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Shin Buddhist Studies

  • Entrance exam information
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.
Program Master's program
Major Practical Shin Buddhist Studies
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
Please make an inquiry for details.
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(For details, please make an inquiry.)
Number of international students in 2025 0
Number of privately financed students 0
Number of exchange international students 0
Examination fee 35,000 yen
Admission fee 200,000 yen
Tuition per year 980,000 yen
Other expenses 26,000 yen
Total expenses (First year) 1,206,000 yen
Remarks Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions.
Note: 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.

The information presented here pertains only to the written examination method; however, admissions through a document screening method (available only in the early schedule) are also conducted. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the Admissions Guidelines.
Entry April, 2026
Application category [First Semester Schedule] Entrance Examination for International Students (Written Examination Method) — For Applicants Residents in Japan
Starting date for application submission September 26, 2025
Deadline of application October 3, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date)
Date of examination November 8, 2025
Notification of examination result November 15, 2025
Examination/screening methods Documents screening, Japanese language and English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination
Entry April, 2026
Application category [First Semester Schedule] Entrance Examination for International Students (Written Examination Method) — For Applicants Residing Outside Japan
Starting date for application submission August 29, 2025
Deadline of application September 10, 2025 (must arrive by this date)
Date of examination November 8, 2025
Notification of examination result November 15, 2025
Examination/screening methods Documents screening, Japanese language and English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination

Last update: Sep. 02, 2025

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