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01 WHY SKP? / CALENDAR
02 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
03 JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
04 COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
05 APPLICATION PROCEDURES / PROGRAM EXPENSES / SKP BUDDIES
06 STUDENTS FROM PARTNER SCHOOLS
WHY SKP?
Intensive Japanese Language (IJL)
Up to 12 hours of Japanese study per week—more than double
that of most university courses overseas.
Choosing a study abroad program can be hard,
especially if it’s your first time coming to Japan.
What is it that makes SKP the right choice?
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Study in Kyoto Program is a non-degree study abroad
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well-balanced
curriculum of both academic and cultural course selections through
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Enrollmen in
the program is flexible: You can apply to the track that best su
uits your needs, stay for a period of one
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semester or one year, and begin your studies in either the spring or fall semester.
SKP has been the highlight
of my year, which has bee
n the
best year of my life. The exp
eriences, friends, and memo
ries
I’ve made in Japan have bee
n simply amazing! It’s one
thing to study Japanese lang
uage and culture, but it’s
something completely diff
erent to actually live it.
I recommend that everyone
who is truly serious about
improving their Japanese
take this step forward and
jump in
with both feet. It’s been the
best experience of my life.
Intensive Japanese Langua
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Focus: Intensive Study off the Japanese Lan
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Location: Kinugasa
Kinugas Campus (Kyoto)
Language of Instruction: Japanese
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Admission Requirements
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1. Meet requirement a) or b)
a) Currently enrolled in an institution of higher education for
at least one year prior to the commencement of the program.
b) Have graduated from an institution of higher education
with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
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Clubs and Activities
Find your niche in one of nearly
700 student-run clubs and activities.
Small Japanese Classes
Traditional Arts
Courses
Japan and World
Perspectives Track (JWP)
Personalized instruction in classes of 10-15 students.
Focus: Japan / International Relations Studies
Location: Kinugasa Campus (Kyoto)
Language of Instruction: English
Enrollment limited to exchange students
from partner universities
CALENDAR
Focus: Japanese Cultural Studies
Location: Kyoto City
Language of Instruction: Japanese
Open to all SKP students
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Orientation
September 17, 2013 ~ September 20, 2013
Orientation
April 1, 2014 ~ April 4, 2014
Classes
September 26, 2013 ~ January 20, 2014
Classes
April 7, 2014 ~ July 21, 2014
Winter Break
December 26, 2013 ~ January 5, 2014
Exams
July 23, 2014 ~ August 2, 2014
Exams
January 22, 2014 ~ February 1, 2014
Summer Break
Spring Break
February 2, 2014 ~ March 31, 2014
August 3, 2014 ~ September 25, 2014
・International Relations or liberal arts major
・Little or no background in Japanese
・Main goal of studying abroad is taking IR / Japan related courses in English
・Japanese listening / speaking ability more important than reading / writing
Focus: Business / Economics Studies
Location: Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (Shiga)
Language of Instruction: English
Typical BT Student
・Business / Economics Major
・Little or no background in Japanese
・Main goal of studying abroad is taking business /
economics related courses in English
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
1. Apply to the program under an Agreement for Student
Exchange between RU and one of its partner institutions.
2. Currently enrolled in an institution of higher education
for at least one year prior to the commencement of the
program.
3. Native speaker of English or possess a minimum TOEFL®
score of iBT 68/PBT 520 (or its equivalent).
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Business Track (BT)
1. Meet requirement a) or b)
a) Currently enrolled in an institution of higher education for
at least one year prior to the commencement of the program.
b) Have graduated from an institution of higher education
with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
2. Native speaker of English or possess a minimum TOEFL® score of
iBT 68/PBT 520 (or its equivalent).
Note: 1 This requirement is waived for Business Track applicants applying under
an Interdepartmental Agreement for Student Exchange with the Faculty of
Business Administration.
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Japanese language classes are available through all tracks of the SKP program at a variety of levels.
Here at RU we offer over fifty courses taught in English covering a wide
range of subjects each year. These courses are open to any student on the
program who is a native speaker of English or possesses a minimum TOEFL®
INTENSIVE JAPANESE LANGUAGE TRACK (IJL)
Created in 1988, the IJL Track has a long history of providing high-quality, intensive
Japanese language instruction to international students. Class sizes are kept small,
and excursions to local festivals and special events allow you a glimpse of
Japanese culture unavailable elsewhere in Japan.
