Application
Guide 2025

Note
IBDP, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, and IELTS scores must be sent electronically directly from each testing
institution to Rikkyo University by the application deadline.
Please be sure to complete the procedures at each testing institution in advance to ensure that yourscores are received by Rikkyo University by the application deadline. For details, please refer to theApplication Documents (page 9) of this Guidebook.

For 2025 Admission
to PEACE Program(General entrance application)
Rikkyo University
Organization for Global Initiatives

Contents
1. Period of Admission

P2

2. Admission Capacity

P2

3. ScheduleP2

4. Conditions of Eligibility

P3

5. Application Fee

P8

6. Application Documents

P9

7. Dormitory

P11

8. Result Announcement

P12

9. Enrollment Procedures

P12

10. Withdrawal

P14

11. Scholarship Opportunities

P15

12. Language Courses Registration

P15

13. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)P16

14. Handling of Personal Information

P18

15. Others

P18

16. Contact

P18

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1

Period of Admission

The period of Admission is April or September 2025.

2

Admission Capacity

The admissions quota for 2025 is as follows:

Program

Admission Capacity

Global Program of the Department of International Business Law
College of Law and Politics

10

Intercultural Communication for Global LeadershipCollege of Intercultural Communication

10

Global Liberal Arts Program (GLAP)

10

Note
(1) The admission is strictly based on the assessment. Applicants are not guaranteed admission
even if the total number of applicants is less than the admission capacity.
(2) The admission capacity above is the sum of recommendation and general entrance
applications.
(3) The admission capacity above is the sum of April and September admiss ions.

3

Schedule*The timeline shows Japan Standard Time (JST)Application Schedule 1

Application Schedule 2

Start PEACE application

Friday, November 8, 2024

Monday, January 20,2025

Deadline of PEACE
application & application fee
payment

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Monday, February 10,2025

Admission notification

Friday, January 17,2025

Friday, March 7,2025

Deadline of payment of
required fees and informationof applicant and guarantor

Friday, January 24,2025

Friday, March 14,2025

Deadline to submit theadmissions documents

Date of enrollment【April admission】
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
【September admission】
Friday, June 27, 2025
【April admission】
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
【September admission】
Saturday, September 20, 2025

Friday, June 27,2025

Saturday, September 20,2025,

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Note: Application procedures are as follows:(1) Start your online application by logging in to the Rikkyo WEB system below.
https:// en.admission-app.rikkyo.ac.jp*The Rikkyo WEB system opens during the application periods listed in "3 Schedule" (application
schedules 1 and 2, respectively).
(2) The application documents must be uploaded to the Rikkyo WEB system by the deadline.
(3) IBDP, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, and IELTS scores must be sent electronically directly from eachtesting institution to Rikkyo University by the application deadline. Please be sure tocomplete the procedures at each testing institution in advance to ensure that yourscores are received by Rikkyo University by th e application deadline. For details, pleaserefer to the Application Documents (page 9) of this Guidebook.
(4) The application fee must be paid by the stated deadline.
(5) The application number of the applicant will be notified through the Rikkyo WEB system uponcompleting your application.

4

Conditions of Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must satisfy all of the following conditions by the application deadline.
1. Those who fall under (a) or (b).
(a) Those who have completed 12 years or more of school education, either inside or outside ofJapan (including those who have been fast-tracked and have completed the regular courses inless than 12 years) by the end of February 2025 (for April admission in 2025) or August 2025
(for September admission in 2025).
(b) Those who have obtained the International A level, International Baccalaureate, or GCE A level
qualifications, which serve as entry requirements for universities overseas by the end of
February 2025 (for April admission in 2025） or August 2025 (for September admission in 2025).

.
2. Those who have a strong desire to study in the PEACE Program (College of Law and Politics,
College of Intercultural Communication, Global Liberal Arts Program) .
3. Those who possess nationality other than Japanese.
※Those who can submit a copy of a foreign passport other than a Japanese passport.
※If you possess Japanese nationality, you can still apply if you also have another non -Japanesenationality.
4. Those who can submit the documents certifying that they meet one of the designatedrequirements for the curriculum (a) to (k) as specified below by the application deadline .
※Those who wish to apply for the Rikkyo Promising Future Scholarship (RPFS) are required toapply through the Rikkyo WEB system after confirming its criteria to be met.
※Predicted scores will be accepted for the PEACE Program applications if the applicant’s Final
Score is not finalized at the time of the application deadline. If the applicant is provisionallyaccepted, the Conditional Offer will be issued. Applicants who received a Conditional Offer must
submit the proof of Final Score by the end of February 202 5 (for April admission in 2025) or

