This coming winter, J. F. Oberlin University opens its doors even wider to the world.
The Winter Session at J.F. Oberlin University is an intensive program held in the center of Tokyo, offering two sessions (up to four weeks, with an optional Hakuba Snow Trip). Students may choose to participate in one or both sessions.
Courses include several content-based subjects and two levels of Japanese language courses. Each course provides hands-on experiences through theoretical study, field trips, and guest lectures. Upon completion, participants will receive an official transcript from J.F. Oberlin University (4 credits per course).
Credit-bearing courses
Courses offered in English
Discussion-based classes
Reasonable tuition fee
No Japanese language requirement
International exchange with J.F. Oberlin students
(Click each link for syllabus & instructor profiles)
Japanese Language A (Beginner Elementary)
Japanese Language A (Beginner)
Japanese Language B (Intermediate)
Cross-Cultural Studies (Anime & Japanese Popular Culture)
Japanese History and Society through Film
Business Topics (Management in Japanese Corporations)
Hakuba Snow Trip 1: Jan 17 – 20
Hakuba Snow Trip 2: Jan 31 – Feb 3
Note: Students in Session 2 cannot join Snow Trip 1 due to schedule overlap.
Winter Session (1 session): JPY 220,000
Winter Session (2 sessions): JPY 360,000
💡 Partner school students receive a discount of JPY 20,000 per session with a valid student certificate:
1 session: JPY 200,000
2 sessions: JPY 320,000
J.F. Oberlin University and ITS Global Engagement will select 2 ITS students who will receive a full waiver for tuition and accommodation fees.
ITS Students: D4 & S1 (Batch 2022, 2023, and 2024) and S2 (all batches)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Passport information page (valid at least until 1 January 2026)
Student ID scan
Formal photo
Statement Letter – Download here
Motivation Letter (1–2 pages) explaining why you should be selected
Proof of at least 4 mobility Stamp4It, or GCW/GCA/GCW IUP certificate (min. grade C)
Prepare all required documents and combine them into one .zip/.rar file (PDF format only).
Submit your application via https://its.id/studyabroadITS
After submission, send a confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id with the subject:Confirmation Study Abroad Application_JFOWinter_NAME_NRP
Confirmation Study Abroad Application_JFOWinter_NAME_NRP
Deadline: 20 October 2025 (09.00 WIB)
Online interview: 22 October 2025
For inquiries, email studyabroad@its.ac.id with subject: (ASK) WinterProgram_JFO
(ASK) WinterProgram_JFO
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