- Morioka, Japan
Iwate University provides UT students with a rich learning environment
in Morioka. This city is found within the Iwate Prefecture located on
Honshu Island in northern Japan. Morioka is home to various temples,
museums, and festivals, and is known for its local cuisine.
Iwate University offers Japanese language courses at various levels,
as well as a variety of content courses geared to foreign students,
which are taught in English.
Spring 2019 dates are tentative and subject to change. Students who
wish to study for one semester can only do so in the spring. This
program has limited capacity.
Area(s) of Study
- Art History
- Economics
- International Relations And Gl
- Religious Studies
- Asian Studies
- Fine Arts
- Japanese
- Social Work
- Communication
- Geography
- Liberal Arts
- Sociology
- Communication Studies
- History
- Philosophy
- Studio Art
- Cultural Studies
- International Business
Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange
Academic Information
Students must enroll in the equivalent of 12 UT hours of coursework per semester while at Iwate University. Please check the My Credit Abroad database for courses that have been previously evaluated. If your courses are not listed, please work with your Program Coordinator to get courses pre-approved.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Japanese
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Recommended 3.0 GPA, good academic standing.
- No pending cases with the Dean of Students.
- Japanese language evaluation of 610D or higher.
- Seniors can not participate during their last semester at UT.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students may choose to live in dormitory-style housing, apartment- style housing, or find housing independently. The different housing options vary in distance from campus.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 non-refundable application fee and regular UT tuition, and are responsible for airfare, passport/visa, housing, food, local transportation, and other costs of living. Students are required to purchase international health insurance. Financial aid and scholarships may be used.
Dates:
- Program: April 1, 2024 to August 15, 2024
- Instructional: April 1, 2024 to August 15, 2024
- Final Deadline: October 9, 2023
- Program: October 1, 2024 to February 15, 2025
- Instructional: October 1, 2024 to February 15, 2025
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2024
Application Code
090046
Program Coordinator
Barbara Barstow
Additional Resources
Program Website
Video
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Next Step
1)View mandatory advising videos Explore: EA 101 and Explore: Asia. Attend a live Q&A if you have questions. 2)View Ready to Apply video. 3)Self-authorize your app via the link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising. PC: Barbara Barstow barbara.barstow@austin.utexas.edu