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August 2025 (for September admission in 2025). Applicants who fail to submit the documents by
the due date or whose Final Score does not meet the requirements of (a) to (k) will be rejected.
If applicants who become candidates for scholarships fail to meet the requirements, thescholarship will be withdrawn or canceled.
（a） （a）International AS and A Levels
Entry requirements
Best two to three subjects of A or AS Levels*Only “English” as follows are accepted from the category of language subjects .
English: English Language, English-Literature, English Language and Literature,
English General Paper
Minimum score8, For scholarship: 11
Pre-requisite subject and minimum score
English 4, For scholarship: English 5* If the “English” of the requirement above is not satisfied,【TOEFL (iBT) 94 or
IELTS (Academic / overall band) 6.5】or higher may be substituted (Same as forscholarship).
Grade conversion
A- A-Levels: A*=5, A=5, B=4, C=3, AS: 0.5 of A-Levels, D and E =NA（b） （b）International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)
Entry requirements
Full IB Diploma
Minimum score
28, For scholarship: 35
Pre-requisite subject and minimum score
English A 5（Same as for scholarship）
Either English A Literature or English A Language & Literature accepted* If the “English” of the requirement above is not satisfied, 【TOEFL (iBT) 94 or
IELTS (Academic / overall band) 6.5】or higher may be substituted (Same as forscholarship).
（c）Australian Tertiary Admission Rank（ATAR）
Entry requirements
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

Minimum score
79, For scholarship: 85
Pre-requisite subject and minimum score （HSC assessment）
English 75, For scholarship: 80

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* If the “English” of the requirement above is not satisfied, 【TOEFL (iBT) 94 or
IELTS (Academic / overall band) 6.5】or higher may be substituted (Same as forscholarship).
Others* High school location is not required if all of the following conditions are met.
1)It complies with the Australian education system .
2)ATAR and HSC scores can be submitted.
3) It is certified as an official high school in its country or accredited by suchorganizations* as WASC, CIS, ACSI, NEASC, Cognia, or COBIS.
* I nternational accrediting organizations designated by the Japanese Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology .
（d） （d）Canadian High School Diploma (Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia)
Entry requirements (Both 1 and 2)
1. Best five university level subjects in English
2. SAT or ACT score report
Minimum score1. 65 for each subject, For scholarship: 80 for each subject
2. SAT: 1170 (English section 600) or ACT: 24 (English section 25)
For scholarship:
SAT: 1250 (English section 650) or ACT: 26 (English section 27)* If the “English section” of the requirement above is not satisfied, 【TOEFL (iBT) 94
or IELTS (Academic / overall band) 6.5】or higher may be substituted (Same as forscholarship). In this case, the total score of SAT or ACT must still meet theminimum score requirement.
Others* High school location is not required if all of the following conditions are met.
1)It complies with the Alberta or Ontario or British Columbia education system.
2)“Best five university level subjects in English” and “SAT or ACT score report” canbe submitted.
3) It is certified as an official high school in its country or accredited by suchorganizations* as WASC, CIS, ACSI, NEASC, Cognia, or COBIS.
* I nternational accrediting organizations designated by the Japanese Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology .
（e） （e）Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)＜For HKDSE Candidates in or before 2023＞
Entry requirements (Both 1 and 2)
1. Best five subjects
2. TOEFL (iBT) or IELTS (Academic/ overall band)
Minimum score1. 18, For scholarship: 22
2. TOEFL (iBT) 94 or IELTS (Academic / overall band) 6.5（Same as forscholarship）＜For HKDSE Candidates in or after 2024＞
Entry requirements (All of the 1,2 and 3)
1. Best four subjects
2. Among the core subjects, the subject which is not graded but is assessedsolely on an "Attained"/"Unattained" basis.
3. TOEFL (iBT) or IELTS (Academic / overall band)

