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Ritsumeikan University

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Overview

Ritsumeikan University (立命館大学) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kyoto, Japan. Established in 1899, Ritsumeikan University is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. This institution provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 126-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate is 10-19%. This places it among an extremely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. Ritsumeikan University also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Ritsumeikan University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Ritsumeikan University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Ritsumeikan University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Ritsumeikan University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) 立命館大学
Acronym
Founded 1899
Motto Beyond Borders
Colours
Mascot Panthera Pardus

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Location

Address 8 Nishinokyo-Higashi-Toganoocho, Nakagyo-ku
Kyoto
604-8520 Kyoto
Japan
Ritsumeikan University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Ritsumeikan University Phone Number (75) 813 8137
Ritsumeikan University Fax Number (75) 465 8160
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Ritsumeikan University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1952


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ritsumeikan University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Ritsumeikan University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Ritsumeikan University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Ritsumeikan University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Ritsumeikan University's academic range and degree level offering.



Ritsumeikan University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Ritsumeikan University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Ritsumeikan University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Ritsumeikan University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Ritsumeikan University.



Ritsumeikan University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Ritsumeikan University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Ritsumeikan University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Ritsumeikan University Admission Info


Ritsumeikan University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Ritsumeikan University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Ritsumeikan University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Ritsumeikan University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Ritsumeikan University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Ritsumeikan University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Ritsumeikan University has more than 3400 international students.


Ritsumeikan University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Ritsumeikan University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Ritsumeikan University Size and Profile


Ritsumeikan University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Ritsumeikan University has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Ritsumeikan University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Ritsumeikan University's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Ritsumeikan University's Control Type Control Type

Ritsumeikan University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Ritsumeikan University's Entity Type Entity Type

Ritsumeikan University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Ritsumeikan University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Ritsumeikan University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Ritsumeikan University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Ritsumeikan University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Ritsumeikan University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Ritsumeikan University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Ritsumeikan University Facilities


Ritsumeikan University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Ritsumeikan University's Library


Ritsumeikan University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Ritsumeikan University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Ritsumeikan University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Ritsumeikan University Services


Ritsumeikan University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Ritsumeikan University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Ritsumeikan University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Ritsumeikan University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Ritsumeikan University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Ritsumeikan University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Ritsumeikan University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Ritsumeikan University
  • College of Comprehensive Psychology
  • College of Economics
  • College of Gastronomy Management
  • College of Global Liberal Arts
  • College of Image Arts and Sciences
  • College of Information Science and Engineering
  • College of International Relations
  • College of Law
  • College of Letters
  • College of Life Sciences
  • College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • College of Policy Science
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • College of Social Sciences
  • College of Sport and Health Science
  • Graduate School of Core Ethics and Frontier Science
  • Graduate School of Economics
  • Graduate School of Image Arts
  • Graduate School of Information Science and Engineering
  • Graduate School of Language Education and Information Science
  • Graduate School of Law
  • Graduate School of Letters
  • Graduate School of Life Sciences
  • Graduate School of Management
  • Graduate School of Policy Science
  • Graduate School of Science and Engineering
  • Graduate School of Sociology
  • Graduate School of Sport and Health Science In Sport and Health Science
  • Graduate School of Technology Management
  • School of Law

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Memberships and Affiliations

Ritsumeikan University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ritsumeikan University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ritsumeikan University public or private?

Ritsumeikan University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Ritsumeikan University profit or non-profit?

Ritsumeikan University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Ritsumeikan University in terms of enrollment?

Ritsumeikan University has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Ritsumeikan University in terms of academic staff?

Ritsumeikan University's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.

Is Ritsumeikan University a coeducational institution?

Ritsumeikan University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Ritsumeikan University use?

Ritsumeikan University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Ritsumeikan University affiliated with?

None.

Does Ritsumeikan University admit international students?

Yes. Ritsumeikan University has more than 3400 international students.

What is Ritsumeikan University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Ritsumeikan University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Ritsumeikan University ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Ritsumeikan University located?

Ritsumeikan University is located in Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan. Address: 8 Nishinokyo-Higashi-Toganoocho, Nakagyo-ku.

Is Ritsumeikan University accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Ritsumeikan University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (since 1952).

Does Ritsumeikan University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Ritsumeikan University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Ritsumeikan University have a university library?

Yes

Does Ritsumeikan University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Ritsumeikan University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Ritsumeikan University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Ritsumeikan University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Ritsumeikan University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Ritsumeikan University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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