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Program Period

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - Friday, February 13, 2026

Program Capacity

18 Students (the minimum number of participants: 10 students)

Qualification

Applicants should be: 1) currently enrolled in a university which has an academic exchange agreement with Nagoya University and 2) have JLPT N2-N3 level or CEFR B1 or higher level of Japanese proficiency.

Housing

International Residence Yamate South, Nagoya University

Scholarship

Within budget, students with outstanding grades will receive 80,000 JPY in scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO).

Participation Fee

140,000 JPY (includes housing, field trip and travel insurance)
*Participants are responsible for travel expenses to/from Nagoya and expenses such as food and daily necessities.

Application

Submit the following 5 documents through your university office:
1) Application Form
2) Academic transcripts
3) Copy of passport
4) Japanese Language Learning Questionnaire (JLPT certificate for those who passed the exam)
5) Home Visit Application Form (if you would like to request a home visit)

Application Due Date

Monday, October 20, 2025
*Although Nagoya University will accept applications during this period, please confirm the internal deadline at your university for when your application should be submitted.
*If the number of participants is less than a certain number, the program will be canceled.

Contact Address

NUSTEP Office, Language Education Center, Nagoya University
Email address: nustep[a]t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp
* We accept inquiries only by e-mail.

Program Schedule

* The schedule is subject to change without notices.

	Day1	Day2	Day3	Day4	Day5-6	Day7	Day8	Day9
8:45 - 9:00	Dormitory Check-in		Morning Meeting	Morning Meeting	Day5: Field Trip (Inuyama castle, Meiji-village) Day6: Free Time	Morning Meeting	Morning Meeting	Morning Meeting
9:00 - 10:30			Japanese 1	Japanese 3		Japanese 5	Japanese 7	Japanese 9
10:45 - 12:15		Opening Ceremony Orientation	Japanese 2	Japanese 4		Japanese 6	Japanese 8	Japanese 10
Lunch Break
13:30 - 16:30		Campus Tour	Specialized Lecture ①	Exchange Party with NU students		Exchange Party with NU students	Specialized Lecture ②	Industrial Museum Tour

	Day10	Day11	Day12-13	Day14	Day15	Day16	Day17	Day18
8:45 - 9:00	Morning Meeting	Morning Meeting	Day12: Home Visit (Participation by those who wish to) Day13: Free Time	Morning Meeting	Morning Meeting	Museum Tour	Morning Meeting	Dormitory Check-out
9:00 - 10:30	Japanese11	Japanese13		Japanese15	Japanese17		Japanese19
10:45 - 12:15	Japanese12	Japanese14		Japanese16	Japanese18		Japanese20
Lunch Break
13:30 - 16:30	Japanese Culture Experience	Exchange Party with NU students		Final Presentation Preparation	Final Presentation Preparation	Free Time	Closing Ceremony Farewell Party

About the Program

Students will take Japanese language classes taught by experienced and specialized lecturers, as well as cultural experiences and other programs in a short and intensive period. All classes are interactive and participatory. This is a valuable 18 days opportunity to receive a high standard of Japanese language education. In addition to Japanese language classes, we also offer a variety of other unique activities.

Specialized Lecture

Through the program, you can imagine what it would be like to study abroad at Nagoya University by using the university facilities and attending lectures. In the specialized lectures, students are divided into humanities and sciences and are able to attend lectures related to their own specialty. Nagoya University is one of the most advanced educational institutions in Japan and students can develop their own areas of interest.

Cultural Workshops

This program will also include Japanese cultural workshops. Experts will guide you through traditional Japanese culture and you will feel closer to Japan as well as Japanese language.

Nagoya University Facilities Campus Tour

You can use the facilities of Nagoya University. You are allowed to use the large collection of books that only a national university can offer for your own study and research.

» Nagoya University Library

Social Events with Nagoya University Students

Throughout the program participants will have many chances to meet and talk with Nagoya University students.

Experiences Outside the Classroom

Field Trip

Students will leave the campus and visit tourist destinations and facilities in the Nagoya area where many sightseeing spots exist. Through the trip, students can broaden their perspectives and further exchange with other participants. It is a valuable experience to visit sightseeing spots that you would not be able to visit on your own.

Home Visit

Those who wish to join the home visit program, will have the opportunity to visit Japanese families during holidays. This is a valuable experience for students to use the Japanese they have learned in class to communicate with Japanese people and talk about their daily lives and customs.