Summer School Exchange: Akita International University

As a leading liberal arts university in Japan, Akita International University (AIU) has been recognized as one of the top universities in Japan for its humanities education and innovative approach. The AIU Summer Program is a six-week, intensive Japanese language program designed for highly motivated undergraduate students around the world. Participants can take elementary courses taught by experienced Japanese instructors to hone their Japanese language skills in a small class environment. Progress in Japanese may vary depending on student needs. The courses are designed for Absolute Beginner to Advanced Beginner learners. In addition to Japanese language courses, students can participate in Japanese Cultural Workshops and Field Trips.

Credit equivalency
Students will complete 6 AIU credits (1.0 FCE UofT).

Course Availability
Find more information about courses here.

Housing
Housing is guaranteed, and housing fee is included in the program fee. Find more information here.

Fees
Tuition fee (equivalent to 1.0 FCE) is paid to UofT. Tuition fees are waived for Summer School Exchange students. Students must still pay the rest of the AIU Summer program fee (approx. JPY 260,000) to AIU. The Program Fee includes housing, meals, (3 meals per day at AIU), bedding, room cleaning, and field trips.

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Visit the AIU Summer Website

Please note, this is a Summer School Exchange option. In a Summer School Exchange, each host institution allocates a limited number of spots for U of T students, and the Centre for International Experience (CIE) selects students to fill these spaces. You apply through Mobility Online and are selected internally by CIE. If chosen, you will be formally nominated to the host institution for their summer program. Spaces are limited and not guaranteed.

Fees
Nominated students must pay the tuition & incidental fees to U of T by the Summer Payment Deadline. You can find the summer tuition information on the Fees & Payments page. While tuition is paid to U of T, you are still responsible for additional costs as specified by the host institution, such as housing, excursions, and administrative fees. You will also be responsible for the cost of flights, visas (if applicable) and other general cost of living while abroad.

Students will be eligible to apply for the needs-based IE Award.

Transfer Credit
Exchange students must have their courses formally pre-assessed and approved for transfer credit before their departure. CIE Learning Abroad will send instructions on this process once you are selected.

If you wish to find more Summer Exchange Programs, please search the “Find Your Experience” tool here. To Learn more about Independent Summer School options, find more information here.

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