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CONTENTS
01. Okinawa andthe University of the Ryukyus

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02. Ryukyus International Student
Exchange Program

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03. Course Descriptions

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04. Application Process

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05. Scholarshipp.24

06. Campus Life

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List of Partner Universities

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01. Okinawa and the University of the Ryukyus

Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa Prefecture, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, comprises approximately 691 islands. The prefecture's
main island, the island of Okinawa, has a population of about 1.4 million. Formerly known as the Ryukyu Kingdom,
Okinawa has a history of intimate cultural exchange with China, Oceania, and countries in Southeast Asia, leading to
the creation of a distinctive culture rich with unique arts, rituals and cuisine.
Today, Okinawa continues to take advantage of its historical and geographical position to encourage economic,
cultural, and educational interaction in Asia and the Pacific region, fulfilling an important role in international exchange as the "southern gate to Japan."As the only subtropical region in Japan, Okinawa is blessed with a warm climate throughout the year and experiences relatively low seasonal and day/night temperature variation. Okinawa is known both within and outside of Japanas a place with a brilliant range of flora and fauna, emerald-blue seas, white beaches and amazing coral reefs. It ishome to many endemic plants and animals and is recognized as an international tourist destination, with increasing
numbers of visitors each year.

4University of the Ryukyus
The University of the Ryukyus was founded after the end of WorldWar II in May 1950, when Okinawa was under American militaryadministration. The University of the Ryukyus gained its present
status as a national university when Okinawa was returned to Japan in May 1972.

Faculties and Graduate Schools
Currently, the University composes 7 faculties and 8 graduate
schools and has more than 8,000 students. The University of the
Ryukyus includes the University Library, the University Hospital,
the Tropical Biosphere Research Center, the Global Education Center, the Lifelong Education and Research Center, the University Education Center, the Subtropical Fields Science Center, and a University-affiliated junior high school and elementary school.

Global Education Center
The Global Education Center provides courses for studying Japanese, as well as the history and culture of Japan and Okinawa. The
Global Education Center also conducts career counseling for international students seeking employment opportunities in Japan.
Most study abroad students belong to the Global Education Center. Please refer to page 13 for more information on the different
courses offered at the Center and the University.

Faculty of Humanities and Social
Sciences
Graduate School of Humanities
and Social Sciences

Faculty of Global and Regional
Studies
Graduate School of Community
Engagement and Development

Faculty of Education
Graduate School of Education

Faculty of Science
Graduate School of Engineeringand Science (Science Program)

Faculty of Medicine
Graduate School of Medicine
Graduate School of Health Sciences

Faculty of Engineering
Graduate School of Engineeringand Science (Engineering Program)

Faculty of Agriculture
Graduate School of Agriculture

Graduate School of Law

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The University Library

The University of the Ryukyus has two libraries, a main one in
the Senbaru Campus and an Annex Library in the UeharaCampus.
Both libraries have a joint depository of about one million
books and host a wide range of electronic journals.
The lending period of library books is two weeks, up to a
maximum of 10 books for undergraduate students and 15
books for graduate students.
Besides books and magazines, there are also computer
rooms and group study areas in the libraries.
Opening Hours

During School Terms: (Weekdays) 8:00 - 21:40(Sat., Sun. & Holidays) 10:00 - 20:00
Spring/Summer/Winter Vacation: 10:00 - 20:00*The University Library is closed from March 1st to March 31st.

Cafeteria and University Co-op Store￥700

The cafeteria-style dining halls open at 7:50 and serve
breakfast. Okinawa soba and other menus unique to Okinawa are also available. In addition to lunch boxes and light
bites, stationery and daily necessities, books can also bepurchased at the University Co-op Store.

Opening Hours

Dining Hall (Central)
Dining Hall (North)Co-op Central Store
Co-op North Store
Co-op Store in Fac. of Medicine

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Weekdays

Saturdays

Sundays & Public Holidays

7:50 - 19:30
10:00 - 19:30
8:15 - 18:30
8:00 - 20:00
9:00 - 17:30

11:30 - 14:30
ClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedUniversity Health CenterIn the case of minor illness or injury, students can go to
the University Health Center for simple medical attention
and obtain medication.
Students may also visit the Health Center for medical consultation before deciding if medical treatment at the hospital is necessary.
In addition to general health counseling, the University
Health Center also conducts regular health examinations
for international students.

Extracurricular Activities

The University of the Ryukyus has many extra-curricular clubs that students may participate in. There
are about 60 sports-related clubs such as judo,kendo, karate, archery, soccer and rugby, as well as
40 culture and arts-related clubs where one canlearn about Okinawa's traditional performing artsand pursue interests such as photography and music. Through participation in these clubs, international students can make new friends and engage
in cultural exchange with Japanese students.
In addition to these activities, there are also events
such as off-campus tours, international student
festivals and international exchanges with the local
community.

