NUE Exchange & Kyoto Cultural Experience Study Tour 2025
The NUE Exchange & Kyoto Study Tour 2025 is inviting EduHK students to apply for a 9-day exchange tour to Nara University of Educationand Kyoto!
参加学生募集
1. Objectives
To provide students with an immersive experience, allowing them to interact with Japanese students, visit schools, explore cultural and historical sites, and museums. The aim is to enhance their understanding of Japanese culture, promote mutual understanding, and foster academic collaboration between the students and faculties of both institutions.
2. Quota
18 Students (full-time undergraduate students of EdUHK in the 2025/26 academic year)
3. Dates and Events
Students will visit Nara University of Education (NUE) and participate in a 4-day cultural programme, followed by a 5-day guided tour in Kyoto. The dates are from 4th to 12th December, 2025.
4. Language Usage
The language of communication during the NUE programme will be Japanese, while Cantonese will be used during the Kyoto tour.
5. Expenditure and Subsidy
The 4-day cultural study programme provided by NUE is free of charge. However, participants are responsible for covering expenses such as airfare, transportation, accommodation, meal expenses, and workshop/entrance fees. The estimated total expenditure per person is expected to be around HKD $13,000. Students can apply for the GLEF (Global Learning Enhancement Fund), which, upon approval, can cover up to a maximum of 50% (Maximum HK$10,000) of their expenses.
6. Eligibility
- This programme is open to full-time undergraduate students of EdUHK in the 2025/26 academic year.
- Japanese language proficiency is not a requirement, but basic communication ability is advised.
- Successful applicants MUST attend the two briefing sessions before departure.
7. Tentative Schedule (tentative)
8. Application and Enquiry
For Enquiry, send email to
charleschenjr@eduhk.hk
Charles C. Chen, Jr.
Japanese Programme Coordinator
Department of Linguistics and Modern Language Studies
9. Application Deadline
30 September 2025 (Tuesday)
10. Other Information
Global Learning Enhancement Fund (GLEF)
https://www.eduhk.hk/internationalisation/en/financial_supports.php
Website of Nara University of Education (NUE)
https://nara-edu.ac.jp/
Organized by
Japanese Studies, Department of Linguistics and Modern Language Studies
https://www.eduhk.hk/lml/second-major-and-minor/japanese-studies