Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan
Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan
Long-Term Study Abroad Program in Japan (Tokyo)
- 2018-19 Study Abroad Program in Japan
- Meiji University, Tokyo
- September 2018 – July 2019
In cooperation with the Center for International Education, the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies at California State University, Long Beach, will offer a yearlong or one-semester study abroad program at Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan. Meiji is one of the best private urban universities in Japan. As a comprehensive research institution, Meiji has 34,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional school students enrolled in 9 faculties (colleges) and 14 graduate schools, including a highly ranked law school. Since Meiji offers many English-taught courses and degree programs (bachelor’s degrees through Ph.D.’s) including Japanese Studies, Mathematics, Business Administration, etc., many CSULB students, both undergraduate and graduate, will be able to participate in wonderful study abroad programs at this institution.
The International Student Exchange Center, staffed by 20 advisors and clerks, provides international students with a wide variety of support services, such as orientation, advising, counseling, housing information (Meiji has a dormitory for exchange students on a space-available basis), tutoring, employment referrals, scholarships, field trips, Year-End Friendship Party, etc.
Izumi International House, a University-owned dormitory, is available for exchange faculty and students from partner institutions on a space-available basis. There is also affordable off-campus housing. Apartments are available for $550 to $600 each per month.
ESTIMATED BUDGET*
The per-student program cost (10 months) is itemized as follows:
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Airfare to and from Japan | $1,500 |
| Apartment ($600 x 10 months) | 6,000 |
| Food and Incidental Expenses | 8,000 |
| Books and Transportation | 1,500 |
| Total Cost (academic year) | $17,000 |
| (one semester) | $9,500 |
*The estimated budget does not include CSULB tuition. The total cost of the program may vary depending on airfares and the fluctuating exchange rate.
Completed applications should be submitted online through the Center for International Education by February 1, 2018. Questions? (562) 985-4645.