Internship Program

Hitotsubashi Internship Program (HIP)

In an effort to provide exchange students with genuine cultural/ educational/ work experiences in Japan, Hitotsubashi University have joined with several companies in Tokyo to create a 4-week internship program in English. The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for exchange students to understand business customs and practices in Japan, and help them to develop fundamental business skills and knowledge through practical experience.

Program Overview

Past Internships

Application and Selection Procedures

Requirements and Responsibilities

Program Overview

Hitotsubashi Internship Program (HIP) Summer 2022

●Internship period: July 25 - August 19, 2022

●Eligibility:
・Registered exchange students at Hitotsubashi University
・Japanese Language Requirement: Up to each company
　＊English Language Requirements:　TOEFL IBT 79, or equivalent

●Openings: Three companies (1 or 2 interns per company)
・J-Global K.K.＜https://j-globalgroup.com/en/＞
・Svenson Co., Ltd. ＜https://www.svenson.co.jp/＞
・Kanematsu ＜https://www.kanematsu.co.jp/en/＞

●Program Schedule:
・[Program Orientation (Zoom)] April 20, 16:00 - 17:00
　＊Link will be sent to students who have completed pre-registration
・[Application Deadline] April 28
　＊Application Form: Please check "Hitotsubashi Internship Program 2022"
・[Internship Period] July 25 - August 19
・[Mid-term Report] August 5
・[Final Report & Feedback Session] August 19

The first selection process is carried out by Hitotsubashi University, and checked by the host company. The host company reserves the right to make final judgements on the acceptance of nominated students.

Hitotsubashi University does not offer any credits to students who attend this program.

Each intern must pay their internship-related expenses, including commuting costs, liability and personal insurance and food during the internship program.