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Ochanomizu University Summer Program 2026

The program offers a unique opportunity for students to engage in courses addressing societal and scientific issues related to Japan, interact with Japanese peers, and explore various aspects of Japanese culture. TU Wien may nominate up to 10 students to participate. The internal deadline is February 19, 2026.

Person in traditional Japanese clothes walks through rainy Kyoto

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Ochanomizu Summer Program

Ochanomizu Summer Program 2026

Program Structure: 

  • The Summer Program includes the Subject-Based Course and the Japanese Language Course.
  • The Subject-Based Course consists of Lectures, Project Work, and a Japanese culture component offered across the Subject-Based Course.
  • The Project Work component will consist of both an online and in-person component.  
  • The online component will begin on July 6, 2026, followed by the in-person component starting on July 22, 2026.  
  • The Japanese language course will include online conversation practice with our university’s student buddies starting around July 6, 2026.
  • The Opening Ceremony and Course Orientation are scheduled for the afternoon of July 21. Participants are advised to arrive in Japan by July 20 to be well prepared. 

All participants will be assigned a student buddie from our university. We look forward to welcoming students who will enjoy the buddy activities.

Accommodation Arrangements: 

Starting in 2025, students will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation in Japan. Unfortunately, our university dormitories will not be available for short-term program participants. However, we can assist with finding accommodation if needed, but students need to make their own reservations. We appreciate your understanding. 

Program Details: 

For more details about the program, please refer to the attached flyers, visit our [website, opens an external URL in a new window], or watch the explanation video [https://youtu.be/mUgXmRf6Rp4, opens an external URL in a new window] 

Additionally, 2025 year’s participants shared their thoughts about the program in a video available on our [Participant Comments & Photo Gallery, opens an external URL in a new window], where you can also find other details about the program. 

We also encourage you to follow our Summer Program Instagram account @ochanomizu_summer_program , opens an external URL in a new windowfor updates, photos, and student experiences!

Further Information: 


■ JASSO Scholarship: 

  • Only students applying for the JASSO scholarship are eligible for the Subject-Based Course.
  • Students applying for the Japanese Language Course are NOT eligible for the scholarship. 

Please download and review the document from the link provided at the end of this email for further details about the JASSO scholarship. 

■ Screening Results: 

Selected participants will be notified by the end of April 2026. If scholarships are available, we will inform you about the students selected for the scholarship along with the screening results. 

■ Post-Screening Information: 

  • Students must complete registration fee payment by May 10, 2026. (JPY10,000. -)
  • Please download and review the document from the link provided at the end of this email for details on the participation process for selected students. 

How to apply:

TU Wien students must be nominated by JASEC. Ochanomizu University will not accept individual applications without prior nomination.

  • Applications should be sent by email to jasec@tuwien.ac.at
  • Required application documents: Passport copy, transcript (Sammelzeugnis), face photo, motivation paper
  • Application Deadline at TU Wien: 19.02.2026