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CIEE Tokyo: Arts & Sciences

» General Information

Location:

Tokyo, Japan

Description:

Direct enrollment in the Faculty of Liberal Arts at Sophia University allows students to study alongside Japanese and other international students in English-taught area studies courses while also participating in intensive Japanese language courses. 

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall-Winter Quarters), Spring Semester (Spring Quarter), or Full Year. Note: Spring Semester generally begins in late March, so students enroll for Winter Quarter at NU and finish final exams before departure. If students do not take Winter Quarter classes at NU, they must enroll in at least 15 semester credits while abroad.

Sponsor:

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Website:

CIEE Tokyo: Arts & Sciences

Language Requirements

One year of college-level Japanese or the equivalent.  This is a Northwestern requirement and will apply to students studying abroad beginning 2011-2012 and is in effect for all students who matriculated at Northwestern in Fall 2009 or later.  CIEE recommends 1 college-level Japanese language course.

Academic Specialties

Japanese language, Business and Economics, History, Political Science, Art History, Literature, Religion and Philosophy, Sociology, and Anthropology (most courses focus on Japan).

Course Type

Intensive language and area studies courses at Sophia University Faculty of Liberal Arts.  Since the faculty is made up of international teachers, course structure varies.

Additional Information

• Field trips and excursions to local companies, school, and areas of cultural and historical significance.
• Cultural reimbursement for participation in local cultural activities.

Housing

Home stay (NU requirement)

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

• Tuition:  $13,923
• Room & Board:  $5,900
• SAAF:  $2,355
• Transportation:  $1,750
• Books & Supplies:  $350
• Personal Expenses:  $3,500
• HTH/Medical Insurance:  $211
• Total Estimated Costs:  $27,989

Additional Information:

• Billing Arrangements:  Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
• Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet:  Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Approximate Program Size

CIEE Program Size: Full Year 15-25;  Spring 50-100; Fall 25-50

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:

• CIEE program application, available on the CIEE website.
• Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.