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Revised on June 9, 2020

RIKKYO 立教大学

Organization for Global Initiatives – Information Sheet

General Information

Name of Institution (Private)

Foundation 1874 (Founded by the Missionary of American Episcopal Church)

Prof. KWAK, Yangchoon（郭 洋春） President College of Economics

Vice President for International Prof. IKEDA, Nobuko（池田 伸子） Advancement & Director, Organization for Global Initiatives College of Intercultural Communication

Alliance of Asian Liberal Arts (AALAU) Academic Network International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion (CUAC)

Student Numbers (as of May 1, 2020)

Undergraduate students 19,237 (international students: 524)

Graduate students 1,102 (international students: 275)

Total number of students 20,339 (international students: 799) 1) : 425 2) : 213 Top 5 countries & 3) : 21 regions represented 4) : 17 5) : 14 : 14 Staff numbers (as of May 1, 2020) Teaching staff & 2,496 researchers Full-time administrative 296 staff Contacts

Ikebukuro Campus 3-34-1 Nishi-, -ku, , 171-8501 Niiza Campus 1-2-26 Kitano, Niiza, Saitama, 352-8558 JAPAN (Japanese) http://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/ Website (English) http://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/

1 Office and Contacts:

Office Organization for Global Initiatives - International Office

(Ikebukuro campus) McKim Hall, 1st Floor 3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-8501 JAPAN Address (Niiza campus) Building No. 7, 2nd Floor 1-2-26 Kitano, Niiza-shi, Saitama 352-8558 JAPAN International Office – Contacts Prof. IKEDA, Nobuko（池田 伸子） Director College of Intercultural Communication Prof. TAJIMA, Kayo（田島 夏与） College of Economics Deputy Director Prof. YAN, Chengnan （厳 成男） College of Economics Mr. FUJIEDA, So (藤枝 聡) Manager TEL +81-3-3985-2807／FAX +81-3-3985-2826 Outbound Exchange & Mr. MATSUKI, Atsushi（松木 敦志） Study Abroad Coordinator Ms. LUO, Qing（羅 晴） Ms. TAKAYAMA, Haruna（高山 令菜） *ISEP Coordinator (outbound) E-MAIL [email protected] TEL +81-3-3985-2673／FAX +81-3-3985-4290 Mr. MAKINO, Nobuyuki（牧野 修之） Ms. KASAJIMA, Elise (笠嶋 英里子) Ms. OKAZAKI, Tzvetana（岡崎 ツベタナ） Inbound Exchange Coordinators Ms. NIWA, Konami (丹羽 古那美) *ISEP Coordinator (inbound) E-MAIL [email protected] TEL +81-3-3985-2208／FAX +81-3-3985-2826 （坂口 愛） Study Abroad Coordinator Ms. SAKAGUCHI, Ai (Short-term study abroad E-MAIL [email protected] programs) TEL +81-3-3985-4555／FAX +81-3-3985-4290 Mr. FUJIEDA, So (藤枝 聡) Contact for international International Office (Agreements for University-wide Exchange) partnership agreements TEL +81-3-3985-2807／FAX +81-3-3985-4290

Homepage (English) http://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/

2 Academic Information:

(Ikebukuro Campus) (Niiza Campus) College of Community and Human College of Arts Services College of Intercultural Communication College of Contemporary

College of Economics College of Tourism

Undergraduate Colleges College of Business (10) College of Science

College of

College of Law and Politics

** GLAP (Global Liberal Arts Program) -- entirely taught in English

(Ikebukuro Campus) (Niiza Campus)

Graduate School of Christian Studies Graduate School of Tourism Graduate School of Community and Graduate School of Arts Human Services Graduate School of Intercultural Graduate School of Contemporary Communication Psychology Graduate School of Economics

Graduate School of Business Graduate Schools (15) Graduate School of Sciences

Graduate School of Sociology

Graduate School of Law and Politics Graduate School of (Business Design) Graduate School of Social Design Studies

Law School Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence and Science (Ikebukuro Campus) (Niiza Campus) Law School, Graduate School of Artificial None Intelligence and Science: Exchange students may not be enrolled. Restricted Faculties Graduate School of Business Administration (Business Design): Interested applicants must have at least two years of professional work experience.

3 Based on the result of a placement exam, students are placed in the appropriate Japanese Language level ranging from J0 (beginner) to J8 (advanced). Students must be enrolled in the Courses level in which they are placed based on the results of the Japanese language placement test given during the orientation.

