All Levels
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship
Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare
Ritsumeikan University
Kyoto, Japan
"A private university in Kyoto with campuses in Shiga and Osaka"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#683 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (job-hunting visa)
About Ritsumeikan University
Ritsumeikan University is a private university in Kyoto, founded in 1900. It ranked 15th in Japan and 683rd worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Its campuses are in Kyoto (Kinugasa), Biwako-Kusatsu in Shiga, and Osaka Ibaraki. Faculties include law, economics, business administration, letters, policy science, science and engineering, information science, pharmacy and international relations.
Rankings & Recognition
#683
Ranked #683 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Private university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Ritsumeikan University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1900
Founded
683
QS 2027 Rank
Private university
Type
Kyoto
Location
Popular Programs
Law
Business Administration
Policy Science
Science and Engineering
International Relations
Application Details
Intakes
April
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
COE + Student visa
Post-Study Work
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Green Card Pathway
Highly Skilled Professional (points)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MEXT (Japanese Govt) scholarship
Career Outcomes
5%
Placement Ratio
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Ritsumeikan University has campuses in Kyoto (Kinugasa), Biwako-Kusatsu and Osaka Ibaraki.
Campus Details
Kyoto
campus
Campus Forecast
Kyoto: hot humid summers
cold winters with occasional light snow
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Check the university site for dormitory and housing options
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
$5,000 – $15,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Ritsumeikan University admits undergraduates mainly in April. Check the university international admissions site for exact dates, graduate intakes, fees and English-taught programmes.
Scholarships at Ritsumeikan University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school completion. Language proficiency as set by each faculty.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Language and entry rules are set by each graduate school.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (EJU / JLPT / TOEFL / IELTS)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the university admissions site.
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Apply online
Register on the university admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the required application fee.
4
Screening
The university reviews your file; an interview or test may follow.
5
Admission & COE
Receive the admission letter, then the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for a Student visa with the COE, then register your address and join National Health Insurance.
Campus & Location
Ritsumeikan University has campuses in Kyoto (Kinugasa), Biwako-Kusatsu and Osaka Ibaraki.
Bachelor's
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Law
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Economics
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Business Administration
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Bachelor's
Letters
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Bachelor's
Policy Science
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Bachelor's
Science and Engineering
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Bachelor's
Information Science and Engineering
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Bachelor's
Pharmacy
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Bachelor's
International Relations
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Bachelor's
Global Liberal Arts
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