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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 612-8577 |
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| Address | 67 Tsukamoto-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | Ryukoku University Faculty of Economics Academic Affairs Office |
| Phone | 075-645-7894 |
| Fax | 075-645-6444 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization., There are graduate courses and programs where you can earn a degree through classes taught entirely in English. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Economics |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available to photocopy |
| 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. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is not required. Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(To apply, you must have completed 15 years school education (including graduation from 3 years university in China), and stood for 1 year as a special international student in Faculty of Economics at Ryukoku University to take 32 credits or more. If you cannot take 32 credits until the graduation, your application eligibility will be canceled. For details, please make an inquiry.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 9 |
| Number of privately financed students | 6 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 663,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 26,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 889,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Note: The information above applies to students enrolling in the 2026 academic year. For details regarding tuition and other fees for students enrolling in the 2027 academic year, please refer to the university's application guidelines for international students (undergraduate and graduate programs) for April 2027 enrollment or the university's website. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Ryukoku University Entrance Examination for International Students (April 2027 Enrollment) – Academic Subject Test Method (For Residents in Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | September 25, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 2, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 7, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | November 14, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Ryukoku University Entrance Examination for International Students (April 2027 Enrollment) – Academic Exam Method (For Applicants Residing Outside Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | August 28, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 9, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 7, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | November 14, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Ryukoku University Entrance Examination for International Students (April 2027 Enrollment) – Academic Subject Test Method (For Residents in Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | December 7, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 11, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Ryukoku University Entrance Examination for International Students (April 2027 Enrollment) – Academic Exam Method (For Applicants Residing Outside Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | November 9, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 16, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Ryukoku University Entrance Examination for International Students (April 2027 Enrollment) – Document Screening Method (For Residents in Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | January 2, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Ryukoku University Entrance Examination for International Students (April 2027 Enrollment) – Document Screening Method (For Applicants Residing Outside Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | December 7, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 11, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Economics |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available to photocopy |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(For details, please make an inquiry.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 1 |
| Number of privately financed students | 1 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 663,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 26,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 889,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Note: The information above applies to students enrolling in the 2026 academic year. For details regarding tuition and other fees for students enrolling in the 2027 academic year, please refer to the university's application guidelines for international students (undergraduate and graduate programs) for April 2027 enrollment or the university's website. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students (April 2027 Enrollment) – Academic Exam Method (For Residents in Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | December 7, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 11, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students (April 2027 Enrollment) – Academic Exam Method (For Applicants Residing Outside Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | November 9, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 16, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students (April 2027 Enrollment) – Document Screening Method (For Residents in Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | January 2, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students (April 2027 Enrollment) – Document-based Screening (for Applicants Residing Outside Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | December 7, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 11, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
Last update: Aug. 04, 2026
| Graduate School | https://www.ryukoku.ac.jp/english2/ |
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