Ritsumeikan University – SKP Program

The Study in Kansai Program (SKP) is Ritsumeikan University’s non-degree study abroad program. The program brings together students from around the world at RU’s campuses in Kyoto, Osaka, and Shiga Prefectures. SKP offers participants a great opportunity to study at RU while utilizing the extensive historical and cultural resources of the Kansai region. We advise students to take Regular Course in English as it is mandatory to take English for the transfer credit program. This university is suitable for students to study Policy Science and Business Administration (Osaka) and International Relations and Social Science (Kyoto).

Entry Requirements:

• Enrolled as an active student at the IUP in PPM
• Completed at least 4 semesters of study at the IUP in PPM
• Meet the requirements for minimum GPA and IELTS
• Pass the internal selection at the department to get recommendation to proceed the application in OIA.

Required Documents:

Tuition & Living Cost:

Fee
Japan Visa                          : 3000 yen
Flight ticket (return)           : 89.400 yen
Tuition fee                           : Waived by host university
Student insurance (NHI)   : 2000 – 3000 yen/ month
Living cost                           : 68.800 – 165.800 yen/ month

Details
Accommodation off campus : 30.000 – 60.000 yen/ month
Personal Liability Insurance : 750 yen/ month
Meals                                      : 20.000 – 50.000 yen/ month
Public Transport                      : 12.000 – 15.000 yen/ month
Miscellaneous                         : 25.000 – 30.000 yen/ month
Communication           : 8000 – 10.000 yen/ month

Credit Transfer:

Further information:

http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/skp/outline/

Course offered:

Link for syllabus (http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/acd/ac/kyomu/gaku/onlinesyllabus.htm)
2 Credits = 4 SKS at UGM (transferred to 1 course).
Students need to take maximum 12 – 14 Credits (6-7 courses).