About the International Center – International Center

What is the International Center?

The International Centers support international students at Ritsumeikan University when they obtain a visa to come to Japan, renew status of residence while enrolled, and apply for scholarships and tuition reduction. We also serve as the first point of contact for students who have trouble getting used to living in Japan. International Student Support Coordinators and other staff are here to listen and help you cope with various issues in your new life.

[We support international students about:]

Visa and status of residence
(Obtaining a visa before enrollment, and renewing and changing status of residence after enrollment)
Financial aid
(Supporting and accepting applications for scholarships and tuition reduction available for international students)
Various everyday life issues in Japan
(Providing a place to come when you face trouble and concerns in a new environment or do not know where to go for help)

Besides, the International Centers offer socializing opportunities to build bridges between Japanese and international students. We also support students who want to study outside Japan while enrolled at Ritsumeikan University.

How to Contact the International Center

The International Centers are located on Kinugasa Campus, Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (BKC), and Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC).

Our Online Support Desk is also available for students to get necessary information and share their questions and concerns even without visiting our offices. At the Online Support Desk, you can find frequently asked questions (FAQs) from international students and inquiry forms you can freely send if you cannot find answers on the FAQ page.

① Online Support Desk

You can see FAQs from international students at the Online Support Desk. Check the FAQ page first if you have any questions.
If you cannot find answers on the FAQ page, feel free to send us an inquiry via the form on the Online Support Desk.

②　Office Hours and Locations

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, excluding national holidays, 10:00 -17:00 (closed from 11:30 - 12:30 for lunch)
*The office is closed on Thursday mornings.
*When classes are not in session (during summer and winter breaks), the office is open in the afternoons only (13:00 - 17:00)

International Center at Kinugasa Campus	Mailing Address: Ritsumeikan University, 56-1, Tojiin Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8577, Japan Location: Meigakukan （明学館） 1F, Kinugasa Campus, Ritsumeikan University Tel: +81 (0)75-465-8230 Fax: +81 (0)75-465-8160
International Center at BKC	Mailing Address: Ritsumeikan University, 1Ͳ1Ͳ1 Nojihigashi, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577, Japan Location: Central Arc （セントラルアーク） 2F, Biwako-Kusatsu Campus, Ritsumeikan University Tel: +81 (0)77-561-3946 Fax: +81 (0)77-561-3956
International Center at OIC	Mailing Address: Ritsumeikan University, 2-150 Iwakura-cho, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-8570, Japan Location: Building A, AN Office （A 棟 AN 事務室）1F, Osaka Ibaraki Campus, Ritsumeikan University Tel: +81 (0)72-665-2070 Fax: +81 (0)72-665-2079

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