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University Events

Local Events

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Beaches open for summer

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Naha Hari
Okinawa International
Movie Festival*Hari...Boat race

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Eisa Night (Okinawa City)

Glocal Festival
Open Campus

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Ocean Expo Park Fireworks Display (Motobu Town)
Peaceful Love Rock Festival (Okinawa City)
Seaport Chatan Carnival (Chatan Town)(Early Aug.) Final Exams(Mid. Aug.) Summer Break Begins(Late Aug.) Completion Ceremony
for Exchange Students

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10,000 Eisa Dance Parade (Kokusai Street)
Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival (Okinawa City)(Late Sept.) Course Registration for Second Semester(Late Sept.) Campus Festival (Ryudai-Sai)

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Itoman Otsunahiki (tug-of-war) Festival(Itoman City)

New Student Orientation (Oct. enrollment)
Second Semester Begins (Fall Semester)

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Naha Otsunahiki(tug-of-war) Festival (Naha City)
Nakagusuku Gosamaru Festival(at Castle Ruins in Nakagusuku Village)

Health Checkup (Oct. enrollment)

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The International Carnival in Okinawa City
Tsuboya Yachimun Street Festival (Naha City)

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Itoman Peaceful Illumination (Itoman City)

New Student Orientation (Apr. enrollment)
Health Checkup (Apr. enrollment)
First Semester Begins (Spring Semester)Sports Festival
Foundation day of the University

Glocal Festival

1*Eisa...Traditional Okinawa drum dance*Yachimun...Okinawa pottery

New Year’ s Celebration at Shurijo Castle(Naha City)(Early Feb.) Final Exams(Mid.Feb.) Spring Break Begins(Late Feb.) Completion Ceremony
for Exchange Students

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Naha Sakura Festival(Naha City)

Spring Break3

Higashi Village Tsutsuji(Azalea) Festival (Higashi Village)[Note] The events mentioned above may be subject to cancellation, as they are based on references from previous years.

8N umber of International Students(As of May 1, 2022)

Numbers by Country (Total)*Others：
Asia
Latin America
Middle East
AfricaOceania
EuropeKyrgyzstan Mongolia Sri Lanka India Nepal

Pakistan Malaysia Moldives Laos
Argentina Dominican Republic

Iran

BrazilEgypt Kenya Sierra Leone Nigeria

Niger Benin Malawi Liberia
Palau Marshall Islands

Italy Norway Finland France Spain

N umber of Exchange Students(Academic Year 2022)

Numbers by Country (Exchange Students)

902. Ryukyus International Student Exchange Program

Objective

The Ryukyus International Student Exchange (RISE) Program is an arrangement made between the University and ourpartner universities abroad that enables students to experience student life at our campus while conducting researchand taking classes related to students’ majors.
This program provides students with a deeper understanding of both Okinawan and Japanese culture and customs.
It also gives students the opportunity to return to Japan in the future to pursue graduate studies or research.

Courses Offered(1) Japan-Okinawa Studies Course(2) Glocal Leadership Course(3) Japanese Language Teacher Training Course(4) Major Studies Course

Admission and Period of Stay

1. April Admission(1) Apr. - Aug. (Spring semester only; approximately half a year)(2) Apr. - Feb. (Spring & Fall semesters; approximately one year)
2. October Admission(1) Oct.- Feb. (Fall semester only; approximately half a year)(2) Oct. - Aug. (Fall & Spring semesters; approximately one year)

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Admission Requirements

Requirements for all students applying for the
RISE Program are as follows:
1. The student's institution must be affiliated with
the University of the Ryukyus or be a partner of
the UMAP or ISEP.
2. The student must either be enrolled as a fulltime undergraduate student who has completed
his/her first year of study at his/her home institution or be matriculated as a graduate student. Junior college students who apply must be in their
final year of study.
3. The students must be proficient in Japanese at
the level required by each given course.

NOTES
Students must be enrolled in their home universities and should not be expected to graduate
during the period of exchange.

Enrollment Status

Once accepted, students will be given the status of “Special Auditor”, while graduate school students in the Major
Studies Course will have the status of “Special ResearchStudent” at the University.

Tuition and Fees

Examination fees, admission fee and tuition will not becharged to students whose institutions are covered by a Student Exchange Agreement that stipulates a mutual exemption of tuition fees.

Academic Assessment(1) Our academic grading system takes the form of five letter grades.
*Criteria for Grades...A: 90 and above, B: 80-89, C: 70-79, D: 60-69, F: 59 and below(2) Official transcripts of completed courses and credits earned will be issued by the administrative authorities of thedepartment to which the student belongs.
(3) Decisions on whether acquired credits may be counted towards students’ graduation requirements shall rest with
their respective home universities.

Focus
Glocal Festival
This event aims to deepen cultural exchange between international and Japanese students, as well as the local
community through various activities such as games, international cuisine and stage performances. International
students are invited to introduce their countries and cultures to guests at this festival.

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Pickup
Choose Japanese courses that match your proficiency and meet your needs!
Japanese courses are separated according to different levels and skill categories. You can enroll in the courses thatmatch your level of proficiency in each skill category.

