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May 11 - May 21, 2026

Course offered: ENGR 4063: Technology and Culture of Japan
Program Leaders:
· Dr. Josh Ramsey, Professor of Chemical Engineering
· Dr. Katie Jurewicz, Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management
Cities to Experience:
· Tokyo
· Kyoto
· Nara
· Hiroshima
Course application deadline- December 15, 2025
Notification of application- December 22, 2025
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Tentative Itinerary 

· City walking tour of Tokyo
· National Museum for History and Art
· Sake brewery
· Mazda factory tour
· Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Museum
· City walking tour of Kyoto
· Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
· Kiyomizu-der Temple
· Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
· Philosopher’s walk
· Imperial Palace
· Nara Park
· Todai Temple
· City food tour
· JAL factory and Sky Museum
· Meiji Jingu Shrine
· Team Lab Planets
· Mirakikan Science Museum
· Harajuku district
· Candy factory tour
· Senso-Ji Shrine
· Akihabara district
· And more!
 
 
  • Course Costs
    Total: Estimated $3,800

     

    What’s included:

    · Some meals

    · In-country transportation

    · Entrance fees to museums/ business visits

    · Tours/ activities

    · Health insurance while abroad

    · Hotels (2-3 people per room)

    · 3 course credit hours

    · Study Abroad administration fee

     

    What's not included:

    · International flights

    · Some meals

    · Souvenirs

    · Passport

  • Eligibility
    • Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
    • Must be in good conduct and academic standing with the university
      • Conduct records will be reviewed, and each case will be considered individually
    • While this is a course within CEAT (College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology), any enrolled OSU student may register for the course from any college. Although, if the course is capped, CEAT students will be given priority.
    • Program approvals will be granted to junior and senior CEAT students on a rolling basis. All other eligible students will be placed on a waitlist. If space remains available, students will be admitted from the waitlist based on the following criteria: CEAT student, year in school, GPA, and time of application.
  • Scholarships

After you've completed and submitted your application, and if you are accepted, you will be asked to “commit” to the program to confirm your desire to still join the course. This must be done by the listed decision date. Upon your confirmation, you will be officially admitted, and a non-refundable deposit will be charged to your OSU Bursar account. Please note that once billed to your Bursar account, all costs are non-refundable.

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