Study Abroad destinations
Rikkyo University
Tokyo, Japan
Rikkyo University was founded in 1874 as the Rikkyo School. Today, 149 years later, the university retains its tradition of an education modelled on the Western traditional liberal arts college.
The university has around 20,000 students based on 2 campuses, the historic Ikebukuro campus and the start of the art Niiza campus.
What you can study
| Course | When you can study |
|---|---|
| Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
| Japanese, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
Academic information
Choosing your modules
You will need to gain the following credits from your modules:
- 12 to 16 Japanese credits per semester
- 24 to 32 Japanese credits per year
For more information on module options, visit the Rikkyo University website.
Academic calendar
The academic year is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1: Early September until early February (approximate dates)
- Semester 2: Late March until early August (approximate dates)
For a full list of academic dates, visit the Rikkyo University academic calendar.
Accommodation, costs and visas
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
Rikkyo University offers international students accommodation in 5 dormitories which are provided by external contractors.
All the rooms are single and furnished. Prices vary and the fees will be charged per semester.
Visit the Rikkyo University housing pages for more information.
Visas
Please make sure you have an up to date passport that expires no earlier than 6 months after you intend to return.
You will be provided with guidance and documentation from the partner university but it will be your responsibility to obtain the correct visa. Neither the Study Abroad team here or at the partner university are qualified to offer consultations or detailed advice regarding visa applications.
Immigration laws are complex and subject to frequent changes. If you do have any visa related questions you will need to contact the appropriate Embassy directly.
Funding and costs
Funding
Funding is available to help you with study abroad costs. Please see our Funding page for more details.
Costs of studying
This information is about additional costs of studying at this host university. Please be aware that prices are subject to change, and the list may not be exhaustive.
We recommend looking at the host website, as well as entry requirements for the country, to get a full understanding of the costs involved.
Students are required to pay into:
- Japanese National Insurance: this costs approximately 20,000 JPY per year
- Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): this costs approximately 1,000 JPY per year
- Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): this costs approximately 1,860 JPY per year
Students who decide to stay in RIR Shiinamachi accommodation are required to purchase a meal plan, covering breakfast and dinner. The fee for this accommodation including meal plan is 570,000 JPY for Semester 1, and 420,000 JPY for Semester 2.
Average monthly living cost:
- Rent and utilities: JPY 55,000
- Food: JPY 27,000
- Books and other school supplies: JPY 8,000
- Healthcare: JPY 2, 000
- Transportation: JPY 5,000
- Mobile phone/Internet fees: JPY 8,000
Full payment for accommodation is due prior to arrival in Japan.
