Ritsumeikan University
2024 RSJP 2 (July - Aug)
Summer Intensive Japanese Program
Program Period
July 08 ~ Aug 08, 2024 (5 weeks)
Application Period
April 09 ~ April 22, 2024 (5pm Japan Time)
Please note that once we reach the capacity of participants, we will close the application.
See below for list of required documents.
*This is a non-degree program which means no credits are issued, while Transcript and Certificate of Completion will be issued. For refund policy please see the pledge below under "required documents."
Participants are required to attend the program from the start date to the final day, including the completion ceremony. Arriving late or starting participation after the program has begun, withdrawing from the program, or returning home before the program ends is not permitted. During the program period, attendance at all classes and activities is mandatory. Inability to meet these requirements may result in denial of participation or non-issuance of a completion certificate.
Program Fee
JPY 323,500
(Includes service fee of JPY 5,000)
*Accommodation fee, Insurance, airplane ticket fee, meals NOT included. For details about accommodation please see below.
Program Overview
| Target Level | Zero, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced (N1 holders are NOT acceptable) *Students who have never learned Japanese before, we ask all participants to master at least reading and writing of Hiragana and Katakana before the program starts. Please study them beforehand in order to achieve further improvement during the program. |
| Eligibility | Currently enrolled university undergraduate and postgraduate students |
| Teaching Method | Taught in Japanese (Direct method) |
| Accommodation | You may stay at the university designated hotel or choose an accommodation on your own. |
Program Description
1. Japanese Language Class
- Taught in Japanese
- Comprehensive introduction to Japanese language to build a strong foundation for Japanese studies
- Class contents: Conversation, reading, writing
- 50 min × 3 classes × 23 days = 3,450 min = 57.5 hours
2. Japanese Culture Class (Japan Study)
- Class contents: lecture on Japanese culture by masters well respected in their fields
- Field work to various cultural spots in Kyoto such as Kinkakuji Temple, tea ceremony, Wadaiko (Japanese traditional drums), and much more. (*Destinations are subject to change)
- Opportunity to interact with Ritsumeikan BUDDYs
- 90 min × 11 days = 990 min = 16.5 hours
Placement Test
At the beginning of the program you will take a placement test and will be divided into classes based on the result of the test (it is not based on your academic year). If you find that your level of Japanese does not fit the level of your class, please consult your Japanese teachers.
What's included
- Transcript
- Certificate
- Textbook
- Ritsumeikan Buddy
- Orientation
- Completion ceremony
- Visa support (if applicable)
- Campus tour
- Cafeteria use (no meal included in program fee)
- Library access
- Wi-Fi access
- Each student will be required to attend more than 2/3 of classes to receive a transcript.
- After a successful completion of the program, Ritsumeikan University will mail a certified academic transcript to your home address in your country.
- It will be sent to you one month after the last day of the program.
- If the transcript needs to be sent directly to your home university, you will need to make a request beforehand.
Participants are responsible for contacting the Japanese embassy or consulate in their home country directly to determine if they are required to apply for a short-term visa (also called a tourist visa, not a student visa) in advance.
If it is determined that you need to obtain a visa, please notify the International Center.
Please visit website for more detailed information about visas.
→ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan short-term stay
- Participants will be placed into classes based on the information from their application and essay written in Japanese.
- On the first day of Japanese Language Class, you will take a placement test.
- Even in cases in which students request a class change in order to meet the requirements of their home university’s credit transfer policy, students may not move up or down in level without the teacher’s consent.
We handle all incoming and outgoing student exchanges at the International Center.
We provide comprehensive support from initial application procedures and academic life to sending out the final transcript at the end of the program.
Please don’t hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
The Medical Service Center offers medical assistance to students with health concerns. Consultations are available in English during certain times of the day.
- Airplane fee
- Airport pickup
- Bus Pass
- Meal
Accommodation Guide
Designated hotels
You will have the option to stay at the university designated hotel or book an accommodation on your own (must be within Kyoto city).
1. University designated hotel: See above. Fees will be avaiable shortly.
2. Book your own accommodation: Your accommodation must be located within Kyoto city.
Daily Schedule
| Japanese Language Class | 9:00-9:50 |
| 10:00-10:50 | |
| 11:00-11:50 | |
| Lunch Time | 12:00-13:00 |
| Japan Study | 14:00-15:30 |
Program Schedule
Monday
*Schedule is subject to change.
Tuesday(Day1)
11:00 Orientation
12:00 Lunch with Buddy
14:00 Briefing
14:15 Campus Tour
16:00 Disband
Wednesday(Day2)
09:00 Japanese Class(#1)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:00 Japan Study(#1)
16:00 Disband
Thursday(Day3)
09:00 Japanese Class(#2)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#2)
16:00 Disband
Friday(Day4)
09:00 Japanese Class(#3)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#3)
16:00 Disband
Monday(Day5)
09:00 Japanese Class(#4)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#4)
16:00 Disband
Tuesday(Day6)
09:00 Japanese Class(#5)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
Wednesday(Day7)
09:00 Japanese Class(#6)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#5)
16:00 Disband
Thursday(Day8)
09:00 Japanese Class(#7)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#6)
16:00 Disband
Friday(Day9)
09:00 Japanese Class(#8)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
Monday(Day10)
09:00 Japanese Class(#9)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
Tuesday(Day11)
09:00 Japanese Class(#10)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#7)
16:00 Disband
Wednesday(Day12)
09:00 Japanese Class(#11)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#8)
16:00 Disband
Thursday(Day13)
09:00 Japanese Class(#12)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
Friday(Day14)
09:00 Japanese Class(#13)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#9)
16:00 Disband
Monday(Day15)
09:00 Japanese Class(#14)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
Tuesday(Day16)
09:00 Japanese Class(#15)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#10)
16:00 Disband
Wednesday(Day17)
09:00 Japanese Class(#16)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
Thursday(Day18)
09:00 Japanese Class(#17)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#11)
16:00 Disband
Friday(Day19)
09:00 Japanese Class(#18)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
Monday(Day20)
09:00 Japanese Class(#19)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
Tuesday(Day21)
09:00 Japanese Class(#20)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
Wednesday(Day22)
09:00 Japanese Class(#21)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
Thursday(Day23)
09:00 Japanese Class(#22)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
Friday(Day24)
09:00 Japanese Class(#23)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
13:30 Completion Ceremony
15:00 Disband
*Program contents and shcedule are subject to change.
Ritsumeikan Buddy
What is a buddy?
Japanese buddies from Ritsumeikan University will be here for you to support your life at Ritsumeikan. It will not be a 1-on-1 system but they will assist you in groups by speaking only in Japanese for you to fully immerse in the Japanese language.
What’s the merit?
You will have opportunity to interact directly with local students and practice Japanese and learn about Japanese culture such as recent Japanese pop culture, trending words, anime, and many other topics. You might also be able to find life-long friends!
Required Documents for Application
Handwritten Essay (In Japanese preferred)
No translation machine allowed. Please write it on your own so that we can evaluate your exact Japanese level and assign you into suitable levels.Letter of Consent (Pledge): Please wirte your name and signature
Certificate of Enrollment:
Official document issued by your home university that shows you are currently enrolled in your home university. Please ask your university advisor or office to receive one.Copy of Passport: To confirme your official name and DOB to issue our documents.
Health Certificate Form: See your medical doctor to fill out the form.
Official Transcript issued by your home university
After the Application Period, we will notify you of the results. If there are any issues with your documents, we will contact you before the deadline. Please note that there have been numerous errors with Health Certificates. Resubmission in such cases will incur additional time and costs.