Description

Offered in Partnership with Shibaura Institute of Technology
Engineering in Tokyo, Japan
June 24 - July 28, 2012
*Coursework is taught in English

Build your very own robot while earning UCI engineering units in the land of advanced technology: Tokyo! As a future engineer, learn about how to be a more effective communicator in the professional world through the eyes of Japanese industry. You'll study at one of the most prestigious technical universities in Japan and venture outside of the classroom with numerous, exclusive behind-the scenes visits to companies all across the country, such as Nippon Steel and Mitsubishi.

Highlights

Earn UCI units abroad. No foreign language requirements. Open to all continuing students and all majors. Simple enrollment with no essays or letters of recommendation. Program includes an extensive itinerary of activities, special events, and field trips.

Included Trips and Excursions:
* Two separate day trips to Odaiba for industry visits
* Day trip to Yokohama, including an industry visit
* Day drip to Kimitsu, including an industry visit
* Plus enjoy two overnight excursions! Travel to Historic Kamakura (2 days, 1 night) and take a grand tour of Kyushu (5 days, 4 nights)

Historic Kamakura (2 days, 1 night)
At the beginning of the program, you will head off to Kamakura, sometimes called the Kyoto of eastern Japan, for meditation and touring. Here is where you may also see the Great Bronze Buddha statue.

Kyushu (5 days, 4 nights)
Later in the program travel from Tokyo to the southern most island of Japan (Kyushu) for a grand tour of Japan and Japanese industries. The cities of Kokura and Nagasaki will be your main hubs on this excursion.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Engineering (mechanical)

Cost in US$:

USD5800-6150 estimated UC undergrad fee; USD6200-6600 estimated fee for all others

Program Fees Include:

Travel.
* Two separate day trips to Odaiba
* Day trip to Yokohama
* Day trip to Kimitsu
* Two-day, one-night trip to Kamakura
* Five-day, four-night trip** to Southern Japan
(**JR Rail pass must be purchased separately prior to leaving the US)

Study.
* All students will enroll in Engineering 190W, with the option of also enrolling in Engineering 195, Robot Design and Testing
* Courses taught at Tokyo Shibaura Institute of Technology's state-of-the-art classrooms and lab facilities
* Build your own robot and enter it into a competition with other Japanese students

Live.
* Shared rooms in the Asakusa area of Tokyo
* Daily lunch while in class at SIT
* Commuter pass for travel from your residence to SIT (about 30 minutes)
* Internet access in your residence

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 to 15 minutes

University of California, Irvine's Mission Statement

Summer Session at UC Irvine provides administration of university-level undergraduate courses during two 5-week sessions and one 10-week session beginning in late June. Through open enrollment, we serve current UC Irvine students, visiting UC and other U.S. college students, international students, professionals and community members, and high school students who have completed their junior year. Summer Session makes it possible for students to make progress toward their degrees all year round, often making the difference for students who want to graduate on time. We offer an extensive selection of courses and students can choose from breadth requirements, coursework required for their major, or take courses to complete a minor. We act as an integral part of the Continuing Education branch of the university, supporting new program development and initiatives that serve the broad levels of the University.

Year Founded

1965