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Locations: Tokyo, Japan
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
Partner Website: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: UTK applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

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Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement:	2.5	Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English
Click here for a definition of this term Housing:	Homestay, Residence Hall	Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	UT Affiliate
Click here for a definition of this term Field of Study:	Business, Economics, Engineering, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies	Click here for a definition of this term Type of Credit:	Transfer

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Your Semester in Tokyo program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and host institution courses. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Japanese culture. Live and learn in Tokyo!

Unique Experiences

Visit Harajuku and Takeshita Streets

a vibrant hub of youth culture, quirky fashion scene, trendy shops, street food stalls, and Instagram-worthy cafes

Stroll through Akihabara

known as Tokyo’s “electric town,” filled with electronics shops, arcades, and stores dedicated to anime and manga

Head to Asakusa and Senso-Ji Temple

for a glimpse of Tokyo’s historic side and the city’s oldest temple

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Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Tokyo will open doors for you to explore Japan's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Visit Kamakura, a historic coastal town known for its beautiful temples, shrines, and beaches
Take a trip to Yokohama and walk along the waterfront at Minato Mirai, explore the Cup Noodles Museum, or enjoy the lively atmosphere of Yokohama Chinatown, one of the largest in the world
Hike Mount Takao, which offers several trails that lead to the summit, where it is rewarded with stunning views of Tokyo – and even Mount Fuji on a clear day

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

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 your new 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
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

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 protection included

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