22/12/2025
🎉 Applications for the 2026 September Intake are now open!
🌟 Don’t miss your chance to join Ritsumeikan University
📅 Application Period:
Dec. 3, 2025 - Jan. 13, 2026
📚 Programs Accepting Applications:
✅ Dual degree program with The Australian National University, College of Global Liberal Arts [GLA]
✅ Global Studies Major [GS], College of International Relations
✅ Community and Regional Policy Studies Major [CRPS], College of Policy Science
📩 Apply Now From Here:
https://bit.ly/4iyuXID
📢 Join Our Webinar!
We are holding a webinar, "Meet Students from our English-medium Undergraduate Programs" on Dec. 6 (Sat). Don’t miss the chance to meet our current students!
📩 Register Here: https://bit.ly/4pIC6bv
*The recording will be shared with all registrants at a later time.
09/12/2025
New Student Voice!
🌎 [GS Major] Global Studies Major, College of International Relations
"The most interesting class I have taken so far has been Introduction to Peace Studies. It explores the complexities of peacebuilding, covering topics from conflict resolution to... "
👀 Read more from the link below!
https://bit.ly/44CtgnA
14/11/2025
We will be holding a webinar, "Meet Students from our English-medium Undergraduate Programs" on December 6th (Sat.)!
Come join the conversation and hear from our current students about:
・Why they chose RU and what they enjoy most about campus life
・What a typical week looks like in and out of the classroom
・Their advice for prospective students
The main session will be followed by a Q&A segment. RU students are looking forward to answering your questions. Don’t miss the chance to meet them!
Register here: https://bit.ly/49RdmsQ
*The recording will be shared with all registrants at a later time.
14/11/2025
Admissions Information for April 2027 enrollment has been released!
・ American University-Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program (JDP)
・ Information Systems Science and Engineering Course (ISSE)
The Application Handbook for April 2027 enrollment can be downloaded from the link here: https://bit.ly/3JOF52X
*All other application periods for 2027 enrollment (April and September) will be announced in May 2026.
07/11/2025
📣 We will be holding Ask us! How to Apply Webinar on November 8th (Sat).
✍️ Tune in for a step-by-step application guide and admission tips!
🌎 Suitable for international + Japanese students who are thinking of applying to Ritsumeikan University.
When and how do I submit documents?
What documents should I prepare?
💁 We will walk you through each step of your application to Ritsumeikan University's English-medium undergraduate programs!
In this session, you can...
- get a practical application guide and admission tips
- ask questions directly to the admissions officer
Register here:
https://bit.ly/4nf3NHc
*A recording of the webinar will be sent to all registrants.
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🎓 Programs Offered:
・Dual Degree Program with the Australian National University, College of Global Liberal Arts (GLA)
・American University - Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program, College of International Relations (JDP)
・Global Studies Major, College of International Relations (GS)
・Community and Regional Policy Studies Major, College of Policy Science (CRPS)
・Information Systems Science and Engineering Course, College of Information Science and Engineering (ISSE)
15/10/2025
We are now accepting applications!
Don't miss your chance to be part of Ritsumeikan!
Application Period : Oct. 15, 2025 - Nov. 4, 2025
Accepting Program : College of Global Liberal Arts
Start your application today: https://bit.ly/4ojXAuA
19/08/2025
📢 We will be holding Ask us! Why Choose Ritsumeikan & What Undergraduate Programs are Offered Webinar on August 30 (Sat).
🙌 Come attend our webinar and find out more about Ritsumeikan and its English-medium undergraduate programs.
By attending this webinar, you will learn:
- Why 38,000 students and 436,000+ alumni chose Ritsumeikan - a leading private university in western Japan
- What you can learn at Ritsumeikan - English-medium undergraduate programs
- Why Japan is an excellent place to study
- The application flow
🌐 Register here:
https://bit.ly/3J6HKnM
*A recording of the webinar will be sent to all registrants.
🎓 The 5 English-medium undergraduate programs:
1. Dual Degree Program with the Australian National University, College of Global Liberal Arts (GLA)
2. American University - Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program (JDP), College of International Relations
3. Global Studies Major (GS), College of International Relations
4. Community and Regional Policy Studies Major (CRPS), College of Policy Science
5. Information Systems Science and Engineering Course (ISSE), College of Information Science and Engineering
29/05/2025
📣 We will be holding Ask us! How to Apply Webinar on June 1st(Sun).
✍️ Tune in for a step-by-step application guide and admission tips!
🌎 Suitable for international + Japanese students who are thinking of applying to Ritsumeikan University.
When and how do I submit documents?
What documents should I prepare?
💁 We will walk you through each step of your application to Ritsumeikan University's English-medium undergraduate programs!
In this session, you can...
- get a practical application guide and admission tips
- ask questions directly to the admissions officer
Register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/4dD2qil
*A recording of the webinar will be sent to all registrants.
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🎓 Programs Offered:
・Dual Degree Program with the Australian National University, College of Global Liberal Arts(GLA)
・American University - Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program, College of International Relations (JDP)
・ Global Studies Major, College of International Relations (GS)
・ Community and Regional Policy Studies Major, College of Policy Science (CRPS)
・ Information Systems Science and Engineering Course, College of Information Science and Engineering (ISSE)
13/05/2025
📢 New Student Voice!
✈️ [Joint Degree Program] American University-Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program
"I really liked an internship class with Professor Levinson at AU. I did an internship program at the D.C. office of a Japanese newspaper company, and I got experience in translating, accommodating interviews ... "
👀 Read more from the link below!
https://bit.ly/4kOenVV
13/05/2025
📢 \ Admissions Information for 2026 enrollment has been released! /
Visit our website for updates on your application 💻✔️
🎓 The 5 English-medium undergraduate programs:
1. Dual Degree Program with the Australian National University, College of Global Liberal Arts(GLA)
2. American University - Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program(JDP), College of International Relations
3. Global Studies Major(GS), College of International Relations
4. Community and Regional Policy Studies Major(CRPS), College of Policy Science
5. Information Systems Science and Engineering Course(ISSE), College of Information Science and Engineering
📄 The Application Handbook for 2026 enrollment can be downloaded here: https://bit.ly/4mci4Fm
03/04/2025
📢 We will be holding Ask us! Why Choose Ritsumeikan & What Undergraduate Programs are Offered Webinar on April 12(Sat).
🙌 Come attend our webinar and find out more about Ritsumeikan and its English-medium undergraduate programs.
By attending this webinar, you will learn:
- Why Japan is an excellent place to study
- Why 38,000 students and 436,000+ alumni chose Ritsumeikan - a leading private university in western Japan.
- What you can learn at Ritsumeikan - the 5 English-medium undergraduate programs
- Application flow
🌐 Register here:
https://bit.ly/4iz4SbB
*A recording of the webinar will be sent to all registrants.
🎓 The 5 English-medium undergraduate programs:
1. Dual Degree Program with the Australian National University, College of Global Liberal Arts(GLA)
2. American University - Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program(JDP), College of International Relations
3. Global Studies Major(GS), College of International Relations
4. Community and Regional Policy Studies Major(CRPS), College of Policy Science
5. Information Systems Science and Engineering Course(ISSE), College of Information Science and Engineering