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Ritsumeikan University

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University Overview

Founded in 1899, the Ritsumeikan University (Ritsumeikan Daigaku) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kyoto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Ritsumeikan University is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Ritsumeikan University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 124-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Ritsumeikan University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Ritsumeikan University
Founded:1899
Motto:Beyond Borders
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University Location

Address:8 Nishinokyo-Higashi-Toganoocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto 604-8520 Kyoto Japan
Tel:+81 (75) 813 8137
Fax: +81 (75) 465 8160

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Ritsumeikan University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Ritsumeikan University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1952


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)