February 8 - 28, 2026
3-Week Program Details
Build practical skills through campus life, field trips, and activities at UCSD
Program Overview
3 Weeks
UC San Diego, La Jolla, California
Japanese university students (1st-4th year)
English (Japanese support available)
3-Week Schedule
Week 1: Orientation & English Skills
- Arrival: Airport pickup, hotel check-in
- Mon-Fri: English workshops, Speaking & Listening, Academic Reading & Writing
- Sat: Free time, optional tours (beach, downtown)
Week 2: Global Issues & Leadership
- Campus integration, team-building, leadership development, policy lectures
- International Political Economy, Climate Change, Global Business Strategy
- Salk Institute, SDG&E Energy Center tours
- Student networking event with local students
Week 3: Final Projects & Career Prep
- Career Services Workshop, Graduate School Admissions Workshop
- Courthouse visit, judge meeting, trial observation
- Student project presentations, closing ceremony, certificate awards
Lecture Topics
Fundamentals of International Political Economy
Green Technology and Sustainability
Global Business Strategy
Intercultural Communication
Presentation and Writing Skills
Strategy and Negotiation
Faculty
Learn directly from world-class professors
Ellis Krauss, Ph.D.
Japanese Politics, U.S.-Japan Relations
Ulrike Schaede, Ph.D.
Japanese Business Organization & Strategy
Phillip Hwang, Ph.D.
Leadership, Group Dynamics
Glenn C. Smith, J.D.
Constitutional Law, Legal Education
And many more faculty members
Expected Outcomes
Academic writing ability in English
Presentation skills
Critical thinking
Cross-cultural understanding
Independent learning skills
Clear career vision
International network
Program Fee
(includes application fee of 43,400 JPY)
Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
Payment Deadline: January 15, 2026