The Hiroshima Institute of Technology (HIT) is a fully accredited private technical university. It=s High-Tech Research Center and Academic Frontier Research Center for Ultra-High Speed Deformation make HIT one of the most regarded technology institutes among Japanese universities. It was founded in 1963 and comprises two facilities; the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Environmental Studies.

The city of Hiroshima, meaning AWide Island and nicknamed the City of Water, is located on the western end of Japan's biggest island (Honshu) and developed on the delta of the Ota River. Formed from the rich, fertile soil carried by the Ota River, the delta contains six rivers flowing through the heart of the city and into the Seto Inland Sea, part of the huge Seto Inland Sea national park. The six rivers are connected by main bridges that play an integral part in the life of the people of the city. In August of 1945, Hiroshima was devastated by the first nuclear bomb. Hiroshima is now a thriving metropolis of over 1 million people, the largest city in the western district.

It is also located near Miyajima, said to be one of the most beautiful places in Japan. Miyajima is a beautiful and harmonious island surrounded by the sea and abundant nature. Itsukushima Shrine built in an elegant style dating from the Heian Era is located here. Here you will find one of the most prominent aquariums in Japan. In December 1996, Itsukushima Shrine was designated a World Cultural Heritage.

The UIUC College of Engineering summer study and program in Hiroshima, Japan is a study of the language, culture and technology of Japan. The program will be run jointly with Hiroshima Institute of Technology and Hiroshima University. The program includes:

• Intensive lessons in Japanese conversation, reading, and writing with focus on application or practical Japanese in real situations.

• Participate in excursions and activities provided through HIT and HU.

• Learn about Japanese culture and society through many cultural programs, visits to local museums and craft workshops, calligraphy lessons, and Karate practice.

• Visiting local companies and businesses.

Engineering students can earn up to six hours of credit for participation in the summer program.

• 3 hrs. Language

• 3 hrs. Culture/Practicum

The credit can be used in the International Minor and to satisfy part of the humanities and non-western requirements for the college and campus.

No money is due prior to acceptance. Upon acceptance to this program, students will be required to pay the non-refundable processing fee of $225 and a program fee deposit of $250. The remainder of the program fee, tuition and general fee will be billed through student accounts for the term in which the student is enrolled. Depending on the student's circumstances, he/she may need to plan for the following expenses: passport, visa, vaccination shots, local transportation, additional travel, incidentals, etc.

* Tuition and General Fee are dependent upon the term the student entered UIUC. Please visit http://www.oar.uiuc.edu/current/tuitassess.html for further details.

** IPENG arranges group travel. All students are required to participate in these arrangements.

Application Deadline: December 16, 2005 February 3, 2006

• International Engineering Fellowship - assists engineering students with roundtrip airfare to study abroad destination
• International Minor in Engineering - focused study using social science and humanities requirements to obtain a specialized minor
• International Illini - student-run organization with fun activities combining returning students and international students