Ryukyus International Student Exchange (RISE) Program is an arrangement made between the University and other affiliated Universities that enables students to come to the University to conduct research and take classes related to the students’ majors.
RISE Program – Course Introduction –
There are four courses in the University of the Ryukyus Short-Term Exchange Program. Students may choose to enroll in either course depending on their purpose of studying abroad. For more detail, please see the Application Guideline.
Japan-Okinawa Studies Course
Japan-Okinawa Studies Course is for students who wish to learn the history & culture of Japan and Okinawa, at the same time, develop their Japanese language skills. There are general Japanese classes that develop four skills, reading, listening, speaking and writing as well. Students can learn Japanese in the style that meets their needs.
Major Studies Course also provides Japanese Language and Culture Study Course for students who wish to conduct research about Japanese studies more technically.
Glocal Leadership Course
Glocal Leadership Course is designed for the students to acquire the leadership for solving a variety of problems through deepening exchanges with Japanese students of the University of the Ryukyus and local communities of Okinawa. Students will take the multi-language courses with Japanese students. By studying through the Project-Based Learning (PBL), take the Japanese language courses that meet their needs and levels so that to improve their Japanese language skills.
Japanese Language Teacher Training Course
This course is for students who want to play an active part in the world as a Japanese language teacher. Since the subjects are systematically provided, students can learn about the language on a per-theme basis.
Major Studies Course
Major Studies Course is for students who wish to learn technically about their specialized fields. Undergraduate exchange students are allowed to attend the lectures related to their majors, while the graduate students mainly conduct research and attend the seminars.
Application forms and necessary documents must be submitted to the University of the Ryukyus through the study abroad program coordinator of the applicant’s home institution. Applications sent directly by students will be declined. Master of Nutrition Study Program students who wish to take part in RISE Program must join the internal selection step. Please contact Mrs. Gemala Anjani, S.P., M.Si., Ph.D (+62 812-8537-6785) for registration.
Admission Requirements
The requirements for all students applying to RISE Program are as follows:
1. The student’s Institution must be affiliated with the University of the Ryukyus or be a partner of the UMAP or ISEP
2. The student must either be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student who has completed his/her first year of study at his/her home Institution or be matriculated as a graduate student. Junior college students who apply must be in their final year of study.
3. The students must be proficient in Japanese at the level required by each given course.
Admission and Period of Stay
April Admission:
1. April-September (Spring semester only;approximately half a year)
2. April-March (Spring & Fall semester; approximately one year)
October Admission:
1. October-March (Fall semester only; approximately half a year)
2. October-September (Fall & Spring semester; approximately one year)
Academic Calendar (Spring Semester)
*The schedule below are the information for 2023 and may be subject to change.
- Designated Arrival Date: March 27th to April 1st
- Briefing for Registration of Japanese Classes: April 5th to 10 th *Schedules vary depending on students’ Japanese level.
- Student Life Orientation: April 7th
- Course Registration period: From April 11th to April 25th
- Spring Semester Examination: From August 2nd to August 8th
- Summer Vacation: From August 15th to September 30th
Academic Calendar (Fall Semester)
*The schedule below are the information for 2021 and may be subject to change.
- Designated Arrival Date: September 25th to 27th
- Briefing for Registration of Japanese Classes: September 28th to 29th *Schedules vary depending on students’ Japanese level.
- Student Life Orientation: September 29th
- Course Registration Period: From September 29th to October 15th
- Winter Vacation: From December 26th to January 3rd
- Fall Semester Examination: From February 1st to February 7th
- Spring Vacation: From February 15th to March 31st