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Minimum score1. 14, For scholarship: 17
2. Attained（Same as for scholarship）
3. TOEFL (iBT) 94 or IELTS (Academic / overall band) 6.5（Same as forscholarship）
Grade conversion（For HKDSE Candidates in or before 2024）【CAT A】5**＝7, 5* = 6, 5 = 5, 4 = 4, 3 = 3, 2 = 2, 1 = 1【CAT B】Attained with Distinction (II) = 4, Attained with Distinction (I) = 3,
Attained = 0【CAT C】A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1
Grade conversion（For HKDSE Candidates in 2025）【CAT A】5**＝7, 5* = 6, 5 = 5, 4 = 4, 3 = 3, 2 = 2, 1 = 1【CAT B】Attained with Distinction (II) = 4, Attained with Distinction (I) = 3,
Attained = 0【CAT C】
Subjects
Level / Grade
Japanese
N1
N2
N3
KoreanGrade 6
Grade 5
Grade 4
Grade 3
FrenchGerman
C2
C1
B2
B1
A2
SpanishConversion
5
4
3
2
1
（f） （f）Malaysian High School Certificate (STPM)
Entry requirements (Both 1 and 2)
1. Best three subjects
2. TOEFL (iBT) or IELTS (Academic / overall band)
Minimum score1. 10.00, For scholarship: 11.00
2. TOEFL (iBT) 94 or IELTS (Academic / overall band) 6.5（Same as forscholarship）
Grade conversion
A+=4.00, A=3.67, B+=3.33, B=3.00, B-, C+, C=NA（g）Malaysian Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Entry requirements (Both 1 and 2)
1. Best five subjects
2. TOEFL (iBT) or IELTS (Academic / overall band)
Minimum score1. 18, For scholarship: 15
2. TOEFL (iBT) 94 or IELTS (Academic / overall band) 6.5（Same as forscholarship）（h）Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level (SIN ALS)
Entry requirements
Best three subjects from H2 and Best 1 subject from H1

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Minimum score
10, For scholarship: 12
Pre-requisite subject and minimum score
General Paper C（Same as for scholarship）* If the “General Paper” of the requirement above is not satisfied, 【TOEFL (iBT) 94
or IELTS (Academic / overall band) 6.5】or higher may be substituted (Same as forscholarship).
Grade conversion
H2: A=5, B=4, C=3, H1: 0.5 of H2, D and E =NA（i）UK GCE AS and A Levels
Entry requirements
Best two to three subjects of A or AS Levels*Only “English” as follows are accepted from the category of language subjects.
English: English Language, English-Literature, English Language and Literature
Minimum score8, For scholarship: 11
Pre-requisite subject and minimum score
English 4, For scholarship: English 5* If the “English” of the requirement above is not satisfied, 【TOEFL (iBT) 94 or
IELTS (Academic / overall band) 6.5】or higher may be substituted (Same as forscholarship).
Grade conversion
A Levels: A*=5, A=5, B=4, C=3, AS: 0.5 of A Levels, D and E =NA（j）US High School Diploma
Entry requirements
SAT or ACT score report
Minimum score
SAT: 1170 (English section 600) or ACT: 24 (English section 25)
For scholarship:
SAT: 1250 (English section 650) or ACT: 26 (English section 27)* If the “English” of the requirement above is not satisfied,【TOEFL (iBT) 94 or
IELTS (Academic / overall band) 6.5】or higher may be substituted (Same as forscholarship). In this case, the total score of SAT or ACT must still meet theminimum score requirement.
Others* High school location is not required if all of the following conditions are met.
1)It complies with the US education system.
2)SAT or ACT scores can be submitted.
3)It is certified as an official high school in its country or accredited by suchorganizations* as WASC, CIS, ACSI, NEASC, Cognia, or COBIS.
* I nternational accrediting organizations designated by the Japanese Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology .

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（k）Vietnam, Mongolia, Indonesia, or Taiwan High School Diploma
Entry requirements
SAT or ACT score report
Minimum score
SAT: 1170 (English section 600) or ACT: 24 (English section 25)
For scholarship:
SAT: 1250 (English section 650) or ACT: 26 (English section 27)* If the “English” of the requirement above is not satisfied,【TOEFL (iBT) 94 or
IELTS (Academic / overall band) 6.5】or higher may be substituted (Same as forscholarship). In this case, the total score of SAT or ACT must still meet theminimum score requirement.
Others* High school location is not required if all of the following conditio ns are met.
1)It complies with the Vietnam, Mongolia, Indonesia, or Taiwan education system.
2)SAT or ACT scores can be submitted.
3)It is certified as an official high school in its country or accredited by suchorganizations* as WASC, CIS, ACSI, NEASC, Cognia, or COBIS.
* I nternational accrediting organizations designated by the Japanese Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Note:(1) Those who wish to apply for the Rikkyo Promising Future Scholarship (RPFS) must apply for
the RPFS at the same time as the admission application. Once an applicant has completed theadmission application without applying for the RPFS, Rikkyo University does not accept any
subsequent RPFS applications.
(2) Recipients of the RPFS are subject to having the residence status of “Student” at the time ofadmission and enrollment at Rikkyo University. Thus, even if you meet the admissions
requirements for the RPFS, you will not be eligible for it if you do not have the residence statusof “Student” at the time of your admission and enrollment at Rikkyo University.
(3) A note to those who hold dual nationality of Japan and another country: Based on theJapanese Law (Article 61 of the Immigration Control and Refuge and Recognition Act) , Entry
and Stay in Japan falls under the return to Japan of Japanese nationals, and thus, theconditions for receiving the RPFS will not be met.
Please check the information below for more details about the RPFS.
AY2025 Application Guidelines for RPFS (General Entrance Application)

5

Application Fee

The application fee is 10,000 Japanese Yen. This fee does not include the a dministration fee (373Japanese Yen). The total amount must be paid according to the following procedure:
1. Pay the application fee in Japanese Yen by credit card on the Rikkyo WEB system. (Visa,
Master, and American Express are accepted). Payment in cash, by postal money orders, or bybank remittance will not be accepted.
2. Payment must be completed within the application period. Please note that payments after thisperiod cannot be accepted.
3. Keep a hard copy of the completion notice sent by email upon the payment.

Note:The application fee is non-refundable.

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6Application Documents

Applicants are required to submit the following application documents.
Shown below is how to prepare the application documents.
1

A copy of the applicant’s
passport

2

ID photo in color

3

Official graduation
certificate issued by theschool4

5- A page showing the applicant’s photo and signature.
- Photo size: 4:3 ratio- File format specifications: JPG, PNG, or GIF- Taken within the last 3 months.
- Photo-editing tools to enhance images are not allowed.
- The photo must show the face of the applicant clearly, withthe applicant facing forward, with no hat, and use a plain
background.
- Official graduation certificate issued by the school from which
the applicant graduated.
- If you are currently enrolled in school at the time of
application, a certificate of expected graduation issued byyour school is required. Please make sure to ask your highschool to prepare the certificate of expected graduation inadvance.
- The official letter of expected graduation date must include
the following information
・Name of school・Applicant's name・Applicant's date of birth・Date of school entry
・Expected date of graduation from school・School Signature

Academic Record 1: Official transcript
issued by the school- For all qualifications other than those who are completing or
have completed (a) International AS and A Levels, (b) IBDP,or (i) UK GCE AS and A Levels.
- It is used to confirm the completion of up to grade 12 whichindicates the qualification for Japanese university admission.
- Official transcript must be the latest and issued by the schoolfrom which the applicant graduated.

Academic Record 2: Official transcript(Certificate) issued by
the organization
offering the designatedcurriculum- For all qualifications other than those who are studying or
have studied for (d) Canadian High School Diploma (Alberta,
Ontario, British Columbia), (j) US High School Diploma or (k)Vietnam, Mongolia, Indonesia, or Taiwan High School
Diploma.
- IBDP holders： An official transcript must be sent to Rikkyo
University directly from the International Baccalaureate
Organization (IBO) until the application is closed.
- Those who have completed a diploma other than IBDP:
An official transcript (Certificate) must be submitted throughthe Rikkyo WEB system.
- Predicted scores will be accepted for PEACE Programapplications if the applicant’s Final Score is not finalized at
the time of the application deadline. If the applicant isprovisionally accepted, the Conditional Offer will be issued.
Applicants who received a Conditional Offer must submit theproof of Final Score by the end of February 202 5 (for April
admission in 2025) or August 2025 (for September admission
in 2025). Applicants who fail to submit the documents by thedue date or whose Final Score does not meet therequirements of (a) to (k) will be rejected.

