University of the Ryukyus Exchange Program Announcement (Japan)

The University of the Ryukyus, Japan, announces the application for exchange students under the Ryukyus International Student Exchange (RISE) Program for the Academic Year 2026–2027. The program aims to provide students with opportunities to experience academic study and cultural exchange in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

The RISE Program offers various study tracks, including:

• Japan–Okinawa Studies Course

• Major Studies Course (for students with advanced Japanese language proficiency)

• Research Study Course (for graduate-level students)

Program Period

• October 2026 – February 2027 (One Semester), or

• October 2026 – August 2027 (One Academic Year)

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Be current Chiang Mai University undergraduate or graduate students

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00

• Meet the required language proficiency in English or Japanese, depending on the selected course

Selected students will receive a tuition fee waiver at the University of the Ryukyus. In addition, students may apply for the JASSO Scholarship, which provides financial support of JPY 80,000 per month, subject to eligibility and conditions.

Required Application Documents

• Application Form (Forms 1 and Forms 2–5)

• Recommendation Letter

• Academic Transcripts

• Color ID Photograph

• Colored Copy of Passport (Bio Page)

• Application Form for Certificate of Eligibility

• Evidence of Financial Support

• Tuberculosis Clearance Certificate

• Proof of Language Proficiency:

  • English: CEFR level A2 or above

  • Japanese: JLPT N1 or N2, depending on the selected course

For more detailed information, please visit:
https://ges.skr.u-ryukyu.ac.jp/future-students/program/rise/

Nomination and Application Deadline
The International College of Digital Innovation (ICDI) may nominate one student for this program. Interested students are required to submit all relevant application documents to Ms. Tanya (Room ICB1103) no later than 10 March 2026.