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IES Abroad Nagoya Summer - Language & Culture (Outgoing Program)
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Type of Program: Study Abroad Housing Options: Homestay, Residence Hall
Area of Study: Art, Culture, economics, Japanese, Politics Language of Instruction: English, Japanese
Minimum GPA: 3.0 Class Eligibility: 2 Sophomore, 3 Junior, 4 Senior
Program Description:
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Nagoya, Japan

Summer - Language & Culture

Street in Nagoya, Japan

About the Program

What better way to practice your Japanese language skills and immerse yourself in Japanese life and culture than by studying in Nagoya? Experience day-to-day life as a Japanese person in the country's fourth-largest city. This highly competitive, eight-week summer program offers you intensive Japanese courses at the Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) at Nanzan University, renowned in the field of Japanese language education. IES Abroad Nagoya will organize a two-day field trip to Kyoto plus other cultural activities exclusively for IES Abroad students. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in CJS-organized field trips and activities.
 

What’s Included

Personal Advising: Your IES Abroad advisor is here to help you prepare for study abroad.

Health & Safety: Your health and safety abroad is our highest priority.

On-the-Ground Staff: Our on-site staff and faculty are here to support you.

Cultural Activities: Our field trips and cultural events help you discover the culture and traditions of your host country.

At a Glance

Credits: 8 per Summer

Visa Required: Maybe

Housing: Homestay, Residence Hall

Language of Instruction: English, Japanese

Language Prerequisites: 1 semester of college-level Japanese; enrolled in a Japanese language course in the past year before departure

Scholarships & Aid

Our aid application allows you to apply online for nearly all of our scholarship and aid opportunities at once. With our High-Impact Aid Commitment we make sure that the most aid goes to students with the highest need. You can apply at any and we'll let you know your need-based aid status within five business days. Just make sure you meet the scholarship and aid application deadline for your term.

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Why IES Abroad

At IES Abroad, we're proud to be different. We can say that our academic standards are unmatched and our health and safety practices have set the standard for the field of study abroad. And all of that would be true.

But you know what really sets us apart? Our commitment to you.

As a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, you are our bottom line. Your success is our success. And in today’s world, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing.

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The IES Abroad Difference

Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences.

Throughout your journey we're here to support you.

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 04/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.