English-medium Undergraduate Programs
Admissions Overview for 2024 Enrollment

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Dual degree program with
The Australian National University

College ofGlobal
Liberal Arts

English Language Requirements

Document Screening

Minimum Scores
TOEFL iBT® Test 80 R&W 20, S&L 18
IELTS Academic Module 6.5 6.0 in each component
PTE Academic 64 55 in each of the communicative skills
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176 169 in all sub-skills

April 2024

September 2024

SeptemberPhilosophy, History, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Politics, International Relations,Economics, Business, Design, Information Science, Psychology,
Sustainable Society, Asian Studies, Pacific Studies, War Studies, Strategic Studies,
Gender Studies, Diplomacy, Japanese Language, Career Design

CANBERRA

Enrollment PeriodApril■ Keywords for this program

［GLA］

OSAKA

en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/

E-mail: hello@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

Interview◦Letter of Reference

If shortlisted
in the 1st screening◦Application Essays◦Academic Transcripts

Application Period

Final
Result

1st Screening Result

Interview

Final Result

1 May 31, 2023 – Jun. 27, 2023

Aug. 10, 2023

Sep. 2, 2023
Sep. 3, 2023

Sep. 12, 2023

2 Aug. 23, 2023 – Sep. 12, 2023

Nov. 9, 2023

Nov. 25, 2023
Nov. 26, 2023

Dec. 7, 2023

1 Oct. 4, 2023 – Oct. 24, 2023

Dec. 7, 2023

Dec. 16, 2023
Dec. 17, 2023

Jan. 18, 2024

2 Dec. 6, 2023 – Jan. 16, 2024

Mar. 7, 2024

Mar. 23, 2024
Mar. 24, 2024

Apr. 4, 2024

3 Feb. 14, 2024 – Mar. 5, 2024

Apr. 25, 2024

May 11, 2024
May 12, 2024

May 23, 2024

*The scores are a summary of the English language admission requirements for ANU. This policy may be updated from time to time. The most up-to-date information for RU applicants is available on
the website (en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/apply/howto.html) as of the first date of the relevant application period. For further information, please consult the Application Handbook.

American University - Ritsumeikan UniversityApril
Joint Degree Program [JDP]

College ofInternational
Relations
KYOTO■ Keywords for this program
US-Japan Relations, Global and Comparative Governance, Global IR, Identity,
Race, Gender and Culture, Peace, Global Security, Conflict ResolutionD.C.

Document Screening◦English Test Score◦Letter of Reference◦Application Essays◦Academic Transcripts

Enrollment Period

April 2024

Minimum Scores
TOEFL iBT® Test 85

Cambridge B2 First 176

IELTS Academic Module 6.5

Cambridge C1 Advanced 176

PTE Academic 60
SAT Reading Test sub-score 30
ACT English Score 25

Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176

20 in each section

169 in all sub-skills

6.0 in each component

169 in all sub-skills
169 in all sub-skills

Interview

If shortlisted
in the 1st screening

Final
ResultDuolingo English Test 120
110 in each sub-score

Application Period

Aug. 23, 2023 – Sep. 12, 2023

1st Screening ResultInterviewFinal Result

Nov. 2, 2023

Nov. 18, 2023
Nov. 19, 2023

Dec. 7, 2023

Accommodations

Study Abroad

Student dorm orapartment available

Wide range ofprograms available

Key Features
Scholarships

Online Interview

Language Requirement

EnglishONLY
20%, 50%, 100%
Tuition Reduction

Interviews can betaken at home

No Japanese required
for admissions

Conditions apply. For details, please consult the Application Handbook for 2024 Enrollment AO Admissions (English Basis).

English-medium Undergraduate Programs
Admissions Overview for 2024 Enrollment

Global Studies Major [GS]College ofInternational
RelationsApril■ Keywords for this major

SeptemberInternational Law, Peace and Conflict Studies, Security Studies,International Human Rights, The United Nations,Global Environmental Issues, Gender Issues,
Race and Ethnicity, Global MediaKYOTO

Document Screening◦English Test Score◦Letter of Reference◦Application Essay◦Academic Transcripts

Minimum Scores
TOEFL iBT® Test 76
IELTS Academic Module 6.0
TOEIC® L&R Test 740
Duolingo English Test 100

Interview

Final
ResultIf shortlisted
in the 1st screening

Enrollment Period

Application Period

1st Screening Result

Interview

Final Result

April 2024

Aug. 23, 2023 – Sep. 12, 2023

Nov. 2, 2023

Nov. 18, 2023
Nov. 19, 2023

Dec. 7, 2023

1 Dec. 6, 2023 – Jan. 16, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

Mar. 16, 2024
Mar. 17, 2024

Apr. 4, 2024

2 Feb. 14, 2024 – Mar. 5, 2024

Apr. 18, 2024

May 4, 2024
May 5, 2024

May 23, 2024

September 2024

Community and Regional
Policy Studies Major [CRPS]

College ofPolicy
Science■ Keywords for this major
Urban Planning for Sustainable Cities, Community Safety,
Development Economics, Regional Development, Global Public Policies,
Social Welfare Policies, Public Management, Constitutional Law

OSAKA

Document Screening◦English Test Score◦Letter of Reference◦Application Essays◦Academic Transcripts
Enrollment Period

Minimum Scores
TOEFL iBT® Test 71
IELTS Academic Module 5.5
TOEIC® L&R Test 730
Duolingo English Test 95

Interview

Application Period

1st Screening Result

Interview

Final Result

1 Dec. 6, 2023 – Jan. 16, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

Mar. 16, 2024
Mar. 17, 2024

Apr. 4, 2024

2 Feb. 14, 2024 – Mar. 5, 2024

Apr. 18, 2024

May 4, 2024
May 5, 2024

May 23, 2024

Information Systems Scienceand Engineering Course [ISSE]

College ofInformation
Science andEngineering

Enrollment Period

April 2024April■ Keywords for this course
IoT, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence,
Robot Technology, Human Interface, Affective Engineering,
Digital Human, Virtual Reality, Advanced Computer Graphics

OSAKA*Document Screening

Final
ResultIf shortlisted
in the 1st screening

September 2024

◦English Test Score◦Letters of Reference◦Application Essays◦Academic Transcripts

September

Minimum Scores
TOEFL iBT® Test 71
IELTS Academic Module 5.5
TOEIC® L&R Test 730
Duolingo English Test 95

Final
ResultApplication Period

Final Result

1 Feb. 15, 2023 – Mar. 7, 2023

Apr. 27, 2023

2 Aug. 23, 2023 – Sep. 12, 2023

Oct. 24, 2023

3 Oct. 4, 2023 – Oct. 24, 2023

Dec. 7, 2023

*The College of Information Science and Engineering will be relocated from Shiga to Osaka in April 2024. Visit our website for details.
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