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Kyoto, Japan

January in Kyoto

Study Program

Dates

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3 weeks

Credit

3 semester hours

4.5 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Overview

Dive deeper into Japan's history and culture this January in Japan슬롯사이트s Ancient Capital! Kyoto is the premier hub of traditional Japanese culture and is filled with palaces, temples, gardens, museums, and theaters. Coursework is taught in English at 슬롯머신 Kyoto and is complemented by immersive co-curricular and extra-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.

Unique Experiences

Walk Through Kyoto슬롯사이트s Old Streets in Traditional Wear

Don kimono or yukata and stroll through the Ancient Capital슬롯사이트s streets as you make your way to the famous bamboo forest of Arashiyama!

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE 슬롯사이트CULTURAL CAPITAL슬롯사이트 OF JAPAN

With its rich cultural, religious, and artistic traditions dating back 1,200+ years, immerse yourself in Kyoto슬롯사이트s stunning historic sites.

INDULGE IN KYOTO슬롯사이트S FAMOUS 슬롯사이트UJI슬롯사이트 GREEN TEA

Either as a drink or green tea flavored pastries, ice cream, and other desserts.

17

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES WITHIN KYOTO

1,200+

NUMBER OF YEARS KYOTO WAS JAPAN슬롯사이트S CAPITAL

30

NUMBER OF MINUTES BY TRAIN TO REACH NEARBY OSAKA, KOBE, AND NARA

Experience
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  • kyoto welcome dinner ciee student

Your Destination

Kyoto is located in the Kansai region in the western part of Honshu island. The cities of Osaka, Kobe, and Nara 슬롯사이트 which are also must-visit destinations in Japan 슬롯사이트 are nearby and easily accessible by train. Kyoto was the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868 and was formally called 슬롯사이트Heian-kyo,슬롯사이트 which literally means, 슬롯사이트The Capital of Peace.슬롯사이트 While today Tokyo is the official capital of Japan, Kyoto is often called the country슬롯사이트s 슬롯사이트cultural capital,슬롯사이트 for its preservation of numerous cultural, religious, and artistic sites and traditions. Kyoto provides an ideal environment for students to immerse themselves in the Japanese language and culture.

The Culture

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EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

Every 슬롯머신 program is complemented with co-curricular activities and excursions designed to enhance academic and intercultural learning. In Kyoto students may:

  • Tour the Kyoto Imperial Palace grounds where emperors of old resided, and the seat of Shogun in Kyoto, Nijo Castle  
  • Take a walking tour of the Higashiyama District, while wearing traditional Japanese wear, to experience old Kyoto
  • Visit the Kyoto National Museum, first opened in 1897, one of Japan슬롯사이트s oldest and most distinguished
  • Explore the amazing collection held by the Kyoto International Manga Museum
  • Travel to the nearby former capital city of Nara, home of Nara deer park, the Great Buddha Hall at Todaiji Temple, and the Kasuga Grand Shrine

Program Blogs

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What People are Saying

  • "The Kyoto 슬롯머신 program was one of the most culturally enriching programs I슬롯사이트ve ever done. Even though it was for only 3 weeks I met some of the most amazing people and was able to experience Kyoto in a way I did not think possible. I would highly recommend such an experience to any peer. 슬롯머신 facilitates this experience tremendously with support from staff and instructors."

    Jesus C., Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Housing
Academics

Academics

During January in Kyoto, students will have the opportunity to dive deeper into traditional Japanese culture and history and to learn more about Japan슬롯사이트s ancient capital Kyoto.슬롯사이트Students will also be able to participate in a range of complementary co-curricular, personal, and professional development activities to help facilitate integration into the host community as active global learners. 

슬롯머신 Kyoto슬롯사이트is conveniently located in the city of Kyoto with easy access to the city슬롯사이트s comprehensive train and bus networks. 슬롯머신 Kyoto is the home base for students and a safe zone for them to learn, grow, communicate, and collaborate.

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

Students take one 3-credit course.

Program Credit

Total credit: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits

Course Credit

슬롯머신 course: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

Courses are designed by 슬롯머신 and adhere to standards and expectations consistent among U.S. higher education institutions. Students have ample opportunities to extend their learning beyond the classroom by interacting with local students and communities. Classes will be scheduled Monday through Friday with possible weekend excursions or volunteer work. The course is a full semester in content, so the pace is accelerated, and the workload is demanding. Regular class attendance and participation is expected and required. Students play an active role in their own education and take part in group projects. Interaction with fellow students and professors is expected.

Class Format

Courses taught at 슬롯머신 Kyoto are exclusive to 슬롯머신 students. Classes are scheduled Monday-Friday and are held in Kyoto. Attendance is strictly enforced both for classes and required co-curricular excursions. Students should expect an average of two hours of preparation required for each hour in class. Instruction is supported and augmented online by our learning management system, Canvas.

Grading

Assessment is based on the individual슬롯사이트s overall performance in the course, including exams, quizzes, research papers, individual and group oral presentations or projects, and participation. A U.S. grading scale of A-F is used.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

English

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Visual and Performing Arts

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Social Sciences

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 슬롯머신 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 슬롯머신's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 슬롯머신 sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

슬롯머신 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants

To be considered, submit the 슬롯머신 Scholarships & Grants application within your 슬롯머신 program application.

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Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 슬롯머신, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program January 2026 3 weeks Start Date End Date

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 슬롯머신's 슬롯 게임 of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

슬롯머신 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Financial Aid

슬롯머신 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

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Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

슬롯머신 iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Conor Aherne

Center Director

Conor슬롯사이트s passion for Japan began 12 years ago when he studied abroad in Tokyo. He holds an MA in Japanese & Asian History from Saitama University and is a specialist in Kyoto history.

Izumi Wada

Senior Program Coordinator

Izumi was born in Kyoto and studied abroad in the US when she was in high school. She is passionate about helping students make their study abroad experience meaningful and fruitful (and baking bread on the weekend!).

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here슬롯사이트s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.

3

Contact Us

Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

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