Study Abroad destinations
Kanagawa University
Yokohama, Japan
Kanagawa University's main campus is located in Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture.
The university was founded in 1928 as an evening school for the working youth. In 1949 the college was developed into Kanagawa University.
What you can study
| Course | When you can study |
|---|---|
| Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
| Japanese, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
Academic information
Choosing your modules
Please see the Kanagawa University module catalogue.
Academic calendar
The academic year is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1: Late September to late January
- Semester 2: Early April to August.
On the university website you can find more detailed term dates for Kanagawa University.
Accommodation, costs and visas
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
International students can live in a dormitory along with Japanese students and learn from them about Japanese culture and intercultural communication at the same time as deepening mutual understanding.
Residents Assistants are in place to support international students and hold international exchange events.
For more information visit the Kanagawa University housing pages.
Visas
Please make sure you have an up to date passport that expires no earlier than 6 months after you intend to return.
You will be provided with guidance and documentation from the partner university but it will be your responsibility to obtain the correct visa. Neither the Study Abroad team here or at the partner university are qualified to offer consultations or detailed advice regarding visa applications.
Immigration laws are complex and subject to frequent changes. If you do have any visa-related questions you will need to contact the appropriate Embassy directly.
Funding and costs
Funding
Funding is available to help you with study abroad costs. Please see our Funding page for more details.
Costs of studying
This information is about additional costs of studying at this host university. Please be aware that prices are subject to change, and the list may not be exhaustive.
We recommend looking at the host website, as well as entry requirements for the country, to get a full understanding of the costs involved.
You are required to pay into:
- Japanese National Insurance. This is approximately 20,000 JPY per year.
- Gakkensai (personal accident insurance). This is approximately 1,000 JPY per year.
- Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance). This is approximately 1,860 JPY per year.
