Rikkyo University (Rikkyo University / Saint Paul's University) is a famous Christian private university located in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1874. The school is famous for its long history, excellent education quality and extensive international exchanges. The following is a detailed introduction to Rikkyo University:

Overview

Founded: 1874

Nature: Private University

Location: The main campus is located in Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, and another campus is located in Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture

Number of students: About 25,000 (including undergraduates and graduate students)

Educational philosophy

Rikkyo University adheres to the spirit of Christianity and emphasizes the concept of "Rikkyo" (Rikkyoization, Mingmingde), and is committed to cultivating talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school focuses on the all-round development of students and encourages students to actively participate in social services and international exchanges.

Disciplines and Faculties

Rikkyo University has the following faculties and disciplines:

Faculty of Letters: Literature, Philosophy and Ethics, History, Humanities, Languages, Arts

Faculty of Law: Law

Faculty of Economics: Economics, Business Administration

Faculty of Science: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences

Faculty of Sociology: Social Studies, Social Welfare

Faculty of Psychosocial Sciences: Psychology, Social Studies

Faculty of Modern Psychology: Psychology

Faculty of International Relations: International Relations

Faculty of Tourism: Tourism

Faculty of Social Welfare: Social Welfare

Faculty of Sports and Health: Sports and Health

Faculty of Global Culture: Global Culture

Graduate School

Graduate School of Letters: Master's Program, PhD Program

Graduate School of Law: Master's Program, PhD Program

Graduate School of Economics: Master's Program, PhD Program

Graduate School of Science: Master's Program, PhD Program

Graduate School of Sociology: Master's Program, PhD Program

Graduate School of Psychology: Master's Program, PhD Program

Graduate School of International Relations: Master's Program, PhD Program

Graduate School of Tourism: Master's Program, PhD Program

Graduate School of Social Welfare: Master's Program, PhD Program

Graduate School of Sports and Health: Master's Program, PhD Program

Graduate School of Global Culture: Master's Program, PhD Program

Graduate School of Christian Studies: Master's Program, PhD Program

Features

Internationalization: Rikkyo University is a member of the Super International University Program in Japan and actively participates in international exchange and cooperation projects. The school has established cooperative relations with many well-known universities around the world and provides abundant overseas exchange opportunities.

Tourism: Rikkyo University is the first university in Japan to open a department and graduate school of tourism. It has rich educational and research achievements in this field and is known as the leader of tourism education in Japan.

Christian Background: Although the school does not restrict students' religious beliefs, its Christian background adds a unique color to its educational philosophy and campus culture.

Campus environment: The main campus of Rikkyo University is located in Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo. It has convenient transportation, beautiful campus environment and advanced facilities, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Ranking

Rikkyo University enjoys a high reputation among private universities in Japan, especially in the fields of literature, law, economics, tourism, etc. According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Rikkyo University is in the 1201-1400 range, equivalent to well-known universities such as China University of Political Science and Law and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

Cost

Tuition: Undergraduate students are about 1.1 million yen per year, and graduate students are about 700,000 yen per year. The school provides a certain tuition reduction policy for international students, and the specific reduction amount depends on the student's financial situation.

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

Campus facilities

Library: It has a rich collection of books and electronic resources, providing students with a good learning environment.

Sports facilities: including gymnasiums, swimming pools, athletic fields, etc., to meet students' physical exercise needs.

Student dormitories: Provide a variety of dormitories, including single rooms, double rooms, etc., suitable for students with different needs.

Contact information

Address: 171-8501 3-34-1 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

Tel: +81-3-3985-2111