I. April 2027 Enrollment
How to apply: http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/apply/howto.html/
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English-medium Undergraduate Programs |
Application Periods |
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College of Global Liberal Arts Dual degree program with the Australian National University |
19/08/2026 - 08/09/2026
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College of International Relations Joint Degree Program with American University |
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College of International Relations Global Studies Major |
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College of Information Science and Engineering Information Systems Science and Engineering Course |
II. September 2027 Enrollment
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English-medium Undergraduate Programs |
Application Periods |
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College of Global Liberal Arts Dual Degree program with the Australian National University |
[1]: 14/10/2026 – 02/11/2026 [2]: 02/12/2026 - 12/01/2027 [3]: 17/02/2027 - 09/03/2027 |
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College of International Relations Global Studies Major |
[1]: 02/12/2026 - 12/01/2027 [2]: 17/02/2027 - 09/03/2027 |
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College of Policy Science Community and Regional Policy Studies Major |
[1]: 02/12/2026 - 12/01/2027 [2]: 17/02/2027 - 09/03/2027 |
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How to apply: http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/apply/howto.html/ |
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III. Scholarships available for international students
1. The Ritsumeikan University Tuition Reduction Scheme (available BEFORE Enrollment at RU)
| Tuition Reduction Category | Amount of Tuition Reduction | Number of Students Accepted | Eligibility | Period |
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| Undergraduate Category I | 100% Reduction Ex.) 1,439,200 JPY → 0 JPY |
Top 10% or less of the admissions capacity | Those who possess the status of residence “Student” by the time of enrollment. Program-specific notes: • For GLA, only Undergraduate Category I is applicable. • For JDP, reductions apply only during periods of study and tuition payment at Ritsumeikan University. |
One Year |
| Undergraduate Category II | 50% Reduction Ex.) 1,439,200 JPY → 719,600 JPY |
The next 10% or less of the admissions capacity | ||
| Undergraduate Category III | 20% Reduction Ex.) 1,439,200 JPY → 1,151,360 JPY |
All other admitted students not receiving a Category I or II reduction |
* The above chart indicates Tuition Reduction Scholarship allotment for the first year of study.
- The 1st Year: decided based on admission result.
- The 2nd Year and onwards: decided based on the grades of each year.
- The examples above indicate the annual tuition for GS Major students enrolling in 2026.
- The Tuition Reduction scheme from the 2028 academic year onward is currently undecided. Please understand that changes from the current configuration, including but not limited to partial discontinuation or revamping of the scheme, may be instituted.
2. Scholarships available AFTER Enrollment at RU
Examples of other scholarships available for international students after enrollment:
- JASSO scholarship: 48,000 yen/month
- International Students Assistance Scholarship by RU Faculty/Staff: 250,000yen/year
Application for the above scholarships can be made after enrollment. Details will be explained at the information sessions each semester. For further information on scholarships, please refer to here.
3. Scholarships for students of the College of Global Liberal Arts and the Joint Degree Program (Ritsumeikan University Home)
For further information, please refer to the following website:
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/financial_info/scholarships.html/
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