Ritsumeikan University: Statistics

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#668 of 14,131 In the World
#119 of 5,830 In Asia
#25 of 719 In Japan
#2 of 24 In Kyoto
#57 of 1,498 For Robotics
Top50% For 134 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
34%
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Japanese;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate34%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril 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 24,591 scientific papers published and 229,713 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 Organic Chemistry.

Publications
24,591
Citations
229,713

Ritsumeikan University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
16,990 / 164,718
Physics
15,528 / 163,637
Chemistry
12,985 / 152,760
Computer Science
12,383 / 93,304
Biology
11,933 / 136,483
Quantum and Particle physics
11,289 / 128,436
Environmental Science
10,005 / 96,190
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
9,111 / 65,814
Materials Science
8,737 / 97,970
Organic Chemistry
7,554 / 104,550
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
7,553 / 55,126
Medicine
6,958 / 68,812
Philosophy
5,498 / 37,764
Geology
5,218 / 53,572
Biochemistry
5,174 / 75,345
Optical Engineering
4,984 / 55,114
Psychology
4,882 / 38,890
Electrical Engineering
4,814 / 46,574
Geography and Cartography
4,805 / 35,661
Business
4,785 / 32,717
Mathematics
4,338 / 39,790
Genetics
4,216 / 55,875
Computer Vision
3,774 / 24,143
Metallurgical Engineering
3,539 / 50,072
Mechanical Engineering
3,517 / 26,293
Statistics
3,319 / 32,811
Ecology
3,267 / 35,774
Linguistics
3,254 / 25,026
Political Science
3,222 / 22,895
Law
3,091 / 22,395
Art & Design
2,921 / 19,488
Management
2,912 / 22,541
Paleontology
2,804 / 32,025
Telecommunications
2,598 / 17,882
Nanotechnology
2,583 / 35,596
Sociology
2,565 / 22,572
Physical chemistry
2,453 / 33,084
Economics
2,381 / 17,959
History
2,347 / 15,018
Pathology
2,310 / 24,833

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 70 179
1992 70 199
1993 61 196
1994 72 220
1995 96 234
1996 156 364
1997 151 422
1998 218 522
1999 201 678
2000 248 825
2001 291 959
2002 479 1678
2003 484 1746
2004 499 2296
2005 569 2768
2006 675 3293
2007 690 3711
2008 693 4296
2009 791 4767
2010 899 5482
2011 980 6549
2012 1029 7391
2013 1129 8631
2014 1103 9704
2015 1168 10203
2016 1177 11048
2017 1296 12006
2018 1292 14479
2019 1607 16811
2020 1506 20392
2021 1471 23289
2022 1452 24604
2023 1331 25231
Academic rankings

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

  1. Momofuku Ando

    Momofuku Ando
    Years
    1910-2007 (aged 97)
    Occupations
    businesspersoninventormerchantentrepreneur
    Biography

    Momofuku Ando, born Go Pek-Hok (Chinese: 吳百福; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ Pek-hok), was an inventor and businessman who founded Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. He is known as the inventor of instant noodles (ramen noodles) and the creator of the brands Top Ramen and Cup Noodles.

  2. Mai Kuraki

    Mai Kuraki
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1982-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    songwritersingerrecord producercomposerlyricist
    Biography

    Mai Kuraki is a Japanese pop and R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. 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 in 2000, and has been the ninth best-selling album in Japan of all-time.

  3. Rikiya Koyama

    Rikiya Koyama
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1963-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    actorseiyūtelevision actor
    Biography

    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 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.

  4. Hiroshi Tanahashi

    Hiroshi Tanahashi
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1976-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    professional wrestler
    Biography

    Hiroshi Tanahashi is a Japanese professional wrestler and sports executive. He is signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he serves as the president and representative director of the promotion and is the current NJPW World Television Champion in his first reign.

All 48 notable alumni

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

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