All the summer programmes are fee-paying and outside of our exchange contracts, and we won’t be able to provide any support for your application preparation nor finance (you must pay for the participation fee, accommodation, travel costs etc by yourself).
1. Doshisha
We are pleased to announce that the Center for Global Education and Japanese Studies
will organize “Doshisha Summer Session 2026” from July to August 2026.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could share the below information with your students.
“Doshisha Summer Session 2026” is a 4-week program takes place in Kyoto,
where the Doshisha University Imadegawa Campus is located.
In addition to intensive Japanese language study,
students will deepen their understanding of Kyoto and Japanese culture through a variety of cultural experience programs and classes.
Doshisha volunteer students will participate in classes as study partners to support your Japanese language study.
Why don’t you study in Kyoto, the center of Japanese culture, with students from all over the world?
We are looking forward to seeing lots of students there!
【Application period】Tuesday, January 13th to Friday, March 13th (JST)
※For the details of the 2026 program, please visit their website:
https://cjlc.doshisha.ac.jp/cjlc/en/short-term_program/summer_session.html
2. ICU
Applications for ICU International Summer Program in Japan (ISPJ) 2026 is now open.
3. Akita International University
AIU’s Summer Program is a six-week, six-credit, intensive Japanese language and culture workshop program designed for highly motivated undergraduate students around the world. Participants can take elementary courses taught by experienced Japanese instructors to hone their Japanese language skills in a small class environment.
Program date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Friday, July 24, 2026
The Program Fee includes room & board (3 meals per day at AIU), bedding, room cleaning, and field trips. In addition to the Program Fee, students must pay for travel expenses from their point of origin to Akita, lunch during the bus trip (one trip only), personal and daily expenses and insurance.
| Exchange Students* | 260,000 JPY |
| Fee-Paying Students** | 390,000 JPY |
Eligibility: cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00 or above.
Up to 3 participants can participate in AIU summer programme from Edinburgh- please contact Fumiko (F.Narumi-Munro@ed.ac.uk) if you are interested.
4. Sophia
Please note that this is a fee-paying summer course, and any enquries must be made to Sophia directly.
Sophia Summer Session 2025
Program Dates: July 1- July 22, 2025
Application Period: 9:00 a.m. February 7, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. March 7, 2025 *Japan Standard Time
Looking for an unforgettable summer experience? Join Sophia University’s Summer Session and:
✨ Take courses in English at one of Japan’s top universities
✨ Immerse yourself in Japanese culture through exciting activities
✨ Explore Tokyo, a city where tradition meets innovation
✨ Connect with students from around the world
📅 Program Dates: July 1- July 22, 2026
📍 Location: Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan
🌸 Program Details
●Summer Session in East Asian Studies
https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/studyabroad/short-term/summer_asia/
●Summer Session in Japanese Language
https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/studyabroad/short-term/summer_jp/
With engaging classes, cultural excursions, and a prime location in central Tokyo, our summer session is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge while making lifelong memories!
🌟 Apply Now & Spend Your Summer in Tokyo!
Apply Here: https://short-term-programs.cl.sophia.ac.jp/ap/apply/index
Application Period: 9:00 a.m. February , 2026 – 5:00 p.m. March 6, 2026 *Japan Standard Time
For more details, contact us at ssprgrm-co@sophia.ac.jp.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Tokyo this summer!
Sophia Short-term Program (SSP)
[Office hours] Weekdays, 10:00-11:30/12:30-15:30
Center for Global Education and Discovery
Sophia University
7-1, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8554, JAPAN
Email: ssprgrm-co@sophia.ac.jp
Tel: +81-3-3238-4090
5. Hokkaido University (non-Japanese language programme)
We are delighted to inform you that Hokkaido Summer Institute (HSI) 2026 information is now available on the website.
In 2025, more than 130 world-leading researchers from overseas will provide various lectures with our university’s faculty members during the summer for the HSI.
154 courses (108 graduate courses and 46 undergraduate courses) will be offered in 2025 summer. Each course conducted in English is worth 1 or 2 academic credits. Most of the courses run for one or two weeks, so students can tailor their own summer program by combining courses according to their major, interests and their schedule. Many courses have an option of online format.
Application period
March 2 – 9, 2026 (All courses)
For the additional application periods, please refer to the website.
You are required to apply through the HSI application system.
For more details, please visit their website:
https://hokkaidosummerinstitute.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/en/
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact them:
hokkaido_summer@oia.hokudai.ac.jp
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