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6

7

8

SAT or ACT result

TOEFL (iBT) or IELTS(Academic) result within
2 years

Evidence of accredited
school- Those who are studying or have studied for (d) CanadianHigh School Diploma (Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia ） ,(j) US High School Diploma or (k) Vietnam, Mongolia,
Indonesia, or Taiwan High School Diploma are required tosubmit a copy and original scores of either SAT or ACT.
(Copy of the scores)
A copy of SAT or ACT scores must be submitted through the
Rikkyo WEB system.
(Original scores)
Applicants must submit one of the scores listed below.
・The official SAT Reasoning Test score report must be sent
electronically to Rikkyo University directly from the College
Board until the application is closed.
The Institution Code for Rikkyo University is "3077" and theDepartment Code is “00”.
・The official ACT score report must be sent electronically to
Rikkyo University directly from the ACT until the application isclosed. The ACT code for Rikkyo University is “2933”.
-Those who are completing or have completed (e) HKDSE,(f) STPM, or (g) UEC are required to submit a copy andoriginal scores of either TOEFL (iBT) or IELTS(Academic /overall band).
- If you wish to substitute TOEFL (iBT) or IELTS (Academic /overall band) for the English language requirement of (a) to(d), (h) to (k) of the 4. Conditions of Eligibility, you are also
required to submit a copy and original scores of either TOEFL(iBT) or IELTS (Academic / overall band).
- The scores are valid for up to 2 years prior to the application
deadline date.
(Copy of the scores)
The TOEFL or IELTS score report must be submitted throughthe Rikkyo WEB system.
(Original Score)
Applicants must submit one of the scores listed below.
・The official TOEFL score report must be sent to Rikkyo
University directly from the Educational Test ing Service until
the application is closed.
The Educational School Code (ETS code) for Rikkyo
University is "0751."
・The official IELTS scores (Test Report Form) must be sent
electronically to Rikkyo University directly from the IELTS
official site until the application is closed.
Name of Institution ／Rikkyo University
Name of Department／Admissions Office
Address／3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku,
Post Code／171-8501
City／TokyoCountry／Japan
Report Type／Electronic Copy
File／Application／Case Number／NA
Telephone／NA- Those who are studying or have studied for (c) ATAR, (d)Canadian High School Diploma (Alberta, Ontario, British
Columbia), (j) US High School Diploma, or (k) Vietnam,
Mongolia, Indonesia, or Taiwan High School Diploma in ahigh school located outside each country , applicants mustmeet both of the following requirements ①and ② and submit
the evidence.
- Requirement①
The curriculum of your high school must comply with the

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education system of Australia, Canada (Alberta, Ontario,
British Columbia), the US, Vietnam, Mongolia, Indonesia, orTaiwan.
- Requirement②
Your high school must be certified as an official high schoolin its country or accredited by such organizations* as WASC,ACSI, CIS, NEASC, Cognia, or COBIS.
* International accrediting organizations designated by theJapanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology.
- As for the requirements ① and ②, in principle, applicantsmust submit the official documents issued by your highschool, certifying that your high school meets theserequirements.
- If it is difficult to obtain the certificates issued by your school,please submit copies of the website page of your school thatshow your school is certified as an official high school or
accredited by the organizations.
- If you cannot meet both requirements ① and ②, or cannot
prove that your high school meets them, your application will
not be accepted.

9Students personalstatement(800-1500 words)- Designated form must be downloaded from here.
- Required contents:
・What are your achievements in high school?
・Why are you motivated to attend the program and how
will the program help you to implement your career plan?

10

Others (up to 3 files)*Optional- Any other documents to support your application.
【e.g., 】 A document for official proof of name change (family
register copy, etc.), or/and outstanding performance , etc.

Note(1) All required documents must be uploaded on the Rikkyo WEB system.
(2) Documents must be submitted as scanned copies of the originals in PDF format.
(3) Rikkyo University does not accept any additional documents other than those listed above.
(4) If the name printed on the certificate differs from the applicant’s present name, please upload adocument for official proof of name change (family register copy, etc.) on the Rikkyo WEB
system (please refer to “10 others” above ). The submitted document will only be used toconfirm that the applicant is the same person. Once admitted, students are allowed to use"maiden/former names" or "nicknames" when filling out the application. Please refer to theEnrollment Procedure Guidelines, which will be provided to successful applicants through the
Rikkyo WEB system.
(5) Rikkyo University may request an additional supporting document to confirm the eligibility for
application.
(6) Application documents received by Rikkyo University will not be returned for any reason.
(7) There is no need to submit a copy of the health checkup report as all incoming students willtake a health checkup at the time of enrollment.

7

Dormitory

It is mandatory for the students who enroll in the PEACE Program to stay in the designated student
dormitory for only 11 months after enrollment.
You can choose the order you wish to move among the five dormitories.

