Japanese Culture and Language Program

Name of the University: Ryukoku University
Program Name: Japanese Culture and Language Program
Type of Degree: N/A (Completion Certificate Provided)
Major Field: Japanese Language and Culture
Application Period: [For April Entry] Mid September ~ Beginning of October ; [For September Entry] Beginning of April ~ Beginning of May
Period of Enrollment: April, September
Program’s Website: http://intl.ryukoku.ac.jp/english/examination/jclp/
Contact Information: r-globe@ad.ryukoku.ac.jp

Program Overview:

Ryukoku University was established in 1639, as a seminary of Nishi Hongwanji Temple. Today the university has 9 Faculties, a Junior College, 10 Graduate Schools, and The Japanese Culture and Language Program (JCLP), distributed among two campuses in the city of Kyoto and one in Shiga Prefecture. Among approximately 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students, there are approximately 450 international students from many countries around the world.
The Japanese Culture and Language Program (JCLP) is a one-year intensive course, centered on the Japanese language and a variety of Japanese affairs. It is ideal for students with an interest in Japanese language and culture, or those preparing for entry into a Japanese university.
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 University students.
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.