I. April 2026 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 |
20 August, 2025 – 09 September, 2025 |
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College of International Relations Joint Degree Program with American University |
20 August, 2025 – 09 September, 2025 |
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College of International Relations Global Studies Major |
20 August, 2025 – 09 September, 2025 |
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College of Information Science and Engineering Information Systems Science and Engineering Course |
20 August, 2025 – 09 September, 2025 |
II. September 2026 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] 15 Oct, 2025 – 04 Nov, 2025 [2] 03 Dec, 2025 – 13 Jan, 2026 [3] 18 Feb, 2026 – 10 Mar, 2026 |
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College of International Relations Global Studies Major |
[1] 03 Dec, 2025 – 13 Jan, 2026 [2] 18 Feb, 2026 – 10 Mar, 2026 |
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College of Policy Science Community and Regional Policy Studies Major |
[1] 03 Dec, 2025 – 13 Jan, 2026 [2] 18 Feb, 2026 – 10 Mar, 2026 |
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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)
This scholarship is only for students who possess the status of residence “Student” by the time of enrollment and who need financial support to pursue their study at the University. A tuition reduction of at least 20% is awarded, with 50% and 100% offered to the most outstanding applicants. The recipients and amount of tuition reduction will be determined based on applicants’ screening results.
* The Tuition Reduction scheme from the 2027 academic year onward is currently undecided. While changes from the current configuration are being planned, whether to enact changes or to retain the current format will be decided at a later date.
- Students in their second year and above who have fulfilled the grade criteria are able to apply for tuition reduction. Tuition reduction category selection will be based on the grades that the student has obtained.
- For JD Program, this scholarship will be applicable for the period when taking courses and paying tuition fees at Ritsumeikan University.
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 section 3 and 4 on the following website:
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/financial_info/scholarships.html/
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