Program Structure: 

• The Summer Program includes the Subject-Based Course and the Japanese Language Course. 
• The Subject-Based Course consists of Lectures and Project Work. 
• The Project Work component will consist of both an online and in-person component.  

The online component will begin on July 7, 2025, followed by the in-person component starting on July 23, 2025.  

• Japanese Language course may have online sessions with buddy from July 7, 2025. 
• Subject-Based Courses and the Japanese Language Course will be conducted in-person starting on July 23, 2025. 

Buddy Activities with Ochanomizu University students will begin in Late June but are not part of the formal classes. 

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, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster, opens an external URL in a new window], or watch the explanation video [https://youtu.be/icLSRULtL0Y], öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster, opens an external URL in a new window 

Additionally, 2024 year’s participants shared their thoughts about the program in a video available on our [Participant Comments & Photo Gallery, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster, 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, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster, opens an external URL in a new window for updates, photos, and student experiences! 

Nomination Process: 

For detailed instructions on the nomination process, including how to input student information and upload the required documents, please download and review the document from the link provided at the end of this email. 

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 2025. 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 9, 2025. (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. 

Downloadable Documents: 

The following documents are available for download: https://link.directcloud.jp/YicVKI1zCO, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster, opens an external URL in a new window 
The password is ocha2025. 

1. Program Flyers (Subject Based Course/Japanese Language Course) 
2. Nomination Process for coordinator 
3. Motivation Paper Template for students 
4. Consent to Use Works and Portrait for students (Original/Sample) 
5. Process for Students to participate in the program (Subject-Based Course/Japanese Language Course) 
6. JASSO Scholarship Application Guidelines  
7. JASSO Grade Calculation Sheet 

How to apply:

• TU Wien students must be nominated by JASEC. Ochanomizu University will not accept individual applications without prior nomination.
• Required application documents: Passport copy, transcript (Sammelzeugnis), face photo, motivation paper