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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. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Political science |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available for reference |
| Qualification to apply | 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. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 15 |
| Number of privately financed students | 15 |
| 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. 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. |
| 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, Oral examination, Essay |
| 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, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | September, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | May 5, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | May 14, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | June 14, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | June 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | September, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | April 16, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | April 25, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | June 14, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | June 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination, Essay |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Political science |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available for reference |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 1 |
| Number of privately financed students | 1 |
| 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. 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. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | [Second Semester Schedule] Entrance Examination for International Students (Written Examination Method) — For Applicants Residents in Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | December 8, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | December 12, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 27, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2024 |
| Application category | [Second Semester Schedule] Entrance Examination for International Students (Written Examination Method) — For Applicants Residing Outside Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | November 10, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 17, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 27, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination, Essay |
Last update: Sep. 02, 2025
