Semester program cost for Fall 2009 and Spring 2009

• $7,200 for WI/MN residents
• $8,200 for non-residents

N.B. Fluctuating dollar exchange rates and inflation may necessitate a moderate increase in the total program cost as the departure date approaches.

Cost includes

• Tuition and fees
• Family-stay accommodations with most meals
• International Student ID Card
• Overnight stay in a resort hotel
• Field trips and cultural visits to places of historical and contemporary interest
• Health and medical evacuation insurance (provided by CISI)
• On-site support

Financial aid is applicable

Japanese language on all levels

Japan Studies courses and Traditional Japanese Arts courses in English

Official UW-Platteville transcript issued

Program Dates for 2009

Spring 2009 Semester

March 30- Arrival in Fukuoka

March 31 - Orientation begins

July 31 - Last day of classes

August 1 - First day to leave Nagasak

Fall 2009 Semester

September 22 - Arrival in Fukuoka

September 23 - Orientation begins

September 28 - Classes begin

December 22 - Last day of classes for Early-Out students**

December 23 - First day to leave Nagasaki for Early-Out students

January 29 - Last day of classes for academic year/regular term students

January 30 - First day to leave Nagasaki regular term students

**The fall term allows students two ending dates: approx. December 2009 or January 2010. Students will need to indicate their preference at the time of application. These are the only two ending dates for the fall term. Please note: Housing is NOT guaranteed during the holiday break.

Program Dates for 2010

Spring 2010 Semester

Late March until early August. Exact dates still to be determined

Application Deadlines

• April 30 for fall semester
• November 30 for spring semester

Program Eligibility