Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies
Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies
Nagasaki, Japan
Location
Academics
Living in Nagasaki
Important Dates
Eligibility Requirements
Program Contact
Additional Resources
Overview
Inaugurated in Fall 2019, the exchange program with Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies (NUFS) offers KSU students the opportunity to study at one of the seven foreign language institutes in Japan. Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies was founded in 1945 and is an independent, co-educational, four-year liberal arts university.
Location
Located on the northwest coast of the island of Kyushu, the city of Nagasaki is set along a natural harbor surrounded by mountains.
Academics
The exchange program with Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies is designed for students to practice Japanese language skills and to learn more about Japanese culture, history, and society. While students from any major may participate in this program, preference is first given to those who are pursuing the Japanese minor. Students are required to enroll in one of eight graded levels of Japanese language courses, from beginner to advanced. Initial placement will be according to a proficiency test given during orientation. Students are also eligible to take courses outside of the core curriculum, including courses in Chinese, Korean, French, and German, as well as humanities courses together with Japanese students.
The following course subjects are taught in English and also have a simplified Japanese option available for intermediate or advanced level speakers:
- Japanese History
- Japanese Culture
- Japanese Business
- Japanese Management
- Japanese Literature
- Japanese Society
- Seminar in Japan Studies
Living in Nagasaki
Students have the option of homestay (living with a Japanese family) or dormitory housing (single or double occupancy). Homestays are encouraged by NUFS and include daily breakfast and dinner. The meal plan with daily breakfast and dinner is required for students who reside in the dormitory.
Important Dates
TERM | APPLICATION DEADLINE | PROGRAM START DATE | PROGRAM END DATE |
Academic Year | Early May | Early September | Early August |
Fall | Early May | Early September | Late December |
Spring | Early November | Late March | Early August |
Eligibility Requirements
- Full-time, degree-seeking student at Kent State
- Any major
- Prior knowledge of Japanese language preferred, but not required
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5 or higher
Program Contact
Molly Papay
Education Abroad Advisor
Email: mpapay1@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-3067
Schedule an Advising Appointment
Additional Resources
- Visit the Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies website to explore the campus, academics, and student life offerings
- Review the Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies Fact Sheet for additional program information
- Visit the Consulate General of Japan in Detroit website for more information on the visa application process
- U.S. Department of State - International Travel Country Information for Japan website
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Japan Traveler View website