Study Abroad Programs

Ryukoku University International Exchange Program

Full Support System

Tuition Fee Reduction and Exemption

	The tuition fees of both universities are exempted.

Exemption of Lodging Expense, Aid to Secure Lodging, Scholarship System

Credit-Exchange System

	Ryukoku University recognizes transferred credits from all accredited colleges and universities as required credits for graduation. It is possible to graduate within 4 years even if you go abroad for long-term study for one year.

Full Support for Privately-Financed Study Abroad

	We encourage voluntary overseas exchange activities, exempt the tuition fees, and adopt the credit-exchange system for the students studying abroad at their own expense.

Short-term language study programs (for about one month)

Besides long-term overseas study program, various short-term overseas study programs in America and China are available.
Native speakers instruct the students to acquire the "practical" linguistic ability in this program.
Furthermore, to cultivate the ability of intercultural communication, plans for participation in local cultural events will be introduced into the programs.

There are various courses which students are able to decide the destination and length of stay for overseas study.

Classification	Title	Destination for study abroad	Country
Interdepartmental Programs (English Communication Course) Faculty of Letters	Overseas study	University of California, Davis, Los Angeles, and Berkeley. University of Pennsylvania. York University. University of Manitoba. University of Westminster. Berth University	U.S.A England Canada
Jointly Opened Course	Overseas English study lecture	University of California, Santa Barbara	U.S.A.
Jointly Opened Course	Overseas Chinese study lecture	Shanghai Teacher's University	China
Faculty of Science and Technology and Faculty of Sociology	Overseas English language study	Lincoln University and Christ Church Politechnic College	New Zealand
Faculty of Letters	International cultural exchange study (New Zealand)	Lincoln University and Christ Church Politechnic College	New Zealand
Faculty of Letters	International cultural exchange study	You can plan the purpose, period and destination for your training trip or study abroard by yourself.	-
Faculty of Intercultural Communication	U.S.A., Portland English language study	Mount Hood Community College	U.S.A
Faculty of Intercultural Communication	Canada, Calgary English language study	Bow Valley College	Canada
Faculty of Intercultural Communication	Australia, Melbourne English language study	Melbourne La Trobe University Language Center	Australia
Faculty of Intercultural Communication	England, London English language study	White Lands College	England
Faculty of Intercultural Communication	France, Coen French language study	University de Coen	France
Faculty of Intercultural Communication	China, Beijing Chinese language study	Beijing University	China
Faculty of Intercultural Communication	South Korea, Seoul Korean language study	Korea University	South Korea