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Educational Missions
The Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) is committed to excellence in graduate training. The
GSIRs general mission is to produce scholars of international relations who can contribute to the better
understanding of political, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of globalizing societies with interdisciplinary
social-scientific approaches, and professionals in various fields who possess the knowledge and skills rooted in
the academic background of international relations to solve problems in the international community.
Masters Program
The Graduate School of International Relations MA program is committed to educating graduate students who
wish to pursue advanced work in the international arena and also those who wish to prepare for PhD study. With
its course work and thesis, the MA program offers graduate training where students gain academic knowledge
of International Relations, advanced capacity in multicultural communication, and professional knowledge and
skills based on an interdisciplinary perspective. This will enable them to cope with agendas such as building
order and peace in the international community, promoting international cooperation and development, and
solving the problems of multicultural society. The MA program also emphasizes Japanese perspectives on issues
in the international community and global perspective on issues in Japanese society.
Doctoral Program
The Graduate School of International Relations Doctoral Program is devoted to postgraduate education for
students who wish to pursue careers as researchers and engage in innovative scholarship, and also for those
who wish to pursue advanced professional careers with a relevant academic background and develop problemsolving capacity in the international arena. To this end, the program strives to provide students with a research
environment where they can enhance their academic knowledge of international relations, elaborate their
capacity in multicultural communication, and develop their professional knowledge and skills based on an
interdisciplinary perspective. That will allow them to cope with agendas such as building order and peace in the
international community, promoting international cooperation and development, and solving problems that arise
in multicultural societies.
Admission Policies
Masters Program
The Graduate School of International Relations MA Program welcomes applicants who seek to advance their
knowledge of international relations, capacity in multicultural communication, and professional knowledge and
skills based on an interdisciplinary perspective. It is aimed at enabling them to cope with the agendas such as
building order and peace in the international community, promoting international cooperation and development,
and solving problems that arise in multicultural society. The MA program also welcomes applicants who wish
to pursue careers in fields such as academia, research, journalism, international organizations in both private and
government sectors, especially those at the junctures between Japan and the international communities.
Doctoral Program
The Graduate School of International Relations Doctoral Program welcomes applicants who wish to pursue
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careers as researchers engaging in innovative scholarship at various higher educational and research institutes
including universities, and those who are aiming at advanced professional careers which require a relevant
academic background and problem-solving capacity in the international arena, including at various international
organizations. All students admitted to the program are expected to earn a PhD degree successfully, through
enhancing their academic knowledge of international relations, elaborating their capacity in multicultural
communication, and developing their professional knowledge and skills based on an interdisciplinary
perspective, allowing them to cope with the agendas such as building order and peace in the international
community, promoting international cooperation and development, and solving problems that arise in
multicultural societies.
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M.A. Program in International Relations Admissions Spring 2015
APPLICATION GUIDELINE for General Admission
(Document + Interview)
Once enrolled, you cannot change the program you selected. For program details, please see our website. (http://
www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/)
I. Degree Conferred & Number of Students
Major
Degree
Enrollment Capacity Number of Recruits
International Relations
Masters Degree
60*
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* This number includes students admitted through other admission methods.

* Depending on the applications received and results of the entrance examination, the number of successful candidates could be
less than the number of recruitment spots.
II. Requirements for Application

Applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria (1) to (12):
(1) Persons who have graduated from a university (*1) or who are expected to graduate from such before
being enrolled at the graduate school
(2) Persons who have been awarded a bachelors degree by the National Institution for Academic Degrees
and University Evaluation or who are expected to be awarded such a degree before being enrolled at the
graduate school
(3) Persons who have completed a 16-year program at an overseas school or who are expected to complete
such a program before being enrolled in the graduate school
(4) Persons who have completed 15 years of education in a country where 3-year bachelors degree programs
are offered or who are expected to complete 15 years of education before enrollment at the graduate
school and who have been recognized by the graduate school as having earned excellent grades (*2) (*3)
(5) Persons who have completed a 16-year program of an overseas school by taking its correspondence
course in Japan or who are expected to complete such a program before being enrolled in the graduate
school
(6) Persons who have completed the program of an overseas school in Japan that is recognized as being
equivalent to an overseas university by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and
Technology or who are expected to complete such a program before being enrolled in the graduate
school
(7) Persons who have completed a specialized program at a special training school designated by the
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology after the date designated by said
minister or who are expected to complete such a program before being enrolled in the graduate school
(8) Persons who have completed a program at a university under the prewar educational system (the 1953
Notification of the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture, No.5-1 to 4, and the 1955
Notification of the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture, No.39-1)
(9) Persons who have completed a program at any of the educational institutions affiliated with governmental
ministries and agencies, such as the National Defense Academy in Japan, the Japan Coast Guard
Academy, and the Meteorological College or who are expected to complete such a program before being
enrolled at the graduate school (the 1953 Notification of the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and
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Culture, No.5-5 to 9, and the 1955 Notification of the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and
Culture, No.39-2)
(10) Persons who hold a specialized or first-category teaching license for elementary schools, junior high
schools, high schools, kindergartens, or schools for disabled children under the Educational Personnel
Certification Law or who are expected to obtain such a license before being enrolled in the graduate
school and who are 22 years of age or older, or who will reach 22 years of age before being enrolled at
the graduate school, or who have other teaching licenses and have been designated by the Minister of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (or who are expected to meet specific requirements
before being enrolled in the graduate school) (the 1953 Notification of the Ministry of Education,
Science, Sports and Culture, No. 5-10 to 12)
(11) Persons who have been admitted to a graduate school under the grade-skipping system and who are
recognized as having sufficient academic ability to study at a graduate school at Ritsumeikan University
(*3)
(12) Persons who have been recognized as having an academic ability equal to or higher than that of a
university graduate by Ritsumeikan Universitys graduate schools as a result of an individual preliminary
screening and who are 22 years of age or older, or who will reach 22 years of age before being enrolled
in the graduate school (*3)
Contact the administrative office of this Graduate School (the administrative office of the College of
International Relations) before the preliminary screening held prior to the application period if you have any
inquiries about the requirements above, such as the number of years you received education overseas or a
degree obtained at an overseas educational institution.
*1 A university as defined in Article 83 of the School Education Law (a degree course at a Japanese
university)
*2 Persons who potentially fall under category (4), their academic results will be subject to preliminary
confirmation by the Graduate School. They should refer to page 100 and complete the necessary
procedures by the specified dates.
*3 Persons who fall under category (4) (11), they will be subject to an individual preliminary screening to
determine whether they have an academic ability equal to or higher than that of a university graduate. They
should refer to page 100 and complete the necessary procedures by the specified dates.
*4 Persons who potentially fall under category (12), they will be subject to an individual preliminary
screening to determine whether they have an academic ability equal to or higher than that of a university
graduate, before the submission of their application. They should refer to page 100 and complete the
necessary procedures by the specified dates.
Applicants who expect to graduate but are not able to satisfy any of the above requirements by March 31,
2015, will have their admission cancelled.
III. Screening Method
Documents Screening and Interview
The language to be used for research proposal, essay and interview should be the language which is used in
your desired program of enrollment.
Japanese based Programs
Global Governance Program, International Cooperation and Development

