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CIEE Semester Intern + Study Abroad 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, Japanese Housing Options: Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Japanese, Photojournalism Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Semester Intern + Study Abroad

Osaka, Japan

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Semester Intern + Study Abroad program in Osaka pairs hands-on professional experience with academic study in one of Japan’s most socially connected and commercially active cities. This program includes three components: A part-time internship with an international organization (approximately 20 hours per week), an internship seminar, and two elective courses taught by CIEE faculty or online through CIEE’s global academic partner, ASU. You’ll enrich your time in Osaka through co-curricular and extracurricular experiences such as spending a day at Universal Studios Japan alongside local students, exploring the lantern-lit streets and temples of Hozenji Yokocho, or joining hands-on cultural workshops that highlight everyday Japanese customs and food culture. You’ll leave with practical skills, global perspective, and memorable experiences rooted in daily life in Osaka.

Unique Experiences

Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing and production support

at an Osaka-based manufacturer, learning about quality control, supply chains, and modern industrial processes

Support business operations and administrative projects

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

Assist with merchandising and retail operations

at a consumer goods or lifestyle brand, learning how products are positioned for local and international markets

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

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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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