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Ritsumeikan University implements temporary changes to English Proficiency Requirements

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Ritsumeikan University is temporarily accepting TOEFL iBT ® Special Home Edition, IELTS Indicator, Duolingo English Test for the English Proficiency requirements for a wide-range of the programs. This is in response to the temporary closings of testing centers across the world impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This policy change will be implemented temporarily to majority of programs across Ritsumeikan University including English-medium programs. 

This policy change does NOT apply to the College of Global Liberal Arts. 
  • Minimum scores are indicated on the Application Guide and in the Application Handbook
  • Procedures for submitting scores are found in the Application Handbook. Applications must follow these steps and instructions
    (Admissions Guidelines -> Application Procedure -> 4. Submission of Application Documents)
  • Only Duolingo English Tests under the 160-point scale, after July 15, 2019 are considered. 
Further detailed questions regarding these changes can be made to the International Admissions Office.

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