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CIEE Summer Global Internship in Tokyo, Japan (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Tokyo, Japan
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: UHCL applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Academic Level: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Language(s) of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Apartment Program Model: Partner Provider
Area(s) of Study: Communication, Engineering Management, General Business, Humanities, Management, Professional Writing, Sciences Minimum GPA: 2.50
Open to Non-UHCL Applicants: Yes
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

Summer Global Internship

Tokyo, Japan

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Summer Global Internship program in Tokyo lasts 8 weeks and features two key components: A full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30-40 hours per week) and an internship seminar. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Japanese culture. Live, learn, and work in Tokyo!

Unique Experiences

Develop cutting-edge AI solutions

tailored for solo entrepreneurs

Maintain the Instagram of a tourism agency

that aims to enrich experiences through local gems

Identify new business opportunities

at a language school which offers education to embassies and foreign companies

Learn More About Tokyo

Your Destination

Tokyo is Japan's vibrant, cosmopolitan capital, celebrated for its dynamic nightlife, seamless blend of traditional and modern culture, iconic landmarks like the Tokyo Tower and Meiji Shrine, world-class museums and galleries, cozy cafés and ramen shops, cutting-edge fashion districts, and tranquil parks and gardens. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Tokyo is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.

Your Destination
Housing

Housing

CIEE Tokyo provides convenient housing to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. All housing is within walking distance of train and subway stations, granting easy access to internship placement sites. Tokyo's many iconic landmarks and attractions are accessible through one of the most efficient and comprehensive transportation networks in the world.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
  • Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Japanese business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
  • Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Tokyo.

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 past excursions and activities:

  • Tour Asakusa and get a glimpse into traditional Tokyo with the historic Senso-ji Temple and its surrounding Nakamise shopping street
  • Visit the "Electric Town" of Akihabara, heaven for tech enthusiasts, gamers, and anime/manga fans
  • Explore the latest fashion trends at Harajuku and Takeshita Street, the epicenter of youth culture and fashion in Tokyo

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 Tokyo: Based in Chiyoda City, a central ward in the heart of Tokyo, CIEE Tokyo features a student lounge, a library, a student life office, and an academic advising office.

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

Internships

Tokyo's work culture blends tradition and modernity, emphasizing professionalism and group harmony. Traditional firms follow a formal hierarchy, while startups and emerging companies offer more flexible, diverse environments. The city thrives on balancing innovation and respect for long-standing practices.

Industry options include:

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
  • Business Management and Administration
  • Education and Training
  • 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.

Learn More About Scholarships

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

Questions?

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Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

This program is currently not accepting applications.