Ritsumeikan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #607 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #98 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #22 of 719 | In Japan |
| #2 of 24 | In Kyoto |
| #51 of 1,645 | For Robotics |
| Top50% | For 137 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ritsumei.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
We've calculated the 34% acceptance rate for Ritsumeikan 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
Ritsumeikan University is a world-class research university with 29,118 scientific papers published and 401,821 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Ritsumeikan University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 75 | 234 |
| 1994 | 87 | 278 |
| 1995 | 106 | 279 |
| 1996 | 176 | 468 |
| 1997 | 170 | 500 |
| 1998 | 232 | 649 |
| 1999 | 220 | 790 |
| 2000 | 271 | 970 |
| 2001 | 318 | 1168 |
| 2002 | 506 | 2000 |
| 2003 | 518 | 2267 |
| 2004 | 549 | 2902 |
| 2005 | 624 | 3618 |
| 2006 | 704 | 4435 |
| 2007 | 751 | 4955 |
| 2008 | 747 | 5772 |
| 2009 | 862 | 6604 |
| 2010 | 973 | 7442 |
| 2011 | 1101 | 9443 |
| 2012 | 1217 | 13142 |
| 2013 | 1271 | 15963 |
| 2014 | 1225 | 17506 |
| 2015 | 1296 | 20057 |
| 2016 | 1216 | 20977 |
| 2017 | 1384 | 20870 |
| 2018 | 1341 | 22020 |
| 2019 | 1695 | 24840 |
| 2020 | 1574 | 28650 |
| 2021 | 1570 | 32621 |
| 2022 | 1545 | 31759 |
| 2023 | 1578 | 34592 |
| 2024 | 1476 | 34945 |
| 2025 | 1072 | 31216 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Ritsumeikan 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 | Program | Tuition (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| College of International Relations | Undergraduate | ¥1,280,000 |
| College of International Relations | Graduate | ¥1,300,000 |
| College of Image Arts and Sciences | Undergraduate | ¥1,280,000 |
| College of Image Arts and Sciences | Graduate | ¥1,300,000 |
| College of Policy Science | Undergraduate | ¥1,280,000 |
| College of Policy Science | Graduate | ¥1,300,000 |
| College of Business Administration | Undergraduate | ¥1,280,000 |
| College of Business Administration | Graduate | ¥1,300,000 |
| College of Information Science and Engineering | Undergraduate | ¥1,280,000 |
| College of Information Science and Engineering | Graduate | ¥1,300,000 |
| College of Science and Engineering | Undergraduate | ¥1,280,000 |
| College of Science and Engineering | Graduate | ¥1,300,000 |
| College of Law | Undergraduate | ¥1,280,000 |
| College of Law | Graduate | ¥1,300,000 |
| College of Letters | Undergraduate | ¥1,280,000 |
| College of Letters | Graduate | ¥1,300,000 |
| College of Economics | Undergraduate | ¥1,280,000 |
| College of Economics | Graduate | ¥1,300,000 |
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 Ritsumeikan 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Information Sciences, International Studies, Law, Natural Sciences, Regional Planning |
| Hakase | Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Management, Natural Sciences |
Ritsumeikan University alumni
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Momofuku Ando
- Occupations
- merchantinventorbusinesspersonentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Momofuku Ando, born Go Pek-Hok (Chinese: 吳百福; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ Pek-hok), was a Taiwanese-born, ethnic Chinese, Japanese inventor and businessman who founded Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. He is known as the inventor of Nissin Chikin Ramen, the first brand of commercially available prepackaged instant noodles, and the creator of the brands Top Ramen and Cup Noodles.
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Mai Kuraki
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
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Mai Kuraki is a Japanese pop and R&B singer. After releasing her US debut single "Baby I Like" in 1999, Kuraki signed with Giza Studio and released her Japanese debut single "Love, Day After Tomorrow" in 1999. In 2000, she released her debut album, Delicious Way, which debuted at number-one and sold over 2.2 million copies in its first week. The album has spawned four top-three singles, "Love, Day After Tomorrow", "Stay by My Side", "Secret of My Heart", and "Never Gonna Give You Up". Eventually, the album sold over 3.5 million copies nationwide and became the best-selling album in Japan of 2000, and has been the ninth best-selling album in Japan of all-time.
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Rikiya Koyama
- Occupations
- seiyūactortelevision actor
- Biography
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Rikiya Koyama is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator currently affiliated with Haiyuza Theatre Company. He has done popular voicing roles in Hajime no Ippo, Utawarerumono, Kamen no Maid Guy and Yakuza, and has become well known for voicing Yamato in Naruto Shippuden, Ging Freecss in Hunter X Hunter and Kogoro Mouri (second voice, 2009–present) in Case Closed. In addition, he is known for voicing rather tall or massive inhuman villains like Coyote Starrk in Bleach, Fukuro in Fairy Tail and Deep Sea King in One Punch Man. He is the official dub-over artist of George Clooney, Kiefer Sutherland, Dwayne Johnson and Ma Dong-seok. In addition, he dubbed many roles of Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves and Guy Pearce.
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Hiroshi Tanahashi
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
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Hiroshi Tanahashi is a Japanese sports executive, podcaster and retired professional wrestler. He serves as the president and representative director of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, whilst also being a former wrestler from 1999 until 2026.
Ritsumeikan University faculties and divisions
| College : Arts and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Geography, History, Literature, Philosophy |
|---|---|
| College : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| College : Economics | Economics |
| College : Image Arts and Sciences | Media Studies, Visual Arts |
| College : Information Science and Engineering | Engineering, Information Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| College : International Relations | International Relations and Diplomacy |
| College : Law | Law |
| College : Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Natural Sciences |
| College : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacy |
| College : Political Science | Political Sciences |
| College : Science and Engineering | Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Physics, Robotics |
| College : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
| College : Sports and Health Science | Health Sciences, Sports |
| Faculty : International Studies | International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Institute : Arts and Sciences | Design, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Hotel and Restaurant, Information Technology, Leisure Studies, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | 立命館大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
| Motto | Beyond Borders |
Location and contacts
| Address | 56-1 Toji-in, Kita-machi Kita-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 603-8577 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,464,000 |