1) Take a look at the How to Apply pageand check the application schedule.

Ready toApply?

2) Read the Application Guidelines andstart gathering the required documents.

3) Start the application process!
*A Pre-Application Consultation Service isavailable to prospective applicants.
Please see the How to Apply page for details.

http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/skp/apply/howto/

Schedule

FallSpring•
StartApplication•Deadline

EarlyMar.
Early
Oct.

•Orientation•
Begins

Early
Apr.

Early
Sep.

Sep.
26

Early
Nov.

MidMar.

Apr.
1(Arrival in Japan)

Semester•Ends•
Transcripts
Sent OutFallSemester

Jan.
31MidApr.

SpringSemesterJul.
31

EarlyOct.

*All dates subject to change. Please see the most recent Application Guidelines on the How to Apply page for the latest info.
*Speciﬁc dates will be announced on the SKP website.

Study in Kansai Program
International Center at Kinugasa Campus
56-1, Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8577 JAPAN
Email: skp@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

en.ritsumei.ac.jp/skp/Explore. Learn. Succeed.
Go Beyond With SKP

Study inKansaiProgramStudy in Japan
With SKP

10Reasons
toChooseSKP

21

Study in the Kansai Region,
Where Modern and Traditional
Cultures Harmonize

non-degree study abroad

program. The program brings

together students from aroundKyoto, Osaka, and Shiga
Prefectures.

Here are ten reasons why SKP

should be the next step on youracademic journey:

6Interaction in Clubs andExtracurricular Activities

RU has about 450 clubs and “circles”(common interest groups). Students haveopportunities to interact with Japanese
students and other international students
through clubs, circles, and events on
campus.

3

Intensive Japanese
Language Studies

Experience
Hands-On Learning“Campus-Speciﬁc Courses” at eachcampus emphasize hands-on learning.
For example, at Kinugasa Campus inKyoto, students can study Japanesetraditional arts directly under mastersof each art form.

In the Intensive Japanese Language
track (IJL), language classes are divided
into levels from elementary to upper
advanced, allowing students to study
intensively in a class suitable to theirskill level.

7

is Ritsumeikan University’s

the world at RU’s campuses in

In today’s globalized world, RU strives
to promote international education andresearch in a wide range of ﬁelds. We
offer a broad range of courses spanning
the social sciences, humanities, andnatural sciences.

The Kansai region in western Japan iswhere the traditions, history, and cultureof ancient Japan live on in modern times.
Historical sites attract people from allover, making it a truly international
place to pursue one’s studies.

The Study in Kansai Program (SKP)

4

Take Classes
in a Wide Range of Fields

Improving Japanese language skills andbecoming familiar with Japanese culture
through SKP has shown to be useful tostudents who want to continue on tograduate school or ﬁnd employment inJapan.

At RU, there are approximately 2,800
international students from around 106countries.* Students can interact withpeers from various countries, build newvalues, and make lifelong friends.
*as of May 2023

9Career Advancement

8Scholarships Available(With No Repayment Necessary)Students may be eligible to receive eithera JASSO scholarship from the Japan
Student Services Organization (80,000yen/month) or a RUSSES scholarshipoffered by RU (40,000 yen/month).
*Applicants must be approved though a screening process.
**The RUSSES Scholarship Scheme will conclude
at the end of 2025 Fall semester.

5International ExchangeWith Students From
Around the World

Abundant andComprehensive Support

Friendly teachers, SKP Buddies and theSKP staff provide a variety of support tohelp students adjust to life in Japan
quickly and make their study abroad
experience more meaningful.

10

Working Adults Are
Welcome to Participate

SKP is open to those who have alreadygraduated from university and entered
the workforce. RU welcomes theparticipation of people with diverse
backgrounds who can see Japan fromdifferent perspectives.

Track / Description

Which Track of Study
Is Right for You?
NoSKP students select a track of study and campus in linewith their desired language of instruction as well as

Have you passed JLPT N1,or achieved an equivalentscore on the EJU?

the courses they wish to take.

Please use this chart to determine which track andcampus is right for you.

Yes

Yes

I want to study
primarilyin Japanese.

−I JL
−

Colleges/ Graduate Schools Offering Courses:

IntensiveJapanese
Language

International Relations / Letters / Social Sciences
Offered At : Kinugasa Campus (Kyoto Pref.)*This track is only offered at Kinugasa Campus.

RCJRegularCourses inJapanese

The RCJ track allows students with Japanese language
proﬁciency equivalent to JLPT N1 to take both liberal arts andspecialized courses offered by 16 Ritsumeikan Universitycolleges in Japanese.

Do you want to study Japanese
language intensively and/or takecourses in your major in Japanese?

“The (track) offers…the chance tostudy other subjects (in Japanese)…
alongside Japanese students.

NoI want to study
primarilyin English.

About Ritsumeikan Courses:- Max number of courses students can register: Up to 20 credits each semester- Number of credits per course: Varies*- Number of classes in each course: 14 classes per semester- Number of classes that must be taken: 7 sessions per week***Please see each track’s page for details.
**Under Japanese Law, Students must attend a minimum of 10 hours of classes per week.

Course Lists From Previous Semesters:
Refer to the available course lists from previous semesters
for examples of courses offered for each track/campus.
*Please note that courses listed may not be offered during future semesters.

“I...strengthen(ed) my language

The IJL track allows students to study Japanese language
intensively. The track provides a well-balanced approach to
improving reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills fromthe beginner level all the way to the advanced level of practicalacademic Japanese skills required for taking university courses.

- Miyumi Aoki, United States

RCE”

RegularCourses inEnglish

The RCE track allows students to take courses in English in awide range of ﬁelds. Course offerings range from those in thehumanities and social sciences, such as political science,
economics, business administration, sociology, cultural
anthropology, law, area studies, and contemporary Japaneseculture, to courses in the natural sciences such as information(computer) science.

“””skills through a complete andthorough Japanese program.
- Giacomo Becchi, Italy

Letters / Social Sciences / Law
Offered At : Kinugasa Campus (Kyoto Pref.)Business Administration / Policy Science /Comprehensive Psychology / Image Arts and Sciences /Information Science and Engineering /Offered At : Osaka Ibaraki Campus (Osaka Pref.)Economics / Life Sciences / Sport and Health Science /Gastronomy Management / Science and Engineering*
Offered At : Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (Shiga Pref.)*Additional procedures may be necessary. Please see the RCJ Track pagefor more information on registering for these courses.

International Relations / Letters / Social Sciences
Offered At : Kinugasa Campus (Kyoto Pref.)Business Administration / Policy Science /Information Science and Engineering
Offered At : Osaka Ibaraki Campus (Osaka Pref.)Economics
Offered At : Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (Shiga Pref.)RU offers a plethora of academic courses

taught in English for students to choose from.
- Cheng Da Kok, Singapore

Next Page
Track Outline &Other Available Courses

Track Outline

Other Available Courses−I JL−

CampusSpeciﬁcCourses

TrackStudy
PeriodRCJRegular Courses
in Japanese

RCE

Regular Courses
in English

Half year (1 semester) or Full year (2 semesters)Class
Language
Academic
Requirements

IntensiveJapanese Language

Japanese (primarily)

Japanese

CSC

EnglishLanguage
Requirements

Students who have never studied
Japanese before must be able toconduct basic communication in
English*JLPT (Japanese Language Proﬁciency
Test) N1 or equivalent EJU (Examinationfor Japanese University Admission forInternational Students) score

Native English speaker, or have aminimum English proﬁciency testscore of TOEFL® iBT 68/ PBT 520,
CEFR B2, or IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent)

Japanese
LanguageCourses✓✓✓*** Non-native English speakers that wish to take courses in English
must have a minimum English proﬁciency test score of TOEFL®
iBT 68/ PBT 520, CEFR B2, or IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent)** Kinugasa Campus: Optional Japanese language courses (introductory level; one semester only)** Osaka Ibaraki Campus: Optional Japanese language course (elementary level to upper advanced level)** Biwako-Kusatsu Campus: No Japanese language courses available- CSC are available for all tracks of study.

Students will learn about Japanese traditional culture, history,society, urban innovation, food culture, corporate activities, etc.,
through hands-on learning in accordance with the distinctive
characteristics of each RU campus.

Our Campuses
Kyoto

Ritsumeikan University has more than 34,000

students, faculty, and staff who contribute to thediversity of the learning environment. Here are theProgram Fee

One Semester

Two Semesters

Tuition402,900 yen

805,800 yen
10,000 yen

Bank Transfer Fee (approx.)

10,000 yen

Total Cost

422,900 yen

825,800 yen

Scholarships

JASSO

RUSSES

80,000 yen

40,000 yen

Monthly Stipend
Eligibility

Exchange Students Only(students participating under an Agreement
for Student Exchange with RU)

ShigaKIC� � BKC

KansaiRegionOIC�
OsakaTokyo

three campuses where SKP students take courses.

Program Fee & Scholarships

Document Handling Fee- Ilaria Canali, Italy- Students that register for these courses must pay
a mandatory activity fee for materials, etc.
(varies by course)

Applicants must fulﬁll either a) or b):a) Enrolled in a university or graduate school for at least one year at the start of the programb) Graduated from university/ graduate school and obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher,or have an equivalent academic degree”

appreciate and understand…
Japanese traditional culture.

- All CSC are taught primarily in Japanese,
but Japanese language abilities are not required.

The standard required GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale ("B average") or equivalent.
Exchange students from partner institutions must meet the academic requirements outlined in the student exchange agreement.

Admission
Requirements“In (these)…courses,
we have the chance to…

All Students

KIC*All fees subject to change.
*The program fee is waived forexchange students. However, allstudents must cover living
expenses (which are notincluded in the program fee).
Please see the Program Fee andScholarships page for more
information.

*These scholarships are very
competitive. Details on
scholarship eligibility andapplication procedures can befound on the Program Fee andScholarships page.
*The RUSSES Scholarship Scheme
will conclude at the end of 2025
Fall semester.

OIC

BKC

Kinugasa Campus (KIC) is the perfect
example of Kyoto’s harmonization
between the traditional and themodern, and is a serene environment
for education. Kinugasa is theuniversity’s center of liberal arts, social
science and humanities studies.

Located midway between Osaka City and
Kyoto City, Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC) isRU’s newest campus. The campus
community works to facilitate collaboration
with industry and government institutions
and promote Ritsumeikan’s activities
on the frontline of social collaboration.

Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (BKC) serves asa center of education and research that
integrates the sciences with thehumanities. The campus is surroundedby natural beauty with mountains to thewest and Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest
lake, to the east.

*Tracks Offered: IJL, RCJ, RCE*Tracks Offered: RCJ, RCE*Tracks Offered: RCJ, RCE