Study at Ritsumeikan University

The innovative Study in Kyoto Program is based at Ritsumeikan University's Kinugasa Campus in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, allowing students a unique opportunity to experience both traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.

The Study in Kyoto Program is a non-degree program that offers students a well-balanced curriculum of both academic and cultural course selections. For students with previous experience studying the Japanese language, the Study in Kyoto Program offers intensive Japanese language study of 12 hours per week. Students with no previous experience with the Japanese language may apply to the English-based Japan and World Perspectives (JWP) Track.

Program Highlights

  • Courses are offered in Japanese language, international studies, Japanese studies, political science, management, sociology, culture, and economics.
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in Japan.
  • Click here to download a PDF of this program's page from the Study Abroad Catalog.
Helpful links
Ritsumeikan University
City of Kyoto
Language of Instruction
English and Japanese
Term

Semester or full year
Semester I – April to August

Semester II – September to January

Specialties
Japanese language at all levels, international studies, Japanese studies, political science, management, sociology, culture, and economics
Housing
Dormitory
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in Japan. More information about visa requirements can be found at the Japanese Embassy website.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum 2.75 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM. Junior or senior standing recommended.
Program type
TUITION-ONLY Exchange
Cost
Student fees are based on the cost of tuition at the University of Mississippi plus Study Abroad Fees. For the Fall 2008 semester, Mississippi residents were charged $3803 and non-residents were charged $7484. Please check the exchange information page for more information about what is included in a TUITION-ONLY Exchange.
Application
To apply for a semester or year at Ritsumeikan University students must complete the following application materials: