Kanda University of International Studies

Kanda University of International Studies ("Kanda gaigo daigaku" / KUIS) invites students to enroll in their Japanese Language and Culture Program. Dartmouth has the option of sending one student for the full academic year or two students for one semester each. The curriculum is based on Japanese language training, but also includes some opportunities for Japan-related study in courses taught in English. More information about courses available through the exchange can be found on KUISs website.

Every year about 1-2 students are selected for this program. Students first apply through the Guarini Institute by the February 1st application deadline. After February 1st, faculty from the Department of Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages will review applications and make acceptance decisions. Students will be notified of their acceptance decisions on March 1st.

Successful applicants who are accepted and commit to the program will receive a nomination from the Guarini Institute. Applying for an exchange program involves two steps: if you receive a nomination from the Guarini Institute you will also need to complete the host institution's application, which is administered and reviewed by the host institution. The host institution makes the final acceptance decision. The Guarini Institute will provide further instructions on this second step to students after they are accepted and commit to a program.

For more information about applying for this program, see our webpage on How to Apply & our FAQs under section 2 (How to Apply: Application), or contact the Guarini Institute.

Selected students would attend KUIS according to one of the three following enrollment patterns:

1) full academic year (approx. 10 Sept to late-July of the following year; winter holiday is approx. 20 Dec to 4 Jan; spring vacation is approx 20 Jan to 5 April)

2) fall term only (approx. 10 Sept to 20 Jan; students may have the option of completing the term by 20 Dec.)

3) spring term only (appox. 5 April to late July; note that this would preclude attendance on the Dartmouth campus for both spring and summer).

Upon completion of the exchange, the exchange coordinator at the host institution will forward the transcript to the Office of the Registrar, Dartmouth College. Future transcripts of exchange program grades must be obtained by the student from the exchange institution.

Housing is provided in either a dormitory or shared apartment. Some dormitories are catered, and some are self-serviced. All of the apartments are self-serviced, meaning that students prepare their own meals in shared kitchens, though students can also make use of the many cafes and cafeterias on and near campus.  More information on accomodations can be found on Kanda University's website. Please note: Dartmouth students may be eligible for a small living stipend from KUIS.

Semester Budget Sheet for Kanda University of International Studies (Fall and Spring)

Year Budget Sheet for Kanda University of International Studies Scroll down to "Year Budget"