Campus Locations

Great Locations

Ritsumeikan University has four campuses in the Kansai region. English-medium undergraduate programs are offered at two of these campuses.

  • KYOTO

    Global Studies Major (GS), American University – Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program (JDP)

  • OSAKA

    College of Global Liberal Arts (GLA), Community and Regional Policy Studies Major (CRPS), Information Systems Science and Engineering Course (ISSE)

KYOTO

  • Traditional city with more than 1000 years of history
  • 17 world cultural Heritage Sites, top among prefectures in Japan
  • Student Friendly -One in 10 Kyoto residents are University Students-
  • Center of Academics with 50 Universities and Higher Education

Kinugasa Campus (Kyoto)

Located in the northwest of Kyoto City, the Kinugasa Campus is surrounded by such auspicious temples as Kinkakuji, Ryoanji, Ninnaji and Tojiin. There are a total of 13 World Heritage Sites within 10 KM of the campus. There are good transport connections to the campus, meaning it is easy to get out and explore Kyoto.

Kinugasa Campus

OSAKA

  • 3rd Largest population in Japan, long been known as a town of merchants
  • Many headquarters of Japan’s leading companies
  • 65% of Japan’s small and medium enterprises and factories
  • International city with 21,000 foreigners living in
  • International Student Population No.2 next to Tokyo(Osaka Prefecture)
  • A Great Hub of academic research and learning with 88 Universities and Junior Colleges

Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC)

The Osaka Ibaraki Campus opened in 2015, in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture. Located midway between Osaka and Kyoto, OIC provides the ideal location for students looking to take advantage of all Japan has to offer. At OIC, students can enjoy brand new facilities and a comfortable life there. This Campus is open to the local society and community without walls or barriers, harmonious with the surrounding environment.

Osaka Ibaraki Campus