Program, Multicultural Understanding Program
English based Programs
Global Cooperation Program, Global and Japanese Perspectives Program
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IV. Testing Date and Application Period
Entrance exam in
September
Entrance exam in
February
Testing Date
Application Period
Saturday, September 13,

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Saturday, February 14,
2015
Friday, July 11, 2014 Friday, July 25, 2014

Friday, December 12, 2014 Friday, January 9, 2015
Applications can either be mailed or submitted in person at the Administrative Office, Faculty of International
Relations (applications must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on the final day of the application period if
submitted in person). Only applications postmarked by the due date will be accepted.
V. Test Schedule
Further details will be provided when the examination admission slips are sent.
VI. Test Location
Kinugasa Campus, Ritsumeikan University
* Further instructions will be provided when the examination admission slips are sent.
VII. Procedures
1. Application fee: 35,000 yen
<Payments made within Japan>
Bank transfer : please refer to page 110.
Convenience store: please refer to page 111. Instructions for payment at a convenience store are written
only in Japanese.
<Payments made outside Japan>
Bank transfer: please refer to page 96 7.
2. Required Documents
The following documents are to be submitted in a single package after the payment of the application fee
of 35,000 yen.
(1) Application Card(prescribed card A)Please refer to page 110.
(2) APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION AT RITSUMEIKAN UNIVERSITY (Form A)
If applicants have Japanese nationality, filling out boxes 6, 8, 9, 14, 16 and 17 is unnecessary.
(3) A Certificate of Graduation or expected graduation and Certified Academic Transcript from the
institution last attended.
Please refer to page 95.
(4) RESEARCH PROPOSAL (IR 1)
(5) ESSAY (IR 2)
(6) PLEDGE (IR 4)
(7) Certificate of Language Ability
(All Applicants)
Certificate of English Language Proficiency must be submitted(TOEFL or IELTS are preferable).
Photocopies are accepted.
(Applicants applying to Japanese based programs must submit the following)
Score Reports of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test(a photocopy is accepted) and
PROFICIENCY IN JAPANESE(Form C)
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or are expected to graduate that uses Japanese as a lecture language do not have to submit these
documents.
Certificates must be valid from the date of the exam and through the end of the application period.
Applicants may be asked for further confirmation.
(8) A photocopy of applicants passport information page, including photo and date of birth (if an
applicant has a valid passport at the time of application)
(9) For those who graduated from a Chinese university or graduate school or are currently enrolled in a
Chinese university or graduate school, the Online Verification Report of HEQC (PDF file) downloaded
and printed from the China Higher-education Student Information (CHSI) website.
3. Notes of application
(1) Application documents (RESEARCH PROPOSAL and ESSAY) should be typed in the language of
the program you select after admission, and if possible with a word processor and printed in A4 size.
(2) Your name and date of birth on your application documents should be exactly as that printed on your
passport (If you have a valid passport at the time of application).
(3) Application documents should be sent by registered mail to the specified address.
(4) Submitted documents cannot be returned for any reason, even if it is determined after the application
that the applicant does not meet the application eligibility criteria.
4. Mailing Address for Application
Administrative Office, Faculty of International Relations
Ritsumeikan University 56-1, Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8577 Japan
TEL: +81-75-465-1211
5. Examination Admission Slip
Examination Admission Slips will be sent to the address written on your application form by one week
before the exam date. If you have not received an examination admission slip by one week before the exam
date, please contact the Application Submission Address immediately.
VIII. Notification of Results
Results will be announced on the notice board of the Graduate School of International Relations (1st oor of
Koshinkan Hall) at 2:00pm on Friday September 26, 2014 for the exam in September and Friday, February
27, 2015 for the exam in February. Results will be sent to the addresses written on the application form.
Documents pertaining to the entrance procedures can be obtained at the Administrative Office by 5:00pm on
the notification day (Please bring your Examination Admission Slip). They will be mailed to successful
applicants at the addresses indicated on their applications after 5:00pm on September 26, 2014 for the exam
in September and February 27, 2015 for the exam in February.
For information on internet notices, please refer to page 102.
IX. Entrance Procedures
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APPLICATION GUIDELINE for International Student Admission
(Document + Interview)
Major
Degree
Enrollment Capacity
Number of Recruits
Masters Degree
60*


Applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria (1) to (4):
(1) Persons who have completed a 16 year Program at an overseas school or who are expected to complete
such a program before being enrolled in the graduate school.
school and who have been recognized by the graduate school as having earned excellent grades. (*1) (*2)
(3) Persons who have graduated from a Japanese university or who are expected to graduate from such a
university as an international student.
in the graduate school. (*3)
*2 Persons who potentially fall under category(2), they will be subject to an individual preliminary screening
to determine whether they have sufficient academic ability to study at a graduate school before the
submission of their application. They should refer to page 100 and complete the necessary procedures by
the specified dates.
*3 Persons who potentially fall under category(4), they will be subject to an individual preliminary screening
to determine whether they have an academic ability equal to or higher than that of a university graduate,
before the submission of their application. They should refer to page 100 and complete the necessary
Applicants who expect to graduate but are not able to satisfy requirements for application by March 31,
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Comprehensive evaluation of both documents screening and interview.
The language to be used for research proposal, essay and interview should be the same language which is
used in your desired program of enrollment.

Entrance exam in
September
Entrance exam in
February
Testing Date
Application Period
Saturday, September 13,

2014
Saturday, February 14,
2015
Friday, July 11, 2014 Friday, July 25, 2014

Friday, December 12, 2014 Friday, January 9, 2015
V. Test Schedule
VI. Test Location
Further instructions will be provided when the examination admission slips are sent.
VII. Procedures
only in Japanese.
Credit card : please refer to page 96 7.
of 35,000 yen.
(1) Application Card (prescribed card A) please refer to page 110.
(4) RESEARCH PROPOSAL (IR 1) Applicants are recommended to submit a photocopy of their
bachelors thesis (if applicable) or term papers related to the research proposal.
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(5) ESSAY (IR 2)

(6) PLEDGE (IR 4)
*(Applicants applying to Japanese based programs must submit the following)
Score Reports of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test(a photocopy is accepted) and PROFICIENCY
IN JAPANESE (Form C)
Applicants whose first language is Japanese or whose last attended institution where they graduated or
are expected to graduate that uses Japanese as a lecture language do not have to submit these
documents.
*(Applicants applying to English based programs must submit the following)
Certificate of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS are preferable). Photocopies are
accepted.
Applicants whose first language is English or whose last attended institution where they graduated or
are expected to graduate that uses English as a lecture language do not have to submit this document.
(1) Application documents (RESEARCH PROPOSAL and ESSAY) should be typed in the language of
the program you select after admission, and if possible with a word processor and printed in A4 size.
passport (if you have a valid passport at the time of application).
Ritsumeikan University
56-1, Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8577 Japan
TEL: +81-75-465-1211
An examination admission slip will be sent to the address written on your application form by one week
before the exam date.
If you have not received an examination admission slip by one week before the exam date, please contact
the Application Submission Address immediately.
Koshinkan Hall) at 2:00pm on Friday, September 26, 2014 for the exam in September and on Friday, February
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Documents pertaining to the entrance procedures can be obtained at the administrative office by 5:00pm on
the notification day.(Please bring your Examination Admission Slip). They will be mailed to successful
applicants at the addresses indicated on their applications after 5:00pm of September 26, 2014 for the exam in
September and February 27, 2015 for the exam in February.
For information on Internet notices, please refer to page 102.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINE for General Admission for
Japanese based programs (Document Only)
Successful applicants are required to enroll in a program conducted in Japanese (Global Governance Program,
International Cooperation and Development Program, Multicultural Understanding Program) which cannot be
changed after enrollment. For program details, please see our website. (http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/)
Major
Degree
Enrollment Capacity
Number of Recruits
Masters Degree
60*


Applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria (1) to (6)
(1) Persons who have completed a 16 year program at an overseas school or who are expected to complete
school and who have been recognized by the graduate school as having earned excellent grades. (*1) (*2)
(3) Persons who have completed a 16-year program at an overseas school by taking its correspondence
course in Japan or who are expected to complete such a program before being enrolled at the graduate
school
Technology or who are expected to complete such a program before being enrolled at the graduate
school
university before being enrolled in the graduate school.
in the graduate school (*3)
*2 Persons who potentially fall under category (2), they will be subject to an individual preliminary screening
to determine whether they have sufficient academic ability to study at a graduate school, before the
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to determine whether they have an academic ability equal to or higher than that of a university graduate.
They should refer to page 100 and complete the necessary procedures by the specified dates.
Admission will be based upon screening all submitted documents.
Applicants may have phone/mail interviews or be interviewed if necessary
Research proposal and essay should be written in Japanese.
IV. Application period
Application period is between Friday, October 3 and Friday, October 24, 2014.
V. Procedures
only in Japanese.
Credit card : please refer to page 96 7.
of 35,000 yen.
(1) Application Card (prescribed card A) Please refer to page 110.
Applicants are recommended to submit a photocopy of their bachelors thesis (if applicable) or term
papers related to the research proposal.
(5) ESSAY (IR 2)
(6) PLEDGE (IR 4)
(7) Two letters of RECOMMENDATIN FOR GRADUATE STUDY (IR 5) [Supplemental documents
(recommended but not required)] (applicants should be recommended by two persons and make a
photocopy of (IR 5) for the second reference.) Applicant must submit two recommendation letters
written and sealed by their academic advisor or equivalent. If the applicant is currently working, a
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recommendation written by supervisor is also acceptable.

(8) PROFICIENCY IN JAPANESE (Form C)
It is not necessary for applicants whose first language is Japanese or whose last attended institution
where they graduated or are expected to graduate that uses Japanese as a lecture language.
(9) Score Reports of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (N1).
(A photocopy is accepted)
It is not necessary for applicants whose first language is Japanese or whose last attended institution
where they graduated or are expected to graduate that uses Japanese as a lecture language.
(1) Application documents (RESEARCH PROPOSAL and ESSAY) should be typed in Japanese, and if
possible with a word processor and printed in A4 size.
passport. (If you have a valid passport at the time of application)
TEL: +81-75-465-1211
VI. Notification of Results
Koshinkan Hall) at 2:00pm on Friday December 5, 2014 and sent to the addresses written on the application
form. Documents pertaining to the entrance procedures can be obtained at the administrative office by 5:00pm
on the notification day (Please bring your Examination Admission Slip). They will also be mailed to
successful applicants at the addresses indicated on their applications after 5:00pm on the notification day.
VII. Entrance Procedures
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APPLICATION GUIDELINE for General Admission for
English based programs (Document Only)
Successful applicants are required to enroll in a program conducted in English (Global Cooperation Program,
Global and Japanese Perspectives Program) which cannot be changed after enrollment. For program details,
please see our website. (http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/)
Major
Degree
Enrollment Capacity
Number of Recruits
Masters Degree
60*


Applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria (1) to (6)
(1) Persons who have completed a 16 year program at an overseas school or who are expected to complete
school and who have been recognized by the graduate school as having earned excellent grades (*1)(*2)
(3) Persons who have completed a 16-year program at an overseas school by taking its correspondence
course in Japan or who are expected to complete such a program before being enrolled in the graduate
school
Technology or who are expected to complete such a program before being enrolled at the graduate
school
university before being enrolled in the graduate school.
at the graduate school (*3)
to determine whether they have sufficient academic ability to study at a graduate school, before the
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to determine whether they have an academic ability equal to or higher than that of a university graduate
They should refer to page 100 and complete the necessary procedures by the specified dates.
Admission will be based upon screening all submitted documents.
Applicants may have phone/mail interviews or be interviewed if necessary.
Research proposal and essay should be written in English.
IV. Application period
Application period is between Friday, October 3 and Friday, October 24, 2014.
V. Procedures
Bank transfer : please contact the Administrative Office of Graduate School of International Relations
by emailing to: ir-adm@st.ritsumei.ac.jp by one week before the application deadline. Applicants
name, address and contact number should be written in the email. After receiving your email, we will
send you a payment slip.
only in Japanese.
Credit card: please refer to page 96 7.
of 5,000 yen.
(1) Application Card(prescribed card A) please refer to page 110.
(2) APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION AT RITSUMEIKAN UNIVERSITY(Form A)
(4) RESEARCH PROPOSAL (IR1) Applicants are recommended to submit a copy of their bachelors
thesis (if applicable) or term papers related to the research proposal.
(5) ESSAY (IR2)
(6) PLEDGEIR 4
(7) Two letters of RECOMMENDATION FOR GRADUATE STUDY(IR5) [Supplemental documents
(recommended but not required)] (applicants should be recommended by two persons and make a
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photocopy of (IR 5) for the second reference.) Applicant must submit two recommendation letters
written and sealed by their academic advisor or equivalent. If the applicant is currently working, a
recommendation written by supervisor is also acceptable.
Certificate of English Language Proficiency must be submitted (TOEFL or IELTS are preferable).
Photocopies are accepted.
Applicants whose first language is English or whose last attended institution where they graduated or
are expected to graduate that uses English as a lecture language do not have to submit this document.
(9) Certificates of any other language exams than English should be submitted by those who have other
language skills (photocopies are accepted).
(10) A photocopy of applicant's passport information page, including photo and date of birth (if an
(1) Application documents (RESEARCH PROPOSAL and ESSAY) should be typed in English, and if
possible with a word processor and printed in A4 size.
TEL: +81-75-465-1211
Koshinkan Hall) at 2:00pm on Friday December 5, 2014 and sent to the addresses written on the application
on the notification day (Please bring your Examination Admission Slip). They will also be mailed to
successful applicants at the addresses indicated on their applications after 5:00pm on the notification day.
VII. Entrance Procedures
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APPLICATION GUIDELINE for Special Admission Process
for College of International Relations
Major
Degree
Enrollment Capacity
Number of Recruits
Masters Degree
60*
* The number of Enrollment Capacity includes students admitted through other admission methods.
less than the number of recruitment spots

Applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
(1) Students currently enrolled as a 4th year student in the College of International Relations or the
International Institute at Ritsumeikan University and plan to graduate in March 2015(including study
abroad periods counted in the total enrollment periods).
Applicants who expect to graduate but are not able to satisfy (1) by March 31, 2015, will have their
admission cancelled.
The language to be used for research proposal and interview should be the same language which is used in

Graduate School of International Relations AO committee members will give advice on taking Graduate
School courses (early study system), on preparation for study abroad, internships, and establishing
research themes.
Entrance exam in July
Testing Date
Application Period
Friday, July 4, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014 Friday, May 30, 2014
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V. Test Schedule
VI. Test Location
VII. Procedures
only in Japanese.
of 35,000 yen.
(1) Application Cardprescribed card A) Please refer to page 110.
(3) A Certified Academic Transcript
(4) A Certificate of expected graduation.
(5) A photocopy of the Grade Report of third year grades at the end of the third year and a photocopy of
the Individual Course Time Table (Both should be issued by the university)
(7) PLEDGE (IR 4)
Score Reports of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test(a photocopy is accepted) and
PROFICIENCY IN JPANESE (Form C)
documents.
(Applicants applying to English based programs must submit the following)
Certificate of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS are preferable) Photocopies are
accepted.
Applicants whose first language is English or whose last attended institution where they graduated
or are expected to graduate that uses English as a lecture language do not have to submit this
document.
(9) A photocopy of applicant's passport information page, including photo and date of birth (if an
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(1) Application documents (RESEARCH PROPOSAL) should be typed in the language of the program
you select after admission, and if possible, with a word processor and printed in A4 size.
TEL: 075-465-1211
An examination admission slip will be mailed to the address written on the application form by one week
Koshinkan Hall) at 2:00pm on Friday July 18, 2014. The results will be sent to the addresses written on the
application form. Documents pertaining to the entrance procedures can be obtained at the Administrative
Office by 5:00pm on the notification day(Please bring your Examination Admission Slip). They will also be
mailed to successful applicants at the addresses given on their applications after 5:00pm on July 18, 2014.
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1 3 4
1
4 2015 3
3 110
3 GPA 3.35 GPA
GPA UBC
N A
3 6 A
A
2
2015 3
3 110
3 GPA 3.35 GPA
GPA UBC
N A
6 A
A
3
4 2015 3
3 42
3 GPA 3.35
4 A A
4 DUDP
4 5
2015 3
2013 74
DUDP
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TOEFL iBT 79
TOEIC 750 A 1
TOEFL TOEIC 2
2015 3
31
GPA
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
15
Program
2014 9 13
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IR 3
IR 4
37
Form C
TOEFL
IELTS

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35,000
Form A

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IR 4
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TOEFL
IELTS
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A4

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1700
1700
14
16
3 3
3 GPA 3.65
3
94
3 3
3 110
74
3 GPA 3.45
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APPLICATION GUIDELINE for Early Graduation System
Applicants
Major
Degree
Enrollment Capacity
Number of Recruits
Masters Degree
60*
A few
less than the number of recruitment spots

Applicants must satisfy all the following criteria:
(1) Student who has passed the College of IR early graduation qualification exam at Ritsumeikan University.
(2) Student currently enrolled as a 3rd grade student in the College of International Relations at Ritsumeikan
University and has been a full-time student for at least 3 years (excluding leave of absence periods).
Please note that this does not apply to transfer students.
The language to be used for research proposal and interview should be the same language
which is used in your desired program of enrollment.

IV. Testing Date and Application Period:

Testing Date
Entrance exam in February Saturday, February 14, 2015
Application Period
Friday, January 16, 2015
Relations (applications must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on the final day for accepting application. if
submitted in person).
Only applications postmarked by the due date will be accepted.
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V. Test Schedule
9:50 10:00
10:00
Explanation
Interview
VI. Test Location

