Rissho University: Statistics

Updated:

EduRank

Rissho University logo
EduRank.org best universities badge
Position Category
#3303 of 14,131 In the World
#1078 of 5,830 In Asia
#194 of 719 In Japan
#40 of 84 In Tokyo
#914 of 1,008 For Database Administration
Subject rankings

Quick Review

Religion
Buddhist
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.ris.ac.jp
Languages
Japanese
Acceptance rate
42%*

* 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 RequirementsGraduation from high school or equivalent or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to January (April - July; September-January)

Research profile

Rissho University has published 2,066 scientific papers with 12,799 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.

Publications
2,066
Citations
12,799

Rissho University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,239 / 7,163
Environmental Science
1,044 / 8,716
Engineering
900 / 6,985
Computer Science
806 / 5,976
Philosophy
729 / 2,260
Physics
665 / 6,515
Biology
656 / 6,886
Geography and Cartography
609 / 3,704
Mathematics
579 / 4,511
Ecology
524 / 6,978
Political Science
515 / 2,549
Medicine
506 / 3,638
Geology
493 / 5,396
Quantum and Particle physics
492 / 3,889
Law
480 / 2,507
History
444 / 2,611
Computer Networking
430 / 4,081
Psychology
376 / 3,010
Blockchain and Cryptography
348 / 3,447
Archaeology
343 / 2,521
Business
319 / 2,017
Chemistry
309 / 3,528
Sociology
278 / 1,590
Electrical Engineering
275 / 2,489
Paleontology
250 / 4,198
Linguistics
240 / 1,488
Social Psychology
239 / 2,258
Art & Design
235 / 1,181
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
234 / 1,473
Statistics
230 / 1,415
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
225 / 165
Pathology
213 / 1,522
Economics
207 / 763
Cyber Security
196 / 1,591
Telecommunications
171 / 1,092
Botany
164 / 2,168
Oceanography
148 / 3,254
Earth science and Geophysics
145 / 2,515
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
129 / 2,252
Genetics
129 / 2,169

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 8 14
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 68 202
2007 45 245
2008 43 303
2009 35 303
2010 47 372
2011 53 415
2012 67 431
2013 98 464
2014 69 522
2015 97 657
2016 77 746
2017 89 799
2018 101 812
2019 84 921
2020 105 945
2021 68 962
2022 71 963
2023 78 1009
2024 46 844
Academic rankings

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

  1. Ryoma Takeuchi

    Ryoma Takeuchi
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1993-.. (age 32)
    Occupations
    modelactor
    Biography

    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 the Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider Drive.

  2. Hōsei Yamasaki

    Hōsei Yamasaki
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1968-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    owarai tarentoactorrakugoka
    Biography

    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.

  3. Fumiya Nishiguchi

    Fumiya Nishiguchi
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1972-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    baseball playerbaseball coach
    Biography

    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.

  4. Yukiya Itō

    Yukiya Itō
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1996-.. (age 29)
    Occupations
    baseball player
    Biography

    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.

All 11 notable alumni

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

Rissho University in social media