GRADUATE SCHOOL OFINTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

GSIRGRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Beyond Borders

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RITSUMEIKAN UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

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51 COUNTRIES

Over

1200ALUMNI

Two M.A.s in two years

DMDPDual Master’s Degree Program

A Super Global University

SGUOne of the most selective

global Universities in Japan

More than

50%of students are

international

The Only Official Member of

APSIAIN JAPAN

APSIA (Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs) is a worldwide graduate school network which promotes excellence in professional and international affairs education. Harvard University and Yale University are also members.

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You can also choose to focus on specifi c regions, such as South East Asia, the Middle East, or Africa.

Unlike other International Relations M.A. programs, you can choose to focus on culture and society in addition to economics and politics.

POLITICS ECONOMICSCULTURE SOCIETY

AREASTUDIES

North America

Northeast Asia

Africa

the Middle East

South Asia

Europe

Latin America

Southeast Asia

Japan

GCP Global Cooperation Program

The Global Cooperation Program (GCP) is a pioneering English-based Master’s Course program, focusing on International Relations and cooperation. The GCP’s distinguished teachers from academic and professional fields have been training international students from all over the world since 2003. With this specialized program on international cooperation, the Graduate School of International Re-lations in Ritsumeikan University is highly acclaimed as a member of APSIA. The GCP offers courses by specialists and professionals from international, governmental and non-governmental organiza-tions.

GJP Global and Japanese Perspectives Program

The Global and Japanese Perspectives Program (GJP) is a new English-based Master’s Course program. The GJP provides spe-cialized courses on Japan studies and core courses on International Relations. By studying about Japan and International Relations through course work including the new core seminar course called “GJP Platform,” students can learn Japanese perspectives through studying in Japanese and/or English. Comprehensive Japanese lan-guage classes are also offered to international students.

Study A Broad Range of Global Issues in Our Five Unique Programs

グローバル・ガバナンスプログラム

日本語開講

日本語／英語開講

英語開講

国際協力開発プログラム

多文化共生プログラム

GCPGJPGlobal

CooperationProgram

Global andJapanese

PerspectiveProgram

クロス履修システム

GlobalGovernance

Program

English

Japanese

Japanese/English

Language

Language

Language

InternationalCooperation and

DevelopmentProgram

MulticulturalUnderstanding

Program

GJPGCP

You can take coursesfrom other programs

PROGRAMS

“Creating a World Without Poverty” by Nobel Peace Laureate Muham-mad Yunus (2014)

“Japan’s Role in UN Peacekeeping Operations of the Past Two De-cades -Historical Review of Japan’s International Peace Cooperation Policy-” by Yasushi Akashi, former UN Under-Secretary-General (2012)

“Changing Dynamics of Indonesia’s Foreign Policy” by Dr. Rizal Sukma (2015)

“Special Lecture” by Flavia Pansieri, Executive Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) (2012)

“Food Security, Development and the World Food System” by Prof. Haroon Akram-Lodhi (2014)

The faculty of Graduate School of International Relations holds many research conferences and seminars. We also hold presentation and research confer-ences open to the public featuring guest speakers who are experts and active in the front lines of the fi eld of International Relations.

Program Structures and Courses

Research Events

GCPGlobal Cooperation Program

GJPGlobal and Japanese Perspectives Program

Core Courses Core Courses

• Global Civil Society• Global Politics• International Political Economy• International Sociology• Development Studies

• Theories of International Relations• Development Strategies• International Organizations• Professional Training

• GJP Platform(E) I, II• GJP Platform(J) I, II• Global Civil Society• Global Politics• International Political Economy• International Sociology

• Development Studies• Theories of International Relations• Development Strategies• International Organizations• Professional Training

Program Courses

• Development Economics• Japanese Economy• Macro Economics• Micro Economics• Policy Evaluation• International Security

• Globalization and Environmental Issues

• Globalization and Gender Issues• Globalization and Media• Globalization and Multicultural

Issues• Introduction to Economic Theory

Program Courses

• Japan in East Asia• Japan in World History• Japanese Business Management• Japanese Diplomacy• Japanese Economy

