University of Niigata Prefecture

Study Abroad

Partner Institution: University of Niigata Prefecture, Niigata, Japan. Click here for the website 

Duration: A year-long (begins in Fall) study abroad program. The application is now open for a program starting in Fall 2024.

School Highlights:

• A public university located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
• Student population of about 1,500.  It offers a family-like support that you are used to receiving at KauaiCC.  You will be able to enjoy support from the international program office as well as students that are interested in learning from international students
• Niigata has good access to Tokyo - about 1 hour by bullet train (shinkansen) which costs about $100.  4-hour by bus which costs $50. 
• Niigata is known for winter sports.  If you want to enjoy winter sports and activities, this might be the place for you.
• Niigata is also known for natural hot springs (onsen), rice production and great seafood especially in winter.
• You do not have to have prior knowledge of the Japanese language to apply.  The University offers introductory Japanese language courses.
• If you are proficient in Japanese, you can also take the college courses offered in Japanese
• University offers an off-campus apartment ($300 - $400/month including utilities) which is located within 15-minute walking distance. 

Program Options: 

For more information, contact Kaua'i CC International Program Coordinator.

Deadlines:
Application for a year-long program starting in Fall 2024 (October 2024) is now open!  Please submit your application documents to Kaua'i CC International Program Coordinator (kyokoi@hawaii.edu) by January 19 (Fri), 2024. Once you are selected by Kauai CC, you will then fill out the University of Niigata Prefecture applications and submit them in March, 2024.

Application Documents: 

• Kaua'i CC Study Abroad Application: Download  Printable Application (pdf)
• Two (2) Faculty: Recommendation Letters - Download (pdf)
• Official Transcript 
• Personal Statement

Steps:

• Complete the Kaua'i CC study abroad application. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. 
• Download the Faculty Recommendation Form and ask your reference to fill it out and send it directly to the International Education Coordinator (kyokoi@hawaii.edu) via e-mail or fax by the deadline.
• Attach a typed 1-page personal statement addressing the following question: "Why is it important for you to study abroad and what do you hope to gain and to contribute to the program?"

Minimum Requirements:

• Full-time Kaua'i CC Student
• Completed 24 college credits before the start of the program
• Good academic and personal standing
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

For more information, please refer to their FACT SHEET

Approximate Cost