The Global Course of Law at Rikkyo University is designed to explore the nature of law and international legal systems. This scholarship assists academically promising international students with demonstrated financial need.
The Rikkyo University Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students represents a premier academic funding pathway administered at Rikkyo University in Tokyo, Japan. Designed to empower ambitious international talent, this program supports candidates admitted into the Bachelor's level within the faculty of Law focusing on International Law. Instruction follows an on-campus delivery structure spanning a standard duration of 4 yrs.
Successful recipients receive a valuable funding package assessed at $4,550 USD / yr (¥700,000 Tuition Waiver) (~$4,550 USD), operated under a Partial Tuition financial scheme, providing direct allocations covering monthly stipend, health insurance. Applications are evaluated on a Need-Based foundation and are open to all qualified international candidates worldwide.
Applicants are recommended to hold an academic record equivalent to a minimum GPA of 3. Standardized language tests (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL) are waived or not strictly mandatory for qualifying international scholars.
Realistic monthly student budget expectations
💡 University cities feature extensive student discount networks spanning local transport, museum admissions, and campus dining.
Official immigration protocol for College Student Visa (Ryugaku)
Required documentation portfolio for admission consideration
Certified secondary school academic records covering grades 9–12 or national examination results (e.g. IB, A-Levels, WAEC, KCSE, CBSE).
Articulating your passion for the subject, academic curiosity, extracurricular leadership, and motivation for international study.
Confidential reference testifying to your work ethic, classroom participation, and scholastic integrity.
Documenting community service, academic competitions, sports, artistic pursuits, or student council involvement.
Focus on demonstrating authentic academic curiosity and resilience. High grades are good, but admissions panels remember students who took initiative outside the classroom.
Standard Requirement: Japan
Many global universities waive IELTS/TOEFL if you completed your secondary or undergraduate education at an English-medium institution.
Before paying for a standardized test, email the admissions department with your MOI letter to ask for a formal language condition waiver.
Ready to apply? Submit your application directly through the university or foundation portal.
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