Intensive Japanese language study
Comprehensive content (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)
8 courses / 12 hours of study per week (3 courses / 4.5 hours for high level students)
Levels from Introductory to Advanced
Level placement determined by placement test during orientation
Small class sizes (10-15 students)
No previous knowledge of Japanese required
8-9 RU credits, depending on level (3 credits for high level students)
score of iBT 68/PBT 520 (or its equivalent) regardless their track of enrollment.
Participation in these courses is also open to Japanese students, creating
great opportunities for the exchange of opinions and ideas. These courses
give students a rare chance to engage in study while gaining an
international and intercultural perspective on key subjects.
JAPAN AND WORLD PERSPECTIVES TRACK (JWP) / BUSINESS TRACK (BT)
JAPAN AND WORLD PERSPECTIVES TRACK (JWP) COURSES
The JWP and BT offer optional Japanese courses designed to further enhance your understanding of Japan and overall study abroad experience.
JWP
BT
Japanese Listening and Speaking course
Introductory level only
Level placement determined by placement test during orientation
2 courses / 3 hours of study per week
Small class sizes (10-15 students)
No previous knowledge of Japanese required
2 RU credits
Optional
Listening and Speaking course or Comprehensive Japanese
Introductory and Elementary level only
Level placement determined by placement test during orientation
2 courses / 3 hours of study per week (Listening and Speaking) or 3 courses /
4.5 hours of study per week (Comprehensive Japanese)
Small class sizes (10-15 students)
No previous knowledge of Japanese required
2 RU credits (Listening and Speaking) or 3 RU credits (Comprehensive Japanese)
Optional
JAPANESE TRADITIONAL ARTS
All SKP students are eligible to apply for Japanese Traditional Arts courses, which offer a hands-on experience with various traditional fine arts, many
with their historical origins in Kyoto.
COURSES OFFERED
Spring
Confectionery, Flower Arrangement, and Shamisen
Fall
Ceramics, Calligraphy, Tea Ceremony, and Shamisen
Spring
Courses
Taught by masters well respected in their field
Taught in Japanese
Mainly held off-campus
Activity fees required (5,000 to 24,000 yen)
2 RU credits each
1 course = 1.5 hours of study per week
Fall
Courses
JWP Track courses range from Asia-Pacific studies and economic development to contemporary Japanese culture, providing a multi-disciplinary approach and
bringing a global perspective to international studies. Taught by distinguished professors, JWP allows you to study in Japan while earning credits in your field of
study without the hurdles of a language barrier. These courses are held at Kinugasa Campus in Kyoto.
Spring 2013 Courses
Fall 2013 Courses
Environmental Economics
International Cooperation
International Peace Studies
Contemporary International Politics
International Organizations
The United Nations
International Public Policy
Welfare in Asia
International Law
International Sociology
International Management
International Political Theories
North-South Relations
US Politics and Law
Japan-United States Relations
Japanese Politics
Foreign Relations of Japan
Japanese Society
Asia-Pacific Relations
Japanese Culture
Comparative Historiography
Japanese Economy
Political Economy of East Asia
Welfare and Gender
Note: This is a partial list of courses and is subject to change. For a complete list of course offerings, please visit the SKP website. Spring 2014 courses will be available at a later date.
BUSINESS TRACK (BT) COURSES
Calligraphy
Confectionery
Tea Ceremony
Flower Arrangement
Shamisen
Launched in 2009, the Business Track features a diverse combination of courses offered by the College of Business Administration. These courses give you a
first-hand, insider’ s look at business in one of the world’ s largest economies. These courses are held at the Biwako-Kusatsu Campus in Shiga Prefecture.
Spring 2013 Courses
Fall 2013 Courses
Advanced International Accounting
Cross Culture Management Research
International Industries
International Management
Contemporary Japanese Economy
Corporate Culture
Basic Management in English
International Taxation
Essential Economics
Comparative Studies of Corporations
International Management Workshop
Intermediate International Accounting
International Business Communication
Contemporary Issues of International Economics
Shamisen
Note: This is a partial list of courses and is subject to change. For a complete list of course offerings, please visit the SKP website. Spring 2014 courses will be available at a later date.
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STUDENTS FROM PARTNER SCHOOLS
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
A completed application with supporting documents must arrive at the International Center at Kinugasa Campus by
wice a year in both fall and spring. Students applying under an
the application deadline. Applications are accepted twice
Agreement for Student Exchange with RU must submit their application through the study abroad office at their home
cation directly to the International Center at Kinugasa Campus.
institution. All other students should submit their application
ebsite.
