Ritsumeikan University

Kyoto, Japan

Dates and Deadlines

Term:

Academic Year

Spring

Start Date

See Advisor

End Date

See Advisor

Deadline

2/15/2023

9/15/2023

Information

Area of Study:

Asian Studies, Business Administration, International Studies, Japanese, Political Science

Program Type:

Exchange

Language of Instruction:

English, Japanese

GPA:

3.0

Language Prerequisite:

No previous language experience required (classes offered in English)

Advisor Name:

Leanne Olona

Advisor Email:

studyabd@unm.edu

Overview

Ritsumeikan Academy is one of the comprehensive educational institutions in Japan with rich history and tradition, and we celebrated 130th of the founding of the Ritsumeikan private school and the 100th year of the establishment of the Academy in 2000.

The school spirit of liberalism and internationalism advocated by Prince Saionji was combined with the ideals of academic freedom and vivacity pursued by Nakagawa, and became a tradition of the Academy.

Today, the Ritsumeikan Academy is highly admired by society as the educational institution which actively promotes the university reform. Such spirit of innovation and inspiration is simply based on the Academy’s school spirit, “freedom and innovation.”

Information updated 12/20/2022

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Academics

The Study in Kyoto Program is a non-degree study abroad program that offers a well-balanced curriculum of both academic and cultural course selections through three tracks of study. Enrollment in the program is flexible; you can apply to the track that best suits your needs, stay for a period of one semester or one year, and begin your studies in either the spring or fall semester.

Academic info: https://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/skp/academics/

NOTE: The Japanese academic calendar is very different from the U.S. calendar. Spring semester is typically April-August, and Fall semester is typically September-February. As such, we only recommend students attend Japanese institutions during Spring, Summer, or an entire Academic Year. If you have questions, please contact the GEO advisor for this program.

GEO works to provide the most accurate academic information for each program, but please confirm on the host institution website. This is particularly important for program dates, as study abroad students may be asked to arrive early for orientation, language immersion, or other activities.

Information updated 12/20/2022

Location

Kyoto is home to some of Japan's most important World Heritage Sites such as the Ryoanji, Ninnaji and Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Temples, which are located right at the doorstep of Ritsumeikan University. It enjoys a harmonious blend of the ancient and the modern, thus giving students the unique opportunity to experience all aspects of Japanese society. By studying in the SKP at Ritsumeikan University, students are able to take advantage of the rich academic and cultural environment of this city, leading to a truly fruitful and memorable study experience in Japan.

Information updated 12/20/2022

Housing

One of the best parts of the Study in Kyoto Program is the sense of community that develops among the students, leading to life long friendships. Nowhere is this more true than the two university dormitories. Students from around the world share one living space, giving you the opportunity to learn about other customs and cultures on top of experiencing daily life in Japan. I-House I and I-House II are both equipped with everything a college student would need: fully furnished rooms, laundry facilities, lounges, kitchens, free internet access, and computer rooms.

More Housing info: https://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/skp/life-in-skp/accommodations/

Information updated 12/20/2022

Links

General Website: https://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/

Exchange Student: https://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/skp/

Info sheet: https://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/skp/resources/pamphlet/

Photo tour: http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/photo-tour/

Information updated 12/20/2022