Dual Masters Degree Program

  Japan

• All Other Areas: 
Kyoto

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Academic School Year

Description: In March 1992, the presidents of Ritsumeikan University and American University signed an agreement to offer the first-ever dual master's degree program involving a Japanese and an American University. This unique program selects a limited number of students to complete their dual degree studies in international affairs within two years. Students begin their studies at American University's School of International Service and complete their second year of study at the Graduate School of International Relations at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. Graduates receive simultaneously a master's degree from the School of International Service and a master's degree from Ritsumeikan University's Graduate School of International Relations. When in Japan, students can take classes in either Japanese or English. Alums of the program have gone on to work in the US Dept of State, US Dept of Commerce, law firms, US-Japan Foreign Relations organizations and teaching.

Highlights: Highlights include language training, scholarship possibilities and internship offerings.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: 1,237 USD per credit

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Japan Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available.  students can apply for the Japanese MEXT scholarship.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network