• Japanese Politics and Foreign Relations

• Japanese Economy• International Security• Introduction to Economic Theory

Research Methodology Academic Writing

• Research Training• Statistics Research Design and

Research Methods

• Academic Writing (E) I• Academic Writing (E) II

Research Methodology Academic Writing

• Research Training• Statistics Research Design and

Research Methods

• Academic Writing (E) I• Academic Writing (E) II

CURRICULUM, LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

YABUNAKA MitojiA former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs

Mr. YABUNAKA Mitoji held offi ces as the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, Director-General of Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and fi nally Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs before becoming an Adviser to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

CLASSES

• Japanese Diplomacy

TAKASU YukioA Former Under Secretary General, United Nations

Prof. Yukio Takasu served as ‘Ambassador Extraordi-nary and Plenipotentiary’ and ‘Plenipotentiary’ at the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations. After he left the United Nations in August 2010, he served as Special Adviser on Human Security. Prof. Takasu is now serving for U.N as Under Secretary General.

CLASSES

• International Organizations • International Security

We offer classes from specially invited and visiting professors who are playing active roles in the international community.

Visiting Professors

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Students starting in September

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Oct.Apr. Early Jun. Mid of Jul. Oct Mid May Mid of Jul. Late Jul. Sept.

Course/Thesis Guidance

Recommended Activity/Program

Schedule for Two-Year Master’s Program in International Relations

Academic Advisors and Their Areas of Expertise

Internship (Overseas/Domestic) (Applicants participate in the internship program for 1-6 months between firs t year summer break and second year summer break)

Professional Training/Research Training

DMDP (from August to July)

Core, Program and Elective/General Courses, Advamced Seminar Core, Program and Elective/General Courses, Advamced Seminar/Thesis Guidance

Faculty

Environment/Sustainable Society/International Cooperation/Development

AMEKAWA Yuichiro Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Social development, sociology of agriculture/environmental sociology, Area studies (Southeast Asia, especially Thailand)

HAYASHI, Daisuke Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Technological Change

HOSHINO, Kaoru International Economy, European Economy and Monetary Integration

ITAKI, Masahiko International Economy, International Surplus Capital

KOYAMA, Masahisa International Development and Cooperation, Development Studies of Mekong Basin Countries

MATSUDA, Masahiko Agriculture and Rural Development, Area Studies (Southeast Asia, Myanmar)

NAKAGAWA, Ryoji Development Economy, Chinese Economy

NAKATO, Sachio International Political Economy, US-Japan Economic Conflict

OHTA, Hideaki International Finance, International Economics, International Development Finance, Development Macroeconomics, Regional/Global Economies

SHIMADA, Haruyuki International Development and Cooperation, Development Economics, International Relations, Area Study (South and South East Asia)

TOKUMARU, Hiroshi Monetary Economics, International Finance

Peace/Foreign Diplomacy/Peace Studies

ADACHI, Kenki International Politics, Disarmament and Arms Control, Global Governance, Civil Society

ATAKA, Hiroaki Critical International Relations Theory, International political Economy

FRENCH, Thomas William Japanese History, Japanese Politics, History of US-Japan Relations

FUKUMI, Sayaka International Relations, Non-traditional Security Threats

HIRONO, Miwa China’s International Relations, Security Studies

HONNA, Jun Comparative Politics, Southeast Asian Studies

IWATA, Takuo Comparative Politics, African Studies

KAWAMURA, Satoko International Relations, Political Science, History of Political Thought, Normative Science

KIMIJIMA, Akihiko Constitutional Law, Peace Studies

MASUDA, Minoru International History, History of British Politics and Diplomacy

NAKATSUJI, Keiji International History, International Relations in Asia-Pacific

NISHIMURA, Tomoaki Interational Law, International Environmental Law

SUECHIKA, Kota Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies

Culture/Diversity

DE ANTONI, Andrea Cultural Anthropology, The science of religion, Japanese Studies