Application forms may be downloaded from the SKP website.
Students participating in the Study in Kyoto Program under an Agreement for Student Exchange with one of our
partner universities receive the following benefits:
TUITION WAIVER
PROGRAM EXPENSES
The one semester tuition of 366,000 yen is waived for exchange students.
Estimated Expenses Per 15-Week Semester (in yen)
Housing 1
Mobile Phone
15,000
Health Insurance
9,000
Personal Liability Insurance
1,500
Commuting to School 2
Basic Food
Tuition 3
SCHOLARSHIPS
100,000 - 200,000
Exchange students are able to apply for the following scholarships through RU:
0 - 35,000
RUSSES
40,000 yen/month
one semester and one year students
JASSO
80,000 yen/month
one year students only
Details and application materials can be found on the Scholarships section of the SKP website.
180,000
366,000
ENROLLMENT IN THE JWP TRACK
Exchange students are eligible to enroll in the JWP Track of the program,
meaning that all of their coursework can be taken in English from JWP Track offerings.
1
Non-exchange students are not eligible for RU housing described on page 6.
2
Depends on mode of travel. Most students commute by bicycle.
3
Only required for non-exchange students. See page 6 for details.
RU HOUSING
SKP BUDDIES
Housing for exchange students is guaranteed in one of the following locations.
Settling into life in a new country and a new university can be tough, but SKP Buddies are there to ease the transition
ic first few weeks, buddies are there to help with Residency
as you get used to your new home. During the hectic
Registration, opening bank accounts, and getting acquainted
quainted with Japan and RU. The buddies continue building
early student festival, and year-end parties.
friendships through Halloween parties, booths at the yearly
International House
Dormitories
Apartments
Housing for
Business Track Students
I-House I and I-House II are both
equipped with everything a college
student would need: fully furnished
rooms, live-in Japanese managers and
buddies, free laundry facilities, lounges,
kitchens, free internet access, and
computer rooms. Rent for I-House I and
I-House II are 36,000 yen and 45,000
yen per month, respectively. Both
locations are within easy access by
bicycle and public transportation.
Fully-furnished and located
close to K inugas a Campus,
these apartments give you an
extra level of personal living
space and independence. The
International Center will provide
assistance throughout the initial
moving in and lease signing
process. Monthly rent ranges
from 48,000 yen to 53,000 yen,
not including utilities.
In fall 2012, the Ritsumeikan University BKC International
House (BKC I-House) was completed at the Biwako-Kusatsu
Campus and is open to Business Track students. BKC I-House
was also built to further promote the internationalization of
education and research while creating a space for true
international exchange by having Japanese and international
students live together under one roof. The dormitory also
contains common living areas such as the multipurpose hall
with a tatami corner and recreation facilities consisting of
table tennis, a billiard table, and a basketball court. Rent starts
at 39,000 yen per month, not including utilities.
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From
Kyoto Station
– 30 to 40 min. by taxi or bus
KYOTO
(Kinugasa Campus)
Located in the northwest of Kyoto City and within
walking distance of UNESCO World Heritage sites
such as the Golden Pavilion and Ryoanji Temple,
Kinugasa Campus is the perfect example of Kyoto’s
harmonization between the traditional and the
modern. Consisting of over 18,000 students, it is
RU’s main campus and the university’s center for
liberal arts studies.
From
Tokyo to Kyoto Station
– 2hrs. 20min. by Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
– 7hrs. by bus
TOKYO
From
Kyoto Station
– 40 min. to 1 hr. by taxi
– 45 min. by train & bus
OSAKA
SHIGA
(Biwako-Kusatsu Campus)
From
Osaka to Kyoto Station
– 30min. to 1hr. by train
The Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (BKC) combines the
study of science, engineering, and technology with
the study of the social science fields of business and
economics. Approximately 16,000 undergraduate
students and 1,600 graduate students study in this
calm, scenic environment in Shiga Prefecture. BKC
is approximately 65 minutes away from Kinugasa
Campus by campus shuttle bus or 90 minutes by
public transportation.
International Center at Kinugasa Campus
Ritsumeikan University
56-1, Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8346 JAPAN
E-mail： [email protected]
TEL ： +81-75-465-8230
FAX ： +81-75-465-8160
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