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Ritsumeikan Daigaku

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world rank  454

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Overview

Founded in 1899, the Ritsumeikan University (Ritsumeikan Daigaku) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kyoto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Ritsumeikan University is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Ritsumeikan 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 124-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Ritsumeikan 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Ritsumeikan Daigaku' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Ritsumeikan Daigaku
Name (Non Latin) 立命館大学
Acronym
Founded 1899
Motto Beyond Borders
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Campus Location

Address 8 Nishinokyo-Higashi-Toganoocho, Nakagyo-ku
Kyoto
604-8520 Kyoto
Japan
Ritsumeikan Daigaku Phone Number +81 (75) 813 8137
Ritsumeikan Daigaku Fax Number +81 (75) 465 8160

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 Daigaku's academic range and degree level offering.



Ritsumeikan Daigaku: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Ritsumeikan Daigaku.

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

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Ritsumeikan Daigaku's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Ritsumeikan Daigaku's admission information.

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Ritsumeikan Daigaku a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Ritsumeikan University has more than 3400 international students.

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Ritsumeikan Daigaku.

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Ritsumeikan Daigaku has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Control Type Control Type

Ritsumeikan Daigaku is a private higher education institution.


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Ritsumeikan Daigaku does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Ritsumeikan Daigaku's main facilities:


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Library


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Ritsumeikan Daigaku's main services:


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Ritsumeikan Daigaku is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1952


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ritsumeikan Daigaku'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 Daigaku as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Ritsumeikan Daigaku 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Ritsumeikan Daigaku's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

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Twitter Twitter

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YouTube YouTube

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's YouTube channel Ritsumeikan Daigaku's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's Instagram page Ritsumeikan Daigaku's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Ritsumeikan Daigaku's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

The Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization develops, implements and supports open education.
Ritsumeikan Daigaku is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.

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Wikipedia

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