KOGA BROWES, Scott Philammon Media Studies, Visual Semiotic Analysis of TV News

MINAMIKAWA, Fuminori Sociology, International Migration, American Studies

OYAMA, Shinji Cultural Studies, Media studies, Creative/Cultural Industries Studies: Critical Brand Studies

RAJKAI, Zsombor Tibor Social and Cultural Studies, Modernization of Non-Western Societies, Family Studies

SHIRATO Keiichi International Journalism, African Area Studies

TORIYAMA Junko Gender Studies, Gender Studies on the Middle East, Cultural Anthropology

Degree Conferment Ceremony/Degree to be Conferred: Master of Arts in International Relations

Reseach Advising PlanOld Presentation of Thesis Proposal (Shinchoku Hokokukai ) Final Oral Presentation (Saishu Hokokukai ) Oral Defence Examination (Koto Shimon)

Submission of Progress Report I (M1Kenkyu Report ) Submission of Progress Report II (M1 Ronbun) Submission of Master’s Thesis (Shuron)Enrollment, Advanced Seminar and Course Registration

Research Advising Plan

PROFESSORS, COURSE, ACADEMIC FIELD

Support for Individual Research (Mater’s thesis)

Students receive comments and feedback from professors at the regular presentations prior to their submission their Master’s thesis. Questionnaire to the students shows a high degree of satisfaction with our guidance.

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GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO-Case Study of the UN Peacekeeping Forces in the Kivus “Lack of lost touch with Reality”

The Role of China as A Responsible Power: A Case Study of China in Building Peace in South Sudan

What Could Statisticians Do in Understanding Violent Communal Conflict in Decentral-ized Indonesia?: 2003-2014

The Changing Dynamics of State-Business Relationship in Indonesia: A Study of Ethnic Chinese Big Business’ Patronage Dealings, Arc of Guanxi, and Be-yond

FRENCH WAR ON TERRORISM IN NORTHERN MALI(2013-present) A CONTRASTED FOREIGN POLICY

Soft Power Bridging the Nations: Bulgarian-Japanese Intercultural Relations before and after 1990

International Influences on the Production Process of the Japanese Animation Industry: Perspectives of Industry-Related Personnel

THE EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (ODA) AND ITS INFLUENCE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

FDI-SMEs linkage in Laos: The case study on Savan-Seno Special Economic Zones(SASEZ)

Waste Bank Role in Magelang Municipality Solid Waste Management Academia Industry Collaboration in Japan - Ritsumeikan University as a Case Study –

HOW DO MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS ADAPT GLOBAL MARKETING STRATE-GIES AS THEY EXPAND INTO DIFFERENT MARKETS? CASE STUDY OF STARBUCKS IN JAPAN AND VIETNAM

FDI INCREASE AND ITS IMPACT ON THE LOCAL LABOR MARKET: A CASE STUDY OF VIENTIANE CAPITAL.

ASEAN-Japan Economic Cooperation and its Benefits on Myanmar

DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN INDONESIA Case Study: Economic and Environmental Benefit of Organic Farming in Java Island

Peacebuilding in Myanmar: A Challenge in Its Political Reform Process

Myanmar Foreign Policy and its Relations with China and Japan (1988-2015)

Strategic Planning to Prevent Forest and Land Fire in Indonesia (Case Study in Directorate of Land and Forest Fire Controlling)

The Role of NGOs in Myanmar for Environmental Conservation Since 1990

Entrepreneurship as an Economic Diversification strategy: prospects and challenges for Brunei Darussalam via a comparative study with the United Arab Emirates

A comparative study of Tokyo and Madrid in the bidding process for the 2020 Olympic Games: A battle of public diplomacy?

Promotion of the food industry as a key for the sustainable, long-term development of the Kyrgyz Republic economy

Improving Access to Finance for SMEs in Vietnam Lessons learnt from Japan’s experi-ences

ADOPTION OF E-GOVERNMENT IN INDONESIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT Case Study of Electronic Monitoring and Evaluation System of Local Budget Realization in Balangan Regency

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN INDONESIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT: A Case study of disaster management practices in Yogyakarta Special Region

Social Support among Poor Elderly People in an Indonesian Village

The Japanese Miracle as a Source of Policy Learning for Madagascar. Focus on Domestic Saving Mobilization and Human Capital Development.