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However, there is no guarantee that you will be placed in the dormitory of your choice, and Rikkyo
University makes all the decisions regarding dormitory and room assignments.
After the announcement of acceptance, you will receive an email from rikkyo-dorm@rikkyo.ac.jp fordormitory placement confirmation. Please check an email for information regarding the housing
contract procedure.
For more information, please see below.
https://en.admission.rikkyo.ac.jp/explore/housing/

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Result Announcement

The result will be announced as follows.
Application schedule 1: At 10:00 am on Friday, January 17, 2025 (JST)Application schedule 2: At 10:00 am on Friday, March 7, 2025 (JST)The application numbers of successful applicants will be posted on the Rikkyo WEB system.
https://en.admission-app.rikkyo.ac.jp*The Rikkyo WEB system opens during the application periods listed in "3 Schedule" (application
schedule 1 and 2, respectively).

9

Enrollment Procedures

The Enrollment Procedures consist of the following two steps.
Step 1: Payment of Admission fee and Tuition/Other fees
Rikkyo University must be able to confirm the payment on or before Friday, January 24, 2025, for
Application Schedule 1 and Friday, March 14, 2025, for Application Schedule 2.
If you receive the Rikkyo Promising Future Scholarship, you will be required to pay the remaining
amount after subtracting the amount of the Scholarship that you receive from the Admission fee
and Tuition/Other fees set by each department.
Step 2: Submission of enrollment documents
Enrollment documents must be submitted to Rikkyo University by the designated deadline. Details ,as well as the deadline, will be announced to all successful applicants. Please note that yoursubmitted enrollment documents will not be returned for any reason.
Admission fee and Tuition/Other fees for the first year ［Japanese yen］
Tuition and Other fees are subject to change annually. The amounts below are estimates basedon the fee schedule for AY 2024. The Tuition and Other fees for AY 2025 will be announced
by the end of October 2024.

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【April admission】
The Tuition and Other fees shall be paid in two equal installments: the first installment in thespring semester 2025 and the second installment in the fall semester 202 5.
【September admission】
The Tuition and Other fees shall be paid in two equal installments: the first installment in the fallsemester 2025 and the second installment in the spring semester 2026.
【For reference: Admission fee and Tuition/Other fees for AY 2024】① Global Program of the Department of International Business Law, College of Law and
Politics② PEACE CIC College of Intercultural Communication (CIC)＊The program name is changed to Intercultural Communication for Global Leadership in
2025.
③ Global Liberal Arts Program (GLAP)：JPY
For the first semester

For the second semester

Tuition

Other
fees
※1

sub-total:
firstsemester

200,000

635,500

1,750②

200,000

589,000③

200,000

950,000

Admissionfee①

Annual total
for the firstyear

Tuition

Other
Fees
※1

sub-total:
secondsemester

837,250

635,500

1,750

637,250

1,474,500

6,750

795,750

589,000

6,750

595,750

1,391,500

1,750

1,151,750

950,000

1,750

951,750

2,103,500※1 Other fees include Experiment and Practical Training Fees and Rikkyo Student Mutual-Aid
Health Insurance Union fee.
※2 Admission fee and Tuition/Other fees do not include the administration fee.
The administration fee, 4% of the Admission fee and Tuition/Other fees (For scholarship
holders, 4% of the remaining amount after subtracting the amount of the scholarship that you
are receiving from the Admission fee and Tuition/Other fees) must be paid.
※3 In the College of Intercultural Communication and Global Liberal Arts Program, all students
participate in a long-term study abroad program for half a year or one year in principle. In
addition to the Tuition and Other fees above, the r equired fees for studying abroad must bepaid.
※4 The precise information of Admission fee and Tuition/Other fees for AY 2025 will beannounced in the “Enrollment Procedure Guidelines” which will be provided through the Rikkyo
WEB system to all successful applicants.
※5 Please refer to the URL below for the most recent academic fees and other notes (The Tuition
and Other fees for AY 2025 will be notified as soon as they are determined).
https://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/admission/fees.html

