Japan
University		Chukyo University
Location		Nagoya, Japan
		Nagoya is a large, attractive industrial city on the Pacific coast, midway between Tokyo and Osaka. The city campus has a high concentration of students, while the other campus is located just outside the city made famous as the home of Toyota, the automobile company.
Type of Program		ISEP (Exchange)
Academic Programs		School of Commerce; Computer and Cognitive Sciences (computer science, cognitive science, media arts & sciences); Economics; Health and Sport Sciences (sport science, health science); Law; Letters (Japanese literature, linguistic expressions); Humanities (primarily responsible for first & second year instruction); Management; Psychology; Sociology; World English (English language & communication, British & American cultural studies).
Date		Academic year: April to December Applications will not be considered after November for the following April.
Language		Students are required to have taken two or more semesters of college-level Japanese prior to the beginning of their exchange. Students with intermediate to advanced proficiency are permitted to take a certain number of regular courses. A large number of Japanese language courses are also offered at all levels from beginner to advanced throughout the academic year and are available as credit courses for ISEP students.
Housing		ISEP students are housed in single-occupancy rooms with private bath and kitchen in modern flats near Nagoya campus. No married student housing is available. A stipend is provided to purchase meals on campus or in town restaurants, or to cook meals in the room.
Note		For more detailed information, please visit the ISEP website.

University		Kansai Gaidai University
Location		Hirakata City, Japan
		The two campuses of Kansai Gaidai (Nakamiya and Hotani) are located in Hirakata city in Osaka prefecture, the second largest business metropolis in Japan (after Tokyo). Hirakata is located between the famous former capitals of Kyoto and Nara, both of which abound in ancient temples and sites of historical and cultural importance. Downtown Osaka and Kyoto can be reached in approximately one hour by train.
Type of Program		ISEP (Excahnge)
Academic Programs		The Asian Studies Program is divided into two parts: a rigorous Japanese language program offered in the morning (spoken Japanese, reading and writing Japanese) and a wide variety of courses in business, humanities, and social sciences offered in the afternoon. The combination of these two elements enables participants to approach a wide variety of study areas while in Japan. Since all courses, with the exception of those concentrating on the Japanese language, are conducted in English, the program accommodates even those students with little previous Japanese language training who wish to pursue their areas of interest.
Date		Semester 1: late August to December Semester 2: late January to May
Language		All courses except Japanese language are conducted in English. A Japanese language placement test is given upon arrival. Students applying for Kansai Gaidai must submit a Language Proficiency Report, even if no Japanese has been taken.
Housing		Dormitories (full kitchen facilities are available in all dormitories) or a Japanese family homestay program is available. A cash stipend is provided to cover meal expenses. No married or family student housing is available.
Note		For more detailed information, please visit the ISEP website.

University		Nanzan University
Location		Nagoya, Japan
		The two campuses of Kansai Gaidai (Nakamiya and Hotani) are located in Hirakata city in Osaka prefecture, the second largest business metropolis in Japan (after Tokyo). Hirakata is located between the famous former capitals of Kyoto and Nara, both of which abound in ancient temples and sites of historical and cultural importance. Downtown Osaka and Kyoto can be reached in approximately one hour by train.
Type of Program		ISEP (Exchange)
Academic Programs		The Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) has been a leader in Japanese language studies since its founding in 1974. The goal of the center is to help each student develop a better understanding of the Japanese people and language. By living and learning in Japan, students experience the "real Japan" together with a wide cross-section of people from other countries and cultures. The result is a dynamic group of students from many different backgrounds united in their goal to discover Japan. The CJS program offers intensive language instruction, lecture courses in Japanese Area Studies, Japanese Art courses, field trips and guided independent study.
Date		Semester 1: late August to December Semester 2: late January to May
Language		Japanese language courses from beginning to advanced levels are offered. Beginner level courses are not offered during semester 2. Placement tests to determine the Japanese language level are given on the first day of orientation; all courses, except Japanese language, are taught in English. Students applying for Nanzan must submit a Language Proficiency Report, even if no Japanese has been taken.
Housing		Housing options include home-stays, off-campus international residence halls, and private dormitories. Students living with host families eat meals with their families, while those living in dormitories are provided with monthly allowances to cover room rent and meals. Depending on dormitory facilities, students can cook their own meals or dine in nearby restaurants.
Note		For more detailed information, please visit the ISEP website

