Rikkyo University: Statistics

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#1284 of 14,131 In the World
#342 of 5,830 In Asia
#79 of 719 In Japan
#23 of 84 In Tokyo
#504 of 2,119 For Theoretical Physics
Top50% For 64 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
34%
Enrollment
20,720
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Japanese;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate34%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - September; October-January)
Enrollment20,720

We've calculated the 34% acceptance rate for Rikkyo University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Rikkyo University has published 7,152 scientific papers with 110,271 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Nuclear Physics.

Publications
7,152
Citations
110,271

Rikkyo University majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
4,788 / 85,242
Quantum and Particle physics
4,034 / 72,631
Engineering
3,909 / 68,106
Chemistry
3,730 / 72,952
Biology
3,089 / 61,155
Organic Chemistry
2,518 / 50,745
Environmental Science
2,509 / 35,261
Computer Science
2,271 / 35,189
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,160 / 22,225
Nuclear Physics
2,048 / 36,868
Materials Science
1,978 / 36,884
Optical Engineering
1,923 / 36,803
Astrophysics and Astronomy
1,708 / 33,372
Biochemistry
1,620 / 35,992
Medicine
1,538 / 24,449
Philosophy
1,235 / 10,570
Geography and Cartography
1,217 / 14,821
Geology
1,212 / 21,511
Genetics
1,155 / 25,591
Atomic and Molecular physics
1,063 / 18,443
Psychology
1,062 / 12,611
Political Science
976 / 8,543
Mathematics
920 / 9,877
Law
907 / 8,146
Business
906 / 14,395
Sociology
902 / 8,426
Ecology
823 / 12,022
Metallurgical Engineering
822 / 14,851
Electrical Engineering
792 / 14,683
Economics
784 / 12,063
Statistics
721 / 8,302
History
701 / 8,160
Paleontology
686 / 12,583
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
669 / 7,579
Linguistics
648 / 5,799
Physical chemistry
602 / 10,258
Archaeology
589 / 5,831
Theoretical Physics
565 / 10,033
Telecommunications
562 / 9,236
Aerospace Engineering
539 / 7,882

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 54 377
1992 57 360
1993 44 354
1994 58 437
1995 62 442
1996 69 448
1997 75 518
1998 82 482
1999 103 656
2000 106 671
2001 112 892
2002 114 896
2003 127 1039
2004 130 1159
2005 161 1367
2006 182 1731
2007 191 2097
2008 166 2462
2009 212 2958
2010 207 3142
2011 215 3776
2012 201 4026
2013 217 4220
2014 263 4681
2015 263 4623
2016 262 5082
2017 301 5464
2018 342 6449
2019 305 6853
2020 396 8365
2021 386 9883
2022 340 9731
2023 353 9813
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Rikkyo University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Gakushi Arts and Humanities, Law, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences
Shushi Arts and Humanities, Christian Religious Studies, Economics, Law, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Sociology, Theology
Hakase Arts and Humanities, Asian Religious Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Theology, Tourism, Welfare and Protective Services

Rikkyo University alumni

  1. Akie Abe

    Akie Abe
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1962-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    radio DJsocialitedisc jockey
    Biography

    Akie Abe is a Japanese radio DJ and the widow of Shinzo Abe, who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2020.

  2. Shigeo Nagashima

    Shigeo Nagashima
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1936-.. (age 88)
    Occupations
    baseball coachprofessional baseball playerbaseball player
    Biography

    Shigeo Nagashima nicknamed "Mr. Giants" is a Japanese former professional baseball player and manager.

  3. Yōko Nogiwa

    Yōko Nogiwa
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1936-2017 (aged 81)
    Occupations
    announcernarratoractorsingerpresenter
    Biography

    Yōko Nogiwa was a Japanese actress. Her acting career spanned from 1958 until 2017.

  4. Haruomi Hosono

    Haruomi Hosono
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1947-.. (age 77)
    Occupations
    singer-songwritercomposerkeyboardistactormusician
    Biography

    Haruomi Hosono, sometimes credited as Harry Hosono, is a Japanese musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is considered to be one of the most influential musicians in Japanese pop music history, credited with shaping the sound of Japanese pop for decades as well as pop music outside of Japan. He also inspired genres such as city pop and Shibuya-kei, and as leader of Yellow Magic Orchestra, contributed to the development and pioneering of numerous electronic genres.

All 58 notable alumni

Rikkyo University faculties and divisions

College : Arts American Studies, Arts and Humanities, Christian Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Research, English, French, German, History, Japanese, Literature, Primary Education, Psychology, Special Education, Theology, Writing
College : Business Business Administration, Business and Commerce, International Business
College : Community and Human Services Social and Community Services, Social Work, Sports
College : Contemporary Psychology Psychology
College : Economics Accountancy, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Finance
College : Intercultural Communication Chinese, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, English, French, German, Koran, Spanish
College : Law and Politics Commercial Law, International Law, Law, Political Sciences, Private Law, Public Law
College : Science Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics
College : Sociology Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Sociology
College : Tourism Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Tourism
Graduate School : Social Design Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Christian Religious Studies, Economics, English, Law, Management, Modern Languages, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation
Institute : Atomic Energy Atomic and Molecular Physics
Institute : Business Law Studies Commercial Law
Institute : Christian Education Christian Religious Studies
Institute : Church Music Religious Music
Institute : English Language Education English
Institute : Global Urban Studies Urban Studies
Institute : Japanese Studies Asian Studies, East Asian Studies, Japanese
Institute : Latin American Studies Latin American Studies
Institute : Leadership Studies Leadership
Institute : Legal Practice Studies Law
Institute : Peace and Community Studies Peace and Disarmament, Urban Studies
Institute : Social Welfare Social Welfare
Institute : Tourism Tourism

General information

Alternative names 立教大学
Founded 1922
Accreditation Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)
Motto Pro Deo et Patria

Location and contacts

Address 3-34-1 Nishi Ikebukuro Toshima-ku
Tokyo, 171-8501
Japan
City population 14,048,000

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