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Withdrawal

Those who need to withdraw after completing the enrollment procedures to Rikkyo University may
file for either Case A or Case B withdrawal as shown below.
The procedures for a refund for both cases are explained below. More detailed procedures areincluded in the "Enrollment Procedure Guidelines" that will be provided through the Rikkyo WEB
system to all successful applicants. Those who intend to withdraw and apply for a refund shouldrefer to the guidelines. If you have any inquiries, please contact Rikkyo University Organization for
Global Initiatives.
Case A:The applicant wishes to withdraw due to circumstances beyond his/her control after completing theenrollment procedure: By filling out a withdrawal form, he/she will receive a refund of “remitted
Tuition and Other fees” via bank transfer.
Deadline for refund application:【For April Admission】Monday, March 31, 2025
【For September Admission】Friday, September 19, 2025
Required documents:
1) Form for withdrawal from enrollment (the designated form will be provided through the Rikkyo
Web System).
2) Receipt for the payment of enrollment procedure fees (copies accepted).
Case B:
After completing the enrollment procedures, the expected graduation or completion is canceled,making the applicant ineligible for admission. By fill ing out a withdrawal form, the applicant will
receive a refund of "remitted Admission fee and Tuition/Other fees" via bank transfer.
Deadline for refund application:【For April Admission】Tuesday, April 15, 2025
【For September Admission】Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Required documents:
1) Form for withdrawal from enrollment (the designated form will be provided through the Rikkyo
Web System)
2) Receipt for the payment of enrollment procedure fees (copies accepted)
3) Certificate confirming that the applicant's graduation is no longer possible.

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Scholarship Opportunities

Rikkyo University has established scholarship programs for international students to focus on theirstudies at Rikkyo University. We offer the Rikkyo Promising Future Scholarships , for which they
can apply at the time of admission. We also provide the Rikkyo Exceptional Student Scholarship,
for which they can apply from the second year onwards.
【Rikkyo Promising Future Scholarship (RPFS)】
Rikkyo University welcomes excellent international students from across the world to contribute to
the further internationalization of Rikkyo University. The RPFS is offered to international students
who display a strong desire to take part in their Rikkyo University studies and ca mpus life and whowant to play an active international role in their future careers.
Please check the information below for the details of the Scholarship.
AY2025 Application Guidelines for RPFS (General Entrance Application)【Rikkyo Exceptional Student Scholars hip (RESS) 】
The RESS aims to encourage excellence in learning and academic engagement so thatexceptional international students can focus on their studies enthusiastically. By receiving thisscholarship, students will be able to focus on working hard in their studies, fu lfilling their ambitionof studying abroad at our university to enrich their lives. International students can apply for thisscholarship each year for their second, third, and fourth years of study.
Application Guidelines for RESS (For General applicants)
Please refer to the URL below for the overview of scholarships.
https://en.admission.rikkyo.ac.jp/explore/scholarships -int-students/

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Language Courses Registration

As compulsory subjects after enrollment, students are required to take two language courses：
Language A and Language B.
⚫

Students of the College of Law and Politics and the College of Intercultural Communication
take Japanese for both languages A and B.

⚫

Students of the Global Liberal Arts Program (GLAP) take E nglish for language A andJapanese for language B.

* Rikkyo University does not have a language classes exemption system.
Students are required to take the Japanese Language Placement Test after enrollment. Details on
the language course registration will be provided in “Enrollment Procedure Guidelines”.
For more information on taking the Japanese language course, please see below.
https://en.admission.rikkyo.ac.jp/explore/learn -japanese/

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)No.

Question

Answer1

What are the details of
the PEACE Program?

Please refer to our website for the details:
https://en.admission.rikkyo.ac.jp

2

Is it possible to apply
for the PEACE Program
based on a curriculumthat is different fromthose specified in theadmissionrequirements?

Unfortunately, this is not possible. If you are
uncertain whether your curriculum corresponds tothe curricula that have been indicated in theadmission requirements, please contact Rikkyo
University Organization for Global Initiatives atadmissions-rsp@rikkyo.ac.jp.

3

Is it possible to apply
for the generalentrance application of
the PEACE Program if I
have already graduatedfrom high school?

Yes, it is possible.

4

Is it possible to apply
for the PEACE Program
if I have dual
nationality?

Yes. An applicant must be a person who has anationality other than Japanese. However, please
note that the eligibility for the Rikkyo Promising
Future Scholarship (RPFS) differs from that of theentrance application criteria.

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Can Japanese apply for
the PEACE Program?

If you are a Japanese national and also hold anothernationality (i.e., dual nationality), you are still eligible
to apply. Applicants must have a nationality otherthan Japanese.

6

Is it possible to use
predicted scores as atranscript of highschool grades?