Faculty members of the Global Education Center will help you to choose the right set of courses.

Level/Skills

A1/A

A2

B1

B2

Comprehensive

Japanese A
Japanese A1

Japanese A2

Japanese B1

Japanese B2

Japanese
Reading B1

Japanese
Reading B2

Japanese
Reading C1

Japanese
Reading C2

Japanese
Listening B2

Japanese
Listening C1

Japanese
Listening C2

Japanese
Writing B2

Academic
Japanese C1

Skill

Reading
Listening
Writing

Japanese
Writing B1

Speaking

Japanese
Conversation B1

GrammarJapanese
Grammar A

Japanese
Grammar A2

C1

C2
Academic
Japanese C2

JapaneseJapanese
Conversation C1 Conversation C2
Japanese
Grammar C2

Students at the beginner level will be able to learn basic skills in Japanese language and comprehension through“Japanese A-A2”.
Students may also select Kanji and business Japanese courses in addition to level-based Japanese courses.

1203. Course Descriptions

There are four courses in the RISE Program. Students may choose to enroll in any course depending on their purposeof studying abroad. Please note that it is not allowed to change the course after enrollment.

Japan-Okinawa Studies Course―――Department: Global Education Center
Purpose: Learn language, history and culture of Japan and Okinawa
Main Subjects: Japanese language, Japanese and Okinawan history and culture
Language Requirement: Daily conversation level in Japanese or English is desirable

Glocal Leadership Course―――Department: Global Education Center
Purpose: Acquire the ability to solve problems of the international andlocal community.
Main Subjects: Glocal Engagement Seminar, Business Japanese
Language Requirement: Daily conversation level in Japanese or English (CEFR A2)

Japanese Language Teacher Training Course―――Department: Global Education Center

Purpose: Learn how to teach Japanese as a foreign language
Main Subjects: Introduction to Japanese Language Japanese Teaching Methods
Language Requirement: JLPT N2 and above

Major Studies Course (Undergraduate/ Graduate)―――Department: Faculties/ Graduate Schools

Purpose: Conduct research in one’s own field/specialization
Main Subjects: Major courses in each faculty
Language Requirement: JLPT N2 and above
Apart from the Japan-Okinawa Studies Course, there is a Japanese Language and Culture Study Course within the Major Studies
Course for students who wish to engage in specialized learning and research in their respective fields.

1303. Course Description—Japan-Okinawa Studies Course
The Japan-Okinawa Studies Course is for students who wish tolearn the history and culture of Japan and Okinawa while developing their Japanese language skills at the same time.
Students can learn and develop cross-cultural communication
skills by interacting with exchange students from all over theworld. Japanese classes are available from beginner to advanced
levels. There are general Japanese classes that develop four skills— reading, listening, speaking and writing. Students can learn
Japanese at a pace that best suits their needs, even if they havenever learnt the language before.
History and culture classes are offered in both Japanese and English, and with frequent opportunities for fieldwork. Students canalso take classes attended primarily by Japanese students that arealigned to their majors and/or areas of interests.

【Requirements for course completion】
Students must obtain a total of 14 or more credits

including 2 credits from compulsory elective classes
each semester.

Required classes: None
Compulsory elective classes:

Students take at least 2credit or more from thefollowing class list each semester.
・Study of Japanese History I・II

Who will Benefit
Students who are interested in Japan and Okinawa, who wish to deepen their understanding of
the Japanese language within a diverse learning
environment, acquire cross-cultural communication skills, and undertake roles as "ambassadors”
to Japan and Okinawa.

・Study of Japanese Culture I・II・Study of Okinawan History I・II・Study of Okinawan Culture I・II
(Classes held in English)

・Japanese History in International Co-learning

・Japanese Culture in International Co-learning

・Okinawan History in Intercultural Collaborative
Learning・Okinawan Culture in Intercultural Collaborative
Learning

Learning Goals(1) Mastering the Japanese language, as well as
the history and culture of Japan and Okinawa, so
as to allow students to acquire knowledge thatcan be leveraged in their research activities andfuture careers.
(2) Acquiring cross-cultural communication skills
by studying in a diverse learning environment.

Language Requirements
No special requirements for Japanese and English.
*Daily conversational level in Japanese or English
is desirable.

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Mon.

Tue.

Wed.

Thu.

Fri.

1

Japanese A

Japanese A

Kanji

Japanese A

Japanese A

2

Japanese A

Japanese A

Japanese A

Japanese A

3

Japanese Culture
in International
Co-learning

Japanese
Grammar A

4

Course Modelfor Upper-Intermediate Level
Students in the intermediate or advanced level
may enroll in Business Japanese. Students with
sufficient proficiency may also enroll in undergraduate/graduate classes offered by the respective faculties.
…Major course

Mon.

Intensive learning enables students to obtainbasic language proficiency in a short time.
There are also classes where students canstudy Japanese/Okinawa history and culture in
English.

