Prescribed Forms
Exchange Application Spring 2026 Entry
* Online data entry of basic information is also required
Definition of “Exchange Student”:
A student from one of Ryukoku University’s Exchange Partner Universities
REQUIRED READING FOR ALL APPLICANTS (Please read before submitting your data and documents!):
- Ryukoku University Guide For Exchange Students
※English Version
※Japanese Version
※Chinese Version - (1)
龍谷大学における研究計画書
Plan of Study at Ryukoku University
(To be filled out by the Applicant) - (2)
日本語能力認定書
Evaluation of Japanese Language Proficiency
(with institutional stamp included)
(To be filled out by a Japanese Language Instructor) - (3)
推薦書
Letter of Recommendation(s)
(To be filled out by an Academic Advisor/Instructor) - (4)
健康診断書
Certificate of Health
(To be filled out by the Applicant’s Physician) - (5)
日本語能力自己評価表
Grid for Self-Assessment of Japanese Language Skills
(To be filled out by the Applicant - Select One)
※English・Japanese Version
※Chinese Version - (6)[JSP-Japanese 出願者のみ・JSP-Japanese Applicants Only]
プレスメントテスト(SPOT テスト)
SPOT Test (Japanese Placement Test)
(To be taken online by the Applicant. The results must be submitted by the Home University Coordinator, with other application documents,through our Online Portal)
※Japanese Program Explanation and SPOT Test Instructions - [REFERENCE ONLY]
Explanatory Sheet:Grid for Self-Assessment(CEFR Chart) and Organization of JSP-Japanese Classes
※English Version
※Japanese Version
※Chinese Version
IMPORTANT!
Applicants must have already been nominated by their Home University through our online system.
All documents above (from 1 to 6) must be submitted. Applicants must also be sure to complete the input of their basic information.
All basic data input and prescribed document submission must be completed by the final submission deadline.
[Submission Deadline: November 12, 2025 (Wednesday), 23:59 Japan Standard Time]
The Applicant should retain a copy of all data and prescribed forms for their own records.
In addition to the above items (1) through (6), you must also provide a [Passport-style ID Photo], [Image of your Passport Photo Page], an [Official Transcript], and a [Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Score Certificate, if available]. For details, please follow the instructions of the person in charge at your Home University.