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CIEE Semester Global Internship in Osaka, Japan (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Osaka, 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: Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Internships Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Semester Global Internship

Osaka, Japan

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Semester Global Internship program in Osaka blends professional development with cultural immersion in one of Japan’s most commercially active and people-driven cities. This program includes three components: A full-time internship with a local or international organization (approximately 30 hours per week), a required internship seminar, and the option to take an online course through CIEE’s global academic partner, ASU. Complement your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities such as strolling Osaka Bay’s waterfront districts at sunset, exploring neighborhood shopping streets filled with independent boutiques and cafes, or enjoying evening views from city observation decks that showcase Osaka’s urban scale and energy. Build career skills, expand your professional network, and experience everyday life in a city known for its openness, momentum, and personality.

Unique Experiences

Assist with digital marketing and brand outreach

at a consumer goods or lifestyle company, focusing on social media, market research, and campaigns for both local and international audiences

Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing and production processes

at a leading Osaka-based manufacturer, learning about quality control, supply chains, and modern industrial innovation

Support daily operations and project coordination

at an international business or consulting firm in Osaka, gaining insight into Japanese management practices and global strategy

Read About OSAKA
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Program Highlights

  • Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.  
  • Elective Courses: Choose from online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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 Osaka.
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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Osaka 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: 

  • Visit Nara Deer Park and Todai-ji to see the world’s largest bronze Buddha and interact with the sacred deer that roam freely around the historic temple grounds 
  • Walk through a life-sized recreation of Edo-period Osaka, exploring how daily life and the city’s streetscapes have evolved over centuries 
  • Witness Japan’s national sport by attending a live sumo tournament or a morning training session at a local stable, exploring the power, ritual, and tradition of sumo

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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