Nagoya, JAPAN

The main Nanzan University campus is located in the rolling hills overlooking the metropolitan area of Nagoya, which is in central Japan.

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This program is open to undergraduate students in all majors. Exchange students are admitted to the Nanzan University Center for Japanese Studies (CJS). Exchange students cannot be admitted to regular university courses outside of CJS.

The CJS Japanese Language Program encompasses language related courses, area studies courses and practical courses in traditional arts.  The Japanese Language Program is run by the Nanzan University Center for Japanese Studies (CJS).

Japanese language courses are offered for all levels, from elementary to advanced. All students will take a placement test at the beginning of the semester to determine their level.  

Courses in Japanese Studies include seminars on business Japanese and Japanese for the tourism industry.  Courses taught in English include economics, business, society, culture, religions, literature, politics, foreign policies, fieldwork, and the history of Japan.

Exchange students will register for their courses during the orientation at Nanzan University.

More information on Academics, including course syllabi

Center for Japanese Studies Academic Calendar:

• Fall Semester: early September to late December

• Spring Semester: mid January to late May

Housing options include:

• Homestays - students are provided with breakfast and dinner 7 days/week; lunch is taken at the school cafeteria.
• On-campus dormitories - no meal plan
• Private dormitories

MIX students register as full-time students at UH Manoa and pay regular UHM tuition. They do not pay overseas tuition. 

- Students who normally pay in-state UHM tuition continue to do while on MIX. 
- Students who normally pay out-of-state UHM tuition continue to do so while on MIX.
- Students who normally pay WUE tuition continue to do so while on MIX. 

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In addition to UHM tuition, MIX students are responsible for all of their living expenses, including health insurance, books/supplies, room & meals, personal expenses, airfare, local transportation, and any costs associated with obtaining a visa (if applicable). It is recommended that you research online to get an idea of how much these expenses will be.    

Since you are still a registered UHM student while on MIX, you continue to be eligible to receive financial aid and scholarships. If you submit a ‘MIX Student Budget for Financial Aid Purposes’ form, UHM financial aid will take into consideration your overseas living and travel expenses when awarding you your grants/loans.  

National Health Insurance Program - International students residing in Japan for one semester or one year may be required to enroll in this program through their host university in Japan. Costs vary by region, but may be approximately $18.00/month. Japanese National Health Insurance may not be required if students purchase adequate health insurance in their home country.

Nanzan Cost Estimates - Nanzan University estimates that room and board will cost approximately 60,000 yen per month; other expenses include accident insurance (2,600 yen), security deposit (30,000 yen, refundable), textbooks (30,000 yen), and living expenses (50,000 yen per month).

The Japan Plaza at Nanzan - The Japan Plaza, located next to the CJS Office, is a place where students can communicate with Japanese and other international students only in Japanese.  It is a perfect place to put into practice what you have learned.  The Japan Plaza is open every afternoon.

Visa Information - The requirements for visas vary depending upon nationality (citizenship), purpose of trip, and length of stay. As a rule, applications must be submitted in person to the Japanese Consulate. The Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu has a jurisdiction covering the State of Hawaii and American Samoa. If visa applicants reside outside State of Hawaii or American Samoa, please contact the Japanese Embassy or Consulate that handles visas for your area.

Once you have a valid passport and the other required documents, you will need to visit the Consulate General of Japan at Honolulu and apply for a VISA. The Consulate General of Japan is located at 1742 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96817 USA. Tel: 808-543-3111.

If you are studying abroad for a semester or year, please be sure to apply for a “College Student” status VISA. It is a very difficult and sometimes impossible to get your status changed later.

You will need at least the following documents when applying for your College Student status VISA:

1. Visa application form with passport photos attached (download from Consulate General website).

2. Copy of Certificate of Admission to your host university in Japan. (This is a formal letter that will be sent directly to the MIX Office. You will receive an email when it is available for pick-up.)

3. Certificate of Eligibility (Issued about two months before your departure for Japan)

4. Your valid passport

Upon Arrival in Japan - When you arrive at the airport in Japan, you will go through an Immigration Inspection. Your passport and Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence will be checked, and your residence status and your formal period of stay will be decided.

Part-time work while studying in Japan - Exchange students who are granted the 'Student' status of residence may be permitted to work part-time (up to 28 hours per week) while in Japan, as long as it does not affect their studies. To apply for permission, please fill out an "Application for Permission to Engage in Activities other than that Permitted under Status of Residence Previously Granted" when you apply for your visa. More information is available at the Immigration Bureau in Japan website.