Study Abroad destinations
Okayama University
Okayama, Japan
Okayama University is a national university with over 140 years of history.
The university has 11 faculties, 8 graduate schools and various programs. You can gain a unique learning experience which will positively impact the future success of your academic and professional career.
Okayama Prefecture is located in the centre of West Japan. As the climate is very mild, with low rainfall, this area has thriving agriculture, specialising in fruit products such as Muscat grapes and white peaches. Okayama University is located so close to Okayama central station that you can get there in only ten minutes by car. The bullet train takes 60 minutes to Kyoto, and you can get to Tokyo in 3 and a half hours.
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
For module options, visit the Okayama University website.
Academic calendar
The academic year is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1: Early October to late February
- Semester 2: Early April to late August
For a full list of academic dates, visit the Okayama University website.
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
Students will live in the on-campus dormitory: the International Student Shared House. For details, visit Okayama University's website.
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, costing approximately 20,000 JPY per year
- Gakkensai (personal accident insurance), costing approximately 1,000 JPY per year
- Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance), costing 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.
