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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 603-8577 |
|---|---|
| Address | 56-1 Tojiin Kita-machi, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | Faculty of International Relations Office |
| Phone | 075-465-1211 |
| Fax | 075-465-1214 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization., You can earn a degree through classes taught entirely in English., There are graduate courses and programs where you can earn a degree through classes taught entirely in English. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | International Relations |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| 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 have completed 15 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. |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 115 |
| Number of privately financed students | 76 |
| Number of exchange international students | 3 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 38,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Application Fee: The examination fee is 5,000 yen only for the English Standard Document Screening Examination. Tuition fee: Please refer to the following. https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gr/scholarship/tuition.html/ Examination Information: Please refer to the following. https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gr/exam/point.html/ |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | International Relations |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Completion of an undergraduate degree or completion of at least 16 years of school education in one's home country, and has done research for at least 2 years in a research institution or a university. Recognized as having completed the equivalent of a masters degree by a special admission qualification screening and be at least 24 years old. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(For details, please refer to the application guidelines.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 34 |
| Number of privately financed students | 26 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 500,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 38,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 738,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Tuition fee: Please refer to the following. https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gr/scholarship/tuition.html/ Examination Information: Please refer to the following. https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gr/exam/point.html/ |
Last update: Jun. 10, 2026
