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CIEE Open Campus Block in Tokyo, Japan (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Tokyo, Japan
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: UNT applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2026 08/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2027 10/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission 01/05/2027 05/09/2027

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level: Undergraduate Program Type: Affiliated
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: On-campus residence hall
Click here for a definition of this term Classification: Undergraduates Sophomore and Above Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age by the time of departure
Click here for a definition of this term Fields of Study: Business, Economics, Engineering, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion Studies Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Program Contact in SAO: Mr. Glenn Danielson (Glenn.Danielson@unt.edu)
Program Description:

Open Campus Block

Tokyo, Japan

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Program Overview

Your Open Campus Block program in Tokyo gives you the freedom to design a study abroad experience that fits your academic and personal goals. You’ll enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Outside the classroom, immerse yourself in Tokyo through co-curricular and extracurricular activities like visiting historic temples, exploring neighborhoods like Shibuya and Harajuku, tasting your way through local food markets, and experiencing cultural traditions that define life in Japan. It’s a study abroad experience shaped by one of the world’s most dynamic cities!

Unique Experiences

Stroll through Akihabara

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

Head to Senso-Ji Temple

for a glimpse of Tokyo’s oldest temple

Taste the world's freshest sushi

at Tokyo's Tsukiji Outer Market, where you can sample the catch of the day at a restaurant or food stall

Read About tokyo
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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major. 
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes. 
  • Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience. 
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit academic project that aligns with your goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements.
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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 excursions and activities: 

  • Visit Kamakura, a historic coastal town known for its beautiful temples, shrines, and beaches 
  • Attend a kabuki or rakugo performance, immersing yourself in Japan's rich theatrical traditions 
  • Hand-dye a tenugui (hand towel) using Japanese indigo, learning about the ancient techniques and natural dyes that give this traditional craft its beauty

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.  

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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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