Associated Kyoto Program
Associated Kyoto Program supports undergraduates through study abroad in Kyoto, combining Japanese language instruction, liberal arts courses, and cultural immersion to deepen understanding of Japan.
Funder: Associated Kyoto Program
Due Dates: September 14, 2026 (Spring 2027) | February 12, 2027 (Fall 2027) | February 12, 2027 (Full Year 2027–2028) | February 12, 2027 (Spring 2028)
Funding Amounts: Not specified
Summary: A semester or full-year undergraduate study abroad program in Kyoto combining Japanese language instruction, liberal arts coursework, and cultural immersion.
Key Information: The program serves undergraduate students from U.S. colleges and universities.
Description
The Associated Kyoto Program (AKP) is a nonprofit study abroad program established in 1972 for undergraduate students from U.S. colleges and universities. In partnership with Doshisha University, it offers intensive Japanese language instruction and English-language electives exploring Japanese culture, history, and society.
AKP emphasizes a liberal arts education that combines classroom learning, field trips, and homestay experiences to foster a comprehensive understanding of Japan. The listed opportunities are semester and full-year study terms running from January 2027 through April 2028, rather than a described research grant or project-funding competition.
