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2024.12.06

Monday, December 23, 2024 Ms. CHAULA Rininta Anindya The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

r-gsir@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12pm (JST)

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 

CHAULA Rininta Anindya The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

 

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2024.10.31

AY2025 Ritsumeikan University Graduate School Readmission Examination

Please refer to the following information for details on re-admission for the 2025 academic year, and be sure to contact the Office of the School of International Relations in advance.


◆Application period (for international students who need to obtain new “ Student” status of residence)

Re-admission for Spring semester: Sunday, December 1, 2024 - Tuesday, December 31, 2024 (JST)

Re-admission for Fall semester: Sunday, June 1, 2025 - Monday, June 30, 2025 (JST)


Contact period and contact information

Re-admission for Spring semester: by Friday, December 13, 2024 (JST)

Re-admission for Fall semester: by Friday, June 13, 2025 (JST)

Contact: r-gsir@st.ritsumei.ac.jp


◆Application Period

Re-admission for Spring semester: Saturday, February 1, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025 (JST)

Re-admission for Fall semester: Friday, August 1, 2025 - Sunday, August 31, 2025 (JST)


Contact period and contact information

Re-admission for Spring semester: by Friday, February 14, 2025 (JST)

Re-admission for Fall semester: by Monday, August 18, 2025 (JST)

Contact: r-gsir@st.ritsumei.ac.jp


 AY2025Ritsumeikan University Graduate School Readmission Examination Guidelines (Spring/Fall) 


Please note that the office will be closed during the following period due to the simultaneous winter vacation.

Winter vacation period: Thursday, December 26, 2024 - Sunday, January 5, 2025

Summer vacation period: Saturday, August 9, 2025 - Sunday, August 17, 2025 (tentative)


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2024.10.24

Friday, November 22, 2024 Ms. LIANG Xiaoxian The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

r-gsir@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12pm (JST)

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 

LIANG Xiaoxian The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

 

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2024.10.11

Graduate School Week 2024

During Graduate School Week, the Graduate School of International Relations has prepared events to help answer questions such as, “What are graduate school classes like?” and “What are the possible paths after completion?”
Please feel free to take part in any of the projects in which you have an interest!


International Career Seminar

Guest: Ana Margarida Rodrigues, Programme Policy Officer (School Feeding), World Food Programme
Moderator: Professor Kazushige KOBAYASHI
VENUE: Live stream (Zoom)

The seminar scheduled on November 5th will be delivered in a pre-recorded format for on-campus use only due to the guest’s circumstances. The report of the seminar will be posted on the GSIR website soon.

- This seminar is for those who aim to have international careers or play active roles globally in the future.

- Gradates with international careers will share their experiences, what students can do during school period, and how earning a graduate degree could expand your career possibilities, especially in international relations.

Nov. 28 (Thu) 10:40am–12:10pm

Experience Graduate School Education!
Open class “International Organizations” 
Associate Professor Kazushige Kobayashi
VENUE: Kinugasa Campus. Meigakukan-building MG002 (Face-to-face)


- This course is designed to expose students to a wide variety of conceptual, theoretical, and methodological perspectives on the role of International Organizations (IOs) in multilateral governance.

- This course entails discussion-based sessions where students apply the knowledge acquired in this course to analyze emerging policy challenges, such as pandemics, internet governance, and global connectivity.

-  In Session 9, we will discuss the power politics of IOs by exploring open questions such as: Does the United Nations (UN) matter in global politics? How does the rise of China (re)shape the world of IOs?

Please apply by 9:00 a.m. the previous day via the link

Dec. 6 (Fri) 2:40pm–5:50pm

Experience Graduate School Education!
Open Class “Professional Training” 
Professor Sachiko ISHIKAWA
Venue: Kinugasa Campus. Keigakukan-building KG112 (Face-to-Face) 

- This is an open class for master‘s students by prof. Sachiko ISHIKAWA. 
Participants will sit in on an actual lecture as attended by current students in the Graduate School of International Relations.

- This class will include an in-depth talk and analysis of jobs in the field of international affairs and international cooperation, while incorporating discussion with a guest speaker.

* The class date may change depending on the schedule of the guest. We will notify the latest information on the Graduate School of International Relation's website.

Please apply by 9:00 a.m. the previous day via the link

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2024.04.09

Friday, April 26, 2024 Ms. CHENG Hongbo The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

r-gsir@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12pm (JST)

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 

CHENG Hongbo The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

 

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2024.02.26

AY2024 Application for "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student"

We would like to inform you about the application guideline for "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student". 

 "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student"  System is a system for graduates of our graduate schools to continue doing research at our facilities.
 Post-master's Research Student and Doctoral research student cannot receive research instruction from faculty.

Please refer to the application guideline below regarding information on submitting an application. 

