Bank Information

Important Note

• When making a transfer at a bank, an ATM or an Internet Banking, make sure to put your Application Number (8 digits) and full name (Last Name, First Name) in the column, such as Payer Information, Message to Payee etc.
• The University does not provide a remittance request form (振込用紙). Please use a form provided at a bank counter.
• Please keep the copy of remittance request form /remittance receipt, as the University may request for submission of receipt.
• Payment cannot be made at the Ritsumeikan University Office of Finance and Accounting. 

Payee's Bank Information

Bank	Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation 三井住友銀行
Branch	Kyoto Branch 京都支店
Branch Number	496
Bank Address	8 Naginatabokocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8008 JAPAN 600-8008 京都府京都市下京区四条通烏丸東入長刀鉾町8
Bank Telephone	+81 75-211-4131
Swift Code	SMBCJPJT

Payee’s Account Information

Account Name	Ritsumeikan University 立命館大学
Address	8 Nishinokyo-Higashi-Toganoocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8520 JAPAN 604-8520 京都府京都市中京区西ノ京東栂尾町8番地
Account Type	Savings Account 普通口座
Account Number	5411707

Refund Policy

Refund of Tuition Fee When a Student Cancels Enrollment

Students can request a refund of Fees paid at Enrollment for Admissions for the English-medium Undergraduate Program only if they submit the required documents to Ritsumeikan University.

Prescribed details of refundable fees:

• Tuition Fee/s in the 2024 Academic Year
• Miscellaneous Membership Fees for the 2024 Academic Year

*The admission fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Important Note

• The University will process remittance refund to the account you specified on the request form by the end of May 2024 for April Enrollment, if procedures are complete by the deadline.
• Any incomplete documents may delay or prevent the refund.
• No changes can be made after the submission of the request to refund.
• The refund amount will be sent and processed by bank remittance only. Please note that any bank commission for overseas remittance will be deducted from the remitted amount.
• If you have been selected as a recipient of Ritsumeikan University Tuition Reduction Scholarship for International Students, the status will be cancelled once you complete the refund procedure.

Deadline of completion for the procedure

Enrollment	Deadline
April Enrollment	March 31st, 2024 (JST)

*Make sure to complete the procedure before the deadline. The University will not accept any requests after the deadline in any circumstances.

Procedures to Request the Refund

1. Access Notification of Withdrawal Enrollment and Refund Form

• Once you fill out the form, please double check it especially the Bank Account information. After completion your signature, you will not be able to make any changes.

2. Attach required documents to the form.

• A copy of the bank remittance receipt for your payment of the Fees Paid at Enrollment
• A copy of the Result Notification from Ritsumeikan University
• If you wish to get a refund to your Japanese Bank account, attach a copy of your bankbook page with all the following information: Name of the bank and its branch, Account No., Name of the bank holder (in katakana)

3. Complete Student’s signature.

• After entering your digital signature, a button to sign the form will appear at the bottom of the page. Click it and enter your Parent/Guardian’s name, email address and your email address. Then a final confirmation email will be sent to you. Please click the confirmation button within the email. Once you complete it, another confirmation email will be sent to your Parent/Guardian.

4. Complete Parent’s/Guardian’s signature.

• Once your Parent/Guardian clicks the confirmation button within the email and complete the signature, your form will be submitted to Ritsumeikan University.

*To submit this form, your Parent’s/Guardian’s signature is necessary. Make sure that they complete this procedure.

5. Wait for our confirmation email.

• We will review your form and send you a confirmation email once we receive it.

Appropriation of Paid Enrollment Fees

2. Document Submission 1

Students that pass screening and accept the offer, will be required to submit the following documents by the deadline:

Enrollment Documents (All Students)

• Original Academic Transcripts
• Official English Language Test score report 
• Original or the Certified True Copy of documents proving University Entrance Eligibility (For those who have already graduated) 
• Standardized Tests / National University Entrance Exams (Only for those who have submitted in the application)
• Awards (Only for those who have submitted in the ISSE application)

Student Visa & Status of Residence (International Students)

• This part applies to International students only.
• Follow instructions on this page

Document Submission 1 Deadlines

April Enrollment

GLA

Final Result Date	When to submit
2023/9/12 Tue	2023/11/17 Fri - 2023/11/30 Thu
2023/12/7 Thu	2023/12/8 Fri - 2023/12/21 Thu

