Study Abroad Opportunities

Please check back soon for more information on 2025 opportunities and application dates.

Kansai University is one of the leading private universities in Japan. With a history of over 130 years, KU has 13 undergraduate faculties, 13 graduate schools, and 2 professional graduate schools. There are over 30,000 students enrolled at KU, with 5 campuses located in Osaka, the second largest city in Japan.

Fees

Tuition fee between 250,000-450,000 Yen. Travel, accommodation and expenses are not included but funding is available to put towards these costs via the Turing Scheme.

Programme type: Summer Programme

• Duration: 4 weeks in July and August
• Start date: TBC
• Number of student places available: Up to 2.
• Fees: Tuition fee between 250,000-450,000 Yen. Travel, accommodation and expenses also not included.

Key contact: short_term@ml.kandai.jp

Applications for the 2024 summer school are now closed. Please keep checking back for opportunities at Kansai in summer 2025.

Showa Women’s University (SWU), founded in 1920, is one of the most globalized women’s colleges in Japan. It is a liberal arts college with approximately 6,000 students studying across 6 undergraduate faculties, and more than 120 students enrolled in 2 graduate schools. Since 2019, SWU shares its campus with Temple University Japan Campus, realizing a real global campus. With its motto ‘Be a Light to the World’, SWU continues to nurture female graduates who play significant roles in the global society.

Applications for the 2026 Summer School are now open.

Thanks to our partnership with Showa Women’s University, we have four places on the 2026 Summer School available to female UON students. Please see below for details and how to apply for a place!

Please note if your studies clash with the dates of this Summer School then you may need the approval or sign off from your tutor if you are still in term time.

Programme type: SWU Summer International Programme (SSIP)

• Duration: 3 weeks
• Start date: 6 June 2026 (Arrival on 15 June)
• End date: 1 July 2026 (Check out 2 July)
• Number of student places available: 4
• Fees: Free tuition and accommodation (travel and expenses not included but students may be able to apply for financial support through the Turing Scheme)

Student Story – Lubna Al Tadmuri

“SSIP is one of those rare programmes that genuinely lives up to the experience you imagine it might be. Spending a summer in Japan isn’t just about attending lectures — it’s about actually living there. From navigating Tokyo’s transport system to exploring areas like Shibuya and Shinjuku, you slowly become more confident and independent without even realising it. Every day brings something new, whether it’s discovering a quiet neighbourhood, trying a new café, or seeing the city from a different perspective.

Alongside this, the academic side of SSIP is genuinely engaging. The lectures cover a wide range of topics, from Japanese education and traditional arts like calligraphy to anime, media, and popular culture. What makes them special is how interactive and thoughtful they are — they encourage discussion, reflection, and comparison with your own experiences and background. You’re constantly learning, but in a way that feels interesting rather than overwhelming.

What really makes SSIP stand out is how much personal growth happens naturally. You meet people from all over the world, form meaningful friendships, and find yourself stepping outside your comfort zone in ways that feel exciting rather than intimidating. By the end of the programme, you don’t just leave with new knowledge of Japan — you leave with more confidence, a broader worldview, and a real sense of connection to the country. It’s the kind of summer you look back on and realise it changed you in the best way.”

To express interest in the SWU Summer International Programme (SSIP) 2026, please complete the application form.

Eikei University of Hiroshima is a ’22nd Century-type University’ that will deliver change makers who will positively change society. They nurture practical skills to change society and globally recognized cultural skills so that students can design a future map for the century ahead.

Applications for the Eikei University International Exchange Programme are now closed.

Please note if your studies clash with the dates of this programme then you may need the approval or sign off from your tutor if you are still in term time.

The closing date has now passed and we will contact any applicants with the next steps by the end of February 2025.

Programme type: One Semester

• Duration: 3 months
• Start date: Mid-September – dates TBC
• Number of student places available: TBC
• Fees: Free tuition (travel, accommodation and expenses not included)

Download the Eikei University’s brochure

Key contact: intlaffairs@eikei.ac.jp

Student Story – Nanami Fukutaka

Nanami Fukutaka recently spent a seminar studying at UON as part of the exchange programme with Eikei University. Find out about her experiences of the programme.

To register interest in the Eikei University’s 2025 International Exchange Programme, please complete the application form below:

Please check back soon for more information on 2025 opportunities and application dates.

Ohkagakuen University is located near Nagoya, in the centre of Japan, and is one hour from Chubu International Airport. The campus is in a convenient location to visit the traditional Edo-Era street, Arimatsu, Toyota, and the World Cosplay Summit.

Programme type: Summer Programme

• Duration: 3-4 weeks
• Start date: TBC
• Number of student places available: 6-8
• Fees: Fee paying

Find out more about Ohkagakuen University’s Summer programme

Key contact: ikawa@ohkagakuen-u.ac.jp

Please check back soon for more information on 2025 opportunities and application dates.

Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS) is the only university specialising in international studies and foreign languages education in the Chubu (Central) Region of Japan.

Programme type: One semester

• Duration: 3 months
• Start date: TBC
• Number of student places available: 4
• Fees: Free tuition (travel, accommodation and other expenses not included)

Find out more about NUFS’s exchange programme

Key contact: asae@nufs.ac.jp