Tue.

Wed.

Thu.

Fri.

Japanese
Listening C1

Writing inJapanese

Business
Japanese1

Food Functional
Chemistry2
3

Course Model for Beginner Level

Japanese
Conversation C1

4

Academic
Japanese C1

Study of
Okinawan
CultureJapanese
Reading C1

Focus
Okinawan Culture ClassThis class will introduce you to a basic knowledge of
Okinawan culture and its historical contexts. Research
topics will be discussed as a class with concept maps
prepared in advance.
Lectures, videos, ﬁeld trips, in-class activities, dance
and music will be provided in addition to discourse onclass insights through group discussion, research andpresentations. Some of the cultural experiences offered
are as follows:
Kasuri weaving, sanshin, eisa, clay shisa making workshop, traditional Okinawan dance and theater.
Okinawan culture classes are given in Japanese, andthere is also an Okinawan culture class offered in English (“Okinawan Culture in Intercultural Collaborative
Learning”). Students can select the class that best fits
their needs.

1503. Course Description—Glocal Leadership Course
Okinawa to the World!

This program aims to develop problem solving leadership for various “glocal” issues through collaborative learning with Japanese
students and the local community.

Leadership in the Time of Diversity

This program aims to inculcate in students the ability to locate
one’s role in the changing diversity of today’s world by training
capacities such as multi-cultural understanding, self-motivation,
grassroots leadership as well as the ability to realize one’s life
goals and objectives.

Champ-lingual (Language Diversity)

Master Japanese language at a pace that best suits your level ofproficiency and learning objectives while taking project-basedlearning courses with international co-learning components. Content is offered in diverse languages, with opportunities for collaboration with Japanese students.

【Requirements for course completion】
Students must obtain a total of 14 or more credits

including 6 credits from compulsory elective classes
each semester.

Who will Benefit

Required classes:

Students who wish to pursue future careers related
to Japan, as well as bridging ties with their homecountries, and those passionate about regional de-・Glocal Engagement Seminar I & II
・Individual and Diversity

Compulsory elective classes:

velopment and globalization.

Students have to take at least 6 credits.

Popular compulsory elective classes

・Glocal Internship

・Seminar on Global Engagement
・Business Japanese・Japanese History/ Japanese Culture in International
Co-learning

・Okinawan History /Okinawan Culture in Intercultural
Collaborative Learning etc…

Learning Goals
1. Learning to be autonomously engaged in addressing local challenges through global perspectives.
2. Mastering clear communication of one’s solutions to specific problems by motivating others
through the use of optimized means and languages.
3. Learning to share common goals with teammembers of diverse backgrounds and collaborating to achieve them.
4. Critically re-thinking one’s position as a socially-derived being and acquiring the ability forreconstructing one’s role vis-à-vis society at large.

Language Requirements*Daily conversational level in Japanese or English is
desirable. (CEFR A2 equivalent or above)

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Mon.

Tue.

1

Japanese A

2

Japanese A

3
4
5

Wed.

Thu.

Fri.

Japanese A

Japanese A

Japanese A

Japanese A

Japanese A

Japanese A

Japanese
Grammar A

Japanese History inInternational Colearning

GlocalEngagement
Seminar

Individual andDiversity

Okinawan Culture
in Intercultural
Collaborative Learning

Seminaron Global
Engagement

Internship (Glocal Internship*Intensive)

Course Model for Beginner Level
In addition to learning Japanese, students in
the Glocal Leadership Course will participate
in projects such as beach cleanups and the
University’s Glocal Festival, which is mutuallyorganized with Japanese students and local
high school students. The course also includes
plans to offer an internship program .
…Required classes. Students are free toselect electives from all other classes.

Class Magazine @Seminar on Global Engagement Seminar 2019

Focus
Glocal Engagement Seminar
In this course, international students, Japanese students, and local citizens collaborate on regional development and share their findings and outcomesthrough the “Glocal Festival”.
In the festival, participants create presentations andexhibitions of diverse cultural specialties that include
regional languages, traditional practices, religions, social issues, food, music, performances, games etc. Discussions and presentations are managed “champ-lingually”, mixing use of diverse languages including
Japanese and English, remaining true to the spirit of“leaving no one behind”. Seminar activities are aimed
at nurturing budding glocal leadership.

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03. Course Description—Japanese Language Teacher
Training Course

This course is for students who wish to contribute actively to theglobal community as Japanese language teachers.
Students will be able to develop their language education skills
by studying subjects related to their majors while understanding
and practicing multilingualism and multiculturalism with Japanese students. Lectures are provided systematically and thematically, enabling students to learn about the language as wellpedagogical methods on teaching Japanese as a foreign language. Practicums are also available in the second semester.
Students can also take other academic major-related subjects
and language classes if they meet requirements for completion.

【Requirements for course completion】
Students must obtain a total of 14 or more credits
each semester.

