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Welcome to IUC The Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies provides an intensive 10-month training program in advanced Japanese for a select number of undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students.

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Celebrate 50 years of IUC!

2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the IUC. Over the last five decades the IUC has made an indelible mark on the international understanding of Japan. Join us in celebrating this occasion through our anniversary events. Learn more about our illustrious alumni. Commemorative gifts are welcome!

Expanded Nippon Foundation Fellows Program Continues!

The Nippon Foundation Fellows Program will once again accept applications from PhD/MA/MS/MBA/JD scholars for the 2016-17 academic year.


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