PEOPLE of IR | College of International Relations

IR students/graduates strive on and off campus,
in Kyoto and around the world.

alumni

While technical knowledge and job-required skills can be learnt after being on the job, some skills, such as communication, presentation, data analysis, and visualization, are the skills I was able to learn from my time at Ritsumeikan.

Pranjal Modi
RIMOWA (Global Studies Major Alumnus 2022)

2025.2.4

alumni|
This supportive community empowers you to step out of your comfort zone and take on numerous challenges throughout your university life.

SUZUKI Tomoya
SAP (International Relations Major Alumnus 2018)

2024.12.11

alumni|
Surrounded by diversified nationalities of colleagues and external business relationships, this was essentially similar to what I experienced while studying in the College of International Relations.

Joyce Lo
Mindshare (Global Studies Major Alumnus 2017)

2024.12.10

alumni|
The College of International Relations provided a very valuable foundation for my career to date in the field of private sector development in Africa and for building the strong motivation that led me to join UNDP.

HARA Sachiko
Programme Analyst, UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub Regional Office (in South Africa) (International Relations Major Alumnus 2013)

2024.11.26

alumni|
I encourage students to take advantage of various opportunities during their university years, meet diverse people, and broaden their perspectives. I look forward to meeting you someday at an international conference or on the frontlines of internati

Shin'ichi Bamba
UNICEF Guinea Office (International Relations Major Alumnus 2014)

2024.11.26

alumni|
My life at Ritsumeikan was busy but incredibly fulfilling. The possibilities after graduation are endless—whether you choose to work or continue your academic journey in Japan or elsewhere.

LIN Tzu Cheng
Oji Holdings Corporation (Global Studies Major Alumnus 2019)

2024.11.14

alumni|
My time at the College of International Relations taught me two crucial lessons that continue to guide me today: thriving in diverse environments and cultivating a love of learning.

SAKAKIBARA Jun
Uniting Vic.Tas (Global Studies Major Alumnus 2015)

2024.11.8

alumni|
College of IR put me in good steady in my career path, while also improving my overall character – just to be a better human being.

Alvin KUEK
Singapore Airlines (Global Studies Major Alumnus 2022)

2024.9.3

alumni|gs_major|
My experience at Ritsumeikan University, studying with students from a variety of backgrounds and meeting people working in the international cooperation field, led to my current path.

IZUMI Umi
Borderless Japan (Global Studies Major Alumnus 2019)

2023.9.21

international|alumni|
I have no doubt that the English communication skills I acquired at the College of International Relations have been a great asset in helping me work as a pilot.

KIMURA Masakazu
ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS (Global Studies Major Alumnus 2016)

2023.9.1

international|alumni|

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IR students/graduates strive on and off campus, in Kyoto and around the world.

alumni

While technical knowledge and job-required skills can be learnt after being on the job, some skills, such as communication, presentation, data analysis, and visualization, are the skills I was able to learn from my time at Ritsumeikan.

This supportive community empowers you to step out of your comfort zone and take on numerous challenges throughout your university life.

Surrounded by diversified nationalities of colleagues and external business relationships, this was essentially similar to what I experienced while studying in the College of International Relations.

The College of International Relations provided a very valuable foundation for my career to date in the field of private sector development in Africa and for building the strong motivation that led me to join UNDP.

I encourage students to take advantage of various opportunities during their university years, meet diverse people, and broaden their perspectives. I look forward to meeting you someday at an international conference or on the frontlines of internati

My life at Ritsumeikan was busy but incredibly fulfilling. The possibilities after graduation are endless—whether you choose to work or continue your academic journey in Japan or elsewhere.

My time at the College of International Relations taught me two crucial lessons that continue to guide me today: thriving in diverse environments and cultivating a love of learning.

College of IR put me in good steady in my career path, while also improving my overall character – just to be a better human being.

My experience at Ritsumeikan University, studying with students from a variety of backgrounds and meeting people working in the international cooperation field, led to my current path.

I have no doubt that the English communication skills I acquired at the College of International Relations have been a great asset in helping me work as a pilot.

IR students/graduates strive on and off campus,
in Kyoto and around the world.