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Graduate School Kyoto  / Private

立命館大学 | Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of Human Science

  • Entrance exam information
Postal code 567-8570
Address 2-150 Iwakura-cho, Ibaragi-shi, Osaka
Department to contact Faculty of Comprehensive Psychology Office
Phone 072-665-2190
Fax 072-665-2169
Type of research department Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization.
Program Master's program
Major Human Science
International students examination offered No special selection of international students
Application from outside Japan Available.
Prior qualification screening Necessary.
Japanese language ability examination You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (1st level)
Availability of previous examination papers Available for reference
Qualification to apply Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent
Applicants who have completed 16 years and above of school education in their home countries or expect to complete it by the designated date.
Applicants who are 22 years old or older and are recognized to have abilities equivalent to graduates by special admission qualification screening.
Please make an inquiry for details.
Notes Others(For details, please refer to the application guidelines.)
Number of international students in 2026 23
Number of privately financed students 23
Number of exchange international students 0
Examination fee 35,000 yen
Admission fee 200,000 yen
Tuition per year 947,400 yen
Other expenses 34,000 yen
Total expenses (First year) 1,181,400 yen
Remarks Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions.
Entry April, 2027
Application category Entrance Examination for International Students
Deadline for prior qualification screening July 9, 2026
Starting date for application submission July 30, 2026
Deadline of application August 20, 2026 (must arrive by this date)
Date of examination September 12, 2026
Notification of examination result October 1, 2026
Examination/screening methods Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview
Entry April, 2027
Application category Entrance Examination for International Students
Deadline for prior qualification screening November 26, 2026
Starting date for application submission December 24, 2026
Deadline of application January 14, 2027 (must arrive by this date)
Date of examination February 11, 2027
Notification of examination result February 25, 2027
Examination/screening methods Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview
Program Doctoral program
Major Human Science
International students examination offered No special selection of international students
Application from outside Japan Available.
Prior qualification screening Necessary.
Availability of previous examination papers Please make an inquiry for details.
Qualification to apply Completion of Masters degree or equivalent.
Please make an inquiry for details.
Notes Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.)
Approval from an academic advisor is required. (A list of academic advisors are available.)
Number of international students in 2026 20
Number of privately financed students 19
Number of exchange international students 0
Examination fee 35,000 yen
Admission fee 200,000 yen
Tuition per year 500,000 yen
Other expenses 4,000 yen
Total expenses (First year) 704,000 yen
Entry April, 2027
Application category Entrance Examination for International Students
Deadline for prior qualification screening July 9, 2026
Starting date for application submission July 30, 2026
Deadline of application August 20, 2026 (must arrive by this date)
Date of examination September 12, 2026
Notification of examination result October 1, 2026
Examination/screening methods Documents screening, Interview
Entry April, 2027
Application category Entrance Examination for International Students
Deadline for prior qualification screening November 26, 2026
Starting date for application submission December 24, 2026
Deadline of application January 14, 2027 (must arrive by this date)
Date of examination February 11, 2027
Notification of examination result February 25, 2027
Examination/screening methods Documents screening, Interview

Last update: Jun. 10, 2026

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