Predicted scores will be accepted for the PEACE
Program applications if the applicant’s Final Score is
not finalized at the time of the application deadline.
If the applicant is provisionally accepted, theConditional Offer will be issued. Applicants who
received a Conditional Offer must submit proof of
Final Score by the end of February 2025 (for April
admission in 2025) or August 2025 (for September
admission in 2025). Applicants who fail to submit the
documents by the due date or whose Final Score
does not meet the requirements of (a) to (k) will berejected.

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Is it possible to apply
with TOEFL (iBT)
Home Edition scores?

No, It is NOT acceptable.

8

Is it possible to apply
with SAT or ACT
superscore?

No, It is NOT acceptable.

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Is it possible for the
University to return the
documents that are
submitted during theapplication andadmission processes of
the PEACE Program?
Is it possible to apply
for both the first andsecond application
periods?
If I pass the application
process and am
accepted for ascholarship, how much
will I need to pay
during the enrollment
process?

Unfortunately, we are unable to return any
documents that you submit to us. Please be duly
aware of this in advance.

Yes, it is possible.

During the enrollment process, you will be required
to pay the remaining amount after subtracting theamount of the scholarship that you are receivingfrom the Admission fee and Tuition/Other fees set byeach department.

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Is it possible for me tocontinue to live in thedormitory until
graduation?

It is mandatory to stay in the dormitory for only 11
months after enrollment. After this period, decisions
regarding whether you can remain in the dormitory
will be made on a yearly basis, depending on room
availability.

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Is it possible to request
a deferred payment for
the Tuition and Other
fees?

Unfortunately, we do not accept deferred payments.
If you wish to enroll, please be sure to complete theenrollment process by the due date.

I do not have a valid
passport. Is it still
possible for me toapply?

It is not possible to apply without a valid passport.
Please obtain a valid passport during the application
period. A passport is a mandatory application
document because it allows us to verify your identity
based on the name, date of birth, photo, and otherdetails that are present in your passport.

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I do not have a credit
card. Is there any otherway to pay theapplication fee?
If I apply for the
PEACE program, can I
apply for multiple
programs in a single
application?

We are only able to accept payments by credit card.
Please note, however, the name on the credit carddoes not need to match the name of the applicant.

Unfortunately, this is not possible. You can only
apply for one program per application.

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May I defer myenrollment date after I
have received an offer?

No. You can not enroll outside of the Admission
period selected at the time of application.
Especially in Schedule 1, it is necessary to selectApril or September admission, so please consider
thoroughly which you choose before applying.

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Do you refund
application fees?

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a refund of
the application fees for any reason.

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I would like to know
how to apply to enroll.
When do I need toapply for a visa?

This will take place after we have informed you ofyour acceptance into the program as only successful
applicants can download the Enrollment Procedure
Guidelines (including visa procedures) from the
Rikkyo WEB system.

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Handling of Personal Information

Your name, address, and any other personal information that you provide in the application andenrollment procedures will be used only for 1) conducting entrance exams (processing applications
and conducting exams), 2) making the result announcement, 3) undertaking enrollment
procedures, 4) placement of language classes after enrollment, and any other matters that are
incidental to those operations. All necessary and appropriate controls will be implemented toensure that there is no divulging, leaking, or unauthorized use of such personal information.
All or some of the above operations may be performed by an entity that has been contracted by
Rikkyo University to do so (“Contracted Entity”). In such cases, all or some of the per sonal
information you have provided may be provided to the Contracted Entity. In the outsourcing ofthese operations, an agreement that includes confidentiality provisions will be concluded, and theentity contracted to perform the operations will be obligated to put rigorous controls in place
regarding the information and not to use the information for any purpose other than the contracted
operations. Personal information will be statistically processed to make individuals unidentified andbe used for data in a study and research for the selection of enrolling students at Rikkyo
University.
Please note that some of the personal information and the results of the entrance exams ofenrolled students will be registered in the University’s student inform ation database and used forstudent consultation and guidance after enrollment.
For the Rikkyo University Privacy Policy, see https://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/privacypolicy/index.html

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Others・Those who require special consideration are supposed to submit the special requirement
application by the application period.
・Admission capacity (refer to page 2) is the sum of April and September admissions.
・All new students are required by Japanese law to undergo a health checkup. The health checkup
schedule will be sent to applicants who complete the enrollment procedures. The health checkup
is free of charge. Should any serious illness be identified by the health checkup, and if suchillness is determined to constitute a hindrance to a study, the student may be placed on a leaveof absence.
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Contact

Rikkyo University
Organization for Global Initiatives
admissions-rsp@rikkyo.ac.jp

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