Study Abroad destinations
Yamagata University
Japan
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 will 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 the module options on the Yamagata University website.
Academic calendar
The academic year is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1: Early October until Late March (approximate dates)
- Semester 2: Early April until Late September (approximate dates)
Visit the Yamagata University website for a full list of academic dates.
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
Please arrange accommodation directly with Yamagata University following acceptance.
Rooms can range from 10,000 Japanese Yen to 27,000 Japanese Yen.
More details are on the Yamagata University 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
Students are required to undertake a medical assessment by their GP, which includes a chest x-ray.
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.