University of Nagasaki Exchange

This program is a unique opportunity to immerse completely in Japanese culture and take your Japanese studies to the next level! In this exchange program, you will enroll at the University of Nagasaki and take a semester of tuition-free, transferable Edmonds College credits during Fall and Winter quarters. As a representative of Edmonds College, you qualify for university-subsidized housing and have the opportunity to attend special events for international students.

This program is unique because only a few students participate, and the duration is longer than a traditional study abroad program. The purpose is to internationalize both campuses, and we design pre-departure meetings for accepted Edmonds College students. You will be immersed in Japanese culture and university life, much more than a traditional study abroad program.

You will be immersed in Japanese life for 14 weeks. You will eat, commute, and study with your Japanese peers. During this time, you will also have the chance to meet students and other people from countries worldwide. As an old trading port, Nagasaki enjoys a mix of architectural styles, cuisines, and traditions. This program is a unique opportunity to immerse completely in the Japanese language and culture and take your Japanese studies to the next level.

LOCATION

Spend a semester at the University of Nagasaki (UN), located on the southern island of Kyushu. In addition to studying Japanese language and culture, you will take other classes (with English language support) alongside UN’s own student body. You will spend your time in furnished apartments, no more than 30 minutes from campus during your stay.

Program Dates:

Fall Semester: Early October, 2025 - Early February, 2026

Spring Semester: Early April, 2026 - Early August, 2026

Application Deadline:

Fall Semester: April 1, 2025

Spring Semester: November 1, 2025

Our office will review your documents and let you know how to proceed.

Please note that students that have been sanctioned by the college are disqualified from applying to or participating in an Edmonds College study abroad program.

To set up an appointment with us for more information, email Becky Qiao becky.qiao@edmonds.edu

Students will have the option to take:

1. US-Japan Relations (2 semester credits)
   *Edmonds College equiv is POLS255 Special Topics
2. East Asian Relations (2 semester credits)
   *Edmonds College equiv is POLS203 International Relations
3. Comparison of Cultures II (2 semester credits)
   *Edmonds College equiv is HUM 202 Studies in Culture
4. Course Film Seminar (2 semester credits)
   *Edmonds College equiv is HUM 106 Film Genres
5. Life Sports (1 Semester credit)
   *Assessment needed for course equivalency
6. Japanese 1B (1 semester credit)
   *No course equivalency at Edmonds College (2nd year Japanese), may be eligible for university transfer credit
7. Japanese 2B (1 semester credit)
   *No course equivalency at Edmonds College (2nd year Japanese), may be eligible for university transfer credit
8. Japanese Culture in English (2 semester credits)
   *No course equivalency at Edmonds College, may be eligible for university transfer credit
9. Japan Studies IB (2 semester credits)
   *No course equivalency at Edmonds College, may be eligible for university transfer credit

Japanese 121, 122 and 123 are required to be completed before departure. In Nagasaki your classes will depend on your major and what is offered at UN that year. These classes will be taught in English and Japanese. You are required to take a full class load that will equate to about 2 quarters abroad. We work with you to register for your classes at the UN.

All these classes will be taught by University of Nagasaki faculty.

There are various activities and extracurricular programs for students to enjoy. As this is an exchange students are expected to participate in each of them. Details on these activities will be available soon.

Housing

You will spend your time in furnished apartments, no more than 30 minutes from campus during your stay.

Estimated Costs:

Tuition: Waived for this program

Estimated Total: $7,000.00-$7,500.00

Housing Fee: $180.00/mo = $950.00 total

Airfare: $1,500.00-2,000.00

Health Insurance $15.00 - $20.00/month

Living Expenses: $4,000.00 (food, bus fare etc.)

It is important that before planning your trip to Japan, consider all the medications you need to take with you, in case you have any medical condition or need to take a certain medication.

For this, it is necessary that you go to a trusted doctor so they can give you a certificate that you certainly need these medicines, so Japanese customs do not confiscate your medications, and if you need to get more of these and are not available in Japan, you can import them.