Different Faces of “the Religious” and “the Secular” A Case Study of Religious and Non-Religious Events in Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto, Japan

Nihonjinron on Ice: Foreign/Japanese Identities Within the 1998 Japanese Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team

China’s capacity building program: the case with Africa

How had China approached the non-intervention principle in the period from 2000 to 2011?

The Perceived Impact of India-China Competition on the Political Instability of Nepal: An Analysis of the Post-Monarchy Political Situation of 2008-2016

The Dilemma of the Mekong River Commission in Managing the Regional Water Gover-nance

The Impact of Ship Sinking Policy in Indonesia: Case Study in Sebatik, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan Province

Creating Shared Value: A sustainable strategy for Japanese companies to overcome challenges in African markets

Reviewing the Quasi-Alliance Model between South Korea and Japan in the Age of Uncertainty: Impact of Inter-Korea Relations on Security Dynamics in East Asia

“Rural Tourism in Nepal: Strengths and Challenges: A Case Study of Panauti, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal”

The economic development of Laos and its future membership in the Asia-Pacific Eco-nomic Cooperation (APEC)

Vocational skills development and Japanese technical transfer in Vietnam: Lessons learnt from the case study of mechanical works

Policy Analysis of a One-Stop Shop in Gunungkidul Regency and Lessons Learned from a One-Stop Shop in Yogyakarta City

Relevance of Public Export Promotion Policies on Export Performance A Case Study on Export of Nepalese Handicraft Products

Effectiveness of transport projects and their influence on economic development of Kyr-gyz Republic

Understanding Community Participation in Sustainable Rural Tourism Development (Case Studies in Pentingsari Village and Kalibiru Village, Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia)

Japan-Myanmar Economic Relations: A Case Study on Thilawa Special Economic Zone in Myanmar

Japan’s Policy toward Myanmar(1988-2017): Catching up on the “lost decades” or opening “new era”

Impact of migration on socio-economy in rural area of Myanmar

China-Myanmar Political and Economic Relations since 2011

Balancing economic development and environmental degration in Wetlands: A case study in Inle lake, Myanmar

The Resurgence of misogyny in China-Analysis from internet misogyny phenomena

Japan in the Straits of Malacca: Engaging Littoral States in Sea-lane Security

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PROMOTION AND DIVERSIFICATION OF IN-DUSTRIES IN INDONESIA

Evaluation of the IMF programs and its impact on the economic development in the Kyrgyz Republic

The representation of Chinese―the image of Chinese in Japanese TV dramas

Energy Poverty in Mongolia In the Context of Ger Area Expansion Surrounding Ulaanbaatar City

Rural Poverty Surrounded by Natural Gas Wealth in Mozambique: Analysing the Gas Regime in the Pande and Temane Project

September 2018 Master’s Theses List

September 2017 Master’s Theses List

THESES

I love Japan, learned Japanese at a uni-versity in India, and even worked at a Japanese government agency in India after graduating. I decided to study abroad in Japan in order to learn about international relations so I could research even deeper into the issue of how Japanese companies are developing poverty class business opportunities in India.

In the process of investigating Japanese universities, I became interested in the Ritsumei-kan University Graduate School of International Relations. Using SNS, I contacted graduates of the program and asked them their opinions of the program directly before deciding to attend. The reason I chose GJP was because I wanted to attend courses conducted in the Japanese language as well.

In India, the only courses available are ones in which the teacher speaks, and the stu-dents only listen. So I was surprised that teach-ers in Japan ask students for their opinion.

There was a part of me that was bound

by the traditional Indian ways of thought and felt that there were set and unchangeable ways to think about certain things, and I felt this part of me open up through this program. I had been involved in poverty business research in India as well, but the words of my teachers in Japan changed my viewpoints in a major way. In the past, I thought that even if you created a busi-ness enterprise targeted at the impoverished class, it could never be sustainable. However, now I think that it is possible to create sustain-able business through advancing the two areas of business and support. Ultimately, I want to search for formats that facilitate long lasting business through government response to needs such as housing and medical care.

