Nagasaki, Japan

The Program

STUDY IN JAPAN!
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is cooperating with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to send students to the UW-P program at the Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies.

THE LOCATION
Nagasaki, a city of 500,000 on the western island of Kyushu, is built around a natural harbor and climbs up the surrounding steep hills. The city boasts spectacular views and proximity to natural sights such as its rugged coastline, beaches, islands, volcanic mountains, and a national park. Despite the ravages of World War II and the atomic bombing, Nagasaki continues to be a major tourist destination in Japan, with a rich and vibrant cultural life that includes plays, concerts, exhibits, and performances throughout the year.

THE UNIVERSITY
Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies (NUFS) is a division of Nagasaki Gaidai. The University offers B.A. degrees in American English, British English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, and Japanese for foreigners. It was founded in 1947 and is fully accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education. The total student body is currently around 800 with 40 full-time faculty.

HOUSING & MEALS
Living with a Japanese family is an integral and important aspect of your intercultural experience. You will be placed in a Japanese home and become part of the family. The program is able to place most students singly in their homestays, but occasionally students are placed two to a home.

Breakfast and dinner will be provided by your host family. In addition to being immersed in the language, staying with a family adds substantially to learning about Japanese culture and society. Many past participants list it as the most important part of their experience abroad.