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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 612-8577 |
|---|---|
| Address | 67 Tsukamoto-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | Center for the Promotion of Global Education Office |
| Phone | 075-645-7898 |
| Fax | 075-645-2020 |
| 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 | Intercultural Communication, Global Studies, Language and Communication |
| 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 | Others(You must have non-Japanese nationality, have completed (or be expected to complete) 16 years school education (at least 12 years of the education must be conducted outside of Japan as a principle). In addition to the above qualifications, applicants for the Department of Intercultural Communication must have passed JLPT N1 and have at least one recommendation from one or more persons familiar with the applicant's academic and professional background as well as the research project to be undertaken. In addition to the above qualifications,, applicants for the Major in Language and Communication must have at least one recommendation from at least one person who is familiar with the applicant's academic and professional background as well as the research project to be undertaken (not required for applicants for the GS Department of the Faculty of International Studies of the University).) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 13 |
| Number of privately financed students | 13 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 643,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 27,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 870,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The above information applies to students enrolling in the 2025 academic year. Details regarding the application fee, admission fee, tuition fees, and other expenses for students enrolling in the 2026 academic year will be provided in the Admissions Guidelines for International Students (Undergraduate and Graduate) for April 2026 Enrollment at Ryukoku University, scheduled to be published in early August 2025. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | [Early Schedule] Entrance Examination for International Students (Document Screening Method) — For Applicants Residing Outside Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | September 5, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 17, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | November 15, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | [Late Schedule] Entrance Examination for International Students (Document Screening Method) — For Applicants Residing Outside Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | December 8, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | December 12, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | February 27, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | September, 2025 |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students (Document Screening Method) — For Applicants Residing Outside Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | May 5, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | May 14, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | June 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Intercultural Communication, Global Studies |
| International students examination offered | 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 | Others(You must have non-Japanese nationality. You must have completed (or be expected to complete) designated school education (at least 12 years or longer as a principle), and have gotten (or be expected to get) Master’s degree from a university.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 8 |
| Number of privately financed students | 8 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 643,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 27,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 870,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The above information applies to students enrolling in the 2025 academic year. Details regarding the application fee, admission fee, tuition fees, and other expenses for students enrolling in the 2026 academic year will be provided in the Admissions Guidelines for International Students (Undergraduate and Graduate) for April 2026 Enrollment at Ryukoku University, scheduled to be published in early August 2025. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | [Early Schedule] Entrance Examination for International Students (Document Screening Method) — For Applicants Residing Outside Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | September 5, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 17, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | November 15, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | [Late Schedule] Entrance Examination for International Students (Document Screening Method) — For Applicants Residing Outside Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | December 8, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | December 12, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | February 27, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | September, 2025 |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students (Document Screening Method) — For Applicants Residing Outside Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | May 5, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | May 14, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | June 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Notification of examination result | June 29, 2024 |
Last update: Sep. 02, 2025