Required classes:

・Introduction to Japanese Language I & II・Japanese Teaching Methods I & II

・Introduction to Japanese Teaching Methods I & II・Japanese Teaching Materials I & II

Who will Benefit
Students who wish contribute actively to theglobal community as Japanese language teachers
imbued with a strong understanding of multilingualism and multiculturalism.

・Language Training Practicum

Compulsory elective classes:
Students have to take at least 1 class from thefollowing courses.

・Teaching of Japanese Language Special Lecture I

・Teaching of Japanese Language Special Lecture II

Learning Goals(1) Nurturing teaching talent to contribute to theconstruction and development of a tolerant andpeaceful society in diversity through language
education.
(2) Developing the ability to appreciate languages and culture in relative aspects.
(3) Acquiring basic skills to practice language
education.

Language Requirements
JLPT N2 (equivalent or above)

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Mon.

Tue.

Business JapaneseJapanese Teaching
Materials

Wed.

Thu.

Fri.

Teaching ofJapanese Language
Special Lecture
Introduction to
Language Teaching Study of JapaneseJapanese Teaching
Practicum
History
Methods

2
Academic
Japanese C2

3

Japanese Teaching
Methods
Introduction to
Japanese Language

4

Course Model
Students in this course learn the necessary
knowledge and methods to teach Japanese
as a foreign language through practicallearning. Students can take Japanese language courses to improve their skills as well
as select electives that they are interestedin.

…Required classes. Students are free to select electives from all other classes.

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The Japanese Language Teacher Training Course is a one-year program.
The certificate of completion cannot be issued to students whose exchange period is 6
months.
One-semester study abroad students who wish to enroll in this course should consult with
the Global Education Section (inbound@acs.u-ryukyu.ac.jp) before applying.

Focus
Classes on Japanese Teaching Methods andJapanese Teaching Practicums
Acquire the knowledge and the skills necessary to be a
Japanese language teacher in a systematically.

After learning essential theories on Japanese language
education (direct and indirect teaching methods), students take turns to assume roles as teachers and modelin mock lessons in the class on Japanese Teaching Methods. In the “Language Training Practicum,” each student
chooses a language to teach and designs a course. They
will conduct a readiness survey, needs assessment, andplacement test before developing the course syllabus,planning lessons, and eventually teaching course contents.
Our alumni in the Japanese language education minor
are actively undertaking roles as Japanese language
teachers abroad and in Japan.

1903. Course Description—Major Studies Course
The Major Studies Course is provided to students who wish delve
into deeper learning about their field of specialization.
Undergraduate exchange students attend lectures related to theirmajors, while graduate students conduct research and attend
topic-centered study groups known widely in Japanese universities as “seminars”. By working together on research with Japanese
students of the same field, students will be able to develop new
ideas and flexible thinking.
As most undergraduate classes are taught in Japanese, students
must possess at least JLPT N2 proficiency (or the equivalent). Students will choose classes based on consultation with their academic advisors upon enrollment.

Faculties

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Global and Regional Studies
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Medicine

Graduate Schools

Graduate School of Humanities and Social
Sciences
Graduate School of Community Engagement
and Development
Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Medicine
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Engineering and Science(Science/Engineering)
Graduate School of Agriculture
The Graduate School of Engineering and Science and Graduate School of Health Sciences
offer classes and research guidance in English.
Please refer to the website of each faculty for
major fields of study and research (refer toPage 5 for links).

Who will Benefit

Students who wish to study or conduct research in theirfields of specialization.

Learning Goals(1) Acquiring knowledge on specialized fields of the
University’s faculties and graduate schools.
(2) Developing research skills and flexibility of thinking through collaborative research with Japanese
students of different backgrounds.

Language Requirements
JLPT N2 (equivalent or above) is required. Certain
academic advisors may be able to provide academic
guidance in a foreign language that students desire.
*Requirements may vary depending on the faculties,
graduate schools and programs. Kindly contact us
for more information before application.

Academic advisors
Members of the University’s faculty will serve as academic advisors in providing guidance on students’specialized fields of research. Students who wish toreceive instruction from a specific faculty member
should indicate so on their application forms. The
University will consider the appointment of advisors
by examining each student’s study and research

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Mon.
1

Tue.

Wed.

Thu.

Fri.

Introductionof Industrial
Engineering

Business
Japanese2
Academic
Japanese C2

3

Study of
Okinawan Culture

45Japanese
Listening C2
Quantum
Mechanics

Course Model (Undergraduate level)
Major Studies Course students need to enroll inat least 6 credits related to their major and may
also select electives for other classes they areinterested in. Graduate students in the Major
Studies Course will mainly engage in researchwork. Students must consult their academic advisor before registering for classes.
…Major course

Faculty ofEngineering

Requirements for course completion(Undergraduate level) Students must obtain a total of 14 or more credits including 6 credits
from compulsory elective subjects each semester(Graduate level) Students must engage in their research work (including lectures) more than
10 hours a week

Students who have not been successfully allocated with a suitable academic advisor may be requested to select a different course.
Students who wish to apply for the Major Studies Course should contact the Global Education Section(inbound@acs.u-ryukyu.ac.jp) before application.

