Ritsumeikan University
2025 Ritsumeikan Data Scienece Program
2025 Ritsumeikan Data Science Program
From December 15, 2025 to December 19, 2025.
5 days long
Data Science Program at Ritsumeikan University (OIC Campus)
We are pleased to offer a new Data Science Program at Ritsumeikan University. This will be the first year of the program, and all classes will take place at our Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC) and Biwako Kusatsu Campus(BKC). Students will be taught in English.
Accommodation will be provided at the OIC Seminar House, where students will stay in shared rooms for four people.
Our faculty members will teach in English, covering topics related to generative AI, robotics, and data science. Students will study themes such as:
●How to Make a Snake Robot:
●Biological Inspirations and Engineering Applications
●Foundations of Machine Learning
●Introduction to Research in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Text Mining
As the number of seats is limited, we encourage you to apply early.
This program is open only to current university and graduate students.
All you need is a little courage to take the next step.
If you are hesitating, join us! A new future is waiting for you.
Program period
December 15 - December 19, 2025
Program fee
JPY 125,000 (accommodation fee included)
Program fee: JPY 120,000
Sevice fee: JPY 5,000
Application period
October 27, 2025 - December 01, 2025
If the program reaches its capacity, we may close the registration early. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Accommodation
All participants will stay at the OIC Seminar House, located on the Ritsumeikan University OIC Campus. Rooms are shared by four students of the same gender. The accommodation fee for the OIC Seminar House is included in the program cost. The Seminar House is an educational facility of the university, so all students are expected to follow the rules during their stay.
Eligibility
Under graduate, graduate, and PhD students
*You must be enrolled in a university during the application to the entire program period.
*High school students and younger are not eligible.
*Classes are conducted entirely in English.
Payment due
December 05, 2025
*We only accept payments via international bank transfer. No WISE avaiavble.
Fees included:
Course materials prepared by instructors, Ritsumeikan Buddy, Orientation, Campus Tour, Completion Certificate, Completion Ceremony, Visa support (if applicable), Library access (browsing only), Wi-Fi access, Travel insurance, OIC Seminar House usage fee.
Fees not included:
Round-trip travel expenses (such as airfare), airport pick-up and drop-off, local transportation fees in the Osaka area, meals, passport-related costs, short-term stay visa fee (not a student visa), and other personal expenses.
■ The students are required to participate in the program from orientation on the first day to the completion ceremony on the final day.
■ We request all the participants to arrive on Dec 14, 2025, the day before the program's start date and depart on Dec 20, 2025.
■ Please note that once we reach the capacity of participants, we will close the application.
■ This is a non-degree program which means no credits are issued, while Certificate of Completion will be issued.
How to apply
2025 RDSP Application form
This program offers a short-term data science experience at Ritsumeikan University’s OIC Campus. Participants will learn topics such as generative AI, robotics, machine learning, and NLP through classes taught in English by our faculty members. Students will also join campus activities, meet Ritsumeikan students, and enjoy a supportive study environment. Accommodation at the OIC Seminar House is provided for all participants. If the program reaches its capacity, we may close the registration early. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Program Overview
Data Science Class
(1) AI-Driven Time Series Forecasting: From Classical Models to Deep Learning
(2) Participatory Sensing: Concept and Application Examples.
(3) Foundations of Machine Learning
(4) How to Make a Snake Robot: Biological Inspirations and Engineering Applications(#1).
(5) How to Make a Snake Robot: Biological Inspirations and Engineering Applications(#2).
(6) Introduction to Research in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Text Mining
Subject to change and will be taught in English.
●95 min × 6 classes = 570 min = 9.5 hours
●Exchange events with Ritsumeikan students x 2
Japanese Culture Class (Student exhange events)
●CHADO, Tea ceremony
●Field Hockey Experience.
*Subject to change.
Enjoy with our students!
Required Documents
Pledge
● Please download the template, read through the pledge, sign, and sumit.
● We hope you will sincerely participate in the classes every day during the program period.
● Additionally, the purchase or use of any wheeled vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, or skateboards, is not allowed.
Passport copy
● Please submit the photo page of your passport.
● Your photo, birth date, and nationality must be clear.
● If it is currently under application, please specify "Currently Applying" and state estimated date to obtain on a substitute paper and upload.
Certificate(Enrollment/Transcript)
● Please obtain certificate of enrollment and academic transcript from your home institution and submit.
● This program is only open to university students. High school students and younger are not eligible to participate.
Accommodation
We will provide access to the OIC Seminar House, which is a university facility.
Only program participants are allowed to use this facility.
The usage fee is included in the program cost.
All participants are expected to use the Seminar House during the program.
Please note that no refund will be made even if a participant chooses not to use the Seminar House for any reason.
The Seminar House is located in the centre of the OIC Campus.
Convenience stores, student cafeterias, bank ATMs, coffee shops, restaurants, and a supermarket are all close by.
There is also a large park right in front of the building, providing a very comfortable environment.
The campus is within walking distance from both JR and Hankyu stations, offering excellent access to central Kyoto and Osaka.
What We Offer
Completion Certificate
●Each student will be required to attend more than 2/3 of classes to receive a Completion Certificate.
●Official transcript is not issued in the RDSP. This is a non degree seeking program.
Medical Service Center
The Medical Service Center offers medical assistance to students with health concerns. Consultations are available in English during certain times of the day.
Study Abroad Center
At the Study Abroad Center, we handle consultations for short-term study abroad programs and are responsible for planning and operating these programs. If you encounter any issues or need advice during your program participation, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Our office is located on the first floor of Meigakukan.
Ritsumeikan Buddy
What is a buddy?
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!
Inside the Program
Program schedule
Please refer to the program pamphlet. *It is sample schedule and subject to change.