JAPANKomazawa University, Tokyo

LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan

ELIGIBILITY: Participating students shall have completed at least one year of university work in the case of undergraduates, and one year of graduate work in the case of graduates prior to enrollment in this program. They must have good academic standing, as reflected by a 70 percent average or above.

MAJORS: All

TERMS: One or Two Semester(s)

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Japanese

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Participating students should have completed at least two years of Japanese Language courses and must be proficient enough in the Japanese language to enable them to adequately attend and follow courses at Komazawa University.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31 (Spring Enrollment)

WHY KOMOZAWA UNIVERSITY: Komazawa University is one of the oldest universities in Japan. Its history starts in 1592, when a seminary was established to be a center of learning for the young monks of the Soto sect, one of the two main Zen Buddhist traditions in Japan.

Komazawa University will make every effort to realize its purpose as a university by promoting intellectual advancement, while efficiently making use of the advantages of being located in the center of metropolitan Tokyo. The university is located in Komazawa, Setagaya, which is well known as a University and residential area and is about 20 minutes from the center of Tokyo, one of the biggest cities in the world. The university is also next to the Tokyo Olympic Memorial Park, so the campus is very quiet and peaceful, surrounded by trees and other plant life.

JAPANNagasaki University, Nagasaki

LOCATION: Nagasaki, Japan

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants to NUJALP must be regular undergraduate students who are currently enrolled at the partner universities of Nagasaki University. Applicants must have good academic standing in their home universities.MAJORS: Japanese language and culture (Japanese minor is also acceptable)

TERMS: One or Two Semester(s)

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Japanese

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: N3 or higher level of Japanese Proficiency Test (JLPT) or relevant

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 20 (Spring Enrollment), April 20 (Fall Enrollment)

WHY NAGASAKI UNIVERSITY: Established in 1949, Nagasaki University has inherited “the rooted culture of Nagasaki, encouraging the fostering of rich minds and using science to support world peace and contribute to the harmonious development of society.”

JAPANNagasaki International University, Sasebo

LOCATION: Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan

ELIGIBILITY: Degree seeking undergraduate students at a partner university

MAJORS: All (Recommended for hospitality administration majors)

TERMS: One Semester (extention for one additional academic semester upon the approval of both host and home university)

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English and Japanese

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: No Japanese proficiency required (one year of Japanese instruction is recommended)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30 (Spring Semester), April 30 (Fall Semester)

WHY NAGASAKI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY: NIU is a modern university that strives to provide excellent learning opportunities in the classroom and in the field. Established in 2001, NIU is comprised of the Departments of International Tourism, Social Work, Health & Nutrition

and Pharmacy. There are approximately 2,000 students studying undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees.

Sasebo is a core city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 2016, the city has an estimated population of 250,000, in the total area of 165 sq mile. The city includes a part of Saikai National Park. Located in the southern part of the city is the Dutch-styled theme park Huis Ten Bosch.

JAPANOsaka University of Commerce, Osaka

LOCATION: Higashi-Osaka, Japan

ELIGIBILITY: Degree seeking undergraduate students at a partner university. Proof of good academic performance and a clean disciplinary record.

MAJORS: All (Recommended for business majors)

TERMS: One or Two Semester(s)

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English and Japanese

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: No Japanese proficiency required (one year of Japanese instruction is recommended)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBD

WHY OSAKA UNIVERSITY OF COMMERCE: Osaka University of Commerce is a private university located in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The university aims to offer comprehensive education towards its primary objective of "Nurturing Individuals Who Will Benefit the World", and "Fostering a Spirit of Venture.”

Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second largest

metropolitan area in Japan and among the largest in the world with over 19 million inhabitants.

JAPANNagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS)

LOCATION: Nisshin, Aichi, Japan

ELIGIBILITY: Degree seeking undergraduate students at a partner university. Aacademic backgrounds as well as letters of recommendation will be provided to the host institution (GPA of 3.0/4.0 is highly recommended.) Students are expected to maintain the equivalent of a full course load at the host institution.

MAJORS: All (Recommended for Japanese minors)

TERMS: One or Two Semester(s)

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English and Japanese

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: No Japanese proficiency required, except for the Non-degree seeking BA & MA programs (N2 to N1 on JLPT)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31 (Spring Semester), April 30 (Fall Semester)

WHY NAGOYA UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES: Since opening its doors in 1988, NUFS, a private co-ed university with a student population of approximately 4,000, has developped into a nationaly renowened institution for global education. As the first foreign studies university in the Central Japan region, NUFS has always strived for progress in the international studies and foreign language fields. Through an exchange at NUFS, students garner a practical, contemporary, and experiential knowledge of Japan.

Nagoya is located at the centre of Honshu (the main island of Japan) with a population of 2.24 million. Its central location means that it is only 1 hour 40 minutes to Tokyo, 50 minutes to Osaka, and 35 minutes to Kyoto all on Japan's convenient bullet train system. Part of the fun of a study abroad is thoroughly exploring your new home. Take in the historical sites in and around Nagoya, enjoy the local cuisine and sake breweries in the Chubu region, and create lifelong friendships with the locals.

AUSTRIAKARL-FRANZENS-UNIVERSITÄT, GRAZ

LOCATION: Graz, Austria

ELIGIBILITY: Degree seeking undergraduate students at a partner university.

MAJORS: All

TERMS: Spring Semester or full Academic Year

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English and German

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: No German proficiency required, however, a minimum of 1 year of German instruction is highly recommended. If planning to attend classes taught in German, B2 proficiency in German is required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15

WHY UNI GRAZ: The University has 6 faculties, 76 departments and offers 100 different fields of study. 31.500 students are studying at Graz University, 13% of those are international students. Graz University is a comprehensive university with a strong international profile, it is Austria's 2nd oldest university and one of the largest in the country. One main focus is offering innovative interdisciplinary research & research-based teaching.

Graz is a charming student town in the heart of Europe. lt is the second largest city in Austria with about 300.000 inhabitants (of which 60.000 are students) and it is the capital of Styria.

Graz has been awarded the title of UNESCO's World Heritage. ln 2003, Graz was the Cultural Capital of Europe.

SpainUniversidad de León

LOCATION: León, Spain

ELIGIBILITY: Degree seeking undergraduate students at a partner university

MAJORS: All

TERMS: Spring Semester or full Academic Year

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Spanish; a very limited number of courses is offered in English

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: No Spanish proficiency required (one year of Spanish instruction is recommended). If planning to attend classes taught in Spanish, B1 proficiency in Spanish is required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 15 for the Spring Semester; June 15 for full Academic Year

WHY UNIVERSIDAD DE LEON: The University of León (ULE) is a Spanish public university with campuses in León and Ponferrada. ULE offers 53 higher education degrees taught in 17 centers by a total of 26 departments. The total number of students is 13,000.

León is a centuries-old city, a settlement and crossroads on the Pilgrims’ Way to Saint James of Compostella [Camino de Santiago]. It lies about four hours away from Madrid, two from Salamanca and roughly the same from the North Coast of Spain.The city is easily crossed on foot, which makes it easy for travelers to get to know its streets and its inhabitants. It has a great deal to offer visitors, both cultural and a wide range of festivals and celebrations, some

recognized internationally, like its Holy Week parades and ceremonies. Safety and an atmosphere of calm are also striking features of this city.