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Locations: Kyoto, 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
Spring	2027	10/15/2026 **	Rolling Admission	01/05/2027	03/28/2027
** 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:

Fact Sheet:
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:	Apartment, Homestay w/Family, Youth Hostel
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:	Art History, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, History, International Business, Management, Radio, Televison, and Film, Religion Studies, Theatre Arts	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:

Business + Culture

Kyoto, Japan

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Program Overview

Your Business + Culture program in Kyoto immerses you in Japan's historic and cultural heart while providing hands-on professional experience and a broad selection of business courses. You'll enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Discover Kyoto through co-curricular and extracurricular activities like exploring ancient temples and shrines, strolling through bamboo groves, participating in traditional tea ceremonies, and attending local business and cultural workshops that showcase Japan's innovation and craftsmanship. In this city, professional growth and cultural discovery go hand in hand, creating a study abroad experience you'll never forget.

Unique Experiences

Explore Kyoto's historic textile workshops and family-run craft studios

to discover how centuries-old traditions are adapted for today's business world

Engage with founders and innovators at Kyoto's tech incubators

to learn how tradition and innovation shape tech and sustainable business

Participate in a guided meditation session led by a Zen monk

and learn how mindfulness, simplicity, and Japanese aesthetics shape daily life

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Your Destination

Kyoto is Japan's historic capital, celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and growing opportunities in business and professional sectors. As a center for entrepreneurship, traditional industries, and creative enterprises, Kyoto offers exceptional opportunities for students studying business and culture. The city's mix of ancient temples and shrines, beautiful gardens, traditional neighborhoods, world-class museums, and evolving professional landscape makes Kyoto an inspiring and immersive place to study abroad.

Housing

CIEE Kyoto offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in?your home away from home. From apartments within 20 minutes of CIEE Kyoto to homestays a train and/or bus ride away, your?accommodation preferences will be met. Additionally, all housing options?are?located in?neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
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.

Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Kyoto 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:

Tour a major Kyoto manufacturing firm to see how Japanese production principles (including quality control, kaizen, and lean operations) are applied in real world settings
Explore the bamboo forest, riverside scenery, and historic temples of Arashiyama while learning about Kyoto’s cultural preservation efforts and the impact of tourism on local communities
Visit a Kyoto craft business, such as ceramics or kimono dyeing, to observe how artisans balance heritage craftsmanship with modern branding and international demand

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.

Academics

CIEE Kyoto: Study in the upscale office district of Karasuma Oike – a 15-minute walk from the city's main shopping street, Nijo Castle, Kamo River, and the former Imperial Palace. CIEE Kyoto features classrooms, a student lounge, a student life office, and an academic advising office.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

Kyoto blends traditional and modern industries, with a work scene shaped by its historical heritage and evolving economy. Key sectors include tourism and hospitality, small and medium enterprises, and creative and cultural industries. Kyoto’s work culture reflects Japan’s norms – hierarchy and teamwork – while smaller workplaces emphasize flexibility and strong problem-solving skills.

Industry options include:

Business Management and Administration
Education and Training
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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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 academic program, 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 Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

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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