Temple University, Japan Campus Study Abroad Programs
The Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ), study abroad program offers U.S. undergraduates the opportunity to study in Tokyo for a semester, full academic year, or summer. You may choose from a broad range of courses, including several focusing on Asia, and will study alongside bilingual Japanese students, who comprise about 40 percent of the student body, and with TUJ's international students from over 60 countries around the world.
ACADEMICS
A wide range of courses are available; here they are categorized into five broader areas of study:
- Art
- 3-D Design
- Computer Imaging
- Digital Photography
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Asian Studies
Many Asian Studies courses are cross-listed with other disciplines such as:
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art History
- History
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Psychology
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility is limited to students who:
- are currently enrolled as full-time, matriculated undergraduate students at a U.S. institution and will have completed at least two semesters of college-level study with a satisfactory scholastic average (minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale from all colleges and universities attended).
- intend a full-time program of study at Temple University, Japan Campus, and will be applying credits earned toward a degree.
- are not on academic or disciplinary probation or warning.
We welcome the participation of qualified students from all U.S. colleges and universities.
Students will be selected mainly on the basis of their intellectual purpose and emotional maturity.
PROGRAM SERVICES
Pre-departure Materials
Once accepted, we provide you with detailed pre-departure materials designed to guide you in preparing yourself for your time in Japan. Pre-departure materials include:
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Course registration materials
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Passport information and visa application instructions
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Travel and arrival information
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Insurance information
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Health and safety information
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Housing information
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Billing document, containing confirmed tuition and program fees, and payment policies
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Cultural information
Orientation Programs
Our staff hosts an orientation at Temple's Main Campus in Philadelphia during the semester prior to your departure. An on-site orientation is conducted in Tokyo during the first several days of the program.
Housing
Housing options include:
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Program-arranged dorms and apartments
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Program-arranged homestays available for selected students, with priority given to those with prior study of the Japanese language
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Independent housing
For information about housing options, visit the Temple Japan Housing page.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall Semester / Academic Year - April 1
Spring Semester - October 1
Summer Session - February 15
Apply Now for a Semester or the Academic Year
Apply Now for Summer
Temple University
Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses
200 Tuttleman Learning Center
1809 N. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-0720
study.abroad@temple.edu
www.temple.edu/studyabroad
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCES
To ensure a successful study abroad experience, it is important to research the mental health and wellness resources provided by the study abroad program to determine if they offer appropriate support for your particular needs.
Temple University, Japan Campus provides counseling services and 24/7 mental health services to its visiting students. We urge you to explore these resources via the links that Temple University has provided below to determine if your needs will be met.
REQUIREMENTS FOR VASSAR STUDENTS
Vassar must have taken a minimum of two years of college-level Japanese or the equivalent in order to apply for this program. Students are expected to enroll in a Japanese language course at the appropriate level while on the program.
