CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Tokyo, Japan

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Locations: Tokyo, Japan
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2025	10/01/2024 **	Rolling Admission	03/27/2025	08/01/2025
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Housing type:	Home Stay, Residence Hall	Click here for a definition of this term Language Study:	Japanese
Program Provider:	CIEE	Year of Study:	(2) Sophomore, (3) Junior, (4) Senior
Click here for a definition of this term Language Prerequisite:	No	Click here for a definition of this term GPA requirement:	2.75
Area of Study:	Anthropology, Art, Art History, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Economics, English Literature, History, International Studies, Japanese Language & Culture, Language & Culture - Other, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology	Click here for a definition of this term Language Immersion:	No
Click here for a definition of this term Service-Learning:	Yes

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Take your arts and sciences studies a step further in a city that radiates light and energy (along with anime, Godzilla, and Hello Kitty). The prestigious Sophia University is CIEE’s partner school and your host for coursework in English on anthropology, art history, cultural studies, history, international business and economics, linguistics, literature, political science, and religion and philosophy. While taking your courses in the heart of fascinating, sprawling, and densely populated Tokyo, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the culture and language. Opportunities to volunteer in the community further enriches the experience.

All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.

Unique Experiences

TAKE GIANT STEPS

in your Japanese language skill, with classes at your level, from pure beginner or nearly fluent.

TAKE THE BULLET TRAIN

to explore Hiroshima’s famous Peace Memorial Museum and see firsthand, the impact of the world’s first atomic bomb.

SHARE CLASSES

and lasting friendships – with Japanese students.

Excursions & Activities

Take a weekend trip to Hiroshima, where peace memorials, Peace Institute discussions, and bomb survivor stories bring history to life.
Visit the island of Miyajima, where a Shinto torii gate seems to float on water.
Find your Zen in an authentic garden of the same name.
Get involved in campus life by joining a club at Sophia University.
Academic-year students take an additional weekend to discover other regions like Sendai, Kansai or Inuyama , practicing the language while they explore.
Choose from a range of group cultural activities – there’s always more to see and do.

Projects

Volunteering: We’ll help you find the perfect place to volunteer your skills: helping at a local school, collecting food for the homeless, or offering support to disabled youth.
Cultural Reimbursement: Take advantage! We’ll reimburse you for the cost of attending Japanese movies, traditional music concerts, or theater performances, as well as visits to museums and sites.
Internships: We are happy to assist you with ideas for non-credit opportunities.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to Japanese culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

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Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

Application Process
There is a dual application process for this program. (1) Students must apply to for permission to study abroad on this program; you can do this by clicking the "Apply Now" button. At the same time, (2) students apply directly to the program for admission. The program application can be accessed on the program website. Please pay close attention to both the IWU and program deadlines, as they may be different.

Tuition Cost
IWU has a home-school tuition policy, which means that students studying abroad will be billed the regular IWU tuition—unless the study abroad tuition is higher, in which case the student pays that higher cost. Unless otherwise noted, IWU does not charge room and board for studying abroad; instead, students pay those costs to the program provider.

Programs : Brochure