Study Abroad

*Billed by UMass Lowell

Program Costs (in USD): 

• Program Fee: $3800.00*
  • Covers all inclusions listed below (see clarification on round-trip airfare, below).

Payments for Program Costs:

• Program Fee - billed to the student via the student billing system in SiS.  All student charges follow the University spring semester bill due dates (contact Solution Center).
  • Financial Aid: Students with financial aid (scholarships, grants, loans) must schedule a meeting with the financial aid counselor: https://go.oncehub.com/UMLFinancialAid

Out-of-pocket costs:

• Round-trip airfare – Students will purchase independently. A suggested flight itinerary and purchase option through program partner, ISA WorldStrides, will be provided to encourage students to fly together. Group airport reception will be offered. Transport to hotel in Tokyo will be offered as part of the group reception. Students who do not arrive in time for the group reception will be provided instructions to the arrive and check into the hotel. Do not book any flight until instructed to do so.
• Personal Spending - Students are encouraged to plan for $500-1000 for personal spending money (2 meals daily and free time expenses/needs.) Currency and budgeting will be reviewed in-detail during pre-departure orientation.

Included Arts, Culture and Game Design Site Visits, Tours and Activities: (subject to change):
In Tokyo:

• Geisha Tokyo Oce Visit
• Tama Art University visit
• Tokyo University of Technology visit
• TeamLab Borderless visit
• Shibuya and Harajuku Area Tour
• Tokyo National Museum visit
• Kanda Shrine visit
• Akihabara area of Tokyo Tour
• Kamakura Day Trip including Hasedera, the Great Buddha and Zeniarai Benten Shrine

In/around Narai:

• Morning Hike on Nakasendo Trail
• Matsumoto Castle visit

In Kyoto:

• Space Station, Video Game Bar visit
• VITEI Backroom visit
• Osaka Dotonbori visit
• Kyoto Seika University: Digital Creation Department visit
• Sanzenin Temple (Ohara) visit
• Gion district tour
• Arashiyama including Bamboo Grove tour
• Daisen-in and Koto-in in the Daitokuju Temple Complex visit
• Nishiki Market Walking Tour
• Kiyomizu Temple
• Sanjusangendo Temple

Student Housing & Meal Inclusions:14 nights in double-occupancy rooms at hotel, breakfast included daily, wireless internet, taxes & service charges, and any applicable meal gratuities; Group dinners in Narai and in Kyoto.

Other Inclusions: International Health Insurance, 24-7 on-site support, Pre-departure & On-site orientation

Optional add-ons (paid directly to on-site study abroad partner organization, ISA WorldStrides):
¦ $279 Cancel For Any Reason benefit until 3 days prior to departure date
¦ $62 Kabuki Theatre
¦ $123 Sushi making class
¦ $12 Nijo Castle entrance fee
¦ $9 Manga Museum entrance fee
¦ $380 Single room supplement fee

Scholarship Opportunities:
1. Dean's Office Study Abroad Scholarship:

• Students accepted to participate will automatically considered. All questions can be directed to the office of study abroad.
• Award: $500-1500

2. External Scholarships: Various opportunities can be explored through the resource lists on the following websites:

• Study Abroad Office Resource Page: https://www.uml.edu/international-programs/Scholarships-Financial-Aid/
• UMass Lowell Office of National Scholarships: https://www.uml.edu/National-Scholarships/Deadlines.aspx
• River Hawk Scholarship Portal: https://uml.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=1400

3. This program's host study abroad partner organization in Japan, ISA WorldStrides, offers several awards of $1500-3000. View details:

• https://fundraising.worldstrides.com/higher-ed-traveler-scholarships/

Financial Aid Information: Students with financial aid (view your SIS financial screen to view if you have any scholarships, loans or grants for the semesters) must schedule a meeting with the financial aid counselor: https://go.oncehub.com/UMLFinancialAid