Study Policy Science in Japan: The Best of Both Worlds (Advertorial)
Japan's universities are rapidly opening up to the rest of the world. Students from Thailand now have excellent opportunities to access top-quality higher education in Japan.
New international programs have the unique advantage of being taught in an English medium (no Japanese language ability required), and while still offering all the cultural insights and employment opportunities that you would expect from Japan. In this article we look at a new international program in Policy Science at Ritsumeikan, one of Japan’s most traditional and prestigious universities.
Ritsumeikan: A proud tradition with 21st century vision
The Ritsumeikan Academy is one of Japan’s best-known private institutions of higher education. Its distinctive spirit of innovation was born in Japan's Meiji era of modernization, when Prince Saionji Kinmochi founded his private academy of the same name in Kyoto in 1869. More than 140 years later, Ritsumeikan has grown into a high-profile, internationally-oriented academic organization encompassing not only two universities but also five secondary and primary schools. Ritsumeikan University (“RU”) is the academy’s flagship institution. Based in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, RU is a comprehensive university with more than 35,000 students.
Boost your career prospects by studying policy science in Japan
If you wish to take advantage of RU’s outstanding reputation and educational quality, the new Bachelor of Policy Science program may be the right choice for you. Policy Science integrates approaches from various social sciences to solve real-life issues in areas such as economic development, urban planning and sustainability, social welfare and more. RU’s Policy Science program has a strong focus on research training, including many quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and opportunities to implement social surveys in practice. Through intensive group work, students acquire strong interpersonal and communication skills which are highly valued by employers in many fields. Policy science graduates can expect to pursue careers not only in traditional research and public sector occupations, but also fields of business such as consulting and corporate marketing.
An ideal environment for Thai students
RU welcomes highly motivated and talented students from Thailand. Because the Policy Science program is taught in English, no Japanese knowledge is required for admission. While taking regular courses, students also learn Japanese intensively, ensuring they are well prepared for the employment market in Japan by graduation. By studying together with colleagues from many different countries, students can also develop strong personal networks across the globe, perfect for those seeking a career in international business. RU gives students an ideal combination of high-level local experience and international outlook: Thai students going to English-speaking countries for study will miss out on this unique combination. At RU, students can also access a wide range of special services including orientations, accommodation placement and advice on daily living matters. Students can apply for a scholarship to reduce the cost of tuition, and other scholarships may also be available after admission.
If you are considering study overseas in the future, be sure to include Japan as one of your options. You won’t be disappointed.
For more information on the Bachelor of Policy Science at Ritsumeikan University, including admission procedures, see the website: www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng/ps/
Or contact the university at:
Kinugasa Campus International Center, Ritsumeikan University
56-1 Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8577 JAPAN
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: +81-75-465-8162
