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CIEE-Tokyo |
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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. The CIEE Study Center in Tokyo is hosted by Sophia University, a private, Jesuit institution offering an extensive curriculum in both English and Japanese. Participants take courses at the Faculty of Comparative Culture where approximately 75% of the students are Japanese. |
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Eligibility | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The program is open to any Purdue undergraduate student who has reached sophomore standing (completed two full semesters of university) by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture. Language Requirement: none |
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Purdue Credit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[College of Liberal Arts][Krannert School of Management]
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. |
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Academic Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Students enroll in a Japanese language course and English-taught elective courses. Language level placement is based on Sophia University’s placement test conducted at the beginning of the semester. English-taught elective courses are available in several areas including Anthropology, Art History, History, International Business & Economics, Linguistics, Literature and Political Science. Students who have taken at least one semester of college-level Japanese through intermediate-level Japanese have the option to enroll in the Japanese Language Intensive Program (JLIP) at the appropriate level. In the JLIP, students study Japanese for 16 hours and 40 minutes each week. Students then choose two other courses to round out the program. Please see CIEE website for more course details. |
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Excursions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due to COVID-19, excursions are subject to change. The program will offer several excursions, which may be day or overnight trips. Please see the CIEE website for more details. While excursions may vary, some things you may get to do include:
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Housing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Students can live in either a homestay with a local Japanese family that includes daily breakfast and dinner or choose to stay in a dorm. Homestays are the best way to immerse yourself in the language and culture. Dorms provide housing for students from Sophia University and other universities, as well as young professionals. These private facilities are managed by bilingual staff who communicate with students and plan activities. Dorms are co-ed, but men and women have separate floors and may not enter floors of the opposite sex. Each student has a single room with Internet access, and shared bathrooms, lounge areas, and laundry. Students prepare meals in the large dorm kitchen. Expect a 60- to 90-minute commute from Sophia University. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 and Housing Fees include: Tuition, housing, excursions, local transportation pass, and on-site orientation. Depending on the housing option selected, some meals may be included. This program requires a higher than usual confirmation deposit. Please see the CIEE website for details. Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2022
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Financial Aid | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. |
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Application Deadlines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure 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. Following payment of the study abroad deposit, applicants will need to complete a program application, which will then be sent to the head office of CIEE. Students will be notified directly by CIEE about their acceptance into the program.
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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. |
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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. |