Program Terms:
Spring Semester & Academic Year
Overview:
The University of the Ryukyus was founded after the end of World War II in May 1950, in the remains of Shuri castle, when Okinawa was under American administration. The university is strongly invested in the local community and its reconstruction, as well as the global implications of the knowledge produced. Countering issues like social and regional disparity in line with the aims of a rapidly globalizing society, students at Ryukyus have the opportunity to make direct contributions to local and global communities. The University of the Ryukyus gained its present status as a national university when Okinawa was returned to Japan in May 1972.
Academic Details:
The Ryukyu University Short-term Exchange Program (RISE Program) accepts international students from universities around the world that have student exchange agreements with the University. There are four courses in the RISE program:
- Japan-Okinawa Studies Course
- Glocal Leadership Course
- Japanese Language Teacher Training Course
- Undergraduate Course / Major Studies Course
Housing Details:
Exchange students may live in the University of the Ryukyus International House. The International House consists of four buildings, one of which contains private rooms for single students and researchers and three of which are for married students and researchers. Exchange students also have the opportunity to live in the new dormitory, Shin-Konju-to, where international and Japanese students live together. Other dormitories available are the male dormitory, Senbaru-Ryo, and the female dormitory, Konju-to. Students may opt to live in private off-campus apartments. (Source: University of the Ryukyus Website)
Eligibility:
- Sophomore standing
- 2.5 cumulative GPA
