International Summer program

Nagasaki University International Summer Program


The Nagasaki University International Summer Program consists of two courses: the “Japanese Language and Culture Course” and the “Intensive Japanese Course” for advanced learners. You can choose anyone one course out of the two.

Program Details
  • Course 1: Japanese Language and Culture Course
    • ●To learn how to speak and have conversations in Japanese, and to improve participants’ Japanese language proficiency.
    • ●Japanese Language Class(18 units):Learn Japanese in language classes conducted according to skill level (Introductory, N4, N3, and N2 levels available).
    • ●Experience Japanese culture(5 units):tea ceremony, Onsen experience, Japanese cooking, and more.
    • ●Duration: July 26, 2025 ~ August 8, 2025 ★ Arrival: July 25  Departure: August 9
  • Course 2: Intensive Japanese Course
    • ●An intensive learning course for advanced Japanese learners to improve their Japanese speaking and conversation skills.
    • ●Japanese Language Class(15 units):Conducted in 2 classes based on participants’ level (N3, N2)
    • ●Duration: August 4, 2025 ~ August 8, 2025 ★ Arrival: August 3 Departure: August 9
Application Guidelines
Participation Requirements
  1. 1) You must be enrolled in a foreign (non-Japanese) university.
  2. 2) You must enroll in international travel insurance plan that covers you for the entirety of the course period.
  3. 3) You acknowledge that you are responsible for your airfare, travel costs while in Japan, international travel insurance fees, food, and other costs that may be incurred.
Participation Fee

Tuition differs based on course.
Please be sure to check the respective program fees in the 2025 International Summer Program Application Guidelines.

How to Apply
  1. Send an e-mail to: ryugau_shien@ml.nagasaki-u.ac.jp
  2. Download and fill in the nomination Form below, and submit to Nagasaki University (ryugaku_shien@ml.nagasaki-u.ac.jp) The nomination Form is to be filled out by the relevant individual at your university.
  3. The participant must prepare the necessary documents and apply using the application page below
    Students without a nomination from their university may not apply.
Necessary Documents
  • ・Copy of passport
  • ・Proof of University Enrollment
  • ・Portrait photograph for identification (for use on the application)
  • ・Proof of enrollment in travel insurance (if you do not submit after after your acceptance into the program, you will be unable to participate)

*We do not require the original. You may send a copy.

【Schedule from Application to Program Participation】

  • 1 Applications Open Mid-April
  • 2 Application Deadline Mid-May
  • 3 Payment of Program Fees Late-May
  • 4 Travel to Japan Mid-July