Coming to the Graduate School of Inter-national Relations gave me the chance to make many friends from all over the world. And being able to meet people who I would never have met in my home country and having chances to talk about our opinions together was my favorite part

of the program. When I spoke about my own research, there were many times in which people would expose me to viewpoints I had never thought of before by saying things like, "There are different ways of looking at this." I really did experience many "wow" instances of becoming aware of something entirely new.

After I completed the program, I wanted to work at a Japanese company that was ad-vancing into India and striving to contribute to Indian society. So I took the approach of directly sending my resume to companies that inter-ested me and following-up with companies that responded. Initially I narrowed my selection to small-to-medium businesses. But when I also approached companies that were slightly larger, I was fortunate enough to receive informal follow-up invitations from three companies. I wound up deciding on working for a manufacturer that pos-sesses a top global share in small motors. I hope to someday contribute to the society of India through my job.

In high school, I attended a school in Osa-ka on a short-term exchange student program.

I became interested in Japan and wanted to come back again. I wanted to learn more about Japan. From that point onward, the “face of Japan” was Kansai for me. And when I received the chance to go to Japan as a govern-ment-sponsored international student through the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, I chose the Graduate School of International Relations at Ritsumeikan University because it is located in my beloved Kansai and has a high quality level in its teachers.

Regarding the research environment, I was surprised to find research offices with private desks available. Being able to study as much as you want in the office is an amazing boon in my opinion.

There are international students from many different countries in the department, and through them I was able to learn about a variety

of different cultures. Being able to develop a dedication to tolerance in accepting differences in cultures and customs is another one of the merits of studying at the Graduate School of International Relations.

In a seminar given by Professor Honna, an expert in Southeast Asia research, I con-ducted research on the economic activity of people of Chinese descent in Indonesia, par-ticularly on corporate networks. The research environment in Indonesia for this theme is unsatisfactory. The reason for that is the issue of Chinese descendants in Indonesia has become a sensitive problem, particularly recently. But in Japan, it is possible to access various resources on Indonesia, and I was able to look at my home country objectively. It was a very good place for research.

In social sciences research, there is the difficulty of your research target phenomenon changing over time. Amidst change after change, such as doubts about whether my chosen theme

was acceptable or if I should change my area of focus, and with the devoted support I received from my teacher, I dove into profound thought regarding my master’s thesis, made frequent corrections, and was able to somehow finish the thesis. The difficulty itself is what made me all the more satisfied with its content. And the thesis allowed me the opportunity to receive a scholarship for a university in Australia. At the Australian university, I want to research about the relationships between Indonesia and Japan and Indonesia and China. There are still not very many examples of research from the South-eastern Asian side concerning the relationship between Southeast Asia and Japan. And this is why I want to pursue that theme, and why I believe it has meaning.

For my future, I would like to continue researching as a staff member at a university in Australia or Japan.

Suresh KamakshiGraduated GJP in March. 2018Nationality: India

To further business development targeted at the impoverished class, I enrolled in the Graduate School of International Relations. As a Japanese company employee, I want to contribute to Indian society in the future.

Trissia WijayaGraduated GCP in Sept. 2017Nationality: Republic of Indonesia

As a government-sponsored international student, I studied an issue that is a sensitive problem in my home country.I want to become a researcher who looks at the world from both the Japanese and South East Asian perspectives.

GJP

GCP Global Cooperation Program | Student’s Voice

Global and Japanese Perspectives Program | Student’s Voice

STUDENT’S VOICE

Recent M.A. Theses

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DMDP Obtain Two Master’s Degree in Two yearsThe DMDP (Dual Master Degree Program) allows you to study overseas at a graduate school for one year while retaining your student status at Ritsumeikan University and simultaneously obtaining a Master’s degrees from each university in as little as two years.

Compared to studying abroad as a non-DMDP student, total tuition costs will be reduced significantly. Ritsumeikan University’s Scholarship for DMDP students is a big advantage as well.

