CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Tokyo, Japan

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Locations: Tokyo, Japan
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
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Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: U of A applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	U of A Application Deadline	U of A Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2025	11/01/2024 **	Rolling Admission	03/27/2025	08/01/2025
Fall	2025	04/01/2025 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Academic Year	2025-2026	04/01/2025 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor:	Bumpers College: Miranda Behrends, College of Architecture & Design: TBD, College of Education & Health Professions: Miranda Behrends, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard	Type of Program:	External
Credit Hours Available:	Between 12-18 Credit Hours	Area of Study:	Anthropology, Business (Accounting), Business (Economics), Business (Finance), Business (Management), Communication, English, History, International Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology
Program Duration:	Academic Year, Semester	Credit Type:	Transfer Credit
Language Courses Offered:	Yes	Language of Instruction:	English, Japanese
Open to non-U of A students?:	No	Open to Graduate Students?:	No
Housing Options:	Dorm, Homestay	COVID-19 Vaccination:	Vendor strongly recommends (CIEE); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/

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

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