Focus
Major Studies Course - Japanese Language and Culture Studies Course(Provided by the Faculty of Global and Regional Studies, Global Languages and Cultures Program,
Japanese Culture Course)

The Global Languages and Cultures Program of the Faculty of Global and Regional Studies provides a uniquecourse for students who are majoring in Japanese language and culture at their home institution.

Who will Benefit

Learning Goals

Undergraduate or graduate school students
majoring in Japanese language or Japaneseculture at their home universities, who intend to acquire advanced knowledge inJapanese language and Japanese society
and social structures.

Graduate students conduct research intheir respective fields while undergraduate
students attend classes offered by the
Faculty of Global and Regional Studies or
the Global Education Institution, so as toimprove their Japanese language skills anddeepen their knowledge about Japaneseculture and social structures.

Language Requirements
JLPT N2 (equivalent or above) is required.
Students may also be able to receive instruction in the language of their preference (English or otherwise, depending on
their academic advisors).
*Requirements may vary depending on thefaculties, graduate schools and programs.
Kindly contact us for more information before application.

This course is designed for students with an advanced
level of Japanese. Students will analyze the Japanese
language linguistically or study Japanese society.
If you are interested in starting Japanese language
study or want to improve your Japanese, please apply
for the "Japan and Okinawa Study Course."

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04. Application Process
Which course is most suitable for you?

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Application
Documents(1) Application Form (Form 1-5)
(2) Recommendation Letter

Please do not send a scanned copy of Form 1.
Save and submit it in a fillable PDF format(activated columns).

(3) Academic transcript from the applicant’s home university(4) Certificate of Enrollment from the applicant’s home university(5) Color photograph (showing clearly the applicant’s head and shoulders,
3cm x 4cm against a plain white, gray or blue background)(6) Color copy of applicant’s passport (page with personal details)(7) Application form of Certificate of Eligibility (COE)*Please submit this form in Excel format.
Application documents may be downloaded from the following
website:http://isu.u-ryukyu.ac.jp/?lang=en

Submittion
Deadline
April 2024 Enrollment：Submission by October 31 2023 (Tue.)
October 2024 Enrollment：Submission by March 31 2024 (Sun.)

How & Where to
SubmitPlease submit all documents to the Global Education Section by email (inbound@acs.u-ryukyu.ac.jp) through the coordinator of the applicant’s home institution.
*Postal submission not required.

Notification of
Selection Outcomes
Selection outcomes will be sent to the study abroad program coordinator of theapplicant’s home institution.

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Application forms and necessary documents must be submitted to the Universityof the Ryukyus through the study abroad program coordinator of the applicant’s
home institution. Applications sent directly by students will be declined.

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05. Scholarship

Notes:

Students who have been selected to receive the scholarships will be notified when they are informed of
their acceptance into the RISE program. However, those who have not been selected for the scholarship are
eligible to participate in the program as privately-funded students.
*The following is information for AY2022 and may be subject to change.

JASSO

Japan Student Services Organization
Scholarship

Monthly Stipend: 80,000 yen
Period: Up to 11 months(depending on the period of acceptance)

JASSO’s purpose is to provide support to international students in order to improve standards of education andresearch, as well as to promote mutual friendship and goodwill.

Applicant Qualifications and Conditions
To be eligible to apply for the JASSO scholarship, students must be in regular enrollment at their respective
home universities. The following criteria must also be met.
(1) The applicant must hold nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.
(2) The applicant must not be a citizen of Japan at the time of application.
(3) The student's home university must have an exchange program agreement with the University of the
Ryukyus.
(4) The student is of good character and possesses outstanding academic performance at his/her home university. (According to JASSO requirements, the student’s GPA must be 2.30 or above on a three point scale.)(5) The student has difficulty funding his/her studies in Japan for financial reasons.
(6) The student will resume his/her studies or be conferred an academic degree at his/her home university
after concluding his/her period of study in Japan.
(7) The student must be able to attain “Student” visa status for his/her period of study in Japan.
(8) If the student is due to receive financial aid and/or scholarships from other organizations while in Japan,
the total amount of such financial aid must not exceed 80,000 yen per month.
As of 2023, only students in the "Major Studies Course (including Japanese Language and Culture Studies Course)"
will be eligible to apply for the JASSO Scholarship.

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Q UEST Scholarship

University of the Ryukyus

Monthly Stipend: 80,000 yen
Period: Up to 11 months(depending on the period of acceptance)

This scholarship’s purpose is to provide support to exchange students in order to encourage student exchange
and collaboration between the University and its partner universities.

Foundation Scholarship

University of the Ryukyus

Monthly Stipend: 60,000 yen
Period: Up to 10 months(depending on the period of acceptance)

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support to exchange students in order to improve and enhance international relationships between the University and its partner universities.

