English for STEM: Nanzan University

February 3 – March 9, 2026

Hosted by PLACE (Programs for Learning Community and Academic English), this hybrid program offers two weeks of online instruction followed by two and a half weeks of in-person study. Held on the beautiful campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, the program offers students a unique opportunity to engage in an immersive language study on a large, U.S. university campus.

This customized program is offered in collaboration with Nanzan University. It is only open to students enrolled at Nanzan University or with prior approval from the Special Programs Manager.

Program attendees will live on campus and participate in local excursions and cultural immersion opportunities while improving their English language skills with an emphasis on using language for STEM education and career fields.

Program Highlights

1. Improve proficiency and
confidence in English skills
2. Learn and practice STEM
specific language
3. Participate in workshops
and company visits led by
experts in STEM fields
4. Enjoy an immersive cultural
and linguistic experience at
a U.S. university

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About the program

Program Dates: February 3 – March 9, 2026

The program includes 2 weeks of online instruction followed by 2 weeks of immersive study at CSU’s main campus in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.

Program Costs

$4,400 USD*
Includes: Program instruction, on-campus housing, meals, cultural excursions, and ground transportation between campus and Denver International Airport.

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About CSU

Colorado State University (CSU) is one of the nation’s top-performing public research institutions. 65 miles north of Denver, CSU is located at the base of the Rocky Mountain Foothills in Fort Collins, Colorado, offering access to the natural beauty of the American west. CSU is renowned for its world-class faculty, research, and academic programs in clean energy technologies, human and animal health, environmental science, global business and more.

Housing Information

Students who stay on campus will be placed in one of our residence halls on campus. All rooms are furnished with:
Bed
Mattress (twin extra-long, 39” x 80”)
Desk and chair
Dresser
Wardrobe/Closet
Trash and recycling bins, as well as curtains come standard in all rooms.
Additional amenities, such as laundry facilities, are available within the residence halls. Students will also have access to a meal plan for use in on-campus dining facilities*
*Hours and availability vary during summer months; additional details will be sent as the program gets closer

Campus Safety

Colorado State University and Fort Collins are generally regarded as safe places to visit and live. However, students should always be aware of their surroundings. During their stay, all visiting students are encouraged to take advantage of CSU’s campus safety resources.

Apply by December 1, 2025

The Nanzan University/English for STEM Short Term program application is not currently available. Keep an eye out for more information about the 2026 program!

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