Kyoto Gakuen University

Kyoto Gakuen University in Kameoka, Japan

Exchange Program Offered  Fall/Winter Terms

Kyoto Gakuen (KGU) is a private institution of 3,900 students, located near Kyoto.  The hillside campus provides opportunities for NCC students to join clubs, and use athletic facilities, computer centers, a cafeteria, student health services, a campus bookstore and library.  Most students have individual or small-group Japanese language tutoring and, depending on their level of Japanese proficiency, may also take economics, business, law, and humanities courses taught in Japanese.  Kameoka, a city of 95,000 just outside the historic former Japanese capital of Kyoto, is internationally known as a center of Japanese culture and Buddhism.  KGU is ideally located for students to explore the many sites of Kyoto, while Kameoka provides a relaxed setting among spectacular mountains.  Optional internships are available for studying fall and winter terms.

Kyoto Gakuen University website

NCC Eligibility Requirements:

Junior or Senior standing.  GPA 3.0 preferred; minimum two years of Japanese.

NCC Academic Credit:

Varies by course load and length of stay; usually 9-12 NCC credits per term.

Housing and Meals:

Home stays or pre-arranged apartments.

Estimated Costs:

Students pay tuition and fees to NCC.  Students receive a stipend/scholarship to assist with housing and meals.  

Financial aid is applicable to this program, however, all study abroad students should meet with a financial aid representative during the spring term to determine any changes/adjustments in their financial aid package.