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06. Campus Life — Accommodation
Accommodations
As a general rule of the University, international exchange
students will be allocated residences in either the International House or the Senbaru Student Dormitory.
Students may not be allocated with their desired room
types as allocation is based on room availability. Students may choose to live in off-campus apartments if allocated rooms do not meet with their requirements.

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⑥

①
③

Location map of frequently used buildings
and venues① International House② Senbaru Student Dormitory③ Global Education Center(building where students attend Japanese classes)④ Global Education Section (Office)⑤ University Co-op Central Cafeteria Store⑥ University Co-op Northern Cafeteria Store

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④

Senbaru Student Dormitory
Non co-ed dormitory
Intended for Japanese andinternational students

International House
Co-ed dormitory
Intended for international
students and researchers

A/C…Air Conditioner
CL…Closet

CA…Cabinet

SB…Shoe box

S……Bookshelf
T……Table

F……Refrigerator

SU…Shower room

UB…Modular bath
WC…Toilet
W & D…

Washing machine & Dryer

Senbaru Student Dormitory / Shin-toMonthly Rent: 25,000 yen / month
Maintenance Fee: 5,000 yen / month

Senbaru Student Dormitory / Shin-Konju-toMonthly Rent: 20,000 yen / month
Maintenance Fee: 5,000 yen / month

Gas/Water/Electricity Fees:
Based on actual rates of usage / month

Gas/Water/Electricity Fees:

Facilities: Desk, chair, bed, kitchen
toilet, shower, andair conditioner

Facilities: Desk, chair, bed,
toilet, shower, kitchen,
and air conditioner

Shared Furnishing and Facilities:
Washing machine, dryer and elevator

Senbaru Student Dormitory / Ippan-to (Type 1)( Ajisai-to A/C・Nansei-to A・Hokushun-to A/C・ Kaiho-to A/B )Monthly Rent: 10,000 yen / month
Maintenance Fee(Gas, water fees included) : 9,400 yen / month
Electricity Fees:
Based on actual rates of usage / month
Facilities: Desk, chair, bed, andair conditioner
Shared Furnishing and Facilities:
Kitchen, refrigerator, shower, toilets, washingmachine, and dryer

Senbaru Student Dormitory / Konju-to

Based on actual rates of usage/ month

Shared Furnishing and Facilities:
Washing machine and dryer

Senbaru Student Dormitory / Ippan-to (Type 2)( Ajisai-to B・Hokushun-to B )Monthly Rent: 15,000 yen / month
Maintenance Fee: 5,000 yen / month
Gas/Water/Electricity Fees:
Based on actual rates of usage / month
Facilities: Desk, chair, bed, shower,
toilet, and air conditioner
Shared Furnishing and Facilities:
Kitchen, refrigerator, washing machine,and dryer

International House / Single RoomMonthly Rent: 15,000 yen / month

Monthly Rent: 15,000 yen

Maintenance Fee(Gas, water fees included) : 9,400 yen / month

Maintenance Fee: 3,000 yen

Electricity: Based on actual rates of usage / month

Cleaning Fee: 19,800 yen*one-time payment

Facilities: Desk, chair, bed, toilet, andair conditioner

Gas/Water/Electricity Fees:
Based on actual rates of usage

Shared Furnishing and Facilities:
Kitchen, refrigerator, shower, washing machine,and dryer

Facilities: Bookshelf, desk, chair, bed,
air conditioner, kitchen,
refrigerator, shower, andtoiletShared Furnishing and Facilities:
Washing machine and dryer*Cleaning fees are subject to change.

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06. Campus Life — Living Expenses/ Other Expenses

Living Expenses
The costs of living in Okinawa are relatively low compared toother cities in Japan. However, students require approximately
80,000 yen a month to cover personal expenses. Students areadvised to make adequate preparations for living arrangements in the case that they do not qualify for a scholarship.
Due to the demands of the program schedule, students arealso advised not to take on part-time work. As students will not
be able to open a bank account immediately after their arrival
in Okinawa, it is necessary for them to have sufficient cash to
pay for two to three months' worth of living expenses, or havea credit card that can be used overseas.

National Health Insurance
The National Health Insurance program provides financial assistance in the case of illness or injury. The
annual insurance premium is approximately 16,000
yen and must be paid in full. Up to 70% of medical
fees will be covered by the insurance program wheninsurance cards are presented at the time of treatment. The remaining 30% of medical costs will beborne by the student. All exchange students are required to join the National Health Insurance program
immediately after arriving in Japan.

Accident Insurance

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The University recommends all exchange students to enroll in
accident insurance to protect and prepare themselves against
accidents. Accident insurance consists of two components: (1)Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education
and Research (PAS) (valid for unexpected accidents that occur
when students are engaged in regular curricular activities,
school events, extracurricular activities and when students areon school premises or commuting to and from such activities)
and, (2) Liability Insurance Coupled With PAS (students enrolled
in this insurance scheme are entitled to seek damages for accidents caused to third persons such as bodily injuries and destruction of personal property when students engaged in regular curricular activities, school events, extracurricular activities
and when students are on school premises or commuting toand from such activities). The total annual insurance premium isapproximately 1,340 yen.

