Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies
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Program Information
Location
Kyoto, Japan
Terms
Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Language
Japanese
Minimum Language Requirement
Fall term: completion of the L4 level of host language, or equivalent. Spring term: completion of the L5 level of host language, or equivalent.
Areas of Focus
Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences
Structure
Study Center
Description
The Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS) offers intensive Japanese language study and the opportunity to choose from a broad spectrum of social sciences and humanities courses on pre-modern and contemporary Japan. The program takes advantage of the numerous social and cultural resources of Kyoto by incorporating into the curriculum field trips, guest speakers, and research projects based on local field work.
Two-Part Application Process
Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.
- You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
- You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.
Notes
Richard U. Light Fellowship
This program is eligible for the Light Fellowship. To learn more about this funding opportunity, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and deadlines, please visit their website.