Summer Intensive Program
Intensive Japanese Language and Culture
Summer 2025 : 4 Week Session (JUNE 13-JULY 10)
3 credits (2 Credits in Japanese Language and 1 Credit in Japanese Culture)
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Enjoy summer in beautiful Hikone City!
The University of Shiga Prefecture (USP) is located in Hikone City, near Lake Biwa--the largest lake in Japan--and in one of the country's most historically and culturally rich regions. While staying in Hikone, you can also take weekend trips to major cities like Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya. Why not join us and make unforgettable memories this summer in Hikone?
Earn credits in Language and Culture!
The program includes 45 hours of Japanese language course and 11 unique cultural experiences, such as tea ceremonies, flower arrangement, calligraphy, karate, wearing kimono, and visits to Japanese temples and castles, among others!
* Credits awarded 3 credits for 4-week.
Requirements
Participants must be enrolled at our partner universities in the US.
* There is no language requirement, but this program is mainly for Japanese language beginners. Those with experience studying Japanese may be required to audit Japanese classes without receiving credits.
Application Documents
- Application for Summer Intensive Program.docx
- Official Transcript
Monthly Study Schedule
Participation Fee for 2025 : JPY 83,000 - 125,000 (USD 532.00 - 801.00*)
Participation fee is divided into two parts: the Program Fee and the Accommodation Fee.
* Airfare, meals, commuting expenses and other personal costs are NOT included.
- Program fee: 56,000 JPY (358.97 USD*). This covers tuition, activity fees and teaching materials.
- Housing Fee: 27,000 - 69,000 JPY (173 - 442 USD*). See details in below part. This includes room rent, utilities and Internet access.
* USD exchange rates as of January 16th, 2025.
Housing
USP offers three options for off-campus apartments with furnished private room. However, space is limited, and room assignments will be made by USP based on availability.
* USP will notify you of your assigned apartment approximately two weeks after the application deadline.
Leopalace offers one-room monthly apartment where you will live alone. Although it is located slightly farther from the university compared to the other options, you can easily commute by bicycle or bus.
Kitakyuso and Sunny Hill Mistukoshi are shared with exchange students from other partner universities, providing you with opportunities to interact and connect with them during your stay. For more details, please visit the webpage below:
Accommodation For Exchange Student
Please note that none of the apartments provide meal services. However, you can cook on your own at the rooms or eat out.
| Apartment Name | Apartment Type | Housing Fee JPY (USD*) | Commuting Time | Capacity for This Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk | Bicycle | Bus | M | F | |||
| Leopalace | One-room | 69,000(442.31) | TBD | TBD | TBD | 6 | |
| Kitakyuso | Three-bedroom | 30,000(192.31) | 15 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunny Hill Mitsukoshi | Three-bedroom | 27,000(173.08) | 40 | 15 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
* USD exchange rates as of January 16th, 2025.
Pick-up Service
USP provides pick-up service at the airport on the arrival day - on June 12.
There is no shuttle service when you leave, so you will need to make your own way to the airport from Hikone station.
Contact your Study Abroad Office or Japanese Language Department how to apply!
Wind Chime Making
Tea Ceremony
Visiting Kyoto with Kimono
Ninja Village
Todaiji Temple（Nara）
Flower Arrangement