The KYOTEI-RYUGAKU Scholarship is scholarship program for graduate students who study abroad on student exchange programs provided by RU, Ritsumeikan University grants KYOTEI-RYUGAKU Scholarship equiva-lent to the half of amount Ritsumeikan tuition.

*The above amount does not include the admission fee.*The above amount includes the Ritsumeikan scholarship for DMDP students.The Ritsumeikan scholarship for DMDP only applies to self-financed students.The above amount is as of academic year 2017 and subject to change.

American University

U.S | Washington D.C.

Royal Holloway, University of London

U.K | London

National Chengchi University

Taiwan | Taipei

The International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam (ISS)

Holland | Rotterdam

The University of York

U.K | York

Kyung Hee University

Korea | Seoul

Signifi cant Reduction in Tuition Costs

KYOTEI-RYUGAKU Scholarship

DMDP Partner Universities

Currently accepting applications for the following organizations! Students who will conduct internships or fi eld research can apply for grants. For more details, please see the grant application guidelines.

Internship Partner Organizations

• PADECO Co.,Ltd.• Centro de Intercambio Cultural Economico Hispano-Japones• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)• The Japan Foundation• IC Net Limited

Internships

Careers

I studied Asian Studies and the Japanese language at a university in Australia. I wanted to continue my studies after I graduated, expand my Japanese language skills, and fi nd work in Japan. These desires led me to choose the Ritsumeikan University Graduate School of International Relations GJP program, in which I would be able to take courses in the Japanese language.

As courses are offered in both English and Japanese, Japanese students and foreign students alike can improve their individual lan-guage skills. This is the most attractive aspect of the Graduate School of International Relations. Before entering this program, I could read Japa-nese but could not speak it very well. During these last two years, however, I became able to speak Japanese.

I am studying about Japan’s sea lanes. Through thinking about sea lanes that are vital for safety and security concerns in terms of relations between Japan and Southeast Asian countries, including my native Malaysia, I want to illuminate the importance of the relationship between Southeast Asia and Japan. Teacher instruction was strict, but interactions with everyone in the seminars were pleasant and productive. And regarding presentations, being

able to receive advice and opinions from the various different standpoints of students coming from all sorts of other countries was extremely benefi cial.

The diffi cult part was looking for work. I searched for employment at the same time as the other Japanese students, but because my company research was insuffi cient and I had not narrowed down my job type preferences, I was not able to speak with confi dence at my inter-views and did not receive any informal invitations for employment. However, towards the end of summer, job postings targeted towards foreign students started to appear in the career center. Through my job search up to that point, I had come to develop the specifi c desire to work in international sales at a Kansai area company. So when I heard that there was job recruitment go-ing on for people who could speak Chinese at a famous machine manufacturer in Kyoto, I applied and was able to receive an informal invite for em-ployment as an international sales specialist.

While applying was diffi cult for me, I was also profoundly impressed by the kindness with which the career center staff as well as Japanese students helped me regarding the correct way to fi ll out the entry sheet in Japanese and aptitude test tips. Looking for employment together with

Japanese students also proved to be a wonder-ful experience. I believe the fact that many good job offers come for international students is proof of the solid Ritsumeikan University Gradu-ate School reputation for having talented foreign students with high competence levels who can speak many different languages.

There are people from many different countries in the program, but stepping outside the campus instantly put me in a completely Japanese environment. I feel that this is also another attractive aspect of the program. Kyoto is a very convenient city where you can get anywhere on a bicycle. And being able to go to a shrine or temple to relax also had a positive ef-fect on studying and research. Osaka and Kobe are also nearby, and it is very easy to go see Ta-karazuka Revue shows and illumination displays. In my two year stay, I came to love Kyoto and the Kansai area.

I also feel that I myself matured during the program. This was an amazing two year period in which I accomplished more than just becoming able to speak in Japanese. I also learned how to live on my own and made many friends. Although this program is titled international relations, it includes more than just politics in its research fo-cus. Any theme is taken up if it is concerned with the relationships between countries, even areas like immigration measures and media theory. For people who want to use the Japanese language they have learned and people who want to increase their English skills, no matter what your nationality is, if there is something you want to research, you will be able to improve yourself at the Graduate School of International Relations.