学生交流協定校一覧／ List of Partner Institutions
大学間交流協定

University-level Agreements

U.S.A
・Michigan State University
・University of Guam
・University of Hawai'i at Manoa
・University of Hawai'i at Hilo・University of Hawai'i-Kauai Community College
・University of Hawai'i Community Colleges
・University of Nevada, Reno
・Eastern Michigan University
・University of California, Santa Cruz
Canada・Memorial University of Newfoundland
Argentina
・National University of La Plata
Bolivia
・Private University of Santa Cruz de la Sierra
・Gabriel René Moreno Autonomous
University
Brazil・University of Sao Paulo・University of Brasilia
Dominica
・Universidad Iberoamericana
Australia
・James Cook University
Marshall Islands
・College of the Marshall Islands
Palau・Palau Community College
Papua New Guinea
・University of Papua New Guinea
Samoa
・National University of Samoa
New Caledonia
・University of New Caledonia
Fiji・University of the South PacificMicronesia
・College of Micronesia-FSM
Tonga
・Atenisi University

China・Central South University of Forestry &Technology
・Fujian Normal University
・Yunnan Agricultural University
・Yanbian University
・Huazhong University of Science &Technology
・The University of International Business& Economics
・Hainan University
・Ocean University of China
Korea
・Keimyung University
・Jeju National University
・Sunchon National University
・University of Seoul
・Yonsei University
・Mokpo National University
・Hoseo University
・Kyonggi University
Thailand・Chulalongkorn University
・Thammasat University
・Khon Kaen University
・Chiang Mai University
・King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology
LadkrabangIndonesia
・Sam Ratulangi University
・Bogor Agricultural University
・Diponegoro University

・Providence University
・Taipei Medical University
・National University of Kaohsiung
Laos・National University of Laos
・University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR
Germany・Heinrich-Heine Dusseldorf University
U.K.
・The University of Sheffield・York St John University
France・French National Institute for Advanced
Research・University of Lille
・University of Toulouse Jean Jaures・Toulouse Capitole University
Russia・Far Eastern Federal University
Spain
・University of La Laguna
・University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Kosovo・The University of Prishtina

Vietnam・Thai Nguyen University
・Hanoi National University of Education
Taiwan・National Taiwan University
・National Sun Yat-sen University
・National Taiwan Ocean University
・Tunghai University
・National University of Tainan
・National Penghu University of Science &Technology
・Kainan University
・Taipei City University of Science & ]Technology
・Chung Yuan Christian University
・Chinese Culture University
・National Dong Hwa University
・Soochow University
・Feng-Chia University
・National Taiwan University of Science &Technology
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学部間交流協定 Faculty-level Agreements
以下の大学は一部の学部とのみ協定を結んでいる大学です。学部が指定されている場合、記載されている学部以外の学生は申請できませんので、ご留意ください。
The following institutions have agreements only with specified faculties. Students other than those of the listed
faculties are not allowed to apply.
U.S.A
・Fort Lewis College
・Ball State University-College of Science & Humanities, Graduate School
New Zealand・Victoria University of Wellington-Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
China
・Dalian Polytechnic University
・Xiamen University of Technology -Faculty ofEngineering
Korea
・Chungbuk National University-College of Engineering-College of Electrical & Computer Engineering
・Kyung Hee University-College of Foreign Language & Literature
・Korea University-College of International Studies
India
・Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology
・Indian Institute of Information Technology &Management, Gwalior
Vietnam・Vietnam National University of Agriculture
Taiwan・National Yunlin University of Science and Technology
・Wenzao Ursuline University of Language
・National Quemoy University -College of Management

Mongolia
・Mongolian University of Science & Technology-School of Power Engineering
Bangladesh
・Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology
Sri Lanka
・University of Ruhuna -Faculty of Agriculture
Cambodia
・Institute of Technology of Cambodia
Indonesia
・Udayana University -Faculty of Engineering
Iran・University of Tehran -College of Engineering
Turkey・Pamukkale University -Faculty of Engineering
France・Rennes 1 University,-Institute of Electronics & Telecommunications (IETR)
Sweden・University of Gothenburg -Faculty of Arts
Spain
・University Autonomy of Barcelona-Faculty of Translation and Interpretation

UMAP (University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific) アジア太平洋大学交流機構
ISEP (International Student Exchange Programs)

UMAP 加盟校又は ISEP 加盟校からの留学生は、入学検定料、入学金、授業料が免除されます。学費免除を受けられる学生数は授業料の相互不徴収協定により指定されています。
Partner universities of UMAP or ISEP shall be exempted from the entrance examination fee, admission fee, andtuition fees. The number of students eligible for a tuition waiver is specified in the reciprocal tuition waiveragreements.
加盟校については UMAP 及び ISEP のウェブサイトからご確認ください。
Please check the UMAP and ISEP websites for partner universities.

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