Helping International Students Find English-Taught Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at Japanese Universities
Rikkyo University
| Type of Institution | Established | No. of Students |
|---|---|---|
| Private | 1874 | 20,712 |
In 1874, Rikkyo University, one of the oldest private universities in Japan, was established in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Rikkyo’s tradition is academic freedom, and we welcome students and researchers from all backgrounds and with diverse views. Our primary focus is on liberal arts education with the strong emphasis on nurturing each student as a whole person. The 10 colleges, 27 departments, and 8 disciplines at Rikkyo University produce their own curricula, allowing students to delve deeply in to their chosen specialties.
Rikkyo University was selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) as the Top Global University Project (Global Traction Type), and set targets in four areas (1. Increasing Study Abroad Placements 2. Expanding the Number of International Students 3. Improving our Education and Research Environment 4. Strengthening Governance for International Students) in order to achieve the vision for promoting international advancement, and promotes internationalization towards the 150th anniversary in 2024.
| Location | 3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-8501, Japan |
|---|---|
| Religion | Anglican-Episcopal Church |
| No. of Undergraduate Students | 19,481 (As of May 1, 2015) |
| No. of Graduate Students | 1,231 (As of May 1, 2015) |
| No. of Full-Time Faculty Members | 2,282 (As of May 1, 2015) |
| No. of International Students | 571 (As of May 1, 2015) |
| Breakdown of International Student Numbers by Country | China (267), Korea (185), Taiwan (18), France (13), USA (13), Germany (12), Malaysia (6), Saudi Arabia (5), Thailand (5), Indonesia (4), The Netherlands (4), Spain (4), Vietnam (4), Belgium (2), Canada (2), Finland (2), Ireland (2), Norway (2), Singapore (2), South Africa (2), Sweden (2), Argentina (1), Australia (1), Armenia (1), Denmark (1), Italy (1), Kyrgyz (1), New Zealand (1), Philippines (1), Poland (1), Russia (1), Sri Lanka (1), Tanzania (1), Turkey (1), Uganda (1), UK (1) |
| No. of Countries with Exchange Agreements | 33 |
| Individual University Scholarships | Rikkyo University, Scholarship for Self-Funded Foreign Students, Rikkyo University, Shozaburo and Asako Tachikawa Memorial Scholarship for Foreign Students, Rikkyo University, Alumunai Association Scholarship for Foreign Students, Rikkyo University, St Paul's Scholarship, Rikkyo University, Yoon-Dong-joo International Exchange Scholarship, Rikkyo University, Scholarship for Foreign Students, Rikkyo University, Tokyo St. Paul's Lions Club Scholarship, Rikkyo University, Ladies Club International Exchange Scholarship, Rikkyo University, Ogata-Heim Scholarship, Rikkyo University, Emergency Allowance Scholarship for Foreign Students |
| International Student Dormitories | Rikkyo University International Dormitory (RUID) Asakadai, Rikkyo University International Dormitory (RUID) Shiki, Rikkyo University International Residence (RIR) Shiinamachi |
| Japanese Language Education Services | Center for Japanese Language Education https://cjle.rikkyo.ac.jp/ |
| Consultation Room | |
| International Student Associations | Association of Korean International Students Association of Chinese International Students Association of Taiwanese International Students |
| Career Support | Yes |
| Contact | Addressee: 3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-8501, Japan Phone: +81-3-3985-2202 Fax: +81-3-3985-2826 Email: kokuse@rikkyo.ac.jp URL: http://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/support/international/international_section/ |
As of May 25, 2015
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
