Study Abroad in Saga City, Japan

Program Information

Saga City, with a population of 170,000, is in northwestern Kyushu, a short distance from the major city of Fukuoka. It is located in the center of the Saga Plain, spread between Mt. Tenzan and Mt. Sefuri in the north and the Inlet of the Ariake Sea, in the south. Saga Plain is one of the largest plains in Japan is one of the coutry's leading grain producing regions. The area is also well known for its extensive seaweed production, and as a major ceramics center.  

Saga University consists of five faculties: Culture & Education, Economics, Medicine, Science & Engineering, and Agriculture. Total enrollment at Saga University is approximately 7,500, including undergraduate, graduate, and research students. The University is especially known for its research focus on environmental and energy issues.

Curriculum

Students participating in the Saga program will enroll for a full academic year in the Saga University Program for Academic Exchange (known as SPACE). SPACE is a special program designed for international students who have been accepted from affiliated universities around the world to study 1) specialty courses in English offered from the Department of Science & Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Culture & Education, and Medicine, and 2) Japanese language. The academic program typically combines lectures with tutorials. Classes in the sciences tend to be small and students are expected to study very independently. Assessment is usually based on 1-2 major projects and/or a final exam.

Housing and Meals

Saga University will assist participants in securing reasonably-priced self-catered accommodation close to the University. Prices typically range from $200-400 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.  Students will be directly responsible for rent payments and meals (and therefore will not be assessed room and board fees by Pacific University).