Japan Center for Michigan Universities in Japan

🏛️ About Japan Center for Michigan Universities

The Japan Center for Michigan Universities is a study abroad centre in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, run by a consortium of Michigan universities. It offers Japanese language and Japan studies programmes for students from the member universities and others.

📚 Programmes Offered

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8 programmes

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Programme	Degree	Duration ↕	Tuition ↕	Intake	Action
2027 Spring JCMU Domestic Study Abroad	Others	—	—	● Closed	View
Children’s English Classroom	Others	—	—	● Closed	View
English for Bilingual Children1,2	Others	—	—	● Closed	View
First Steps English	Others	—	—	● Closed	View
JCMU Domestic Study Experience Program	Others	—	—	● Closed	View
Next Steps English	Others	—	—	● Closed	View
Runway English	Others	—	—	● Closed	View
Step Up Journeys in English	Others	—	—	● Closed	View

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💰 Tuition Fees & Scholarships

Tuition fees and scholarship information coming soon. Contact the university for details.

📋 Admission Requirements

Short Term Programs

Passport

🛂 Visa & Immigration

Student Visa Process

After admission, the student or a proxy—usually the accepting school—applies in Japan for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Once the COE is issued, the student applies for a visa at the Japanese embassy or consulate responsible for the country or region of residence. Financial evidence and additional mission-specific documents may be required.

Required documents

Passport: A valid passport is required for the visa application and entry.

Photograph: Provide the photograph format required by the mission.

Processing time: Usually about 5 working days after acceptance

Visa fee: Varies by nationality, visa type, application channel and diplomatic mission; confirm the current local fee before applying.

Monthly Cost of Living

Rent JPY 41,000 / month

Rent JPY 57,000 / month

Food JPY 32,000 / month

Utilities JPY 8,000 / month

Commuting JPY 4,000 / month

Insurance and medical JPY 3,000 / month