Ryukoku University is a comprehensive university with ten faculties, a junior college and ten graduate schools dating back to 1639 when a religious seminar called “Gakuryo” was established at Nishi-Hongwanji in Kyoto. On our three campuses, Fukakusa, Omiya (both in Kyoto Prefecture) and Seta (Shiga Prefecture), we aim to foster qualified specialists who can contribute to both local and international society. Around 750 of the approximately 20,000 students are from abroad. The JCLP at Ryukoku University is a one-year program to study Japanese language and culture with a range of courses on these subjects. This is an ideal program for international students preparing to enter universities and graduate schools in Japan.
Our last acceptance of applications for the Japanese Culture and Language Program was for entry in April 2025, and the program will close completely at the end of March 2026. Our application period for entry in April 2025 ended on September 27th, 2024 (Friday). Should you have any inquiries, please contact us as follows: