Type of Institution | Established | No. of Students |
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Private | 1900 | 35,772 |
The history of Ritsumeikan dates back to 1869 when a private academy of the same name was founded in Kyoto. Ritsumeikan University (RU) boasts 16 colleges and 21 graduate schools across 4 campuses, has actively promoted research collaboration with industry and has made significant contributions to society both nationally and globally through various academic projects. The RU alumni network extends throughout Japan and to all corners of the globe, promising students a wide range of contacts and career opportunities.
The University was selected in 2014 as one of 37 universities for the highly competitive “Top Global University Project” by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Acknowledged as one of the leading global universities in Japan, RU is committed to further promote its global profile and offer a world-class education to students worldwide.
Ritsumeikan University is pioneering new programs utilizing Japan’s well-developed education with their English-medium Bachelor Programs. Their collaborative degrees, Joint Degree-Program with American University and Dual Degree Program with the Australian National University go beyond country borders.
Location | 1 Nishinokyo-Suzaku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8520, Japan |
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Religion | |
No. of Undergraduate Students | 32,243 |
No. of Graduate Students | 3,529 |
No. of Full-Time Faculty Members | 1,295 |
No. of International Students | 2,462 |
Breakdown of International Student Numbers by Country | China: 1,481 South Korea: 414 Indonesia: 111 Taiwan: 52 USA: 38 Thailand: 22 Malaysia: 21 Vietnam: 40 Myanmar: 15 India: 38 Bangladesh: 15 Germany: 6 France: 11 Singapore: 12 |
No. of Countries with Exchange Agreements | 68 |
Individual University Scholarships | - Tuition Reduction Scheme for Self-Financed International Students - Ando Momofuku Scholarship for International Students - International Students Assistance Scholarship by Ritsumeikan Faculty/ Staff |
International Student Dormitories | Information of university accommodations: http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/student_life/ |
Japanese Language Education Services | Ritsumeikan Summer/Winter Japanese Program Study in Kyoto Program(Intensive Japanese Language Track) College of Image Arts and Sciences Summer Program http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/admissions/short-term-programs/ |
Consultation Room | International Center http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/lifecareer/student-support/ |
International Student Associations | International Student Ambassadors https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog |
Career Support | Yes |
Contact | International Admissions Office at Kinugasa Campus Phone: +81-75-465-8162 Email: hello@st.ritsumei.ac.jp URL: http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/faq_contact/ |
As of July 9, 2021
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.