While the primary language of instruction at Rikkyo University is Japanese, exchange students may take classes in English. Please refer to the following link to the website for further detail. Courses offered in English http://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/exchange/index.html. The degree programs entirely taught in English include Global Liberal Arts Program (undergraduate), Dual Language Pathway (College of Intercultutal Communication, Undergraduate) and Master of International Business (MIB; Graduate School of Business).

Each class lasts 100 minutes.

1st period: 8:50 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

2nd period: 10:45 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.

3rd period: 1:25 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. Class Timetable 4th period: 3:20 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

5th period: 5:10 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.

6th period: 6:55 p.m. – 8:35 p.m.

Academic Calendar Suggested arrival time: (Spring) March 23 - 24; (Fall) September 2-3 (tentative)

(2020/21) Orientation: (Spring) March 25 - April 8; (Fall) September 4 - 18 (tentative) Class Begin: (Spring) April 9; (Fall) September 21

Class End: (Spring) July 15; (Fall) January 23

Final Exam: (Spring) July 16-23; (Fall) January 25 - February 4

Transcripts are sent to home universities in the following manner: If students need to obtain transcript copies for themselves, they must request them in advance at the Academic Affairs Office before they depart from Japan. Please note that requests to expedite the issuance of transcripts will not be Transcripts considered unless we have a specific agreement with our partner institutions. For exchange students who complete their studies in Fall semester (January): Transcripts are sent to home universities in early April. For exchange students who complete their studies in Spring semester (July): Transcripts are sent to home universities in early September.

4 Application In order to take regular academic courses offered in Japanese, it is recommended Required level of that the students pass Lv6 or above in the Japanese placement exam, which Language students need to take after their arrival at Rikkyo. Proficiency/Language If students wish to take part in the Japanese language courses of J1 level or Requirements higher, they are expected to have mastered hiragana and katakana prior to their arrival at Rikkyo. 1. Students must submit the application to their home institution to participate in the exchange program. 2. Upon receiving the recommendation from the home university, the students can submit the application to Rikkyo University. Application procedures 3. Rikkyo University reviews the applications and allocates the students to appropriate colleges, graduate schools or Center for Japanese Language Education. After the students’ admission is confirmed, Certificate of Eligibility is issued and mailed to partner institution.

1. Exchange Student Application Form

2. Letter of Recommendation issued by a faculty member

3. Original Academic Transcript issued by home university

4. Certificate of Health completed by physician

5. Certificate of Finance, attached with original bank statement Required documents for application/Application 6. Copy of valid passport Materials 7. Two face photographs

8. Certificate of Japanese language proficiency (if applicable)

9. Certificate of English language proficiency (if applicable)

10. Dormitory application form (if applicable)

11. Scholarship application form (if applicable)

Fall 2021: Spring 2021: Application Deadline March 31, 2021 (tentative) November 15, 2020 (tentative)

Accommodation

Rikkyo University Rikkyo University currently operates four international dormitories and one International Dormitory leased apartment: (RUID), International RUID Asakadai and RUID Shiki (Saitama), Rikkyo Global House in Shiki (Saitama), Residence (RIR), Global Rikkyo International Residence (RIR) in Shiinamachi (Tokyo), and Comfort House and Comfort Ikebukuro (Tokyo). All the rooms are for single use and they are conveniently Ikebukuro. located within an easy commuting distance.

Visa *For more information regarding the new visa requirement, please refer to the link below: http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/newimmiact_1/en/index.html

Incoming students receive a Certificate of Eligibility after their admittance to Rikkyo and must apply for a student visa at the nearby Japanese Embassy / Consulate. Student (Ryugaku ) Visa Those who have Japanese citizenship (including dual citizenship) do not need to apply for a student visa. Newly arrived international students will be issued a “Resident Card” upon their Resident Card arrival and must report their residential address in Japan to a nearby city/ward office. International Students may apply for part-time work permission (Shikakugai Part-Time Job Permission Katsudo Kyoka, 資格外活動許可) at the time of their arrival in Japan.

5 Medical insurance

Rikkyo University mandates all the Special International Students (including National Health Insurance exchange students) to join the Japanese National Health Insurance regardless of Plan the length of their stay at Rikkyo. The students need to complete the application for (required) the insurance at a nearby city/ward office after their arrival in Japan. The National Plan covers approximately 70% of total medical costs incurred. Students need to pay the monthly premium (the amount of fees differs depending on each city/ward).

