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Japanese (for Transfer)

Learn more about studying Japanese (for Transfer) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Associate
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    12,960USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Mar, Jun, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Portland Community College says about their program:

The Portland Community College Japanese program boasts the second-largest enrollment in Oregon for first and second-year courses. All PCC Japanese courses are taught using an immersion method. The objective of all Japanese courses at PCC is to help you develop communicative proficiency and cultural awareness.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Applicants to Associate's degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma that is eligible for further academic studies in the country where it was earned.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

  • IELTS (Academic)

    5.5 (no band lower than 5.0)

  • Duolingo English Test

    95 (no subscore lower than 75)

  • Pearson PTE

    45

  • EIKEN

    Pre-1 or higher

  • SAT

    480 (Reading and Writing)

Documents required

  • Complete online application
  • A copy of your passport photo page
  • Academic transcripts (list of classes and grades)
  • Proof of financial resources
  • Proof of English Proficiency
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Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition: $11,000 per year

Funding

PCC Foundation Scholarships

- PCC offers some scholarships for current students, ranging from $500-$2500. The application process is once per year. - **Requirements:** Any student who plans to attend PCC can apply. Applicants are required to write 2 essays, each essay can be up to 350 words. You can provide an optional reference for bonus points.
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What is the cost of living near Portland Community College?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Portland, Oregon-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,082
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,633
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$309
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$71
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$67
Monthly public transport pass$100
Monthly grocery basket$256
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$51

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Portland Community College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements