Osaka Gakuin University
City of Osaka
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Osaka Gakuin University is a private institution located in the heart of Osaka, Japan. Osaka is the second largest city in Japan, connected by the bullet train to almost anywhere in Japan. Osaka is the commercial center of Japan, with Mitsubishi, Sanyo, and Suntory calling it home. Students can go for the fall semester or for the full academic year. The 10 month academic year is broken into the fall semester, a 7 week interim program, and the spring semester. Students take 16 credits per week, with 10 credits of Japanese language and 6 credits of subject-based courses taught in English. OGU has several YouTube videos showing life in Osaka, life at OGU, and information on the academic program:More …
Program Highlights
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Language of Instruction
Japanese and English
Term
Fall or full year Semester II – March 30 to July 3 Specialties
Japanese language, culture, social sciences, political science, and business
Housing
Housing is arranged by OGU's International Center, and international students generally live with a Japanese family. Dormitories are available, however, we suggest the homestay option to maximize language learning. The homestay option includes breakfast and dinner.
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in Japan. More information about visa requirements can be found at the Japanese Embassy website.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum 2.75 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM. Junior or senior standing recommended.
Program type
Cost
Student fees are based on the cost of tuition at the University of Mississippi plus Study Abroad Fees. For the Fall 2008 semester, Mississippi residents were charged $3803 and non-residents were charged $7484. Please check the exchange information page for more information about what is included in a TUITION-ONLY Exchange.
Application
To apply for a semester or year at Osaka Gakuin University students must complete the following application materials:
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