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Program Fee

	One Semester	Two Semesters
Tuition*1	402,900 yen	805,800 yen
Document Handling Fee	10,000 yen	10,000 yen
Bank Transfer Fee	10,000 yen	10,000 yen
Total Cost	422,900 yen	825,800 yen

1All fees subject to change.

The program fee (which includes tuition, a bank transfer fee, and a document handling fee) is waived for exchange students participating under an Agreement for Student Exchange with an RU partner university.
Please see the “Estimated Living Expenses” chart below for a breakdown of the total costs.
Students applying independently (i.e., non-exchange students) are notified of program fee payment details and procedures upon acceptance.

Scholarships

There are two types of scholarships that are available to SKP applicants: the JASSO Scholarship and the RUSSES Scholarship.
Please check the information below to check if you are eligible to apply.
It is important to note that the availability of JASSO Scholarship depends on whether SKP is selected for the JASSO support program each year.

	JASSO Scholarship	RUSSES Scholarship*1
Overview	This scholarship is offered by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) to exchange students through Ritsumeikan. Applicants are screened by Ritsumeikan.	This scholarship is offered by Ritsumeikan University to students who will be enrolled in SKP. Applicants are screened by Ritsumeikan.
Monthly Stipend	80,000 yen	40,000 yen
Period	One semester (4 months) or two semesters (10 months)	One-semester student will receive stipend until December 2025 and two-semester student will receive stipend only until March, 2026.
Eligibility (general)	Students who stay enrolled at Ritsumeikan University and participate in the SKP until the Program End can apply. Therefore, students who have the possibility of leaving the program and departing the country midway cannot apply. In the event that you leave the program while it is still ongoing, you may be required to refund the entire amount of the scholarship received up to that point.
Eligibility (for each scholarship)	Exchange students from partner universities that will reside in Japan under a student visa while participating in SKP	All students that will reside in Japan under a student visa while participating in SKP (including exchange students from partner universities) Students that will be receiving scholarships from their home university during their study period in Japan are eligible to apply. This scholarship cannot be combined with the JASSO Scholarship.
Application Process	Complete all required sections of the “Scholarship Application” in the SKP Application Form.
Ineligible Students	a) Students who are receiving any other scholarship that amounts to more than 80,000 yen per month during their study period in Japan b) Students with a GPA lower than 2.3 on JASSO’s 3.0 scale c) Students with Japanese citizenship, including those with dual citizenship d) Students with a Japanese visa other than the student visa e) Students who cannot submit an official transcript with all required information	a) Students with Japanese citizenship, including those with dual citizenship b) Students with a visa other than a student visa c) Students who cannot submit an official transcript with all required information
Important Notes	Applications without the “Statement of Intent for Scholarship Application” or other required documentation will not be screened. As applicants will be screened on various criteria, please understand that not all applicants will receive the scholarship. Scholarship details may change each year. Inquiries regarding screening procedures cannot be answered.

1The RUSSES Scholarship Scheme will be concluded at the end of 2025 Fall semester.

Estimated Living Expenses

Living expenses will vary depending on each student’s individual lifestyle, but a list of estimated expenses is provided below.
Costs may be offset by making use of the on-campus cafeterias, which provide a wide range of affordable meal options. Numerous supermarkets and grocery stores in the local area make cooking for yourself easier.
Other expenses applicants must consider are housing, health and liability insurance, local transportation, and leisure activities.
International students can work part-time in Japan for up to 28 hours per week if they obtain a “Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted Under the Status of Residence Previously Granted.” However, it is very difficult to cover living expenses only with a part-time job, so students need to make a financial plan for their study abroad.

Estimated Living Expenses

	One Semester	Two Semesters
Housing	100,000 - 200,000 yen	250,000 - 500,000 yen
Health Insurance	9,000 yen	18,000 yen
Personal Liability Insurance	13,500 yen*1	13,500 yen
Academic Insurance	650 yen	650 yen
Local Transportation*2	35,000 yen	70,000 yen
Food	180,000 yen	360,000 yen
Mobile Phone	13,000 yen	26,000 yen
Leisure Activities	100,000 yen	200,000 yen
Total Estimated Costs*3	439,500 - 539,500 yen	928,000 - 1,178,000 yen

1Students staying less than one year will be able to receive a partial refund before returning to their home country after carrying out necessary procedures.
2These are estimated costs for students who are commuting by public transportation.
3Students are required to join all the insurances above. Insurance fees are subject to change.

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