VII. Procedures
1. Application Fee: 35,000 yen
only in Japanese.
2Required Documents
The following documents are to be submitted in a single package after the application fee payment of
35,000 yen.
(3) A photocopy of Grade Report of spring semester, AY2014 third year grades. Please refer to page 95.
(4) A photocopy of Individual Course Time Table AY2014 (Including fall semester registration)
(5) Certificate of Enrollment (Certificate of Enrollment during study abroad period that is included in
students enrollment period)
(7) PLEDGE (IR 4)
(8) Certificate of Expected Graduation. Please refer to page 95.
Score Reports of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (a photocopy is accepted) and
PROFICIENCY IN JAPANESE (Form C)
documents.
accepted.
document.
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(10) A photocopy of applicants passport information page, including photo and date of birth (if you have a
valid passport at the time of application.)
TEL: 075-465-1211
Koshinkan Hall) at 2:00pm on Friday, February 27, 2015 and sent to the address written on your application
on the notification day. (Please bring your Examination Card). They will also be mailed to successful
applicants at the addresses given on their applications after 5:00pm on February 27, 2015.
IX. Enrollment Procedures
X. Entrance Requirements
If you have passed the entrance examination, please note that requirements for case and below differ.
You meet the Early Graduation requirements.
If you meet the Early Graduation requirements that follow, you will be able to graduate, receive a [Bachelor
of Arts in International Relations] and enroll in the Graduate School of International Relations.
1) Students who passed the College of IR early graduation qualification exam.
2) Students who register for third year courses in the fall semester and receive graduation status at the end
of the third academic year (following 2015).
3) Students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.65 by the end of the third year.
4) Enrolled as a student for three or more years (excluding leave of absence periods).
5) Students must earn the necessary number of credits to graduate (at least 94 credits of those credits earned
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at Ritsumeikan University excluding transfer credits earned at universities other than Ritsumeikan
University)
You do not meet the Early Graduation requirements
Students who do not meet the requirements in above but meet the Tobikyu requirements below (our
schools admissions exam application requirements can be admitted to the graduate school without
receiving a bachelors degree due to not having officially graduated from the College of International
Relations.)
1) Student who has passes the College of IR early graduation qualification exam.
2) Student currently enrolled as a 3rd grade student in the College of International Relations at Ritsumeikan
University and who has been a full-time student for at least 3 years (excluding leave of absence periods.)
3) Student earned at least a total of 110 credits required to graduate by the end of the third year. A student
who studied abroad in the DUDP program with American University must earn at least a total of 74
credits required to graduate by the end of the third year.
4) Student has a cumulative GPA of 3.65 by the end of the third year.
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6 90
GPA 2.75
8
2014 4 1 APU 5 6
2015 3
4 GPA 3.15
7
GPA
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
15
2015 3
31
Program
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2014 7 11 2014 7 25
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Form A

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IR 1
IR 3
IR 4

Form C
TOEFL
IELTS
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M.A. Program in International Relations Admission Spring 2015
APPLICATION GUIDELINE for Special Selection Process
of APU Students
Major
Degree
Enrollment Capacity
Number of Recruits
Masters Degree
60*
A few
* This number of Enrollment Capacity includes students admitted through other admission methods.

1. Requirements for a candidate who is expected to graduate in the 4th year.
Applicants must satisfy all the following criteria (1) to (3):
(1) Undergraduate student who is enrolled in the 7th semester as of April l, 2014 at APU, and plan to
graduate in March 2015.
(2) Applicants must have acquired at least 90 credits required for graduation by the end of 6th semester
(3) Applicants must have a cumulative GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)* above 2.75 (Cut-off after
three decimal places) by the end of 6th semester.
* Students unable to graduate in the 4th year (on completion of 8th semester of enrollment (including study
abroad period to be counted as an enrollment period)) are not admitted to our school.
2. Requirements for a candidate who is expected to graduate early (Accelerated Graduation Program)
Applicants must satisfy all the following criteria (1) and (2):
(1) Undergraduate student who is enrolled in the 5th or 6th semester and registered in the Accelerated
Graduation Program at APU as of April 1, 2014, and plan to graduate in March 2015.
(2) Undergraduate student who has a cumulative GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)* above 3.15 (Cut-off
after three decimal places) by the end of 4th semester.
* Students unable to graduate in the at least 7th semester of enrollment (including study abroad period to be
counted as an enrollment period) are not admitted to our school.
Please refer to page 109 for information on how to calculate GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA).
The language to be used for research proposal and interview should be the same language
which is used in your desired program of enrollment.

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Testing Date
Application Period
Entrance exam in September
Saturday, September 13, 2014

Entrance exam in February
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Friday, December 12, 2014

V. Test Schedule
9:50 10:00
10:00
Explanation
Interview
VI. Test Location

*Further instructions will be provided when the examination admission slips are sent.
VII. Procedures
only in Japanese.
2. Required Documents:
of 35,000 yen.
(1) Application Cardprescribed card A) Please refer to page 110.
(3) Certified Academic Transcript
(4) Certificate of Expected Graduation
(6) Bachelors Degree Thesis Proposal or the abstracts (IR 3)
(7) PLEDGE (IR 4)
Score Reports of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (a photocopy is accepted) and PROFICIENCY
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documents.
Certificate of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS are preferable) Photocopies are
accepted.
document.
applicant has a valid passport at the time of application).
TEL: 075-465-1211
An examination admission slip will be mailed to the address written on the application form by one week
Koshinkan Hall) at 2:00pm on Friday September 26, 2014 for the exam in September and Friday, February
Documents pertaining to the entrance procedures can be obtained at the Administrative Office by 5:00pm on
the notification day (Please bring your Examination Admission Slip). They will be mailed to successful
applicants at the addresses indicated on their applications after 5:00pm on September 26, 2014 for the exam
in September and February 27, 2015 for the exam in February.
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110
74
GPA 3.45 GPA

GPA UBC
N A

GRADE POINT AVERAGE
15
GPA
2015 3
31
Program
2
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1700
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2
35,000
Form A

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IR 4

Form C
TOEFL
IELTS
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A4

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M.A. Program in International Relations Admission Spring 2015
APPLICATION GUIDELINE for Tobikyu (Special Early
Entry) System Admission
Major
Degree
Enrollment Capacity
Number of Recruits
Masters Degree
60*
A few

