Education Abroad
Japan: Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
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Program Type: Exchange
Annual Available Placements: 2 students for 2 semesters or equivalent.
Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) was founded in 1945 as the Kyoto School of Foreign Languages as recognition of the need for young Japanese to study languages and cultures. The institution's purpose is best expressed in its motto: Pax Mundi per Linguas (World Peace through Languages).
Students are able to choose two tracks of study at KUFS, each with slightly different eligibility criteria. The English Course comprises subjects from the Department of Global Studies and the Japanology Institute. These classes cover Japanese and global topics and are conducted in English. For an extra fee, basic Japanese language classes are available to students on the English Course; students are ineligible to participate in classes and activities under the Japanese Course.
The Japanese Course is for students who wish to focus on studying Japanese language and culture. This course requires previous language study and includes off-campus excursions. Students admitted to the English Course may not switch to the Japanese course in the middle of a semester. However, if they are admitted for two semesters, they may seek permission from KUFS to change courses for the second semester.
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