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PhD in Advanced Mathematics and Physics (PhD)
Ritsumeikan University - Biwako Kusatsu Campus
Kusatsu


Degree: PhD in Advanced Mathematics and Physics (PhD)
Program Language: English
Admission Semester: Fall (September)Spring (April)
Start Date: May Intake
Program Duration: 6 semesters

Fees

Semester Tuition Fees: 2016 Euro
Other Fees: The above fees structure applies to all faculties as an average but may vary with programs as per specific requirements . In case of extension, extra fees will be charged. Please pay attention to the acceptance letter for actual amounts to be paid.
Cost of living: 300 - 460 Euros per month
Job opportunities: Some excelling students can be recruited by the institution for part-time lectureship.
Funding opportunities within the university: Universities usually offer part-time opportunities in different departments to students who constantly excel academically.

Program details

Educational organisation: Ritsumeikan University - Biwako Kusatsu Campus
Study abroad: Opportunity Available
Internships: No internship necessary for this program
Form of assessment: GPA Grade
ECTS credits: Each course in the program (Electives & Prerequisites) commands a certain amount of credit points.
Program objectives: Advanced Mathematics and Physics (PhD)

Minimum cost of living

Accomodation: 300 - 460 Euro / month
Food: 190 Euro / month
Cost of living: 795 Euro / month
Transportation: 45 Euro / month

Requirements

Language requirements: English Proficiency
Academic requirements: Bachelors degree and Masters or other graduate degree
Documents:

1. High School & ALevel Certificates

2. Evidence of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)

3. Passport Copy

4. Bachelor's Degree & Transcript

5. 2 Reference letters (Optional)

6. Personal Statement

7. CV(Optional)

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Arrival support: Support Available - Provided by the university
Services and support for international students: Support Available - Provided by the university
Accomodation

*Off-Campus options available

*On-Campus options available


PhD

About Ritsumeikan University - Biwako Kusatsu Campus:

Ritsumeikan University was established in Kyoto in 1900 and is one of the largest private universities in Japan with a history of more than 120 years. Its main location is Kyoto, where Kinugasa and Suzaku campuses are located. Shigeru is the location of the Lake Biwa-Kusatsu campus, and Osaka is its Osaka Ibaraki campus. The university enrolls approximately 36,000 students in various study programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Today, it has become the third-largest university in Japan. Ritsumeikan University’s vision is to "create a future that transcends national boundaries." Its goal is to build an international campus, so the acceptance rate for international students is high. Currently, students from 68 countries/regions and about 2,000 foreign students are studying here.

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About Japan:

The land of the rising sun and Asia’s island powerhouse, Japan is the home of a culture that resonates around the world and one of the leading countries in the world. Japan is situated right off the east coast of the Asian continent between the Pacific ocean and the Sea of Japan, stretching all the way from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north, with the East China Sea in the south.

About the city:

During the Edo period, Kusatsu was an important transportation hub, and there was a luxury hotel dedicated to privileges for the upper class. Kusatsu is located in Shiga Prefecture, surrounded by Lake Biwa, the largest in Japan.You can experience Shiga culture in historical sites such as Hikone Castle and Ishiyama Temple, where the famous novel "The Tale of Genji" was written about 1,000 years ago.