Associated Kyoto Program
The Associated Kyoto Program offers U.S. undergraduates immersive study in Japanese language, culture, and society through courses, homestays, and research opportunities in Kyoto, Japan.
Funder: Associated Kyoto Program
Due Dates: February 13, 2026 (Full Year 2026-2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 Early Decision) | September 14, 2026 (Spring 2027 Regular Decision)
Funding Amounts: Consortium students: program fee covered by home institution; Non-consortium: $38,934 per semester (2026-2027); All students: 20,000 yen/month cultural grant, up to $1,500/semester airfare, up to 50,000 yen/semester research/internship grant.
Summary: Immersive academic and cultural study abroad program in Kyoto, Japan, focused on Japanese language, culture, and society for U.S. undergraduates.
Description
The Associated Kyoto Program (AKP) is a study abroad opportunity for undergraduate students to spend a semester or full academic year in Kyoto, Japan. Hosted in partnership with Doshisha University, AKP offers intensive Japanese language instruction and elective courses on Japanese culture, history, and society. The program emphasizes cultural immersion through homestays, field trips, and a variety of experiential activities, fostering cross-cultural understanding and academic growth.