JD Program

Final Result Date	When to submit
2023/12/7 Thu	2023/12/8 Fri - 2023/12/21 Thu

GS Major

Final Result Date	When to submit
2023/12/7 Thu	2023/12/8 Fri - 2023/12/21 Thu

ISSE Course

Final Result Date	When to submit
2023/4/27 Thu	2023/11/17 Fri - 2023/11/30 Thu
2023/10/24 Tue
2023/12/7 Thu	2023/12/8 Fri - 2023/12/21 Thu

2-1. Enrollment Documents 1 Details

Original or the Certified True Copy(ies) of Academic Transcripts

• Submit the originals of the documents which you have uploaded to TAO during the application period.
• The Academic Transcripts must include a school stamp or school official's signature.
• If you have submitted predicted IB score or predicted GCE A-Level grades, you must submit it along with the academic transcripts.
• If you have submitted letters from your school during the application period, you must submit them along with academic transcripts.
• Submit academic transcripts of tertiary education institutions (university, college, etc.) if you uploaded any to TAO during the application period.
  

English Test Score / Score Waiver Proof

English Test Score

Submit the English Score you have submitted at time of application.

Test	Programs	How to submit
TOEFL iBT®	GS, JDP, ISSE, GLA	Request ETS to send an Institutional Score Report (Official Score Report) to the University. Institution Code: 0659
IELTS (Academic Module)	GS, JDP, ISSE, GLA	If you have your Test Report Form at your hand, submit it. If you do not have one or want to keep it yourself, order the institute which organize IELTS in your area and have a score sent directly to the University.
TOEIC® L&R Test	GS, ISSE	If you have paper-based Official Score Certificate at your hand, submit it. If you do not have one or want to keep it yourself, order a paper-based score from local institute which organize TOEIC and submit it.
Duolingo Englisht Test	GS, JDP, ISSE	Submission is not required
PTE Academic	JDP, GLA	Submission is not required
SAT Reading Test sub-score	JDP	Request College Board to send the official score report to the University. College Code: 5766
ACT English Score	JDP	Request ACT to send the official score report to the University. College Code: 1366
Cambridge C1 Advanced	GLA	Submission is not required

Score Waiver Proof

Test	Programs	How to submit
English Test Score Waiver	GS, ISSE	Submit the original of a letter from school or English Language Test Score Waiver Request Form submitted at the time of application.
English Test Score Waiver	GLA	IB Diploma Candidates: Submit the original of predicted score and English Language test score waiver request form. After obtaining the diploma, submit the original of IB Diploma or you can request for the result to be sent to Ritsumeikan University from the IB website. IB Diploma Holders: Submit the original of IB Diploma and English Language test score waiver request form. Instead of IB Diploma, you can request for the result to be sent to Ritsumeikan University from the IB website.

Original or the Certified True Copy of documents proving University Entrance Eligibility (For those who have already graduated)

Submit one of the following documents.

Certificate of High School Graduation

If you are from a country or region where, even after completion of a 12-year curriculum, high school graduation certificates are not issued but rather national exam (or equivalent) results serve as a qualification for university entrance and completion of secondary education, you must provide the original certificate(s) of these exam results.

Pass Certificate of High School Equivalency Exam

Those who have passed the High School Equivalency Exam must submit its official certificate.

Certificate(s) of International Baccalaureate, Baccalaureate, Abitur or GCE A-Level

For IB students: The University accepts IB result sent directly from the IBO. If students choose to submit their result this way, submit either a copy of confirmation email or order receipt instead.

Document(s) which prove eligibility for university entrance other than the above

Standardized Tests / National University Entrance Exams / Awards  (Only for those who have submitted in the application)

• Submit the original of the documents which you have uploaded to Ritsu-Mate/TAO during the application period.
• Ritsumeikan University’s code for SAT and ACT; SAT: 5766 / ACT: 1366
• If you have submitted more than one score, submit them all.

NOTE

• If you have already submitted an original/certified true copy of the document at the time of application, the submission of the document is not necessary.
• If the documents issued by schools and other organizations outside Japan are written in a language other than Japanese or English, an official translation into Japanese or English is required. Translations certified by an embassy/consulate or an appropriate private office will be accepted.
• As a rule, submitted documents will not be returned. The University returns submitted documents only in cases where you have only one copy of the original, the document cannot be reissued or the certified true copy cannot be issued, and it is problematic if the document is not returned to the applicant. If you wish your document to be returned, please check the box on the Document Submission 1 Checklist.
• If your name on the certificates and current name are not the same, please obtain a document (such as an extract from the family register or similar) that proves both names belong to the same person. Submit this document with the certificate. You should also include a note explaining the situation as well.