JAPAN PRICES & DATES
If you attend a KEI Affiliated university or college, you will receive a $1,000 Affiliate Grant towards a semester, trimester, quarter and academic year program. Note that the $1,000 Affiliate Grant does not apply to summer programs. Read the application deadlines and requirements before starting the application. Dates and fees in italics are tentative and subject to change. Check back periodically for updates. Consult with a KEI Program Manager before purchasing airline tickets.
| Term | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price | Application Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Academic Year 2018* | 29 March 2018 | 20 December 2018 | $25,900 | Application closed |
| Spring Semester 2018 | 29 March 2018 | 28 July 2018 | $12,950 | Application closed |
| American Academic Year 2018-2019**++ | 21 August 2018 | 28 July 2019 | 28,900 | Application closed |
| Fall Semester 2018++ | 21 August 2018 | 22 December 2018 | $12,950 | Application closed |
| Winter Intersession 2019+ | 7 January 2019 | 28 February 2019 | $2,950 | Application closed |
| Japanese Academic Year 2019* | 26 March 2019 | 19 December 2019 | $27,900 | Apply now |
| Spring Semester 2019 | 26 March 2019 | 28 July 2019 | $13,950 | Apply now |
| American Academic Year 2019-2020**++ | 19 August 2019 | 27 July 2020 | $30,900 | Apply now |
| Fall Semester 2019++ | 19 August 2019 | 20 December 2019 | $13,950 | Apply now |
| Winter Intersession 2020+ | 8 January 2020 | 28 February 2020 | $2,950 | Apply now |
| Spring Semester 2020 | 25 March 2020 | 27 July 2020 | $13,950 | Apply now |
* The Japanese academic year starts with Spring Semester and continues through Fall Semester.
** The American academic year includes Fall Semester, Winter Intersession and Spring Semester.
+ The Winter Intersession is an optional add-on for students participating in the Fall semester.
++ The application deadline for programs starting with Fall Semester is March 10.
Financial aid
KEI offers grants, payment plans and incentives to qualified students. KEI also accepts all forms of federal, state, institutional and external aid that can be used for education abroad. Examples of external aid that are applicable to programs in Japan include:
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
- Boren Awards for International Study
- Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)
- Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Scholarship
- Bridging Scholarship for Study Abroad in Japan
- Toshizo Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship
Visit the Financial Aid & Payments page for more information.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Tuition and fees at host university
- Housing for duration of program
- Partial meal plan*
- Medical and travel insurance
- Cultural field trips and activities
- Internship for qualified students
- Access to educational facilities
- Official transcript
- Pre-departure and on-site support
- Onsite Director
- Airport welcome and transfer
- Onsite orientation
- 24/7 emergency assistance
- Use of mobile telephone
* Starter meal plan for the first 2 weeks of the program.