Japan

Study Tour of Japan

3 weeks in June 2025

Hokkai-Gakuen University, Sapporo, Japan

About IDST 2600

This course features an excursion to Japan which is associated with Hokkai-Gakuen University in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The course includes 18 hours of lectures and language training at the University of Lethbridge prior to departure. In Japan, the daily program includes lectures, language training, numerous social and cultural events, and field visits to sites of natural and cultural significance. Enriching opportunities to meet other students from varied international backgrounds and the home-stay immersion experience of living with a Japanese family are significant components of the exchange and the course.

This course counts as a Social Science GLER.

Estimated cost

Between $4,750-$5,250 plus spending money.  This cost includes airfare, accommodation, most meals and day trips during the 3 weeks. Does not include tuition and international travel health insurance.

International Students will be subject to international tuition rates.

Cost is subject to change based on enrolment or other factors, but this is a fair estimate for budgeting purposes.

Travel Award: Undergraduate domestic students are eligible to apply for a travel award.

Fundraising: The group will do fundraising February-May to offset the cost of the program. Suggestions are welcome.

Eligibility

  • Full-time U of L student
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • Must have at least Second year standing by Summer Session I, 2025

Application Process

  1. Complete the online application form before November 1, 2024
  2. Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed in November. Interviews will be approximately 20 minutes and held Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm.
  3. Successful applicants will be notified shortly after interviews are completed.

For inquiries, contact outgoing@uleth.ca


Student Stories

Education Abroad - Student Story | Zackary

Zackary participated in the Japan Study Tour program in June 2019. He spent three weeks with other uLethbridge students visiting and studying in Sapporo. After this trip, Zackary is poised to experience …

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Education Abroad - Student Story | Hannah

Hannah participated in the Japan Study Tour program in June 2019. She spent three weeks with other uLethbridge students visiting and studying in Sapporo. Hannah made many long-lasting friendships on this trip.

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Education Abroad - Student Story | McKenna

McKenna participated in the Japan Study Tour program in June 2019. She spent three weeks with other uLethbridge students visiting and studying in Sapporo. McKenna made so many wonderful memories during her …

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Education Abroad - Student Story | Hunter

Hunter participated in the Japan Study Tour program in June 2019. He spent three weeks with other uLethbridge students visiting and studying in Sapporo. Read about his experience!

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Education Abroad - Student Story | Michaela

Michaela participated in the Japan Study Tour program in June 2019. She spent three weeks with other uLethbridge students visiting and studying in Sapporo. Read about her experience!

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