Entering Japan: Passport & Travel Visa

Financial Aid Information

Purdue students are eligible to receive funding to support a study abroad experience.  

• Purdue Moves scholarships

• Purdue Study Abroad scholarship

• Gilman Scholarship

• SAIL Scholarship (Purdue CILMAR)

• Purdue Division of Financial Aid

Additional information is able to find at Scholarships through Purdue Programs for Study Abroad. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can international students join the program?

Absolutely! However, you may need to apply for a visa to enter Japan. Check out the visa requirements here: Visa and Travel Information | Embassy of Japan in the United States.

Can students from non-education majors participate?

Yes! This program is open to all Purdue students, no matter your major. Come explore Japan with us!

Do I need to book my own flight?

Yes, you'll need to book your own flight. You should arrive at Haneda Airport by 5:00 PM on May 19th to kick off the adventure. The program wraps up in Nagasaki on June 9th at 10:00 AM. Need help booking your ticket or planning extra days for sightseeing? Our travel provider is happy to assist!

Can graduate students participate?

Yes, graduate students are welcome! Please note, though, that only undergraduate credits are currently available for this program.

Can the credits from this program (EDPS 49000) count toward my degree?

I believe so, but you'll need to talk with your academic advisor to see how these credits can fit into your plan of study. At the very least, they can be applied toward a Global Studies minor.

NOTE: I have some communications with Associate Director/Director of Academic Advising at different colleges. Here are some updates.  

Students from College of Science: EDPS 49000: Japan: Culture, History & Education was reviewed for the General Education and Culture and Diversity lists. Approval is given for both CoS Science Core requirements. 

School of Engineering -FYE students: General Education requirements in Engineering majors vary widely (unlike many other Colleges at Purdue, our schools of engineering have a lot of local control for these requirements). This makes it especially tricky for an FYE student who is not yet in a particular major to know how this credit will work into their degree requirements. For most majors of Engineering, an EDPS 49000 credit would meet one of their upper level general education requirements but I cannot say that is true for every single program. Academic advisors in Engineering are generally very encouraging to students seeking a global experience even if it doesn’t tick off a specific graduation requirement. 

Students majoring in Japanese/Asian studies: EDPS49000 can count towards the Asian Studies major/minor and the Japanese major/minor. 

Can I get credits for Honor's College? 

Yes! Each College has a process for approve Honors contracts, see Contracting College of Education courses.  Students will need to ensure that they have followed the guidelines for their specific college.  Instead of submitting the grade mode request in Scheduling Assistant, student will need to complete the SA Honors survey which is listed on the information we have provided for Honors contracts for Study Abroad.

In this study abroad program, students will engage in additional research to meet the requirement. Please contact to Dr. Maeda, ymaeda@purdue.edu for setting up the research project. 

I'm graduating in May. Can I still join the program?
Yes! You’ll earn post-baccalaureate credits, but you’ll need to apply as a re-entry student. For details, visit: Re-entry After Graduation | Purdue University. Just note, as a re-entry student, you won’t be eligible for federal aid or the Global Leaps Scholarship.

Can I extend my trip and stay longer in Japan?

Yes! The program officially ends in Nagasaki on June 9th, but you're free to extend your stay and explore more of Japan. Whether you want to head back to Tokyo or travel to other cities like Kyoto or Osaka, our travel provider can help with the arrangements. Just keep in mind, any extra travel isn’t covered by the program fee.

You may also check the site: FAQ | Study Abroad (purdue.edu) 

For additional questions specific to the program, feel free to contact the program leader: ymaeda@purdue.edu.