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Wuyi University (WYU), located in Wuyishan, an international tourism city which is the world natural and cultural heritage site, is a public university approved by the Ministry of Education of the People's republic of China.

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Summary

Roskilde, like Evergreen, was founded on the principle that effective, meaningful, alternative approaches to learning exist beyond the traditional models. Evergreen students can study at Roskilde in Fall semester, Spring semester or for the full Academic Year. 

Group project work at Roskilde is the central element in the learning model, comprising 50% of a student’s learning experience. Groups of students tackle various local, national or international problems and bring various disciplinary perspectives to proposed solutions. Many of the group project options take place in English.

Roskilde is located about 19 miles west of Copenhagen, with a population of about 49,000.

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Academics

Each semester a student enrolls in one group project, valued at 15 ECTS credits, and three separate supporting courses, valued at 5 ECTS credits each, for a total of 30 ECTS per semester. ECTS refers to the European Credit Transfer System; 30 ECTS equates to about 18-22 quarter credits, depending on the actual number of class hours. 

Roskilde University has made suggestions for semester packages taught in English for exchange and guest students within these bachelor subjects:

• Business Administration
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Communication Studies
• Computer Science
• Cultural Encounters
• Environmental Biology
• Global Humanities
• International Studies
• Mathematics
• Molecular Biology
• Physics
• Social Psychology in Everyday Life 

Study Danish Language 

Elementary level Danish lessons are available at no additional cost through a private organization that operates on campus. Students are not required to take Danish, and there is no academic credit offered for participation. English is the second language of Denmark, with instruction beginning in 3rd grade of elementary school.

Housing

The university has limited housing reserved for exchange students, assigned on a first come-first served basis. The majority of international students find apartments in the Roskilde or outlying Copenhagen area. Students cook for themselves or use on-campus or local services.

Cost*

This is a “home tuition” exchange program. Evergreen students will continue to pay their normal tuition rates – resident or non-resident – to Evergreen, and will be registered at Evergreen. Your tuition at Roskilde will be waived; applicable student fees will not. 

*All costs are estimates.

Application

Participation is limited to either two full academic year students or four single term students. This program may be competitive due to the limited space. Plan to begin the process at least a few weeks before the deadline.

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Summary 

Students can study for up to two semesters using Evergreen Individual Learning Contracts to structure their studies. Students typically focus on Japanese language study, cultural studies of all types and a self-designed research project. Students build credit-bearing and audited courses at Hyogo into their contracts.

The university has multiple branches in Hyogo Prefecture - three in the Kobe area - with about 6,000 students and nearly 560 faculty and staff. The Kobe campuses focus largely on business and economics, has numerous graduate schools, research centers and more. 

The staff of the Center for International Relations on the Hyogo campus will help guide you in all areas: applications, arrival, housing, orientation, insurance, academics, clubs, activities and daily life. They are there to help you be successful and at ease in your new life in Japan. In addition, Dr. Yoko Matsuda, professor of Japanese and long-time friend of the exchange program, serves as mentor for Evergreen students.

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The Kobe-Hyogo Region

Kobe (pop. 1,544,000) is located in Hyogo Prefecture on the north side of Osaka Bay, a part of Japan’s Inland Sea. It is a large, bustling city with a long history of internationalization and commerce. Hyogo Prefecture is also home to one of the best-preserved Japanese castles at Himeji, and Osaka, Nara and Kyoto are short train rides away. The university is located west of the urban center, in a less busy part of the city. 

Academics 

Students arrange for an Evergreen faculty sponsor or sponsors over the course of their contract(s), self-designing their goals and activities with faculty guidance. Students utilize credit-bearing and audited course work at Hyogo, such as Japanese courses and more, to give structure to their study. They also conduct their independent project study within the contract. Contracts may range from 12-16 credits per quarter (1 quarter for Fall term and 2 quarters for Spring term). 

Courses in English

Students can take coursework in English through the university's School of Economics and Management. Global Business Coursework

Study Japanese Language

The university welcomes international students from around the world and offers Japanese language and culture study through the lens of business. Students taking Japanese language courses will be a part of the Global Business Course. Students can also utilize Japanese language training resources offered in Kobe itself. Students typically assign 8 credits of each 16- credit contract to language study.

Coursework in Japanese with Locals 

Housing and Meals

Evergreen exchange students live in campus housing, essentially in small apartments that are passed from one Evergreen student to the next, along with furnishings and household goods! The university subsidizes the cost, resulting in a monthly cost of about $360.00. Students should also plan for meals costs of about $350.00 per month.

