This outbound exchange program allows students to study at approximately 140 overseas universities with which Rikkyo University has an international exchange partnership. At these universities, students can take classes to match their language ability and area of specialization, and enjoy campus life together with the students studying there.
Outbound exchange runs for a semester or one year, and typically, students are exempted from academic fees at the host university (there are some partner institutions where this is not the case). A preparation period of roughly one year is required before studying abroad.

These are two-to-four-week programs for improving one’s language skills that take place during the summer and spring recesses. There is a diverse selection of English-speaking destinations, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. We also provide programs in countries and areas where German, French, Spanish, Chinese, or Korean is spoken.
At overseas universities, students can take classes appropriate for their language level, and use intensive study to improve their language skills. Depending on the program, students can also take part in a variety of activities or a homestay.

We provide many programs to deepen one’s study of specialized areas, such as programs to study a particular theme at an overseas university. Depending on the program, you may also be able to take language classes at the same time. These programs mainly take place during the summer and spring recesses, and can last for two weeks up to half a year. Some programs will award credits.
Additionally, the College of Intercultural Communication, the College of Business’s Department of Global Business, and the Global Liberal Arts Program (GLAP) require all students to participate in overseas study as a rule.

Rikkyo University provides plenty of opportunities to engage in practical study in the overseas fields, such as internships at foreign companies, and overseas service learning (practical study that draws themes from various issues occurring in society, conducted in tandem with study before and after the program). These have various durations, from two weeks to half a year. Some programs will award credits. We also send students to the UN Youth Volunteers program every year.

These programs aim to have students broaden their perspectives by coming into contact with history and culture from all over the world, and taking part in exchange with local people and students at overseas universities.