Established in 1639, the Ryukoku University (Ryukoku Daigaku) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kyoto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Otsu. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Ryukoku University is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Ryukoku University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 385-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Ryukoku University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name (Non Latin) | 龍谷大学 |
Name (English) | Ryukoku Daigaku |
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Founded | 1639 |
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Address | 67 Fukakusatsukamotocho, Fushimi-ku Kyoto 612-8577 Kyoto Japan |
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Other locations | Otsu |
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The following Ryukoku University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Ryukoku University's academic range and degree level offering.
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Ryukoku University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Ryukoku University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Ryukoku University's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Ryukoku University has more than 300 international students.Tip: search for Ryukoku University's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Ryukoku University.
Ryukoku University has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).
Ryukoku University is a private higher education institution.
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This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Ryukoku University has a Buddhist affiliation (Honjo school, Jodo Shinshu).
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uniRank provides below an overview of Ryukoku University's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Ryukoku University's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Ryukoku University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1952
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Ryukoku University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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