Study Abroad destinations
Miyazaki International College
Miyazaki, Japan
Miyazaki International College (MIC), founded in 1994, was established under the MIC credo, “Respect and Diligence” for the purpose of cultivating truly international individuals.
Miyazaki International College is sponsored by the Miyazaki Educational Institution (MEI), a chartered educational corporation established in 1939. As a liberal arts college, it is their mission to equip students with a wide range of knowledge, enable them to view issues from diverse perspectives and to cultivate the ability to comprehensively discover the most effective methods for solving problems.
MIC is located in Miyazaki City. It is 15 minutes by car to the airport, 20 minutes by car or 2 stations by train to the city centre.
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
You need to gain the following credits from your modules:
- 12 to 16 Japanese credits per semester
- 24 to 32 Japanese credits per year
You can see module options on the Miyazaki International College curriculum page.
Academic calendar
The academic year is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1: Early October to late February (approximate dates)
- Semester 2: Early March to late July (approximate dates)
For a full list of academic dates, visit the Miyazaki International College academic calendar.
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
You will receive more information about housing when you apply.
To learn more about housing options, visit the Miyazaki International College housing pages.
Costs and visas
Funding
Funding is available to help you with study abroad costs. Please see our Funding page for more details.
Additional costs
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.
Students are required to pay into:
- Japanese National Insurance - approximately 20,000 JPY per year
- Gakkensai (personal accident insurance) - approximately 1,000 JPY per year
- Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance) - approximately 1,860 JPY per year
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.
