The Department of East Asian Studies strongly encourages students to study in a Chinese-speaking country or Japan. You can choose to participate in affiliated programs with the University of Arizona or any other program that fits your budget and academic goals.
For information about a specific program, please follow the online links below. All University of Arizona students intending to study abroad should make an appointment with a coordinator of study abroad programs.
Please note: if you choose a non-affiliated program you are responsible for having the credits transferred. The Office of Study Abroad and Student Exchange can provide information about credit transfer, funding sources, and other aspects of study abroad.
For questions about the University of Arizona-affiliated study abroad programs, contact:
- Dr. Maggie Camp at mcamp@arizona.edu or Dr. Chieko Nakano at chiekon@arizona.edu for Arizona in Kyoto: Experience Japanese Culture.
- Dr. Dian Li at dianl@arizona.edu for the Tunghai Huayu BEST Mandarin Summer Program.
- Dr. Joshua Schlachet at jschlachet@arizona.edu for Study in Japan at Konan.
- Dr. Chieko Nakano at chiekon@arizona.edu for general academic questions about study abroad programs in East Asia.
- Nicole Staab at nstaab@arizona.edu for general questions about study abroad programs offered by the University of Arizona.
University of Arizona Affiliated Programs
Study in Japan
- Arizona in Kyoto: Experience Japanese Culture
- Konan Year-in-Japan Program (One-semester option is also available)
- More information about the Konan Year-in-Japan Program
Other Study Abroad Opportunities at the University of Arizona
Non-University of Arizona Affiliated Programs
Chinese Speaking Countries
Japan
- Association of Teachers of Japanese (This website has a comprehensive list of programs and funding sources.)
- Kyushu University - Asia in Today's World (ATW)
Study Abroad Scholarships
SILLC Global Award Fund
The competitive SILLC Global Award benefits University of Arizona undergraduate students in good standing who are declared majors in any of the SILLC disciplines.
Several awards are available to help fund participation in a University of Arizona-approved study abroad or internship abroad program. Awards of up to $1,500 are available to help fund study abroad.
College of Humanities: Fearless Inquiries Abroad Scholarships
In the academic year 2023-2024, the College of Humanities launched the new Fearless Inquiries Abroad Scholarships, with support for 30 College of Humanities students to participate in transformative study abroad programs. The scholarships are part of the Fearless Inquiries Project, made possible by alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance’s generous support of the College. The Fearless Inquiries Project is a long-term, flagship effort specifically aimed at catalyzing a national culture that prizes open discussion, independent judgment and the questioning of stubborn assumptions
College of Humanities: Donna Dillon Manning and Larry Horner Endowed Humanities Award for Study Abroad
Eligibility:
Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student with a major in the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona. Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater. The award may be used to cover expenses related to study abroad, including tuition, fees and other educational expenses.