[Japan] Ritsumeikan University – Student Exchange Program for Spring 2021

Greetings from Ritsumeikan University, Japan!

 

Ritsumeikan University is well-known for its International Relations and Science & Engineering departments. Ritsumeikan University has exchange programs with schools throughout the world, including The University of British Columbia, The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney, the University of Hong Kong, and King’s College London. Ritsumeikan also currently offers a dual bachelor’s degree program and dual master’s degree program in collaboration with American University.

 

We are pleased to inform you that the Application for Ritsumeikan University Societies Student Exchange Program for spring 20201 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

Application Guidelines

Student Exchange Program Home Page

 

Eligibility

1. 3rd to 6th-semester undergraduate students (S1)
2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
3. Be proficient in English. Non-native English speakers must have a score of at least TOEFL ITP 550, TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5.
4. Minimum GPA of  3.0 on a 4.0 scale

 

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation Letter
3. Official Academic Transcript record
4. Study Plan
5. A recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
6. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
7. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
8. English Language Proficiency Certificate
9. All the document listed as required on the Application Guidelines
10. Copy of passport photo identification page
11. Passport picture
12. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

 

Application Procedure

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form : http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than October 30th, 2020 for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Ritsumeikan University and you may proceed to the online application.
3. The FINAL decision from Ritsumeikan University

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)
• Application of outgoing mobility for spring/even semester in AY 2020/2021 will be processed but the implementation/execution will carefully consider the latest development of COVID-19 and government’s regulation.