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Japan
College of Engineering Study Abroad Programs
Brief Description
Full year programs. Programs focus on learning Japanese language and culture as well as taking technical classes and humanities classes taught in English. Research projects are offered for full-year students.
Language requirement
No language requirement. Students must have an interest in learning the Japanese language. Students who have good Japanese language skills may take engineering classes taught in Japanese. Kyoto does not offer engineering classes in English.
GPA requirement
3.0 cumulative (this can vary somewhat by institution)
Housing
All schools offer on-campus housing (dormitories).
Budget
Tuition and fees: University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition
UW program fee: $300
UW-mandated health insurance: $37/month
Housing: $200-$300 per month
Miscellaneous expenses (laundry, books, supplies, etc.): $1,800
Roundtrip travel: $1,800
Local transportation: $60/month
Student visa: free of charge
Entertainment, vacation and travel costs vary widely. Host institutions may also require students to purchase their policies in addition to CISI.
Application
Tohoku University Tokyo:
1) Complete Global E3's electronic application form online.
2) Complete Tohoku's additional application form, available online.
3) Complete the IESP Application Cover Sheet (PDF or Word).
4) Turn in recommendation letters, transcripts and all other required documents and the cover sheet to IESP.
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Kyoto University, Kyushu University (Fukuoka):
See the International Engineering Studies and Programs office for application materials.
The IESP Application Cover Sheet (PDF or Word) should also be completed and turned in with documents.
Links for Preparation
Study abroad handbook
Preparing to go website
While abroad website
Tourist information
World Clock
Currency Converter
The course equivalency table shows all Kyushu University courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
The course equivalency table shows all Tokyo Institute of Technology courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
The course equivalency table shows all Tohoku University courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
Japan Information
Advice from past participants
If you would like to participate by sending photos and a short paragraph about your experiences, please send an email to
international@engr.wisc.edu
with your advice.
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