Study Abroad
Konan University
Contact Information
Myranda KnudsonGlobal Connections Coordinator
801-626-8711
myrandahackley@weber.edu
Program Site
Location
Kobe, Japan
Language
English; Japanese
Courses In English?
Yes
Discipline(s)
Japanese Language & Culture
# of Credits
12
Website
https://www.konan-u.ac.jp/kiec/english/year-in-japan.html
These courses will appear on this university's transcript.
Program Term(s)
Academic Year
03/16/25
Fall Semester
09/08/25 to 12/19/25 | deadline: 03/16/25
Spring Semester
01/12/26 to 05/15/26 | deadline: 09/21/25
Summer
06/09/25 to 07/18/25 | deadline: 03/20/25
Requirements & Other Information
- This program is open to sophmores - juniors - seniors
- A GPA of 3.0 is required.
- The student must also know Japanese (2 semesters minimum).
- It is recommended to have a base knowledge of the subject in which you want to study before you do an international exchange. It is also recommended to have at least a bit of knowledge of the host language, and enroll in a language course for the host language.
- ACCESS TYPES - Direct
- This program is administered by our campus.
Costs
HOST PAY FEES- Program Fees: $550.00 to $550.00 for the semester.
This institution has an intensive Japanese language summer school (6 weeks), which can usually accept 4 students from Weber per year. Students/coordinators should reach out to Myranda in early/mid February to determine if spots may be available for the Summer School. Cost is typically WSU tuition for 6 credits, plus $800 for home stay, insurance, and activities.
Date noted for application deadline is the nomination deadline.
Items to be billed at Weber State: Tuition, Application/Exchange Fee of $550.
Items available to be billed at Weber State: Flight & Insurance (health).
Items to be billed at the host institution abroad: Housing, Course Fees (if applicable), Admission Fee (if applicable).
Items student is responsible for: Passport, Visa/Residence Permit, Cost of Living, Additional Travel, Application Fee (if noted that this institution is part of a consortium).