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CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Tokyo, Japan
(Outgoing Program)
Anthropology, Art, Art History, Asian Studies, Business, Cultural Studies, Economics, Geography, History, International Relations, International Studies, Japanese, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Science, Sociology, Studio Art, Urban Studies
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.
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
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.
Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.
All coursework is recorded as TCU residency credit (not transfer credit), meaning it may be approved for TCU academic requirements, and grades earned will be included the TCU GPA. Your program will provide a grade conversion indicating how the grades from abroad will be converted to the TCU scale.
You will work through the credit approval process with your academic advisors and dean to determine how the coursework abroad will apply to your degree plan (i.e., for major, minor, core, or upper level elective requirements). You should have a minimum of 10 – 12 courses pre-approved for semester-long programs.
While abroad, you will remain a currently enrolled, degree-seeking student at TCU. Semester students typically earn 12 – 18 credit hours.
TCU bills tuition and program fee to your TCU student account.
TCU Tuition:
Fall 2024: $30,825 **This does not include the Neeley Tuition differential**
(students pay TCU tuition, not CIEE tuition)
Program Fee:
Fall 2024: $6,600
Note that this fee includes CIEE housing and insurance fees, plus a TCU graduation sash. It may or may not include meals or other items. Consult the program-specific CIEE page for program fee breakdowns and exact fees.
Additional Expenses:
For airfare, visa fees, meals, books, personal spending money and other outside expenses not included in the program fee. Individual budgets are highly variable. Consult the program-specific CIEE page for program fee breakdowns and exact fees.
Study abroad scholarships and aid will be rescinded and cannot be used towards penalty amounts.
If TCU must cancel the program, the program fee (including deposit) and tuition will be fully refunded. Study abroad scholarships and aid will be rescinded.
Financial penalties will be billed to your student account.
TCU Tuition refunds are subject to TCU policies. See the academic calendar Registrar’s website: https://reg.tcu.edu/
How to Apply
Eligibility Requirements
Good academic and disciplinary standing at TCU
Minimum 2.8 GPA for semester programs, although some programs require higher GPAs
At least two semesters in residence at TCU by the start of the program
