Overview

Through the study of Intercultural Communication at Rikkyo University, students will explore multicultural situations by putting emphasis on one or more of the following fields: Language Studies, Translation and Interpreting Studies, Communication Studies, and/or Global Studies.

Career

We envision our graduates to contribute to the development of a multicultural society by offering diversified perspectives and a global mindset to every task they face. Possible careers that require advanced intercultural competence are, but not limited to, the fields of: teaching languages (English, Japanese); translation and interpreting; international development or working for global companies/organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Citizenship
Language and Identity
Globalization and Gender

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tokyo, Japan

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Communication Studies View 6 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in Japan

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International A Levels: 8, For scholarship: 11
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 28, For scholarship: 35
Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE): 79, For scholarship: 85
Canadian High School Diploma (Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia): 65 for each subject, For scholarship: 80 for each subject; SAT: 1170 (English section 600), ACT: 24 (English section 25) ; For scholarship: SAT: 1250 (English section 650), ACT: 26 (English section 27)
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): 18, For scholarship: 22; or TOEFL (iBT) 94 or IELTS (Academic) 6.5（Same as for scholarship）
Malaysian High School Certificate (STPM): 10.00, For scholarship: 11.00 or TOEFL (iBT) 94 or IELTS (Academic) 6.5（Same as for scholarship）
UK GCE AS and A Levels: 8, For scholarship: 11
US High School Diploma: SAT: 1170 (English section 600) or ACT: 24 (English section 25)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1191500 JPY / year

≈ 1191500 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1191500 JPY / year

≈ 1191500 JPY / year

Living costs

Tokyo

Japan

132901 - 208462 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Other requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

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