https://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/study-in-japan