Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
Location: Asia, Japan
GPA: 2.5

Program Overview

Tokyo is Japan’s energetic capital, celebrated for its vibrant summer festivals, scenic cityscapes, and rich cultural heritage. The city comes alive in the summer with colorful fireworks displays, lively matsuri (traditional festivals), buzzing street food stalls, and open-air events in parks and neighborhoods.

This program offers students the opportunity to explore Japanese culture, society, art, and language in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
Students can take courses in areas such as Japanese culture, religion, art and society, business communication, and Japanese language at either the beginning or intermediate level.This program is ideal for students interested in learning about Japanese culture and society while earning up to 9 credits during the summer term. Courses are taught in English, with Japanese language courses available for different proficiency levels.

For further information about the program, including dates and course information, please visit: CIEE: Summer Japanese Studies in Tokyo.
 

Program Highlights:

  • Study in Tokyo, Japan’s cultural and business hub.
  • Take courses across multiple disciplines: culture, art, society, religion, and business.
  • Learn Japanese at your level — from beginning to intermediate.
  • Earn up to 9 credits in one summer session.
  • Immerse yourself in daily Japanese life through organized activities and local excursions.

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Summer 2026 03/15/2026 07/06/2026 08/16/2026

If you are interested in applying to a CIEE program, we strongly advise you to meet with a GEO advisor prior to applying.

Selection for the program is based on a review of your written application, recommendation, transcript(s), and completion of the interview process. Qualified applicants are recommended by a GEO Study Abroad Program Advisor. The final selection of participants is made by CIEE.

IMPORTANT: Application for a CIEE program involves two parts:

  1. Completion of the GEO application process.
  2. Completion of the CIEE application process.

Please note that the GEO deadline supersedes the CIEE deadline. A CIEE application fee is due at the time of application and is non-refundable under any circumstances.

 
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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Budget and Price

CIEE: Summer Japanese Studies in Tokyo

2026 Summer

Program Fees Paid to GEO
UO Study Abroad Fee ($1,000 per UO term) $1,000
Other Estimated Expenses
CIEE Application fee Paid to CIEE $50
CIEE Educational Costs Paid to CIEE $5,500
CIEE Housing Paid to CIEE $2,750
Insurance Paid to CIEE $200
Participation Confirmation Paid to CIEE $300
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,500
Estimated Meals $700
Estimated Books and Supplies $100
Estimated Local Transportation $100
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses $50
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical $50
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport $160
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $200
Total
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $12,660

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office." from the Projected Expenses Disclaimers, default value.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Please also refer to the CIEE Cancellation Policy.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
8 weeks before program start date

50% of UO Study Abroad Fee
Program start date or after program begins

Full amount of UO Study Abroad Fee
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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