There are courses conducted in English and in Japanese, and being able to improve your language skills is the most attractive aspect

Tan TecksiongGraduated GJP in Sept. 2018Nationality: Malaysia

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GOING ABROAD INTERNSHIP/CAREER

For more information on DMDP, Check out the website: www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/education/dmdp/

Opportunities to connect your research with professional settings

Civil Servant

Specialist personnel of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Defense

Ministry of Justice

National government employee Level 2

Shiga Prefectural Board of Education

International Organization

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

The Japan Foundation

Kyoto City International Foundation

International Hospitality and Conference Service Association

Kansai NGO Council

The Judicial Foundation for International Personnel Management

Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP)

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN`S ACTION NETWORK

Japanese Red Cross Society

Development Consulting Services

NIPPON KOEI CO., LTD.

PACIFIC CONSULTANTS CO., LTD.

Chiyoda Corporation

Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd.

NJS CO.,LTD.

AALTO INTERNATIONAL JAPAN

Transportation

Hapag-Lloyd Japan

TST CORPORATION

Kansai Airport Agency Co., Ltd.

Manufacturing

SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

KUBOTA Corporation.

KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHIN-ERY CO., LTD.

NITTO DENKO CORPORATION.

Hitachi, Ltd.

Panasonic Corporation

Samsung Japan Corporation

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Kirin Brewery Company, Limited

KOSÉ Corporation

DAIKIN INDUSTRIES,LTD

Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

Johnson & Johnson K.K.

AstraZeneca K.K.

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufactur-ing Co., Ltd.

NIPPON VALQUA INDUSTRIES,LTD.

MITSUBISHI NICHIYU FORKLIFT CO.,LTD.

SHIMADZU CORPORATION

The MIKI HOUSE Group

Macrogen Japan Corp.

Trading Company

MITSUI & CO., LTD.

ITOCHU Corporation

Sojitz Corporation

Mitsubishi Corporation

Services

IBM Japan, Ltd.

Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.

Yahoo Japan Corporation

Rakuten, Inc.

House Network Co.,Ltd.

GABA CORPORATION.

Media

Kyodo News

The Chunichi Shimbun

Japan Broadcasting Corporation

Kodansha Ltd.

The Mainichi Newspapers Co.,Ltd

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.

Bloomberg L.P.

Finance

Japan Finance Corporation (JFC)

MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company, Limited

Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd.

SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.

The Bank of Kyoto,Ltd.

Overseas enterprises

Foreign enterprises (Spain)

Foreign enterprises (Mexico)

Foreign enterprises (Great Britain)

Foreign enterprises (Taiwan)

Foreign enterprises (Republic of Korea)

Foreign enterprises (People’s republic of China)

GCP-JAL Global Cooperation Program for Japan and ASEAN Linkage

Strong Partnerships are made through Japan and ASEAN con-nections.Be an “International Cooperation Professional” who is familiar with all the fi elds of International Politics (Democracy, Regional security), International Economics (Market economy, Regional integration) and Development issues (Poverty and Environment issues). Work in governmental agencies, international agencies, NGOs, universities…

[Requirement]

FOR MASTER STUDENT

1. To take “Professional Training". A special GSIR course.

2. To attend the “GCP-JAL session”. This is a Research Presentation by Monbukagakusho Scholarship Students.

FOR DOCTORAL STUDENT

To attend the “GCP-JAL session”. “GCP-JAL session” is Research Presentation by Monbukagakusho Scholarship Students.

