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About Ritsumeikan University

Ritsumeikan University — private university. It is located in Kyoto, Japan. Ritsumeikan University is working closely with OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).

The university is one of the top-720 universities in the world. Times Higher Education World University Ranking — THE, which is based on 13 criterias, places the institution in 36 place.

Ritsumeikan University offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.

LocationKyoto, Japan
Establishment year1900
Students35,119
International students2,697
Female students35%
Acceptance rate20%

Place in ratings

Rating QS2023#721
Rating THE2022#36
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Arts & Humanities391
Social Sciences & Management472
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Ritsumeikan University tuition fees

As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at Ritsumeikan University is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. The cost of study at Ritsumeikan University is the same for locals and foreigners — from 4,267 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.

In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendarSemesters
Bachelor9,491USD/year
Master4,267USD/year

Study programs at Ritsumeikan University

Journalism & Media
Policy Science
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 76
Economics & Business Management
Policy Science
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 76
Humanities
Global Liberal Arts
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Social Sciences & Management
Global Studies
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 76
Policy Science
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 76
Arts & Humanities
Global Liberal Arts
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Other programs
Journalism & Media
Policy Science
Study degreeMA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Social Sciences & Management
International Relations
Study degreeMA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Law
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Policy Science
Study degreeMA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Law
International Relations
Study degreeMA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Law
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Economics & Business Management
Economic Development
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Policy Science
Study degreeMA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at Ritsumeikan University

Admission to undergraduate programs is based on the results of entrance examinations. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 76. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.

IELTS6
TOEFL iBT76

Master's degree at Ritsumeikan University

To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. IELTS — 6 or higher.

IELTS6
TOEFL iBT80

Ritsumeikan University campus

The city campus of Ritsumeikan University provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Kyoto has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at Ritsumeikan University. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.

Campus TypeUrban
LibraryYes
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What to do after graduation

Students can stay in Japan for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. Graduates of Ritsumeikan University are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.

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