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CIEE Business + Culture in Kyoto, Japan (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Kyoto, Japan
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment (alone), Homestay, Hostel/Hotel
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Art History, Asian Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Film, Finance, History, International Business, Internships, Literature, Management, Media Studies, Religion/Theology, Service Learning, Social Science, Theater/Drama Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
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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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.
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Excursions & 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.  

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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 new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

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

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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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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