Study Abroad

 (1) Study abroad programs

Students will be permitted to participate in a study abroad program offered by RU provided that the faculty council of their college approved that the student’s participation is considered to be beneficial for their education.

If a student finds a study abroad program on their own, the program may be recognized as study abroad provided that the student’s college has given its approval after considering whether participation would be beneficial for the student’s education and upon agreement with the host institution (independent study abroad). Students must consult with the administrative office of their college (OIC: Manabi Station) in advance.

 (2) Period of study abroad

The period of study abroad is counted as part of the total period of university enrollment. The academic calendar as determined by the host institution abroad may not match up with the academic calendar at RU; however, the start date of study abroad shall be considered to be the first day of the RU semester that the study abroad is approved for and the end date of the study abroad shall be the last day of the RU semester.

 

Procedures Relating to Study Abroad

(1) Completing the application form

To apply for study abroad, student must consult with the administrative office of their college in advance(OIC: Manabi Station).Check here for information on consulting and applying to the office.

Please consult with the International Center or the administrative office of their college (OIC: Manabi Station) beforehand regarding a plan for taking courses after completion of studying abroad (e.g., handling of credits acquired at the host institution abroad, course registration after returning to Japan, etc.).

 (2) Ritsumeikan University fees while on study abroad

For university agreement-based programs, the arrangement regarding Ritsumeikan University fees varies by program. For details, check the study abroad handbook available at the International Center. If a student goes on an independent study abroad program (not through Ritsumeikan University), the student must pay university fees to RU and also pay program fees to the host university by themselves.

(3) Procedures for completion of study abroad

Please consult with the Administrative Office  (OIC: Manabi Station) and apply for a return to Japan after returning to Japan promptly. Please click here for more information about consultation and application procedures. 

If students wish to have credits earned on a study abroad program recognized, please complete the application for credit approval. Please click here for more information about consultation and application procedures.

<For inquiries>

Kinugasa: Administrative office of your college or Graduate School

BKC: Administrative office of your college or Graduate School

OIC: Manabi Station (Building A 1F AC Administrative Office)

Suzaku: Administrative Office, Inter-Faculty Graduate Schools