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Welcome to the website of the Ryukoku International Center!
Ryukoku University, founded in 1639 as a Buddhist seminary in the precincts
of Nishi-Hongwanji Temple, is one of the oldest and leading institutions
of higher education in Japan. Today, with nearly 20,000 undergraduate and
graduate students at three campuses (Omiya, Fukakusa, and Seta), Ryukoku
University conducts all its education and research activities based on
the five pillars of the Buddhist founding philosophy; Equality, Independence,
Self-reflection, Gratitude, and Peace.
The International Center was established in the 1980s to promote the development
of Ryukoku University’s international programs. It administers short and
long-term student exchange programs with more than 30 different universities
in North America, Europe, the Pacific, Asia and Africa. The Center also
manages the Japanese Culture and Language Program (JCLP), a one-year intensive
course for international students who are interested in the Japanese language,
culture, and society. In addition to its role to administer the academic
programs, the International Center also assists incoming students from
abroad, by arranging subsidized housing and providing information on available
scholarships and events, as well as Japanese students wishing to study
abroad, by offering various services and guidance.
We continue to look forward to maintaining our strong connections and networks
through established agreements with partner institutions as well as establishing
new connections in a variety of locations and in various manners of arrangements.
Our vision is to broaden our spectrum of undergraduate/graduate education
and research. This will in turn realize Ryukoku University’s goal of becoming
a “Glocal (Global and Local) University seeking Symbiosis Harmony.”
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Associate Professor Chapple Julian
Dean, Ryukoku International Center
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APPLICATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS TO RYUKOKU UNIVERSITY (SPRING 2012 ADMISSION)
If you would like to join Ryukoku University next Spring (April 2012) as an Exchange Student, application materials are now available for download from our website! Please check the “Ryukoku University Guide for Exchange Students” for specific submission deadlines in November. Welcome Packages will be sent to successful applicants in February, 2012. For more information regarding our Student Exchange Programs, please contact your home university’s International Office. We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Kyoto next year!
APPLICATION FOR JAPANESE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE PROGRAM
The Application Period for Japanese Culture and Language Program (JCLP)
for Admission in April 2011 is now over.
The next available admission is for Entry in September 2011. The application
forms will be made available for
downloading from the International Center's web-site in March 2011.
APPLICATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS TO RYUKOKU UNIVERSITY (SPRING 2011 ADMISSION)
The Application Period for Exchange program to Ryukoku University for Admission
in April 2011 (Spring Entry) is now over.
For successful applicants, welcome package will be sent to the exchange
student's home/university in February 2011.
Please contact your university's international office for more information
about our student exchange programs.
WINTER VACATION
The International Center will be closed from 29th December 2010 to 5th
January 2011.
Our office will reopen on the 6th January (Thu) 2011. We wish you a Happy
Holidays!
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ORIENTATION FOR JCLP/EXCHANGE STUDENTS JOINING US IN SPRING 2011
Orientation for JCLP and EXCHANGE students will be held on 1st (fri), 4th
(mon) and 5th (tue) April 2011.
Pick up service from the airport (for exchange students only): 28th, 29th,
30th March 2011.
FAREWELL PARTY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Farewell party for the JCLP and Exchange students leaving in March 2011
will be held at the end of January 2011!
Date and Venue to be announced at a later date.
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