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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Recommended Majors: Art and Design, Religion/Theology Minimum GPA: 2.5
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description:

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Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan
Spend a summer in the elegant and scenic city of Kyoto, Japan, with AIFS! Choose from a variety of course options with credit awarded by Fairfield University. Kyoto is famous for its preservation of Japanese traditional arts including the time-honored geisha dance, Buddhist temples, gardens, shrines, and traditional wooden houses. 

What’s Included 
TUITION
 
3 semester credits 
 
COURSES 
Courses offered in art, history, philosophy, religious studies 
 
HOUSING 
Centrally located apart-hotels 
 
EXCURSIONS 
Day trips to Nara, Uji and Arashiyama and overnight excursions to Ise and Koyasan 
 
CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 
Guided tours, cultural site visits, excursions, sightseeing activities, welcome and farewell meals 
 
AIFS TRAVEL MANAGER 
who will be with the group throughout the program and be available to provide local information, answer questions, take care of logistics and deal with emergencies 
 
HEALTH & SAFETY 
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance 
 
PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network 

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At AIFS, we support all participants in their journey abroad, inclusive of their gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, and sexual orientation. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. We invite you to review our Social Identity Pages to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs. We encourage you to revisit these resources throughout your study abroad journey. We want to remind you to visit your university's study abroad website and office, as they might have more information and resources related to social identities and studying abroad.   
 
For information specific to this city, visit the website and click the Social Identity Tab on the program page. 
 
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Over 50% of students receive financial support from AIFS!  
   
AIFS is recognized as a premier provider of study abroad programs. All-inclusive program fees cover tuition, housing, tours and excursions, insurance and 24-hour emergency service. Since 1964, more than 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS.
 
     
 

 



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 02/27/2025 02/27/2025 TBA TBA