Japanese Culture and Language Program (JCLP)

Supports students at risk

Students will be admitted as non-degree-seeking students in the Japanese Culture and Language Program (JCLP). After being admitted, they will have a chance to take the entrance exam to become degree-seeking students. Students can apply as first-year or transfer students. Students may apply for bachelor's, master's or doctorate degrees.The Japanese Culture and Language Program (JCLP) is a one-year (or six-month) program to study Japanese language and culture, and offers a wide range of courses related to the Japanese language and Japanese society. It is an ideal preparatory course for students who wish to enter university or graduate school in Japan. ・Students are evaluated on their Japanese language proficiency every semester and then placed into a suitable Japanese Language class based on their proficiency. ・There are various elective subjects in the afternoon such as Japanese culture, society, etc. ・Students can learn about Kyoto’s traditional culture and entertainment through activities outside the classroom. ・Students have access to all facilities available to regular Ryukoku students, such as the library and IT centers. ・Recommendation for acceptance into the Ryukoku graduate schools, faculties and the Junior College is specially available for students of strong merit in the JCLP program.

Overview

Ryukoku University

Kyoto, Kansai, Japan

Full-time

English, Japanese

Japanese, Ethnicity, Gender & Diversity

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Admission

If you have questions about the university, please inquire with the university directly (Email: r-globe@ad.ryukoku.ac.jp)

Qualifications

Must currently reside in Japan Must be a citizen of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan, Syria or Ukraine Must meet one of the criteria below: Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in universities outside Japan (including those taking a leave of absence or taking courses online) Those who have graduated or dropped out from a university outside Japan and currently not enrolled in higher education Those attending short-term programs in Japanese universities Those attending or have graduated Japanese language schools in Japan Those who have graduated from high school in Japan or other countries in 2024 Must have taken the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) or will take it within six months of matriculation at Ryukoku University As of October 11, 20224, 26 years old or younger if planning to apply for an undergraduate degree program, and 28 years old or younger if planning to apply for a graduate degree program.Students will initially be admitted to the JCLP, but will have the opportunity to enter the university or graduate school (both master's and doctorate courses) by taking the entrance exam. Students may also take the transfer exam. If students are admitted, they will receive the same support as in the JCLP (tuition waiver and free accommodation). Some faculties and graduate schools offer instruction in English or in both English and Japanese. Students who apply for university through the English-based application system must score at least 5.0 in IELTS, and those who apply for graduate school must score at least 6.0 in IELTS. The eligibility of students who are currently attending a Japanese high school will be determined separately.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.

Japanese Culture and Language Program (JCLP)

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