CIEE-Tokyo
Program Details
| Program Location |
Tokyo, Japan
|
| Sponsor |
CIEE |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 31012
|
| Duration |
Summer
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2025 |
07/07/25 to 08/17/25
|
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
This program is called CIEE-Tokyo Summer Japanese Studies program on the CIEE website.
Spend your summer studying abroad in Japan's mega-metropolis capital, Tokyo! Known for its outstanding modern and avant-garde features, Tokyo is the ideal place to spend six weeks exploring Japan's treasures while taking two courses in Japanese language, art, business, communications, history, pop culture, religion, or society.
Conveniently located in the center of the city, CIEE Tokyo is surrounded by Japan's economic and educational hub, making it the perfect place to live and learn abroad. A city like no other, Tokyo constantly reinvents itself. Explore how limited space has been innovatively utilized and indulge in the astounding variety of shopping and entertainment options. Throughout the city, you’ll encounter exceptional hospitality – from attentive shop clerks offering top-notch service to high-speed trains that conveniently connect you to nearby destinations like Tohoku, Kyoto, and beyond.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by:
CIEE.
Eligibility
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business]
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
Summer Japanese Studies invites students to immerse themselves in the rich Japanese culture while selecting courses on: beginner or intermediate Japanese language; Japanese art; Japanese pop culture; Japanese history; Japan’s economic development; Japanese business industry; or religions of Japan. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions, organizations, and sites relevant to the course offerings.
Students will take two 3-credit courses. Each class will meet approximately 16 times (about 2 and a half hours per session). Classes are taught in both English and Japanese.
Please note that while CIEE offers the opportunity to take online coursework through ASU Online, Purdue students are not permitted to enroll in these classes during the program and must take their coursework directly through CIEE.
Please see the CIEE website for more course details.
Excursions
Dive into Japanese culture through CIEE activities and excursions to enhance your educational experience. While activities vary by year, past activities have included tea ceremonies, traditional indigo dyeing workshops, visits to historical temples, shrines, museums, and more.
Please see the CIEE website for more details.
Housing
CIEE Tokyo provides convenient housing to ensure you’re comfortable in your home away from home. All housing is within walking distance of train stations, granting you easy access to Tokyo’s numerous sites and attractions through one of the most efficient and comprehensive transportation networks in the world.
Housing includes a single or double room at a hotel with a private bathroom. Hotels are located within the Greater Tokyo area. Students should note that there may be a commute between housing and class. Students are responsible for their own meals. Tokyo boasts an amazing array of restaurants and eateries to satisfy any palate and diet.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. The program fee includes tuition, orientation, excursions and activities.
The housing fee includes housing in a dorm.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Summer 2025
|
Costs per term to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$5,800.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$609.40 |
| Housing |
$2,950.00 |
| Insurance |
$200.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per term
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,700.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$100.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$100.00 |
| Meals |
$630.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$170.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
CIEE has scholarships available, more information can be found
HERE.
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Summer Programs |
Mar 1 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
