Study Abroad in Japan: AICAD in Japan

Lithograph of city landscape and sun

Japan First Impressions, by Jessica Kubacik (lithograph with watercolor).

Osaka, Japan: Is this study abroad program for you? This program is for students from schools within the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD). Students enroll in specialized studio art courses. Japanese language and area studies courses, and Japanese roommates provide a gateway to the local environment, enriching the art that students produce. Students of all Japanese language levels and AICAD schools are welcome.

Study Abroad in Osaka, Japan: Features

  • Studio art courses taught in Japanese: anime, wood block printing, textiles, glassblowing
  • Electives taught in English: business, performing arts, religion, history, culture
  • Intensive Japanese language courses that complete at least 1 year of university-level language each semester
  • No language prerequisite
  • Local roommates

Study Abroad in Osaka, Japan: Details

Semester Spring 2013 Fall 2013
Application Deadline 10/01/12 05/01/13
Program Length 28 weeks 16 weeks
Arrival Date 01/15/13 09/02/13
Departure Date 07/30/13 12/21/13
Program Fee $23,350 $20,050
Recommended Credit 14 to 19 14 to 19