Japanese
Japan is an economic powerhouse, a world leader in technology, and an important player on the global stage. Its varied cultural landscape, from Manga cartoons to Zen Buddhism, continues to fascinate.
We teach the Japanese language in relation to Japanese culture and society. Your modules provide opportunities to use Japanese as a real means of communication in both an oral-aural and written context.
Year abroad
Your year abroad is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese culture.
In your year abroad, you’ll be studying at one of our exchange universities across Japan, including some universities in Tokyo and Kyoto, and others in smaller cities or more suburban areas. Our partner university can change over time. At present, they include:
- Akita International University
- Doshisha University, Kyoto
- Fukuoka University
- Gakushuin Women's College, Tokyo
- Hosei University, Tokyo
- International Christian University, Tokyo
- Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka
- Kobe Gakuin University
- Konan University, Kobe
- Kumamoto University
- Kyushu University
- Nanzan University
- Osaka University
- Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
- Waseda University
You'll attend intensive language courses to develop your written and spoken communication skills. Most of our exchange universities offer various levels of language courses, as well as Japan or Asia-related subjects, such as history, politics, economy/business and literature, available in both Japanese and English. In addition to the lectures, some universities also provide practical cultural classes such as calligraphy, flower arranging and tea ceremony.
Some universities offer you home-stay options, while others arrange various field trips to learn Japanese culture and history.