CIS Australia July in Tokyo
The CIS Australia July in Tokyo program allows you to spend your winter break in vibrant Tokyo, Japan! Choose to study Japanese language or take an English-taught course in business, culture, the arts or social sciences. Experience culture and adventure in the world’s largest city!
Choose one or two sessions to study Japanese culture and language. Courses are available in business, culture, the arts, social sciences and Japanese language (beginner and intermediate). Experience the famous temples and sites of Tokyo, while immersing yourself at a local university with Japanese students. Students will have the opportunity to explore a refreshing and stimulating side of the world, with something for everyone.
Fields of study
- Arts
- Business
- Communications
- International Relations
- Language
- Sociology
For more information regarding program specifics, visit the host program website.
Credit Equivalent
3 US credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units if 6 US credits are successfully completed across two sessions (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact CIS Australia for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the CIS Australia entry requirements. Students are required to at least have a 4.5 GPA to meet CIS entry requirements.
CIS Australia programs are highly competitive and fill up fast so be sure to get your application in as early as possible.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Costs
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition directly to the host. The program fee will cost approximately $5,599 AUD - $7,999 AUD and includes tuition, accommodation, meals and class field trips. An additional application fee of $95 AUD will apply.
The program fees include:
- CISaustralia support services before, during and after the program
- Academic advising
- Financial advice
- Assistance with travel arrangements
- Pre-departure guide and session
- Airport pick-up (on specified program arrival date within designated arrival times)
- Accommodation – single room accommodation in apartment-style hotel
- Welcome Lunchtime Event, Welcome Dinner and Final Lunchtime Event
- Tuition fees
- Course materials
- Extracurricular social and cultural activities
- Program risk matrix and COVID-19 risk assessment
- Risk Management and Emergency Response Plan
- CISaustralia 24/7 on-site support – Site Director
- Oberlin University official transcript
- CISaustralia Certificate of Participation (available on request)
Detailed information regarding program fees can be found on the CIS Australia website.
Please visit the CIS Australia Scholarships page for early bird discounts and scholarship options that may be available to you.
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the program cost.
For more information regarding accommodation, please see the CIS Australia website.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Jacob - 2018
I chose the experience in hopes of shaving some time off of my degree over the break, but came to find it was so much more! It wasn't just about earning credit, it was about actually learning how to live and study in a foreign country.
Read more of Jacob's story here.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2025
Host: 24 May 2025
Program Dates
Session B
Start: 28 June 2025
End: 12 July 2025
Session C
Start: 12 July 2025
End: 26 July 2025
Session B & C
Start: 28 June 2025
End: 26 July 2025
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Credit: For-credit and Not-for-Credit
Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend the program as not-for-credit only
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.