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English-medium Undergraduate Program College of Information Science and Engineering Information Systems Science and Engineering Course (ISSE) About The history of Ritsumeikan dates back to 1869 when a private academy of the same name was founded in . The academy has become a comprehensive institution consisting of two universities, including Ritsumeikan University (RU), four junior and senior high schools and a primary school. RU, which boasts 14 colleges and 20 graduate schools across 4 campuses, has actively promoted research collaboration with industry and has made significant contributions to society both nationally and globally through various academic projects. The RU alumni network extends throughout and to all corners of the globe, promising students a wide range of contacts and career opportunities. Ritsumeikan University was selected in 2014 as one of 37 universities for the highly competitive “Top Global University Project” by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Acknowledged as one of the leading global universities in Japan, RU is committed to further promote its global profile and offer a world-class education to students worldwide.

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*Scholarships include tuition reduction schemes *The Information Systems Science and Engineering Course (ISSE) is scheduled to begin in April 2017. *Plans are subject to change, pending authorization for changes to regulations regarding admission capacity and submission of notification documents for the establishment of the department of Information Science and Engineering. College of Information College of Information Science and Engineering Science and Engineering Information Systems Science and Engineering Course (ISSE) Information Systems Science and Practical experience in every step of the Information Systems lifecycle Engineering Course (ISSE)

