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Are you an international student searching for English-taught undergraduate programs in Japan? Or, are you looking to study Japanese? Well, this article is for you! Here, we will introduce the two new undergraduate programs offered by Rikkyo University for international students!

NEW Programs at Rikkyo University

In 2022, Rikkyo University opened two new programs for international students: the PEACE Program and NEXUS Program!

Let’s take a look at each program together!

(The following information introduced in the article is referred to the Rikkyo University Admission page!)

PEACE Program – English-taught Program

The PEACE Program is a new English-taught program at Rikkyo that offers the following three undergraduate programs:

  1. PEACE CIC – Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Communication
  2. Global Liberal Arts Program (GLAP) – Bachelor of Arts
  3. Global Program of the Department of International Business Law – Bachelor of Arts in Law

1. PEACE CIC (College of Intercultural Communication)

PEACE CIC explores the following areas of study: Language Studies, Translation and Interpreting Studies, Communication Studies, and Global Studies. After completing the program, students will attain a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Communication!

The program offers both Spring (April) and Fall (September) admission intakes, however with a tight admission capacity of 5 students! (For the admission requirements of this program, please refer to the Rikkyo University Admission page.)

2. Global Liberal Arts Program (GLAP)

In the Global Liberal Arts Program (GLAP), students will explore global studies in humanities, citizenship, and business, as well as, study abroad for one year in partner institutions!

The program offers both Spring (April) and Fall (September) admission intakes, with an admission capacity of 10 students! (For the admission requirements of this program, please refer to the Rikkyo University Admission page.)

To learn more about the program curriculum and student life, check out the GLAP brochure!

3. Global Program of the Department of International Business Law

The Global Program of the Department of International Business Law offers courses including legal studies, contract law, international business law, and many more!

The program offers both Spring (April) and Fall (September) admission intakes, with an admission capacity of 8 students! (For the admission requirements of this program, please refer to the Rikkyo University Admission page.)

For 2023 Admissions

The 2023 application guide for the PEACE program can be found here: 2023 Admission to PEACE Program (General entrance examination)

*Please Note: The application guide for the “Recommendation Entrance Examination” can only be accessed by designated high schools through a password.

NEXUS Program

Unlike the PEACE Program, the NEXUS Program is for those who wish to take a “first semester-long intensive Japanese course” to enroll in courses conducted in Japanese at Rikkyo University. The eligible departments include: the College of Arts, Economics, Sociology, Law and Politics, Business, Intercultural Communication, Community and Human Services, and Contemporary Psychology.

This program requires students to have a Japanese language proficiency of around N3 level (in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test) at the time of admission.

*Please Note: Admission to the NEXUS Program is also a “recommendation entrance examination”, thus only designated high schools are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Opportunities for International Students!

Rikkyo University offers several scholarships for international students, including scholarships you can apply for prior to admission, after enrollment, and for both international and Japanese students!

For the full list of scholarships available, visit the Rikkyo University Scholarship Page!

English-taught Programs at Rikkyo University

The PEACE and NEXUS programs are not the only programs offered to international students at Rikkyo University! There’s more!

While you are here, explore the other English-taught degree programs offered by Rikkyo University here!

More information can be found on the Rikkyo University Brochure!