Spring Intensive program;

An exciting and specific program has been designed for those who wish to learn Japanese culture and technology. Students can take one of the two programs: the Cutting-edge Nanotechnology program, and the Japanese Language & Culture program. Program-related excursions will provide participants with opportunities to experience Japanese traditional culture and high-tech companies in Kyoto.

Two week program ; February 4 - 12, 2010
Cutting-edge Nanotechnology

Three week program ; February 1 - 19, 2010
Japanese Language and Culture

Time Schedule

Nanotechnologyp Program - duration : February 4　to 12, 2010
Japanese Language and Culture Program : February 1 to 19, 2010
Application deadline : January 4,2010

Language base

All lectures in the programs will be given in English.
Non-native speakers should have a level of English proficiency sufficient to follow these lectures.

Eligible Students

All aplplicants should be second year undergraduate students or above.
All applicants need a high level of English proficiency for the program equivalent to a TOEFL score of about IBT 80.

Program Fees

Two week program - 50,000 Japanese yen. This includes tuition fees, accommodation fee, two excursions (Culture & Industrial study), and teavel insurance fee (two weeks).
Three week program - 150,000 Japanese yen. This includes tuition fees, accommodation fee, three excursions( Cultural &Industrial study), and travel insurance fee (three weeks).　　　　　　　　　　　　

Credit

2 credits will be awarded for this program by Osaka University. Participants should ask your universities about the possibility of transferring credits.

Accommodation

We will offer an off-campus accommodation at JICA in Ibaraki city and in-campus accommodation at Osaka University. Accommodaton fee is included in
the program.

Insurance Fee

It is required for all participants to have appropriate travel insurance. Program fees include our travel insurance. We recommend two and three week group plan that we arranged with Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co.applicants.
Note : Two week group plan is for Nanotechnology program participants and three week group plan is for Japanese Language & Culture program participants.

Excursions

Two excursions will be held on 11th & 12th of February 2010 to Kyoto.
Cultural study trip- February 11, 2010

Kiyomizu temple
Ginkakuji temple

Industrial study trip - February 12, 2010
High- tech corporations in Kyoto.