Application Period:

1) Applying for spring semester enrollment/ the whole academic year:

(Wed) March 6, 2024 9am – (Tue) Mar 12, 2024 5pm

2) Applying for fall semester enrollment:

(Fri) Sep 6, 2024 9 am – (Thu) Sep 12, 2024 5pm

Application Form:                                          

■For Post-Master's Research Student and Doctoral Research Student

AY 2024 Post-Master’s Research Student / Doctoral Research Student Application Guidelines


■For Post-Master's Research Student




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2023.12.12

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Ms. SUH HEEYOUNG The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Monday, December 25, 2023 12pm (JST)

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 


Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2023.12.05

Monday, December 18, Ms. JANG Youngjoo The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Thursday, December 14, 2023 12pm (JST)

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 

JANG Youngjoo The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense 

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2023.12.05

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Mr. KITA Kazuki The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st.ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Monday, December 25, 2023 12pm (JST)

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the session format after the deadline.


KITA Kazuki The Final Oral Dissertation Defense


Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2023.12.01

Monday, December 18, Mr. LEE Byungchan The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Thursday, December 14, 2023 12pm (JST)

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 

LEE Byungchan The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense



Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2023.08.03

AY2023 Application for "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student"

We would like to inform you about the application guideline for "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student".

Application Period:

  • Applying for spring semester enrollment/ the whole academic year: (Fri) Mar 3, 2023 9am – (Fri) Mar 10, 2023 5pm
  • Applying for fall semester enrollment: (Mon) Sep 4, 2023 9 am – (Mon) Sep 11, 2023 5pm

*The application must arrive by the due date if they’re sent by post.

Application Form:

"Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student" System is a system for graduates of our graduate schools to continue doing research at our facilities.
Post-master's Research Student and Doctoral research student cannot receive research instruction from faculty.

Applications can either be mailed or submitted in person at the Administrative Office, College of International Relations. (applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on the final day of the application period if submitted in person).
The application must arrive by the due date if they’re sent by post.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Best regards,

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2023.06.21

Friday, July 7, Ms. YUSY WIDARAHESTY The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

Deadline:

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 5pm (JST)

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 

YUSY WIDARAHESTY The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

 

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2023.06.21

Friday, July 3, Ms. OBISPO Joanna Luisa Buenaflor The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Friday, June 30, 2023 12pm (JST)

 Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 OBISPO Joanna Luisa Buenaflor The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

 Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2023.04.13

Friday, April 28, Mr. YANG Pengchao The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance this time.

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

Deadline:

Monday, April 24, 2023 5pm (JST)

Confirmation (By email):

The confirmation email will be sent from the GSIR office on April 26, 2023.

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

Since we need to continue to follow public health directives for gathering and social distancing, and also all attendees will be requested to wear a mask on campus, also hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance for attendees. 

Seat Assignments:

In order to allow people to keep their distance in the class room, we encourage to stay socially distant from others.

 

YANG Pengchao The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2022.12.09

Monday, December 19, Ms. IGARASHI Mika The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 *The schedule has been changed.

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

As part of the COVID-19 guidelines, please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance this time.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Friday, December 16, 2022 12pm (JST)

 

Confirmation (By email):

The confirmation email will be sent in the afternoon, December 16, 2022.

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

Since we need to continue to follow public health directives for gathering and social distancing, and also all attendees will be requested to wear a mask on campus, also hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance for attendees. 

 

Seat Assignments:

In order to allow people to keep their distance in the class room, we encourage to stay socially distant from others.

 

IGARASHI Mika The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

 

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2022.10.26

International Carrer Month


In November 2022, Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) and the Career Center are organizing a series of seminars “International Career Month” over 4 consecutive weeks.

Each seminar will be facilitated by the GSIR faculty members experienced in the international fields, joined by guest speakers of former members of the United Nations, International Organizations and the Director of UNICEF Tokyo Office.

Participants can learn how they can gain skills and qualifications for career building in international organizations.

(Refer to the details in the attached file and the URLs below.)

 

Detail of the Seminars

https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/staff-all/career/event/article/?id=255

Information about Guest Speakers

https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/career/event/article/?id=271

 

Each seminar will have Q&A sessions for participants to ask questions directly to the facilitators and guests.

In addition to the above, we accept questions in advance. 

Submitting questions when signing up for the seminars is recommended.

 

●Detail Information

All seminars will be held online. Pre-registration is required to participate.

The language used in the seminar is English.

All graduate students and undergraduate students (All year levels ) from Ritsumeikan university are

invited to the event.

 

We highly encourage you to sign up for the event as It is truly a precious opportunity.


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International Carrer Month

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2022.08.29

AY2022 Application for "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student"

We'd like to inform you about the application guideline for "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student".

Application Period:
  1. Applying for spring semester enrollment/ the whole academic year: (Fri) Mar 4, 2022 9am – (Fri) Mar 11, 2022 5pm
  2. Applying for fall semester enrollment: (Mon) Sep 5, 2022 9 am – (Mon) Sep 12, 2022 5pm
*The application must arrive by the due date if they’re sent by post.

Application Form:
  1. AY 2022 Post-Master’s Research Student / Doctoral Research Student Application Guidelines

"Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student" System is a system for graduates of our graduate schools to continue doing research at our facilities.
Post-master's Research Student and Doctoral research student cannot receive research instruction from faculty.

Applications can either be mailed or submitted in person at the Administrative Office, College of International Relations. (applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on the final day of the application period if submitted in person).
The application must arrive by the due date if they’re sent by post.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Best regards,

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