Language Program
Languages play an essential part in everyone's personal and professional growth and they are necessary in this globalized world where people are moving across the borders at an unprecedented pace. Students will take intensive language courses to polish their skills while experiencing the local culture and establishing a network with other international students and the host family. English programs are available at Queen's University, McGill University, University of Alberta, and the University of Manchester; Chinese program are available at Beijing University of Foreign Studies; and Korean program is available at Yonsei University, Korean Language Institute.
Destinations:
In 2019, 16 students took part in the Language Program: 5 in Queen's University (Canada), 6 in McGill University (Canada), and 5 in Yonsei University (Korea).
Queen's University (Canada) is a research-focused public university in Kingston, Ontario, founded by the Church of Scotland via a Royal Charter issued by Queen Victoria. It is one of Canada's oldest university established in 1841.
McGill University, located in Montreal (the largest city in Quebec), was founded in 1821, which makes it the oldest Canadian university. Since that time, it has continued to expand its undergraduate department and is now one of the largest Canadian higher educational institutions. It has been highly acclaimed internationally in the 2019 QS World University Rankings (ranking 2nd in Canada), and has produced numerous Nobel Prize winners in a wide range of fields.
Canada | England | China | Korea | |
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Period | May - Aug. or Sep. - Dec. | Apr. - Jul. or Sep. - Dec. | Mar. - Jul. or Sep. - Jan. | Mar. - Aug. or Sep.- Feb. |
Language | English | English | Chinese | Korean |
Scholarship | Approx. 600,000 - 700,000 JPY | Approx. 600,000 - 700,000 JPY | Approx. 300,000 JPY | Approx. 450,000 JPY |
Personal expenses | Approx. 450,000 - 550,000 JPY | Approx. 450,000 - 550,000 JPY | Approx. 300,000 - 400,000 JPY | Approx. 500,000 - 600,000 JPY |
Scholarship
1. Airfare – round trip (economy class arranged by the school)
2. Tuition fees for the language program
*Students will pay their regular tuition fees at NUCB Undergraduate School.
Canada | United Kingdom | China | Korea | |
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Scholarship | Approx. 600,000 - 700,000 JPY | Approx. 600,000 - 700,000 JPY | Approx. 300,000 JPY | Approx. 450,000 JPY |
Personal Expenses | Approx. 450,000 - 550,000 JPY | Approx. 450,000 - 550,000 JPY | Approx. 300,000 - 400,000 JPY | Approx. 500,000 - 600,000 JPY |
Scholarship eligibility criteria:
1. Average GPA: 2.40 or higher
2. Attendance rate: 95% or higher
3. TOEIC score: 500 or higher for participating in English Language Programs