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English-medium Undergraduate Programs
Ritsumeikan University (RU) is one of the top leading private universities in Japan with a history of 120-years. As a global university, RU has a long tradition of welcoming students from across Japan and the world to our campuses. RU is home to more than 3,028 international students representing diverse cultures from 80 countries and regions. This diversity is also reflected in our faculty, academic programs, and exchanges. RU is also home to a large number of Japanese "Global Nomads" who have grown up outside of Japan.
Thank you for your interest. We hope to welcome you to the RU community soon!
Programs Offered
Programs Overview
Collaborative Degree Programs
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GLA
Dual degree program with The Australian National University, College of Global Liberal Arts -
The College of Global Liberal Arts (GLA) is the first in Japan to provide a college-wide dual degree program in collaboration with The Australian National University (ANU).
*The intake includes 10 students enrolling into ANU.Program Dual degree program with The Australian National University College College of Global Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded - Bachelor of Global Liberal Arts (Ritsumeikan University)
- Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Affairs (The Australian National University)
Yearly Intake 100* Enrollment April & September Location Osaka Ibaraki Campus (Osaka / 3 years)
ANU, Acton Campus (Canberra, Australia / 1 year)Learn More about GLA -
JD Program
American University-Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program, College of International Relations -
This program was launched on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the College of International Relations. This course is the first undergraduate degree program
between Japan and the United States.
*The intake includes 5 students enrolling into AU.Program American University-Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program College College of International Relations Degrees Awarded Bachelor of Arts in Global International Relations Yearly Intake 25* Enrollment April Location Kyoto (2 years)
Washington D.C.(2 years)Learn More about JD Program -
GS Major
Global Studies Major, College of International Relations -
The College of International Relations was established in 1988. With more than 30 years of history, the Global Studies Major (GS) started its innovative
challenge in 2011. GS offers English curriculums and welcomes students from overseas which add value to our unique and diverse learning environment.
Program Global Studies Major College College of International Relations Degrees Awarded Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Yearly Intake 100 Enrollment April & September Location Kyoto Learn More about GS Major -
CRPS Major
Community and Regional Policy Studies Major, College of Policy Science -
Since its launch in 1994, the College of Policy Science has grown considerably and is now a representative of Japan's research in this academic
field. Community and Regional Policy Studies major started in September 2013.
Program Community and Regional Policy Studies Major College College of Policy Science Degrees Awarded Bachelor of Arts in Policy Science Yearly Intake 40 Enrollment September Location Osaka Learn More about CRPS Major -
ISSE Course
Information Systems Science and Engineering Course, College of Information Science and Engineering -
The College of Information Science and Engineering was established in 2004. It is the largest ICT college in Japan that provides
education in the main academic fields of computer science.
Program Information Systems Science and Engineering Course College College of Information Science and Engineering Degrees Awarded Bachelor of Engineering Yearly Intake 50 Enrollment April Location Osaka Learn More about ISSE Course
Single Degree Programs
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