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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 603-8577 |
|---|---|
| Address | 56-1 Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Department to contact | International Admissions Office |
| Phone | 075-465-8162 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | 30 (for the 2027 school year) |
| Applicants | 448 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 91 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of international students | 179 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Application fee | 35,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 1,801,600 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Other expenses | 23,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Not available. |
| Remarks | The application fee listed in the "Application Fee" column represents the total cost for the first-stage screening (15,000 yen) and the second-stage screening (20,000 yen). Annual tuition is 1,739,400 yen for the Department of Mathematical Sciences and 1,801,600 yen for other departments. The figures for miscellaneous fees are based on the 2026 academic year. |
| Department(s) | Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Architecture and Urban Design |
| Distribution of application forms | Middle of May |
| Availability of previous exams | No previous exams available. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | The first half |
| Starting date for application submission | August 18, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 28, 2026 |
| Date of examination | October 4, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 19, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | November 2, 2026(First deadline) March 18, 2027(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, (Oral examination for academic ability of science will be conducted in the interview.) |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | 1) Japanese 250 points or higher, Japanese writing 30 points or higher, 2) Mathematics (course 2), and 3) Physics, and Chemistry |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Either English or Japanese is available. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from November, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | A two-stage selection process will be conducted. ・First Stage: Evaluation based on Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) scores. ・Second Stage: Comprehensive evaluation based on EJU scores and an individual interview. The interview listed in the "Examination Date" section will be conducted for applicants who pass the first stage of selection. During the interview, an oral examination will be held to assess aptitude in science-related fields. Please refer to the Application Guidelines for details regarding eligibility and other requirements. You can download them from the webpage below: https://admission.ritsumei.ac.jp/admission/international/guidelines.html |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | The second half |
| Starting date for application submission | November 9, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 16, 2026 |
| Date of examination | January 10, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | January 20, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | February 3, 2027(First deadline) March 18, 2027(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, (Oral examination for academic ability of science will be conducted in the interview.) |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | 1) Japanese 250 points or higher, Japanese writing 30 points or higher, 2) Mathematics (course 2), and 3) Physics, and Chemistry |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Either English or Japanese is available. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2026 onwards |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | A two-stage selection process will be conducted. ・First Stage: Evaluation based on Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) scores. ・Second Stage: Comprehensive evaluation based on EJU scores and an individual interview. The interview listed in the "Examination Date" section will be conducted for applicants who pass the first stage of selection. During the interview, an oral examination will be held to assess aptitude in science-related fields. Please refer to the Application Guidelines for details regarding eligibility and other requirements. You can download them from the webpage below: https://admission.ritsumei.ac.jp/admission/international/guidelines.html |
Last update: Aug. 09, 2026
