Seijo University

The program is open to Purdue students who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture.

Please note, Beginning Level students wishing to enroll must have completed at least 2 semesters of Japanese language prior to the start of the program. The program provides 3 levels of Japanese courses -Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced- depending on the results of a placement test taken prior to beginning courses.

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

Beginning Level Participants complete intensive Japanese language courses.

Intermediate/ Advanced Level Participants complete intensive Japanese language courses during the fall semester followed by direct enrollment in university classes. 

This is an immersion program. Purdue students will be taking Japanese language classes with other exchange students from all over the world and will be taking subject courses with a mix of exchange and domestic students. Seijo is a small university and does not have many exchange students.  Therefore students who participate on this program return home with greatly improved Japanese language skills.

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Fall 2021

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
  (You must find Japan in list)
• CDC Travel Information (You must find Japan in list)