University		Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Location		Beppu, Japan
		Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is located in Beppu, the second largest city in Oita prefecture and home to the world's second largest outflow of Hot Springs (onsen). There is plenty to explore in Beppu, with its spectacular natural scenery and old-style Japanese architecture. The picturesque backstreets surrounding the onsen are the perfect location for a walk to explore the nearby shrines, old shops and other historic spots. Fukuoka, Kyushu's largest city, is located northwest of Oita Prefecture and can be reached in approximately two hours by highway bus.
Type of Program		ISEP (Exchange)
Academic Programs		One year or semester exchange students are able to take any courses from our two colleges: APS (Asia Pacific Studies) and APM (Asia Pacific Management). APS is focused on Social Sciences, Media and languages while APM concentrates on Business Administration, Finance and Accounting. APU will offer special interdisciplinary clusters of courses featuring, International Strategy Studies, Tourism and Hospitality, Language and Culture, Heath, Environment and Life sciences, and Information, Computer and Technology. Courses can be taken in either Japanese or English.
Date		Academic year: April - March Semester 1: April - July Semester 2: October - January
Language		Optional, intensive Japanese language courses from intermediate to advanced levels are offered. Students should submit a Language Proficiency Report for Japanese, even if no Japanese has been taken. APU also offers courses in the following 6 languages: Chinese, Korean, Malay-Indonesian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese. Those interested must apply at the Academic Office at APU.
Housing		Academic year: April - March; Semester 1: April - July; Semester 2: October - January. APU uses a quarter system (approximately two months in length) with each semester divided into two parts. Housing and Meals Students are generally placed in AP House (the student dormitory), home to several hundred APU international and Japanese students. Each student is allocated a private room complete with toilet, sink, air conditioner, bed, and refrigerator. In addition, residents can make use of Japanese-style rooms, meeting rooms, 24-hour computer rooms, and a host of other facilities. Students have the option of cooking in the dormitory communal kitchens or eating at the cafeteria on campus.
Note		For more detailed information, please visit the ISEP website.

University		Ritsumeikan University
Location		Kyoto City, Japan
		Ritsumeikan University's Kinugasa Campus in Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, is located within walking distance of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the famous temples of Kinkakuji and Ryoanji. The city enjoys a harmonious blend of the ancient and the modern, and in addition to being a base of traditional industry, higher education, and tourism, Kyoto is also home to a number of cutting-edge high tech companies..
Type of Program		ISEP (Exchange)
Academic Programs		In Japanese: Colleges of Law, Social Sciences, International Relations, Policy Science, Letters, Economics, Business Administration, Science and Engineering, and Information Science and Engineering. Graduate Schools of Law, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Science, Letters, Image Arts and Science, Science for Human Services, Language Education and Information Science, Core Ethics and Frontier Sciences, and Economics, Business Administration, Science and Engineering, and Technology and Management. Students attending Ritsumeikan University through ISEP will be enrolled in the Study in Kyoto Program as either an intensive language student or a Japan and World Perspectives student, depending on Japanese language ability. All students attending through ISEP mayl participate in Japan and World Perspective courses taught in English. Courses cover a wide range of subjects from Asian-Pacific studies and economic development to contemporary Japanese courses. The Study in Kyoto Program offers students with intermediate or higher Japanese skills to take a range of Japanese language courses. All students may also enroll in the Introduction to Traditional Japanese Arts courses providing a unique hands-on opportunity to experience traditional culture. Traditional arts courses have in the past covered such topics as calligraphy, Japanese confectionary, shamisen, ceramics, the tea ceremony, and ikebana. Additionally, a limited number of courses are offered each semester in English through the Faculties of International Relations, Letters, Law and Policy Science. These courses are announced each year at the end of March, just before the April semester begins. Students are provided with a course listing and syllabi of all the courses available to them and taught in English during the arrival orientation.
Date		Academic year: September to July Semester 1: September to January Semester 2: April to July
Language		To be eligible to enroll in Study in Kyoto Program intensive language courses (12 hours/week), applicants must have completed at least four semesters of college-level Japanese language study, show a mastery of TE-form and plain form verbs, hiragana, and katakana, as well as possess knowledge of approximately 100 kanji characters and 800 words. ISEP students who do not meet the above Japanese language requirements will be enrolled in the Japan and World Perspectives track and will take introductory Japanese language courses twice a week. All students may enroll in courses taught in English.
Housing		Students are generally placed in single rooms with access to cooking, bathing, and laundry facilities. A stipend is provided for students to purchase meals on campus or at local restaurants, or to purchase ingredients to cook in the dormitory. Married or family housing is not available on campus; however, an equivalent stipend is provided along with some guidance in finding apartments locally.
Note		For more detailed information, please visit the ISEP website.

University		Toyo University
Location		Tokyo, Japan
		Hakusan campus, the main campus of the university, is located in Bunkyo-ku. This central Tokyo location is easily accessible and provides ideal studying circumstances. The campus is surrounded by abundant parks and gardens.
Type of Program		ISEP (Exchange & Direct)
Academic Programs		In Japanese: Schools of Literature (Chinese philosophy & literature, education, English & American literature, English communication, history, Indian philosophy, Japanese literature & culture, philosophy); Economics (economics, international economics, socio-economic systems); Business Administration (management, marketing); Law (law, managerial law); Sociology (media & communication, social psychology, social welfare, socio-cultural studies, sociology). In English or in Japanese with English-language support: Japanese language and culture studies and international studies.
Date		Academic year placements only. Academic year: late September to late July/early August.
Language		To be eligible to enroll in Study in Kyoto Program intensive language courses (12 hours/week), applicants must have completed at least four semesters of college-level Japanese language study, show a mastery of TE-form and plain form verbs, hiragana, and katakana, as well as possess knowledge of approximately 100 kanji characters and 800 words. ISEP students who do not meet the above Japanese language requirements will be enrolled in the Japan and World Perspectives track and will take introductory Japanese language courses twice a week. All students may enroll in courses taught in English.
Housing		Students are housed in single or shared apartments within a 30 minutes' commute-on foot or by train-of Toyo University. No married student or family housing is available. Students receive a monthly stipend to either purchase meals at the university cafeteria and local restaurants, or to prepare their own meals.
Note		For more detailed information, please visit the ISEP website.