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Message from a Current Student Program Design Eric W. Cooper Binti Adnan Nurul Ain The College of Information Science and Engineering offers the Professor Malaysia Information Systems Science and Engineering course (ISSE) that USA Current Student of the Doctoral builds on recommendations of the Association for Computing Program Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), while conforming to the Japanese higher- education standards and guidelines. In an increasingly interdependent world, the program will prepare graduates for Information Systems Science and Engineering Course Good two-way communication diverse roles within interdisciplinary teams, addressing current with students, supervisors and and projected needs of society, where synergy and mutual administrative staff gives me understanding are critical to success. Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Engineering Program Overview: In the new world of information and communication technology, the opportunity to grow into a where exclusively local markets are rapidly disappearing, globally- positive leadership role. On top Duration: 4 years Prospective Career Paths oriented technical and social skills are essential to the survival of of that I have very supportive nearly every organization and occupation. The Information Systems professors and great teamwork Possible career paths for graduates of the course may include Language of Instruction: English Science and Engineering Course educates students to become professionals who would be productive members of information with laboratory members the following and more: technology teams anywhere in the world, with the experience that helps promote creativity, Yearly Intake: 50 students and knowledge to develop practical and creative solutions to •Big data analyst new problems. The program lays a foundation in the basics of thinking out of the box, and improves my skills despite language engineering and the technical competency to work flexibly with barriers. I do believe Ritsumeikan University provides me with a great •e-government system engineer Enrollment: April continually evolving hardware, software, and user needs. Students opportunity to learn new things, making progress in work-life balance in the program develop the information systems engineering skills •Global ICT support specialist and being able contribute to society. Besides that, I do like the beautiful Location: Biwako Kusatsu Campus necessary to work as productive team members and as competent •Global computer networks specialist leaders of diverse and dynamic communities and organizations. landscape in conjunction with the friendly environment in Ritsumeikan University which provides me with a conducive work place environment •Digital arts and humanities specialist and makes me feel like I have a second home. Message from our Professor Scholarships for Housing for Victor Kryssanov Why ISSE? Professor International Students International Students Russia •Practice-oriented Tuition Reduction Scheme International Students in the Information Systems Science and The Information Systems Science and Engineering Course is Below is information about the tuition reduction scheme for Engineering Course are guaranteed a student dormitory located project-based learning at its best — offering practical, hands- 2016 admissions. only 5-minute walk from campus, offering 24-hour English We established the Information on engineering experience to match the demands of industry The scheme for 2017 admissions is currently under consideration speaking house management and service. leaders in Japan and worldwide. Students join engineering Systems Science and Engineering and is subject to change. Details of the scheme will be released More information about the dormitory can be found at projects from their very first year of study while education is http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/lifecareer/dorm/bkc/ Course as an inter-disciplinary centered around project work throughout the program. on the program websites when they are finalised. education, research, and human Monthly fees: development program, the •Customizable Education approx. 50,000 Japanese yen first of its kind in the country, The course offers flexible study plans to complement and foster aiming to extend the best of individual abilities in the best possible way. A combination of fundamental classic science courses and interdisciplinary % tuition waiver Japan’s engineering traditions engineering practice disciplines allows students to learn both 100 and welcome young talents from for and from doing. The learning environment as a whole is around the world. The Course Victor V. Kryssanov received his Ph.D (1994) designed to develop distinctive talents, embracing diverse contends with the best practice, from the Russian Academy of Sciences, personalities who will work together to innovate the future Russia. He currently serves as Professor world. personnel, and facilities of world- at the Faculty of Information Science and leading educational institutions. Engineering. Before joining Ritsumeikan University in 2004, V. Kryssanov was a JST •High Value Studying carefully selected research fellow at Kyoto University, a JSPS The ISSE course provides for a high-quality, globally recognized 50% tuition reduction fundamental disciplines allows research associate at , and education that is ideal for students who want to get the most a NEDO guest researcher at the Technical our students to thoroughly Research Institute of the Japanese Society out of their investment. While the living cost in Japan is on par prepare themselves for taking for the Promotion of Machine Industry, with other developed countries, the tuition fee is significantly * More information about accommodation will be sent to successful applicants. Tokyo. His research interests include lower. Fees as of 2015. on pretty much any current complex systems modeling, applications of and future information system social network analysis, multimodal user •Strategic Location problems that society may face. interfaces, and affective computing. The campus is located in the middle of Japan — the Kansai 20% tuition reduction As part of the education process, our students are also engaged in various region, a natural hub linking education, science, and industry Monthly living costs system development projects where themes span from mechanical in the country and across Asia, North America, Oceania, engineering and computer science to medicine, welfare and social and Europe. The state-of-the-art infrastructure and the ever- in Japan security, and to education, economics, and the arts. Another distinctive growing international community help students to quickly tune in and always stay connected both locally and globally. RU student dormitory ¥50,000 feature of the Course is its international and global character: the working The tuition reduction is offered initially for one year, based on language for all activities is English, and every student project includes •Work with Global Leaders students’ admission evaluation. In second and subsequent years, external international collaborators. Utilities ¥8,000 Collaboration with leading academic institutions, such the tuition reduction is awarded based on students’ grades As someone who has been with the Information Systems Science and as Oxford University, and the University of Zurich, creates during the previous year of study. Engineering Course since its inception, I am excited to explore new horizons opportunities for academic mobility and integration with Food ¥25,000 together with people of different cultures, interests, and backgrounds. I top-level research. A range of extracurricular programs and internships provides students with opportunities to test * No special application is required for the above scholarships. These scholarships are personally believe that this diversity is essential to our progress both as themselves in the larger world. Telecommunications ¥4,000 human beings and as professionals. Together we can make this vision reality. awarded on academic merit. Notification of award is sent to the successful applicants along with admission results. Transportation ¥3,400 * Only students who will hold the status of residence of “Student” while studying at RU are eligible for consideration. Books & supplies ¥3,500 Message from a Graduate Message from a Current Student Entertainment ¥8,600 Dinh Dong Phuong Péter Ihász Other available scholarships for International Students Examples of scholarships available as of 2016: Research Assistant Hungary Miscellaneous expenses ¥12,000 Current Student of the Doctoral • JASSO scholarship: 48,000 yen (US$ 427) per month Graduated, 2012 Program • International Students Assistance Scholarship by RU Faculty/ Staff: 250,000 yen (US$ 2,226) per year Total ¥114,500 * Amounts in US$ are for reference only. * US$1 = 112.3 yen (as of April 1, 2016) * Data from University Students’ Life Survey, conducted in 2014 by National Application for the above scholarships can be made after Federation of University Co-operative Association When I first came to Japan, my In the College of Information enrollment. research topic was to find a Science and Engineering of * Living costs vary depending on student lifestyle method to encourage university Ritsumeikan University I have students to collaborate to learn the opportunity to work in a programming. My professors advised very motivating environment. me to be a Teaching Assistant I receive lots of ideas and Part-time work Visa application to study for programming lectures and advice for my research during International students are allowed to do part-time jobs both in Japan programming exercise classes. weekly consultations, enjoy the on-campus and off-campus in Japan. The number of hours They supervised me while I comfort of state-of-the-art lab international students are allowed to work is limited to 28 hours After acceptance and completion of the enrollment procedures, developed a web site to support equipment, and receive tutoring from highly-skilled and experienced per week (8 hours per day during holidays). Before commencing the University can apply on behalf of the applicants to the students learning programming. teachers from all over the world. Thanks to the cultural diversity of the part-time work, students are required to obtain “Permission to Japanese Immigration Bureau for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). It was very beneficial for me to college, I can share my thoughts and work together with people from Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of The COE is necessary for international students to apply for a understand how students learn in real classes, and from the data I several foreign countries, widening my knowledge about other cultures, Residence Previously Granted” (a part-time work permit) from ‘Student Visa’ in their country and obtain a status of residence of took through the web site. As a result I have found many methods languages and professional trends. This bright, inspiring environment the Japanese Immigration Bureau. ‘Student’ in Japan. to encourage students to learn. I will use these same methods with broadened my ambitions and helps me work towards achieving them students in my country, Vietnam. every day. Life in Ritsumeikan The College of Information Science and Engineering is based at Biwako Kusatsu Campus (BKC) in Kusatsu City, Shiga prefecture located only minutes away from Kyoto and home of Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake. Lake Biwa plays an important role in supporting businesses, agriculture and the lives of people throughout western Japan. To this extent, Shiga has become a cluster of high- tech industries and an important hub of businesses. In addition, lying next to the ancient capital Kyoto, Shiga has flourished as an important area linking the cultures of East and West Japan. National treasures such as Hikone Castle and many more historical sites can be found on the beautiful lakeside of Biwa.

Mother Lake Biwa

Ukimido Temple Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival National Treasure (Photo courtesy D. Moritz Marutschke )

Biwako Kusatsu Campus (BKC)

Biwako Kusatsu Campus (BKC) was established in 1994 with the aim of creating a world-class campus which integrates the humanities and sciences. It is the largest campus of RU and has various facilities for cutting-edge research.

Access From Kansai International Airport to the nearest station (JR Minami-Kusatsu) 1 hour 15 minutes by JR “Haruka” to JR Kyoto 17 minutes by JR Express from Kyoto to Minami-Kusatsu* *Buses are available from Minami-Kusatsu to BKC. You can access to the campus within 20 minutes by bus

Ritsumeikan University, International Admissions Office 56-1 Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8577 Japan Telephone: +81-75-465-8162

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