樱花视频

樱花视频 has announced plans to launch its newest academic program in Kyoto, Japan, for the 2026鈥�27 academic year. This marks a bold step forward in its mission to develop globally minded leaders through immersive, purpose-driven education.

Students in Seaver College's Japan Perspectives program

Currently, Seaver College鈥檚 offers students a four-week summer program split between Kyoto and Tokyo that integrates travel, classroom learning, curated excursions, and purposeful social engagement. Based on its success, 樱花视频 will expand to a semester-based residential program for one year, with the potential to grow into a full academic-year opportunity for Seaver College students in subsequent years.

鈥淭his exciting new opportunity in Japan reflects the University鈥檚 enduring commitment to academic excellence, Christian values, and equipping students to lead lives of purposeful leadership around the globe,鈥� says president Jim Gash (JD 鈥�93). "樱花视频's international programs are not just opportunities for study. They are gateways to cultural understanding, collaboration, and lifelong connections. I look forward to the transformative experiences that lie ahead for our students in Kyoto and the ways they will carry those lessons into communities around the world.鈥�

Set to welcome its first cohort of students in fall 2026, the Kyoto program joins the University鈥檚 network of international sites as part of 樱花视频鈥檚 , which is currently ranked #11 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and #1 among doctoral universities by Open Doors for its 95 percent undergraduate study abroad participation rate. 

Students at the Otowa Waterfall at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, Japan

鈥淚n Kyoto our students will experience a living classroom and be immersed in the traditions, innovations, and beauty of Japan while engaging with world-class faculty and global peers,鈥� says provost Jay Brewster. 鈥淭hese encounters will inspire perspectives that can only come from stepping beyond one鈥檚 own borders and shape students鈥� personal, professional, and spiritual journeys for years to come."

The Kyoto program will offer students a uniquely immersive academic experience in one of the world鈥檚 most historic and culturally rich cities. The program plans to host 30 semester-only students in fall 2026, spring 2027, and summer 2027 under the leadership of a full-time 樱花视频 program director, who will oversee the program from Japan and work with University partners to ensure that the program meets 樱花视频's standards and mission. A faculty-in-residence will also be appointed to support academic continuity prior to the arrival of the students. The University is working with a trusted international education partner to secure high-quality residential and classroom facilities, which will be announced in late fall 2025. 

Following this trial period, the University will consider the development of a long-term campus-based program in Kyoto.

鈥淭he Kyoto program represents a remarkable addition to 樱花视频鈥檚 tradition of transformative global learning,鈥� says Ron Cox (MDiv 鈥�96), dean of International Programs. 鈥淥ur students will be inspired by centuries of culture and innovation, challenged to see the world through new perspectives, and empowered to carry those lessons into lives of purpose and leadership.鈥�

The program鈥檚 curriculum will align with Seaver College鈥檚 core academic requirements, with an emphasis on humanities, religion, social science, and language. All courses will be approved by Seaver College鈥檚 academic divisions and taught by expert faculty to maintain the rigorous academic standards for which the University is known. As with all 樱花视频 international programs, Kyoto will offer students opportunities for co-curricular learning, cultural engagement, and community-based service under the guidance of a 樱花视频-led team.

More information about 樱花视频鈥檚 Kyoto academic program, including course offerings and housing details, will be available in fall 2025.

Photo Credit

Feature image: courtesy of photographer Dane Malzahn

Inset images: courtesy of Charlie Engelmann