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Osaka: Overview

Exchange Programs | Osaka: Overview

Osaka University

Osaka, Japan

Overview:

The Osaka Program is designed for upper class students taking general humanities courses, while focusing more on the sciences (including some engineering areas).

Students applying for the Osaka Program should consider taking Introductory Japanese language courses before departure. While not required, this background will help any applicant and will help make the stay abroad a success.

For more information on the Osaka Exchange Program, contact the Center for International Education

What the Program Offers:

  • Courses taught in English
  • One year or a semester program for Nazareth Students
  • Daily contact with Japanese and international students
  • Off-Campus Housing
  • Credits transfer to Nazareth College

Important Items:

  • Exchange program calendar:
    • Fall Semester: October - February
    • Spring Semester: April - August
  • Housing: Off-campus housing for international students
  • Field Trips including and International Exchange
    Activities throughout the year

Semester Calendar:

  • Fall Semester: October - February
  • Spring Semester: April - August

Application:

  • Application Deadline: February 15

Areas of Study:

  • The courses cover a wide variety of subjects from culture to science and technology

Requirements for Admission:

  • Normally, Junior status
  • Your home campus permission to study, and credit transfer guarantee

Recommendation:

  • Taking Introductory Japanese language courses before departure.
    (While not required, this background will help any applicant and will help make the stay abroad a success.)