GCP

GCP-JAL

GJPJapanese

BasedProgram

Students studying international cooperation

as a research theme

and/or

Students who have ASEAN as their research field

and/or

Students from ASEAN member countries

GCP-JAL is supported by Ministory of Education (Monbukagakusho) and as a special program under Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR)

Published in November 2018

Administrative Office Faculty of International Relations 56-1 Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8577 JapanE-mail: ir-adm@st.ritsumei.ac.jp Telephone: +81-75-465-1211

Master’s Program

Entrance Scholarship Eligibility Amount (approximately)

SEISEKI-YUSHUSHA Scholarship for 1st Year

Self-financed students with outstanding results in the admissions screenings

I→200,000JPY II→100,0000JPY

Tuition Reduction Scheme - 100% tuition waiver

Self-financed students with outstanding results in the admissions screenings

100% tuition waiver (duration of standard program completion period)

Enrollment Scholarship Eligibility Amount (approximately)

Tuition Reduction Scheme - 20% tuition reduction

Self-financed international students 20% tuition reduction (duration of standard program completion period)

JASSO ScholarshipSelf-financed international students living outside Japan at the time of application until the time of admission

48,000yen per month, 12 months for spring enrollment students; 6 months for fall enrollment students

SEISEKI-YUSHUSHA Scholarship for 2nd Year

3rd semester self-financed students who achieve excellence in their grades during 1st year

I→200,000JPY II→100,0000JPY

GAKKAI Grant Students who attend or present at academic conferences*scholarship conditions differ depending on the applicant’s school year

Students who attend academic conferences in Japan: Up to 10,000JPY

Students who present at academic conferences in Japan: Up to 30,000JPY

Students who present at overseas academic conferences: Up to 100,000JPY

KENKYU-JISSEN KATSUDO GrantStudents who participate in domestic/overseas educational program (1st or 2nd year)

Depending on the field research length and the travel region(once time throughout enrollment)

KENKYUKAI-KATSUDO Grant Check the GSIR website for more details.

Doctoral Program

Entrance Scholarship Eligibility Amount (approximately)

Tuition Reduction Scheme - 100% tuition waiver

Self-financed students with outstanding results in the admissions screenings

100% tuition waiver (duration of standard program completion period)

Enrollment Scholarship Eligibility Amount (approximately)

Tuition Reduction Scheme - 20% tuition reduction

Self-financed international students 20% tuition reduction (duration of standard program completion period)

JASSO ScholarshipSelf-financed international students living outside Japan during the period between application and enrollment

48,000JPY per month, 12 months for spring enrollment students;6 months for fall enrollment students

KENKYU-SHOREI ScholarshipSelf-financed students who achieve excellence in their field of research

SHOREI S, A, B (check the GSIR website for more details.)

KOKUSAITEKI Research FundCheck the Graduate Student Career Path Support Center website for more details.

Research grant is determined based on the scheduled length of overseas stay and travel region. (Up to 300,000JPY)

GAKKAI - HAPPYO GrantCheck the Graduate Student Career Path Support Center website for more details.

Students who present at academic conferences in Japan:Up to 30,000JPYStudents who present at overseas academic conferences:Up to 100,000JPY

KENKYUKAI-KATSUDO GrantCheck the Graduate Student Career Path Support Center website for more details.

Tokyo

Osaka

Kyoto (Kinugasa Campus)

Tuition (Academic Year 2018 Entry)

Access to RU

Master’s Program

Eligibility 1st Year 2nd Year

GCP 900,000 JPY 900,000 JPY

Other Program 750,000 JPY 750,000 JPY

Doctoral Program

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year

500,000 JPY

500,000 JPY

500,000 JPY

Admission

For more information on admissions, please check the following link. You are welcome to visit the Administrative Office of Faculty of International Relations to consult with the staff about admissions.

www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/admission/

Not including Admission Transfer Admission (300,000 JPY) and Miscellaneous Membership Fees

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www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/

Please check the website for details regarding faculty research, DMDP partner universities, interviews with currents students, admission requirements, financial aid, courses, and more.

Scholarship / Grants (Academic Year 2018 Entry)

Kansai International Airport in Osakaf1hr. 15min. by JR Limited Express “Haruka”

Kyoto Stationf30min. by taxi / 45min. by bus

Tokyo Stationf2hr. 10min. by JR Shinkansen (bullet train)

Degrees Enrollment semesters

Master of Arts in International RelationsDoctor of Philosophy

April or September