Ritsumeikan University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 607 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 98 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| # 22 of 719 | In Japan |
| # 51 of 1,644 | For Robotics |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
34%
Enrollment
31,739
Languages
Japanese;English
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 31,739 |
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.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Ritsumeikan University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Ritsumeikan University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Ritsumeikan University.
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
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.
| 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
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).
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
19,595
/ 290,815
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
18,016
/ 295,170
|
| Chemistry |
14,935
/ 253,186
|
| Computer Science |
14,383
/ 171,495
|
| Biology |
13,752
/ 219,273
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
13,007
/ 214,850
|
| Environmental Science |
11,588
/ 173,567
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
10,689
/ 149,209
|
| Materials Science |
10,067
/ 175,092
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
8,584
/ 89,261
|
| Organic chemistry |
8,559
/ 140,071
|
| Medicine |
8,118
/ 127,549
|
| Philosophy |
6,350
/ 60,963
|
| Geology |
6,073
/ 106,232
|
| Biochemistry |
5,786
/ 97,349
|
| Optics |
5,716
/ 100,946
|
| Geography and Cartography |
5,673
/ 78,401
|
| Psychology |
5,653
/ 88,576
|
| Electrical Engineering |
5,464
/ 88,961
|
| Business |
5,371
/ 51,518
|
| Mathematics |
4,976
/ 74,628
|
| Genetics |
4,758
/ 72,929
|
| Computer Vision |
4,237
/ 38,307
|
| Metallurgy |
4,060
/ 85,445
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
3,888
/ 43,093
|
| Political Science |
3,827
/ 39,237
|
| Statistics |
3,795
/ 64,143
|
| Linguistics |
3,751
/ 40,366
|
| Ecology |
3,665
/ 52,182
|
| Law |
3,643
/ 38,011
|
| Art & Design |
3,307
/ 28,697
|
| Paleontology |
3,284
/ 73,579
|
| Management |
3,260
/ 33,597
|
| Telecommunications |
3,055
/ 50,072
|
| Sociology |
2,948
/ 58,879
|
| Nanotechnology |
2,874
/ 45,055
|
| History |
2,835
/ 45,710
|
| Economics |
2,711
/ 30,633
|
| Physical |
2,692
/ 41,359
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
2,667
/ 54,034
|
Annual publication & citation counts
47 Notable alumni
1. Hidejirō Ōnogi
1895-1966 (aged 71)
politician
Ōnogi Hidejirō was a politician of the Liberal Party, representing Kyoto in the House of Councillors for four consecutive terms.
2. Yu Takenouchi
1988-. (aged 38)
sport cyclist
Yu Takenouchi is a Japanese cyclist who competes in both cyclo-cross and road cycling. He won the Japanese national cyclo-cross championship five times in a row from 2011 to 2015. He represented his nation in the men's elite event at the 2016 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Heusden-Zolder. In 2015, he was a member of the Belgian team Veranclassic–Ekoi.
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3. Kyogon Hagiyama
1932-2015 (aged 83)
politician
Kyogon Hagiyama was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Himi, Toyama and graduate of Ritsumeikan University, he was elected to the assembly of Toyama Prefecture for the first time in 1971.
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4. Itsuki Yamada
1990-. (aged 36)
association football player
Itsuki Yamada is a Japanese footballer. He is a defender whose primary position is a left back, who can also play as a centre back.
All 47 notable alumni
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