Rikkyo University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1287 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #343 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #74 of 719 | In Japan |
| #21 of 84 | In Tokyo |
| #483 of 2,293 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 61 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Enrollment
- 20,720
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.rikkyo.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-January) |
| Enrollment | 20,720 |
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 8,376 scientific papers with 154,984 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Nuclear Physics.
Rikkyo University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 71 | 432 |
| 1993 | 64 | 451 |
| 1994 | 71 | 532 |
| 1995 | 65 | 538 |
| 1996 | 72 | 511 |
| 1997 | 76 | 622 |
| 1998 | 91 | 591 |
| 1999 | 110 | 764 |
| 2000 | 113 | 799 |
| 2001 | 123 | 1088 |
| 2002 | 124 | 1089 |
| 2003 | 138 | 1223 |
| 2004 | 139 | 1296 |
| 2005 | 186 | 1612 |
| 2006 | 193 | 1922 |
| 2007 | 209 | 2303 |
| 2008 | 192 | 2877 |
| 2009 | 237 | 3521 |
| 2010 | 232 | 3795 |
| 2011 | 249 | 4726 |
| 2012 | 245 | 5004 |
| 2013 | 248 | 5428 |
| 2014 | 304 | 6230 |
| 2015 | 300 | 6119 |
| 2016 | 287 | 6973 |
| 2017 | 341 | 7540 |
| 2018 | 367 | 8803 |
| 2019 | 338 | 9390 |
| 2020 | 441 | 11246 |
| 2021 | 432 | 13010 |
| 2022 | 393 | 12127 |
| 2023 | 425 | 13371 |
| 2024 | 299 | 13033 |
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 | Artificial Intelligence, Arts and Humanities, Christian Religious Studies, Economics, International Business, Law, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology, Sports, 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
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Akie Abe
- Occupations
- socialiteradio DJdisc jockey
- Biography
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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.
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Shigeo Nagashima
- Occupations
- professional baseball playerbaseball coachbaseball player
- Biography
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Shigeo Nagashima nicknamed "Mr. Giants" is a Japanese former professional baseball player and manager.
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Yōko Nogiwa
- Occupations
- presentersingeractornarratorannouncer
- Biography
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Yōko Nogiwa was a Japanese actress. Her acting career spanned from 1958 until 2017.
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Haruomi Hosono
- Occupations
- film score composermusicianactorkeyboardistcomposer
- Biography
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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 the leader of the Yellow Magic Orchestra, contributed to the development and pioneering of numerous electronic genres.
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 : Graduate Studies | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Christian Religious Studies, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physics, 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 | 14,265,000 |