Short-term Overseas Programs

Overseas language and cultural training
Overseas Internship
Short-term Program Q&A

If you want to study a language intensively for a short period of time, or if you want to absorb the lifestyle and culture of a country along with the language, the overseas language and culture training is held twice a year during the summer vacation (departure in August) and the spring vacation (departure in February) with the aim of improving your language skills and broadening your international perspective on the culture and society of each country, and is eligible for credits in The Aoyama Standard Subject "Overseas Language and Culture Training." A variety of programs will help you achieve effective results.

● The training programs listed below are scheduled to be held, but may be subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
● Overseas language and culture training and overseas internships are eligible for credit recognition in the following subjects only in the first semester of the year following the training, provided that certain conditions are met.
Overseas language and cultural training: Aoyama standard subjects and thematic subjects Skills area "Overseas language and cultural training" (2 credits)
Overseas Internship: Aoyama Standard Subjects/Thematic Subjects Career Skills (Area I) "Internship" (2 credits)
● The following programs are organized by the International Center. For information on training programs offered by each faculty, please contact Academic Affairs Division (Aoyama) or Academic Affairs Division (Sagamihara).

*All events will be held during the summer (August to September) and spring (February to March) holiday periods.

Overseas language and cultural training

The aim is to improve language skills and broaden your international perspective on the culture and society of each country. This program is for those who want to study a language intensively in a short period of time and absorb the culture and lifestyle along with the language.

Programs scheduled for 2025

Implementation period		Country/City	Training location	period	Training Content	stay	Cost※1
summer	Spring	Country/City	Training location	period	Training Content	stay	Cost※1
〇	―	America Philadelphia	University of Pennsylvania, College of Liberal and Proffessional Studies	Approximately 4 weeks	English Training	Dormitory or Homestay	Approx. 1.2 million yen
〇	―	America San Francisco	San Francisco State University	Approximately 4 weeks	English Training	Dormitory or Homestay	About 1.1 million yen
〇	―	Canada Calgary	University of Calgary	Approximately 4 weeks	English Training	Homestay	Approximately 800,000 yen
〇	―	England London	Regent's University London	Approximately 4 weeks	English Training	Dormitory or Homestay	About 1.15 million yen
〇	―	Malta Msida	University of Malta	Approximately 4 weeks	English Training	Dormitory	Approximately 800,000 yen
〇	―	France Lyon	Catholic University of Lyon	Approximately 4 weeks	French Training	Dormitory	Approximately 800,000 yen
〇	―	South Korea Seoul	Ewha Womans University	Approximately 2 weeks	Korean Language Training	Dormitory	Approximately 500,000 yen
〇	―	Taiwan Taipei, Tamsui	Tamkang University	Approximately 3 weeks	Chinese Language Training	Dormitory	About 450,000 yen
―	〇	America California	University of California Davis School	Approximately 4 weeks	English Training	Homestay	Approximately 1 million yen
―	〇	America Boston	Boston University	Approximately 4 weeks	English Training	Dormitory or Homestay	About 1.1 million yen
―	〇	America Hawaii	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Approximately 3 weeks	English Training	Hotel or Homestay	Approximately 850,000 yen
―	〇	Canada Vancouver	British Columbia University School of Professional Studies	Approximately 4 weeks	English Training	Homestay	Approximately 850,000 yen
―	〇	Ireland Dublin	Dublin City University	Approximately 4 weeks	English Training	Homestay	Approximately 850,000 yen
―	〇	Australia Melbourne	Swinburne College	Approximately 5 weeks	English Training	Homestay	Approximately 8,000 yen
―	〇	new zealand Auckland	University of Auckland	Approximately 4 weeks	English Training	Homestay	Approximately 850,000 yen
―	〇	Philippines Cebu	Lapu-Lapu Cebu International University	Approximately 4 weeks	English Training	Dormitory	Approximately 500,000 yen

NOTE

*1 Costs are subject to change. Costs include program fees, dormitory and homestay accommodation fees, airfare, overseas travel insurance, fuel surcharge, and airport tax. Please note that personal expenses will be charged separately.

Overseas Internship

This program aims to equip you with the skills necessary for your career, such as communication skills, intercultural understanding, initiative, responsibility, and problem-solving skills, by working abroad in a different culture and environment. English skills are more important than language and cultural training.
The international internships organized by the International Center are aimed at helping students acquire the skills necessary for career development in this rapidly changing era, such as communication skills, intercultural understanding, initiative, responsibility, and problem-solving skills, through the experience of working abroad. They are held twice a year, during the summer vacation (August departure) and the spring vacation (February departure), and are eligible for credits in The Aoyama Standard Subject "Internship." In addition, participants who meet the specified conditions and apply will be given a grant (travel expenses subsidy) of 90,000 to 120,000 yen (amount tentative, limited to one time per person).

Programs scheduled for 2025

Implementation period		Country/City	Program Name	period	Dispatch destination	stay	Cost※1
summer	Spring	Country/City	Program Name	period	Dispatch destination	stay	Cost※1
〇	〇	America San Francisco	San Francisco program	Approximately 5 weeks	NPOs, education, etc.	Hotel	Approximately 1 million yen
〇	〇	America Los Angeles	Los Angeles program	Approximately 4 weeks	Education, publishing, media, manufacturing, etc.	Homestay	Approximately 8,000 yen
〇	〇	Singapore	Singapore Program	Approximately 2 weeks	Travel agency	Hotel	Approximately 500,000 yen
〇	―	Malaysia kuala lumpur	Global Business program	Approximately 4 weeks	English Training Food & beverage, hotels, retail, etc.	Dormitory	Approximately 550,000 yen
―	〇	Australia Sydney	Sydney Program	Approximately 4 weeks	Law firms, travel agencies, hotels, etc.	Homestay	Approximately 8,000 yen
―	〇	Thailand Bangkok	Bangkok Program	Approximately 3 weeks	Consulting, manufacturing, trading, etc.	Hotel	Approximately 5,800,000 yen

NOTE

*1 Costs are subject to change. Costs include program fees, dormitory and homestay accommodation fees, airfare, overseas travel insurance, fuel surcharge, and airport tax. Please note that personal expenses will be charged separately.

Short-term Program Q&A

Q1 When will the recruitment take place?

A1 There will be a program information session at the beginning of each semester, after which applications will be accepted. The summer program information session will be held from mid-April to late April, and the spring program information session will be held from late September to late October. Please check the student portal for details.
Q2 What level of language ability is required to apply?

A2 Unless otherwise specified, anyone can participate in any program, regardless of language ability, as long as they are motivated and able to participate in the entire training. In addition, for overseas internships, it is preferable to have English ability at a level that allows daily conversation.
Q3 How are participants for each program selected?

A3 In the event of a large number of applicants, acceptance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. However, for overseas internships only, we may conduct a selection process to determine participants.

[Overseas Internship Edition]

Q4 Can I definitely do an internship in the field I want?

A4 The internship site will be decided based on the individual's experience and skills through interviews conducted by the program arrangement company affiliated with our university or the internship candidate site. We will try to match you as much as possible according to your preferences, but depending on the situation of the hosting site, it may not be possible to meet your wishes.
Q5. Is the internship paid?

A5 No, it is unpaid.