{"id":1183,"date":"2026-01-12T10:33:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T18:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/?page_id=1183"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:14:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T23:14:43","slug":"studying-abroad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/study-in-japan\/studying-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Important Note:<\/span> Vancouver Island University&#8217;s outbound exchange program is paused effective January 1, 2026 and international field schools are paused effective December 11, 2024 pending program reviews.<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>VIU offers one exchange program and one short-term summer language program at our partner institutions in Japan through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.viu.ca\/educationabroad\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Education Abroad<\/a><\/strong> program hosted by International Mobility.<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>J.F Oberlin University:<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/files\/2026\/01\/JFOberlinLogo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1224\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/files\/2026\/01\/JFOberlinLogo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/files\/2026\/01\/JFOberlinLogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/files\/2026\/01\/JFOberlinLogo.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h4>Highly integrative programs to ensure incoming international students are immersed with Japanese culture. An opportunity to learn and experience Japan in a supportive environment. Many opportunities provided to get more involved with clubs on campus and meet local students. The main campus is located in Machida, a suburb of Tokyo. Approximately 50km from the city center of Tokyo, which is only a train trip away.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/international.viu.ca\/mobility\/partner-institutions\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Link to:<\/span> VIU Website Link:\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.obirin.ac.jp\/en\/programs\/studyabroad\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Link to:<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Oberlin Home Page:\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.obirin.ac.jp\/en\/programs\/studyabroad\/courses\/list.html\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Link to:<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Oberlin Courses Page:\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Rikkyo University: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/files\/2026\/01\/Rikkyo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1223\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/files\/2026\/01\/Rikkyo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/files\/2026\/01\/Rikkyo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/files\/2026\/01\/Rikkyo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/files\/2026\/01\/Rikkyo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/files\/2026\/01\/Rikkyo-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/japanese\/files\/2026\/01\/Rikkyo.jpg 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h4>Rikkyo University is known for its affluent academic resources and student support. The student population is small compared to other major private universities, and there is an active interaction among faculty, staff, and students. Rikkyo values personal care and support. Located in Tokyo\u2019s Ikebukuro area.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/international.viu.ca\/mobility\/partner-institutions\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Link to:<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">VIU Website Link:\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/rikkyo.icata.net\/iportal\/CatalogViewInterfaceStartUpAction.do?method=startUp&amp;mode=PAGE&amp;volumeID=RKD00001&amp;catalogId=3037790000&amp;pageGroupId=1&amp;designID=RKDD001&amp;catalogCategoryId=&amp;designConfirmFlg=&amp;pagePosition=R\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Link to:<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Rikkyo University Exchange Pamphlet\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Important Note: Vancouver Island University&#8217;s outbound exchange program is paused effective January 1, 2026 and international field schools are paused effective December 11, 2024 pending program reviews. 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