Ryukoku University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1556 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #393 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #107 of 719 | In Japan |
| #6 of 24 | In Kyoto |
| #406 of 1,645 | For Robotics |
| Top50% | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Buddhist
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ryukoku.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or recognized foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Ryukoku 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
Ryukoku University has published 8,045 scientific papers with 96,000 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Ryukoku University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 106 | 202 |
| 1994 | 98 | 269 |
| 1995 | 91 | 292 |
| 1996 | 87 | 372 |
| 1997 | 105 | 447 |
| 1998 | 116 | 485 |
| 1999 | 101 | 539 |
| 2000 | 176 | 646 |
| 2001 | 113 | 673 |
| 2002 | 180 | 896 |
| 2003 | 202 | 1015 |
| 2004 | 166 | 1087 |
| 2005 | 197 | 1348 |
| 2006 | 219 | 1502 |
| 2007 | 156 | 1663 |
| 2008 | 191 | 1828 |
| 2009 | 186 | 2063 |
| 2010 | 229 | 2277 |
| 2011 | 234 | 2815 |
| 2012 | 234 | 2909 |
| 2013 | 223 | 3170 |
| 2014 | 248 | 3645 |
| 2015 | 291 | 3305 |
| 2016 | 337 | 3603 |
| 2017 | 323 | 3781 |
| 2018 | 365 | 4698 |
| 2019 | 326 | 5125 |
| 2020 | 318 | 6085 |
| 2021 | 345 | 7458 |
| 2022 | 334 | 8004 |
| 2023 | 320 | 8620 |
| 2024 | 251 | 8242 |
| 2025 | 182 | 7304 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Ryukoku 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) | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letters | Japanese Literature | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Letters | History | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Letters | Philosophy | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Letters | Psychology | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Letters | Sociology | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Letters | International Studies | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Letters | Japanese Language and Culture | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Letters | English Language and Culture | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Letters | Chinese Language and Culture | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Letters | Spanish Language and Culture | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Economics | Economics | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Economics | Business Administration | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Law | Law | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Science and Technology | Mathematics | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Science and Technology | Physics | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Science and Technology | Chemistry | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Science and Technology | Biology | ¥535,800 | JPY |
| Science and Technology | Environmental Science | ¥535,800 | JPY |
Programs and Degrees
| Gakushi | Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, International Studies, Law, Literature, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Shushi | African Studies, Arts and Humanities, Asian Religious Studies, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, International Studies, Journalism, Law, Political Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology, Technology |
| Hakase | African Studies, Arts and Humanities, Asian Religious Studies, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, International Studies, Law, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology, Technology |
Notable alumni
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Kenji Miyamoto
- Occupations
- ice dancerfigure skating choreographer
- Biography
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Kenji Miyamoto is a Japanese figure skating choreographer, coach, and former competitive ice dancer. He skated with Rie Arikawa, winning two Japanese national titles, and then with Nakako Tsuzuki. During his career, he competed at a total of ten ISU Championships.
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Ryōta Takinaka
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Ryōta Takinaka is a Japanese professional baseball player. He is a pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
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Shūe Matsubayashi
- Occupations
- impresarioscreenwriterfilm director
- Biography
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Shūe Matsubayashi was a Japanese film director. He is best known for films in the comedy and war genres. He was also an ordained Shin Buddhist priest.
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Maki Wada
- Occupations
- athletics competitorsprinter
- Biography
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Maki Wada is a Japanese track and field sprinter. She competed in the 4 × 100 meters relay at the 2009 World Championships and did not qualify for the final.
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Marvin Harada
- Occupations
- priest
- Biography
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Marvin Harada is a Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist minister within the Buddhist Churches of America, and serves as its bishop since April 1, 2020. As bishop of BCA, he also serves as the superintendent of Hongwanji-ha's North American district.
Ryukoku University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Advanced Science and Engineering | Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Information Sciences, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Systems Analysis, Technology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics |
| Faculty : International Studies | Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, English, French, International Studies, Korean |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Letters | Arts and Humanities, Asian Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, English, History, Japanese, Literature, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Political Sciences | Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Psychology | Psychology |
| Faculty : Sociology | Sociology |
| Graduate School : Master"s and Doctor's Degree Program | African Studies, Arts and Humanities, Asian Religious Studies, Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, Engineering, International Studies, Law, Oriental Studies, Political Sciences, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | 龍谷大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1639 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 67 Tsukamoto-cho Fukakusa Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8577 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,464,000 |