Strong Candidates for the University of Hyogo

Students interested in studying in the Evergreen Exchange program at the University of Hyogo should demonstrate the following:

• Strong interest in studying Japanese language and culture
• High level of past academic performance and success in interdisciplinary coursework
• Ability to pursue intellectual curiosity in a setting that requires self-motivation and self-discipline.
• Ability to act with maturity, responsibility, and sensitivity, even in stressful circumstances
• Ability to assume leadership roles within the overseas community and to understand your role as a representative of Evergreen and the US
• Selected students must have studied Japanese for at least two quarters before their departure.

Cost*

This is a “home tuition” exchange program. Evergreen students will continue to pay their normal tuition rates – resident or non-resident – to Evergreen, and will be registered at Evergreen. Your tuition at the University of Hyogo will be waived; applicable student fees will not. 

*All costs are estimates.

Application

Participation is limited to either two full academic year students or four single term students. This program may be competitive due to the limited space. Plan to begin the process at least a few weeks before the deadline.

Study Abroad Application and Aid

Summary

Students study for one to two semesters, generally using Evergreen Individual Learning Contracts to structure their studies. Students typically focus on Japanese language study, cultural studies of all types, and a self-designed research project. Students build both credit-bearing and audited courses at Miyazaki into their contracts. The university has about 5,600 students and nearly 1,400 faculty and staff, four undergraduate schools, two graduate schools, research centers and more.

The staff of the Global Support Office at the Center for International Relations on the Miyazaki campus will help guide you in all areas: applications, arrival, housing, orientation, insurance, academics, clubs, activities and daily life. They are there to help you be successful and at ease in your new life in Japan.

Miyazaki Region

Miyazaki City (pop. 400,000) is located on the east coast of the southern island of Kyushu and enjoys a milder, near tropical climate. With many beautiful beaches nearby, it is something of a year-round surfing destination, such as at Aoshima Beach. The university is located south of the urban center, in a somewhat more rural part of the city.

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Academics 

University of Miyazaki hosts many exchange students from all over the world and because of this, there are a wide range of Japanese language classes. Each faculty (academic department) has different Japanese language requirements. At a minimum, students must reach N5 JLPT or demonstrate one full year of college-level Japanese language coursework (via a transcript) and a letter of recommendation from their Japanese language instructor.  

Students arrange for an Evergreen faculty sponsor or sponsors over the course of their contract(s), self-designing their goals and activities with faculty guidance. Students utilize credit-bearing and audited course work at University of Miyazaki, such as Japanese courses and more, to give structure to their study. They also conduct their independent project study within the contract. Contracts may range from 12-16 credits per quarter (1 quarter for Fall Term and 2 quarters for Spring Term). 

View UOM Center for International Relations for information on coursework. 

Housing and Meals 

Evergreen exchange students live in campus housing, essentially in small apartments that are passed from one Evergreen student to the next, along with furnishings and household goods! The dorms are very conveniently located on campus and is a five-minute walk either to classes or to the supermarket. Although called the 'international house', most of the people living in the dorm are Japanese, with foreign-exchange students comprising about 30% of the dorm residents. This provides great opportunity for speaking Japanese in very open and relaxed atmosphere. 

Students can also purchase meal plans on campus or cook their own meals in the dorms.

Strong Candidates for the University of Miyazaki

Students interested in studying in the Evergreen Exchange program at the University of Miyazaki should demonstrate the following:

• Strong interest in studying Japanese language and culture
• High level of past academic performance and success in interdisciplinary coursework
• Ability to pursue intellectual curiosity in a setting that requires self-motivation and self-discipline.
• Ability to act with maturity, responsibility, and sensitivity, even in stressful circumstances
• Ability to assume leadership roles within the overseas community and to understand your role as a representative of Evergreen and the US

Cost*

This is a “home tuition” exchange program. Evergreen students will continue to pay their normal tuition rates – resident or non-resident – to Evergreen, and will be registered at Evergreen. Your tuition at the University of Miyazaki will be waived; applicable student fees will not. 

You will need to provide evidence to Miyazaki that you have this amount available through financial aid or other resources in order to receive a Certificate of Eligibility to apply for your Japanese student visa. Submit your FAFSA early.

*All costs are estimates.

Application

Participation is limited to either two full academic year students or four single term students. This program may be competitive due to the limited space. Plan to begin the process at least a few weeks before the deadline.

Study Abroad Application and Aid