Rikkyo University The Student Health Insurance Plan covers approximately 30% of total medical costs incurred if the monthly medical cost exceeds 2,500 yen. Combined with the National Student Mutual-Aid Plan, the Student Plan offers supplemental coverage in order to reduce the financial burden on students in case of illness or injury. Please keep in mind that the Student Health Care Union Plan does not extend coverage to dental care. While it is no longer mandated for all incoming exchange students, we strongly recommend students join the plan if they (optional) plan to study for two semesters or longer.

Estimated Budget/Expenses/Living Cost (one academic year, 11 months)

Waived（Note: Students may have to bear tuition costs in the case that the home Tuition university sends more students than the agreed number of exchange slots to Rikkyo, depending on the exchange balance.）

The dorm fee differs according to the dormitory. It costs about from 375,000 yen to 1,050,000 yen for 11 months. In adittion to this, Dorm fee students are required to bear additional fees for bedclothes rental service and utility fees.

National Plan: 1,100 – 3,000 yen per month (depending on city/ward) Health Insurance Rikkyo Student Health Insurance (optional): 3,500 yen per year

Roughly 120,000 yen per month Estimated living costs (1,320,000 yen for 11 months)

Top Global University Project and “Rikkyo Global 24”

Rikkyo University was selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) for the "Top Global University Project (Global Traction Type)." The Project intends to enhance the international compatibility and competitiveness of higher education in Japan by supporting universities to execute decisive reforms and thorough internationalization. For further details on Rikkyo University’s strategic plans for globalization, “Rikkyo Global 24,” please refer to the link below: http://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/global24/

6 List of Partner Institutions (as of September 23, 2020)

Area Country/Region Universities and Colleges La Trobe University (6) RMIT University of New South Wales University of South Australia Beijin Foreign Studies University East China Normal University Nanjin University China (10) Renmin University of China Xiamen University Chinese University of (HK) Asia & (HK, GLAP) Indonesia (1) Oceania Korea (5) (1) Tribhuvan University New Zealand (1) Victoria University of Wellington Ateneo de Manila University (2) Trinity University of Asia Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, of (2) Nanyang Technological University Fu Jen Catholic University Taiwan (3) National Chengchi University St. John’s University (1) Vietnam (1) RMIT Vietnam (1) KU Leuven (1) INALCO Université Jean Moulin-Lyon III France (4) Université Gustave Eiffel Université de Paris Humboldt University of Berlin Germany (5) University of Marburg University of Tubingen Europe Greece (1) American College of Greece (GLAP) Ireland (1) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, John Cabot University (GLAP) Italy (2) University of Verona Leiden University College the Hague (GLAP) Radboud University The (6) School of , Culture and Communication, Erasmus University of Rotterdam University College Urecht (GLAP) ZUYD University of Applied Sciences (1) (GLAP) (1)

7 Area Country/Region Universities and Colleges University of Alicante University of Leon (4) University of Salamanca University of Seville Switzerland (1) Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences Turkey (1) Sabanci University Europe Aberystwyth University University of Chichester (7) University of Lincoln University of Liverpool University of Sussex Douglas College Memorial University of Newfoundland St. Mary’s University St. Thomas University (GLAP) (8) Université du Quebéc à Montreal Université de Sherbrooke University of Lethbridge (GLAP) University of the Fraser Valley Arkansas State University Augustana College (GLAP) Beloit College California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Emory & Henry College (GLAP) Jacksonville University (GLAP) Linfield College (GLAP) Louisiana State University Mercy College Millikin University (GLAP) Montana State University Moravian College (GLAP) Nazareth College (GLAP) Northern Arizona University (GLAP) North & Northeastern Illinois University Presbyterian College (GLAP) Latin Randolph-Macon College (GLAP) America Rider University (GLAP) St. Cloud State University (42) State University of New York, Geneseo (GLAP) Stockton University Texas State University, San Marcos Trinity College (GLAP) Trinity University (GLAP) University of California, Santa Cruz University of Central Oklahoma University of Dallas (GLAP) University of New Mexico University of Oregon University of the South (GLAP) University of Toledo University of Vermont (GLAP) University of Washington University of West Alabama University of West Florida Western Michigan University Wittenberg University (GLAP) Virginia Wesleyan University (GLAP) Mexico (1) Tecnológico de Monterrey Brazil (1) University of São Paulo

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