Student Exchange Program Information

The College signed a student exchange agreement with the College of Intercultural Communication at Rikkyo University, Japan, in April 2017. Rikkyo University has two semesters each year: the first semester begins in April (Spring Semester), and the second semester begins in September (Fall Semester). For the April 2021 Spring Semester, there are 2 places available for a one-semester exchange and 1 place available for a one-year exchange.

The College of Intercultural Communication offers scholarships for exchange students. However, students must submit an application, and the final recipients will be determined by Rikkyo University.

Students who wish to participate in the exchange selection process must submit the required preliminary application documents to the College of Liberal Arts office before 3:00 p.m. on October 8. Students who are selected and recommended will then need to prepare the documents required for the exchange program at Rikkyo University.

Exchange University: College of Intercultural Communication, Rikkyo University, Japan

Exchange Period:

• One semester: April–July 2021 (Spring Semester)

• One academic year: April 2021–February 2022 (Spring Semester + Fall Semester)

Number of Exchange Students: 2 students for one semester; 1 student for one academic year

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Undergraduate students must have completed at least one year of undergraduate coursework. Graduate students must have completed at least one semester of graduate-level coursework.

2. Students participating in the exchange program must have demonstrated good academic performance during the semester immediately preceding their departure.

3. Students participating in the exchange program must meet the language requirements of the host university. Students who wish to take courses taught in Japanese must meet the minimum required level of language proficiency. Students who wish to take English-taught courses offered by Rikkyo University must have a TOEFL iBT score of 61 or equivalent English proficiency as determined by Rikkyo University. Students who wish to take English-taught courses offered by the College of Intercultural Communication are recommended to have a TOEFL iBT score of 70 or an IELTS score of 5.0, or equivalent English proficiency confirmed by the recommending university. Applicants for Japanese-taught graduate courses at the College of Intercultural Communication must have a TOEFL iBT score of 90 or an IELTS score of 6.5.

4. Required preliminary application documents:

• Application form

• Official academic transcript covering all years of study

• Proof of Japanese language proficiency

• Proof of English language proficiency

• Statement of motivation for participating in the exchange program (500–1,000 words)

Application Deadline: October 8, 2020, at 3:00 p.m.

Contact Person: Teaching Assistant Hsiao, ext. 52011

P.S. Due to the severe global COVID-19 situation, whether students will be permitted to enter Japan at that time will depend on the Japanese entry regulations in effect at the time.