CIEE in Kyoto: Summer Ancient + Modern Japan
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International Study Award (ISA)
The ISA provides a stipend for one credit-bearing summer study abroad experience for eligible undergraduates receiving a Yale scholarship. You must apply to Yale Study Abroad and be approved for a Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad or Non-Yale Summer Abroad program. Yale Study Abroad does not administer the ISA. For all ISA-related details, including how to request funding, when it gets disbursed, how much funding you can expect, and more, visit the ISA website.
Program Information
Location
Kyoto, Japan
Term
Summer
Language
English
Minimum Language Requirement
None
Areas of Focus
Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences
Structure
Study Center
Description
Considered the cultural capital of Japan, Kyoto is world-renowned for its historical sites and rich experiences. You will immerse yourself in downtown Kyoto where you will be nearby historic landmarks and get the experience you need to launch an international career in the creative industries. When class is in session, you will learn from instructors at CIEE Kyoto in courses across a wide range of subject areas, such as art, history, and Japanese culture. With instructors or on your own, you will have ample opportunities to explore the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the city's rich food scene, and visit the Manga Museum, right next to CIEE Kyoto!
To further your engagement in Kyoto (also great to improve your Japanese language skills), CIEE offers opportunities to volunteer in the community. CIEE also organizes several excursions in and around Kyoto. Students can enroll in block 1, block 2, or both blocks. If enrolling in only block 1 or block 2, please select the "1 Session" option on Compass. If enrolling in both blocks, please select the "2 Sessions" option on Compass.
Two-Part Application Process
Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.
- You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
- You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.
Notes
Open Campus Block
Yale students cannot participate in the Open Campus Block option - they must remain in Kyoto for one or both blocks of the program.
Note About Arizona State University Courses
CIEE offers the option to enroll in online Arizona State University (ASU) courses in many program locations. Students who are approved by Yale Study Abroad to participate in a CIEE program are not permitted to enroll in online ASU courses. Yale does not award credit or funding for online courses taken abroad.