Image of students studying in the Master’s Program Japan English-medium Undergraduate Program College of Information Science and Engineering Information Systems Science and Engineering Course (ISSE) About Ritsumeikan University The history of Ritsumeikan dates back to 1869 when a private academy of the same name was founded in Kyoto. 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 Japan 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. Academic Calendar Ritsumeikan University by Numbers All figures are as of 2015 March New Student Orientation starts (April Enrollment) FoundedFounded in in SelectedSelected by by degree-seekingdegree-seeking April + + thethe Japanese Japanese ofof the the universities universities internationalinternational Spring Semester Begins %% GovernmentGovernment studentsstudents Entrance Ceremony (April Enrollment) 95Employment95Employment rate rate as as of internationalof international graduates graduates forfor the the July last yearlast year 1,3411,341 Spring Semester classes end 19001900 from from countriescountries Final Exams (Spring Semester) withwith “Top“Top Global Global University University Project” Project” 4747 August + + Summer Break 600600 non-degreenon-degree clubsclubs you can you join can join plusplus September years116years116 of history of history internationalinternational Fall Semester Begins OpportunitiesOpportunities11 studentsstudents November Ritsumeikan Festival INFINITEINFINITE 144144 December collegescolleges 1414 (from(from 2016 2016 AY) AY) from from countriescountries Winter Break + + 2828 January graduategraduate StudyStudy abroad abroad Fall Semester classes end schoolsschools 35,00035,000 agreementsagreements 2020 studentstudent enrollment enrollment and and of internationalof international students students Final Exams (Fall Semester) + +who appliedwho applied for scholarships* for scholarships* countriescountries + + in thein English-medium the English-medium withwith universitiesuniversities in in February acrossacross campusescampuses 350,000350,000 %%undergraduateundergraduate programs programs and regionsand regions alumnialumni worldwide worldwide 9999 receivedreceived nancial nancial aid last aid year last year Spring Break 44 137137 3030 *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) Develop Deliver C Design Operate Discover 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 Kobe University, 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