University Overview
Established in 1922, Rikkyo University is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Rikkyo University is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Rikkyo University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 103-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Rikkyo University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (Non Latin) | 立教大学 |
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| Name | Rikkyo University |
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| Founded | 1922 Origins date back to 1874 |
| Motto | Pro Deo et Patria For God and Country |
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| Address | 3-34-1 Nishi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku Tokyo 171-8501 Tokyo Japan |
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(3) 3985 2752 |
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(3) 3985 2826 |
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