Year-Long Study in Japan: Business, Culture and Language Program
Learn Japanese & gain a deeper understanding of Japan
Program Description
This program is designed for undergraduate students from partner universities who wish not only to improve their Japanese language skills and to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese business, culture, and history but also to attend regular academic classes. From September to December, the business and culture/history classes offered are taught in English. From January to February, students are required to take Japanese Language classes (7 week Winter Term) to improve their language skills in preparation for taking regular classes. From April to August, participants will be assigned to an appropriate academic department, as well as a suitable advisory professor, based on their field of study (as indicated in participants’ Study Plan) and enroll in regular classes (conducted in Japanese) alongside full-time Senshu University students. During that time, participants will also have the option* to continue taking Japanese language classes (depending on their level of Japanese and/or at the recommendation of their advisory professor). There is a fee for takin Japanese Language and Culture
programs.
* Studentsmustcontinue to take the JLC (Spring and Summer) course if they are unable to complete J3 class or higher at the Winter JLC, or if their Japanese language proficiency is below JLPT N3.
Throughout the program, Senshu offers many opportunities to participate in activities with Japanese students on campus.
Throughout the program, Senshu offers many opportunities to participate in activities with Japanese students on campus.
Program Calendar
9-12 | September 21 – December 15, 2023 Japanese Business, Culture and Japanese Language Classes (BCL) [Required to Attend] • Business/Culture classes are conducted in English • Various levels of Japanese classes are offered (beginner to advanced) • Company visits, culturally-rich activities, and other excursions are included |
1-2 | January 10 – February 24, 2024 Japanese Language and Culture Program (JLC) [Required to Attend] • Ideally take a higher level Japanese class than the previous term • Cultural experiences such as calligraphy and tea ceremonies are included |
3 | March ・Students are free to stay in the dormitory and will improve their Japanese language skills through study with Japanese language tutors provided by Resident Partner. ・We strongly encourage participants to continue studying Japanese on your own during March in order to maintain/improve your level of Japanese. |
4-8 5-8 | April – Early August, 2024
Regular Courses [Required to Attend] • Undergraduate/Graduate level courses relating to the student’s field of study and based on their study plan May – Early August, 2024 Japanese Language and Culture Program (JLC) [Optional] ・Students would like to take 4weeks Spring and/ or 7 weeks Summer Course of JLC program while they take regular classes, they need to pay the program fees for Spring and Summer JLC program fee. If students were unable to complete J3 class or higher at the Winter JLC program, or if their Japanese language proficiency is lower to JLPT N3, we require them to continue taking the JLC (Spring and Summer) course. |
Application
Application Deadline for Senshu University is Friday, June 9, 2023
Payment Deadline is Mid, July, 2023
To apply for the "Year-Long Study in Japan"(YLBCL) Program 2023-2024, the following materials are needed:
1. Online Application (form indicated in the "Japanese Language" course)
2. Online Comprehension Checklist
3. The YBCL Program 2023-24 Confirmation Sheet (Senshu University).xlsx
4. Detailed study plan at Senshu University.xlsx
5. Letter of Commitment 2023(Senshu University).pdf
6.<COE>在留資格認定証明書交付申請書(Senshu University).xlsx
7. 2023-2024ホームビジット申込書.pdf
* The Home Visit Registration Form is not necessary for applicants who
do not wish to experience the three-day home-visit.
8. Health Certificate2023.pdf
9. Official Transcripts
10. 4 pictures of the applicant (4cm×3cm)
* Headshot (passport style; facing front, showing your full face and shoulders, no hat or
background)
* Informal or casual photos are not acceptable
* Taken within the last 3 months
11. Copy of passport
12. Evidence of the applicant's Japanese language proficiency (if applicable)
Example: scores/certificates from the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), the
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), etc.
If certificates could not be submitted, students should submit a "Letter of Recommendation"
issued by home University.