Rissho University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3007 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #908 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #193 of 719 | In Japan |
| #39 of 84 | In Tokyo |
| #916 of 1,002 | For Database Administration |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Buddhist
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ris.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
- Acceptance rate
- 35%*
* Rissho University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | April to January (April - July; September-January) |
Research profile
Rissho University has published 2,103 scientific papers with 13,438 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Philosophy, Physics, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Mathematics, and Ecology.
Rissho University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 16 |
| 1994 | 15 | 17 |
| 1995 | 16 | 16 |
| 1996 | 22 | 22 |
| 1997 | 17 | 13 |
| 1998 | 20 | 22 |
| 1999 | 20 | 27 |
| 2000 | 23 | 31 |
| 2001 | 27 | 47 |
| 2002 | 30 | 88 |
| 2003 | 42 | 116 |
| 2004 | 34 | 135 |
| 2005 | 46 | 140 |
| 2006 | 68 | 204 |
| 2007 | 45 | 245 |
| 2008 | 43 | 303 |
| 2009 | 35 | 303 |
| 2010 | 47 | 372 |
| 2011 | 53 | 416 |
| 2012 | 67 | 431 |
| 2013 | 98 | 463 |
| 2014 | 69 | 522 |
| 2015 | 97 | 657 |
| 2016 | 77 | 746 |
| 2017 | 89 | 799 |
| 2018 | 101 | 813 |
| 2019 | 84 | 920 |
| 2020 | 105 | 945 |
| 2021 | 68 | 962 |
| 2022 | 72 | 963 |
| 2023 | 78 | 1009 |
| 2024 | 55 | 848 |
| 2025 | 36 | 810 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Rissho University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Admission Fee | Tuition Fee (per year) | Total Cost (4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letters | ¥282,000 | ¥1,080,000 | ¥5,202,000 |
| Economics | ¥282,000 | ¥1,080,000 | ¥5,202,000 |
| Law | ¥282,000 | ¥1,080,000 | ¥5,202,000 |
| Business Administration | ¥282,000 | ¥1,080,000 | ¥5,202,000 |
| Sociology | ¥282,000 | ¥1,080,000 | ¥5,202,000 |
| Psychology | ¥282,000 | ¥1,080,000 | ¥5,202,000 |
| Global Studies | ¥282,000 | ¥1,080,000 | ¥5,202,000 |
| Science and Engineering | ¥282,000 | ¥1,296,000 | ¥6,282,000 |
| Life and Environmental Sciences | ¥282,000 | ¥1,296,000 | ¥6,282,000 |
| Law School | ¥282,000 | ¥1,296,000 | ¥6,282,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Gakushi | Arts and Humanities, Economics, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Law, Psychology, Social Welfare |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Law, Social Welfare, Sociology |
| Hakase | Economics, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Psychology, Social Welfare |
Rissho University alumni
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Ryoma Takeuchi
- Occupations
- modelactor
- Biography
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Ryo Takeuchi, better known by the stage name Ryoma Takeuchi (竹内 涼真) is a Japanese actor, model, and television personality who is affiliated with Horipro. He was a Rissho University Global Environmental Sciences student. He is best known for his role as Shinnosuke Tomari, the main character of Kamen Rider Drive; Ebihara Katsuo in the TBS 2025 drama Jaa, Anta Ga Tsukutte Miro Yo; and Suzuki Shinya in the movie 10Dance.
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Hōsei Yamasaki
- Occupations
- actorrakugokaowarai tarento
- Biography
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Hōsei Tsukitei formerly known as Hōsei Yamasaki (山崎 邦正, Yamasaki Hōsei) is a Japanese solo comedian and rakugo performer, signed with Yoshimoto Kogyo. He is best known for being one of the five members (and the only solo comedian) of Downtown Gaki no Tsukai's regular cast. His role on the show is usually divided up between the suberi-kyara and the ijime-kyara.
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Fumiya Nishiguchi
- Occupations
- baseball playerbaseball coach
- Biography
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Fumiya Nishiguchi, (born September 26, 1972) is a Japanese former professional baseball right-handed pitcher and current manager for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played 21 seasons in NPB, all for the Lions.
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Yukiya Itō
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Yukiya Itoh is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Rissho University faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Nichiren Buddhist Studies | Asian Religious Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Buddhist Studies | Asian Religious Studies |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics |
| Faculty : Geo-Environmental Science | Environmental Management, Geography |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Letters | History, Literature, Philosophy, Sociology |
| Faculty : Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Psychology |
| Faculty : Social Welfare | Social Welfare, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Law, Literature, Psychology, Social Welfare, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | 立正大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1924 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
| Motto | Seek truth and show sincerity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4-2-16 Osaki Shinagawa-ku Tokyo, 141-8602 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,265,000 |