Ritsumeikan University (Ritsumeikan University, referred to as "Ritsumeikan", "Rits" or "Rits") is a famous private university located in Kyoto, Japan, founded in 1869. Ritsumeikan University is not only one of the four major private universities in Kansai, but also a member of Japan's G30 and Super International University Program, and enjoys a high reputation. The following is a detailed introduction to Ritsumeikan University:

Overview

Establishment time: In 1869, it developed from the private school "Ritsumeikan" founded by Kimmochi Saionji in the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Nature: Private university

Geographic location: The main campus is located in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, and there are also Osaka campus and Shiga campus.

Number of students: About 30,000 (including undergraduates and graduate students)

Educational philosophy

The motto of Ritsumeikan University is "freedom and freshness", emphasizing free thinking and innovative spirit. The school is committed to cultivating talents with international vision, social responsibility and leadership, and focuses on practical education and research activities.

Disciplines and Faculties

Ritsumeikan University has several faculties covering a wide range of disciplines:

Faculty of Law: Law, Political Science, etc.

Faculty of Economics: Economics, Management, etc.

Faculty of Business Administration: Business Administration, Accounting, etc.

Faculty of Industrial Sociology: Sociology, Media Studies, etc.

Faculty of International Relations: International Relations, International Exchange, etc.

Faculty of Policy Sciences: Public Policy, Administration, etc.

Faculty of Letters: Literature, Philosophy, History, etc.

Faculty of Science and Engineering: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.

Faculty of Information Science and Engineering: Computer Science, Information Technology, etc.

Faculty of Life Sciences: Biology, Ecology, etc.

Sports: Sports Science, Health Science, etc.

Arts: Fine Arts, Design, Music, etc.

Graduate School

Law School

Economics School

Business School

Industrial Sociology School

International Relations School

Policy Science School

Literature School

Science and Engineering School

Information Science and Engineering School

Life Science School

Sports Science School

Arts School

Ranking

Ritsumeikan University ranks among the top five private universities in Japan in many world university rankings, especially in the fields of social sciences, humanities, engineering and technology.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees for private universities in Japan are relatively high, and undergraduate tuition fees are approximately 1.2 million to 1.5 million yen per year (for reference only, please refer to the latest official information for specific fees).

Other expenses: Including accommodation fees, living expenses, etc., which will vary according to personal circumstances.

Campus

Facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, etc., providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Accommodation: Provide a variety of dormitory types, including single rooms, double rooms, etc., suitable for students with different needs.

Contact information

Address: 1-1 Yoshidahongo-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Tel: +81-75-465-8600