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. 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

Hitotsubashi Internship Program (HIP) Summer 2023

●Internship period: July 24- August 18, 2023

●Eligibility:
・Registered exchange students at Hitotsubashi University
・Third & Fourth year international students
・Japanese Language Requirement: N2/N1, or equivalent

●Openings: Three companies (maximum 3 interns per company)
・AIMSOUL <https://www.aimsoul.com/company/>
・AOI Pro. <https://www.aoi-pro.com/en/>
・Kanematsu <https://www.kanematsu.co.jp/en/>

●Program Schedule:
・[Program Orientation (Zoom)]   April 19, 17:15 – 18:15
*Link will be sent to exchange students via Hitotsubashi Gmail account
・[Application Deadline]   April 23, 23:59
*Online Application Form: Please check “HIP 2023 Program Information”
・[Internship Period]   July 24 – August 18, 2023
・[Mid-term Report]   August 5, 17:00-18:30
・[Final Report & Feedback Session]   August 18, 17:00-18:30

 

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.

Past Internships

Timetree, Inc.

<https://timetreeapp.com/intl/en/>
Number of Interns: 3
Internship Period: Internship Period: July 23 – August 2, 2019

J-Global K.K.

<https://j-globalgroup.com/en/>
Number of Interns: 1
Internship Period: Internship Period: January 16 – February 27, 2020

EXest, Inc.

<https://www.exest.jp/about-en?lang=en>
Number of Interns: 3
Internship Period: Internship Period: January 16 – February 27, 2020

Doorkel Co., Ltd.

<https://www.doorkel.com/>
Number of Interns: 1
Internship Period: Internship Period: January 16 – February 27, 2020

Application and Selection Procedures

HIP2023 Program Information (611KB)

Requirements and Responsibilities

Requirements and Responsibilities (PDF) (219KB)