Applicants must satisfy all the following criteria (1) to (3):
Students currently enrolled as a 3rd grade student in the Ritumeikan University. (Including study abroad
periods counted in the total enrollment periods).
(2) Applicants must have acquired at least 110 credits required for graduation by the end of the 6th semester.
(Expecting to earn the required number of credits at the time of application is sufficient) However,
students who participated in DUDP with American University must have earned 74 or more credits.
(3) Applicants must have a GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)* above 3.45 (as of end of the 6th semester).
(Expecting to earn the required number of credits at the time of application is sufficient)
Please note that the GPA calculation differs from the normal GPA calculation method. N grades earned
from recognized exchange programs or the UBC joint program credits are calculated as A grades.
* Please refer to page 109 for information on how to calculate GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA).
Applicants who expect to graduate but are not able to satisfy all requirements by March 31, 2015, will
have their admission cancelled.
The language to be used for research proposal and interview should be the same language which is used in

After submission of application, Graduate School of International Relations review member will decide on
pass or fail based on the cultivation of necessary training for graduate school and level of attainment through
approximately two interviews. Interview dates will be provided when the examination admission slips are
sent.
(Development Aims of Student)
Basic Skills (reading of literature essential to international relations, writing composition ability, etc.)
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Research Plan after enrollment

Required Knowledge for research after enrollment
(necessary literature comprehension, recommended courses to take, etc.)
Language ability (foreign language proficiency test score required for desired career path)
IV. Application Period:
Entrance exam in January
Testing Date
Application Period
Interview dates will be given

after submission of application
Friday, October 3, 2014

Friday, December 12,2014
Relations (applications must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on the final day for accepting application. if
submitted in person).
V. Procedures
only in Japanese.
The following documents are to be submitted in a single package after the application fee payment of
35,000 yen.
(3) A photocopy of a Grade Report of spring semester, third year grades.
(4) A photocopy of Individual Course Time Table AY2014 (Including Fall semester registration)
(5) Certificate of Enrollment (Certificate of Enrollment during study abroad period that is included in
students enrollment period)
(7) PLEDGE (IR 4)
Score Reports of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (a photocopy is accepted) and PROFICIENCY
document.
*(Applicants applying to English based programs must submit the following)
accepted.
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document.
applicant has a valid passport at the time of application.)
you select after admission, and if possible with a word processor and printed in A4 size.
TEL: 075-465-1211
Koshinkan Hall) at 2:00pm on Friday, January 23, 2015 and sent to the address written on your application
on the notification day. (Please bring your Examination Slip). They will also be mailed to successful
applicants at the addresses indicated on their applications after 5:00pm on the notification day.
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IR 4
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2 2015 2 27
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Ph.D. Program in International Relations for Thesis
Screening-based Admission Spring 2015 for Masters Degree Holders
I.Degree Conferred & Number of Students
Major
Degree
Enrollment Capacity
Number of Recruits
Doctoral Degree
10
A few
The number of Enrollment Capacity includes students admitted through other admission methods.
Depending on the applicants received and results of the entrance examination, the number of successful candidates could be less
than the number of recruitment spots.
II.Requirements for Application

Applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria:
(1) Persons who have been awarded a masters degree or professional degree.
(2) Persons who have been awarded a degree equivalent to a masters degree or professional degree abroad or
who have been awarded such a degree.
(3) Persons who have been awarded a degree equivalent to a masters degree or professional degree by
completing a correspondence course offered by an overseas school in Japan.
(4) Persons who have been awarded a degree equivalent to a masters degree or professional degree by
completing the program of an overseas school in Japan that is designated by the Minister of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology as corresponding to an overseas graduate school.
(5) Persons who have been awarded a degree equivalent to a masters degree by completing a program at
United Nations University.
(6) Persons who have been engaged in research activities at a university or research institute for at least two
years after graduating from a university or its equivalent and who have been recognized by Ritsumeikan
Universitys graduate schools as having an academic ability equal to holders of a masters degree (the
1989 Notification of the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture No.118) (*1)
(7) Persons who have been recognized by Ritsumeikan Universitys graduate schools as having an academic
ability equal to or higher than that of a masters degree holder or professional degree holder as a result of
individual preliminary screening and who are 24 years of age or older, or who will reach 24 years of age
before being enrolled in the graduate school. (*2)
*1 Persons who potentially fall under category (6) should be subject to an individual preliminary screening to
determine whether they have an academic ability equal to that of a masters degree holder. Please refer to
page 100 and complete the necessary procedures by the specified dates.
to determine whether they have an academic ability equal to or higher than that of a masters degree
or professional degree holder. Please refer to page 100 and complete the necessary procedures by the
specified dates.
Note: If you are not sure whether you fulfill the above criteria concerning years of school completed overseas or
an overseas degree, please inquire the Administrative Office of International Relations in advance.
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III.Screening Method
Admission will be based upon all submitted documents.
IV.Application Period
Application period
1st
Friday, October 3, 2014 and Friday, October 17, 2014
2nd
Friday, December 12, 2014 and Friday, January 9, 2015
Applications can either be mailed or submitted in person at the Administrative Office, Faculty of
International Relations (applications must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on the final day for accepting
applications, if submitted in person).
V. Procedures
only in Japanese.
*The application fee will be exempted for those who are to have completed a Masters Degree program
or Professional Degree program at Graduate Schools of Ritsumeikan University in March 2015 and will
continue their study to the Doctoral program.
Applicants should submit the following required documents after paying the application fee (35,000).
Please write Application for the Ph.D. program, Graduate School of International Relations in red ink on
the envelope of the application packet.
*If applicants have Japanese nationality. filling out boxes 6, 8, 9, 14, 16 and 17 is unnecessary.
(4) Masters Thesis (or Research Accomplishment equivalent to a Masters Thesis)
*If your masters thesis or research accomplishment is not written in Japanese or English, a Japanese or
English translation is necessary.
*Submitted thesis will not be returned.
(5) PLEDGE (IR 4)
(6) A Certificate of Graduation and Certified Academic Transcript from the institution last attended.
(7) A photocopy of applicant's passport information page, including photo and date of birth (if you have a
valid passport at the time of application)
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(1) Application documents should be typed in the language of research guidance that selected in either
English or Japanese, and if possible with a word processor and printed in A4 size.
TEL: +81-75-465-1211
Koshinkan Hall) at 2:00pm on Friday, December 5, 2014 (1st) or Friday, February 27, 2015 (2nd) and sent to
the address written on the application form. Documents pertaining to the entrance procedures can be obtained at
the administrative office by 5:00pm on the notification day (Please bring your Examination Admission Slip).
They will be mailed to successful applicants at the addresses indicated on their applications after 5:00pm of
December 5, 2014 (1st) or February 27, 2015 (2nd).
VII. Enrollment Procedures
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603-8577 56-1
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Ph.D Program in International Relations for Thesis Screening-based
Admission Spring 2015 For Applicants Expecting to Complete a
Masters Degree Program
I.Degree Conferred & Number of Students
Major
Degree
Enrollment Capacity
Number of Recruit
Doctoral Degree
10
A few
* Depending on the applicants received and results of the entrance examination, the number of successful candidates could be less
than the number of recruitment spots.
II.Requirements for Application

Applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria:
(1) Persons who are expected to be awarded a masters degree or professional degree before being enrolled
in the graduate school.
(2) Persons who are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to a masters degree or professional degree
abroad before being enrolled in the graduate school.
(3) Persons who are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to a masters degree or professional degree
by completing a correspondence course offered by an overseas school in Japan before being enrolled in
the graduate school.
(4) Persons who are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to a masters degree or professional
degree by completing the program of an overseas school in Japan that is designated by the Minister of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology as corresponding to an overseas graduate school
before being enrolled in the graduate school.
(5) Persons who are expected to be awarded a degree equivalent to a masters degree by completing a
program at United Nations University before being enrolled in the graduate school.
noted above also includes those who have received a degree epuivalent to a Masters Degree or a
Professional Degree on/after October 1, 2014
Note: If you are not sure whether you fulfill the above criteria please inquire the Administrative Office of
International Relations in advance.
* Applicants who apply with the status of a future graduate and pass the exam but are not able to satisfy the
above requirement by March 31, 2015, will have their admission cancelled.
III.Screening Method
Admission will be based upon all submitted documents.
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IV.Application Period
Application period is between Friday, December 12, 2014 and Friday, January 9, 2015. Applications can
either be mailed or submitted in person at the Administrative Office, Faculty of International Relations
(applications must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on the final day for accepting applications, if submitted
in person only). Only applications postmarked by the due date will be accepted.
IV.Procedures
only in Japanese.
*The application fee will be exempted for those who are expected to complete their Masters Degree
program or Professional Degree program at Graduate Schools of Ritsumeikan University in March 2015
and will continue their study to the Doctoral program.
Applicants should submit the following required documents after paying the application fee (35,000).
Please write Application for the Ph.D program, Graduate School of International Relations in red ink on
the envelope of the application packet.
(1) Application Card (prescribed Card A) Please refer to page 110.
*If applicants have Japanese nationality, filling out boxes 6, 8, 9, 14, 16 and 17 is unnecessary.
(4) Masters Thesis (or Research Accomplishment equivalent to a Masters Thesis)

*If your masters thesis or research accomplishment is not written in Japanese or English, a Japanese or
English translation is necessary.
*If you will not be able to submit your masters thesis (or research accomplishment) by the application
due (Friday, January 9, 2015), you must submit a Request for Delayed Submission of Masters Thesis
(IR 7) at the time of application along with other required documents.
*Submitted thesis will not be returned.
(5) PLEDGE (IR 4)

(6) A Certificate of expected completion and Certified Academic Transcript from the institution last
attended. Please refer to page 95.
(7) A photocopy of applicants passport information page, including photo and date of birth (if you have a
valid passport at the time of application)
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(1) Application documents should be typed in the language of research guidance that selected in either
English or Japanese, and if possible with a word processor and printed in A4 size.
TEL: +81-75-465-1211
Koshinkan Hall) at 2:00pm on Friday, February 27, 2015 and sent to the address written on the application form.
Documents pertaining to the entrance procedures can be obtained at the administrative office by 5:00pm on the
notification day (Please bring your Examination Admission Slip). They will be mailed to successful applicants
at the addresses indicated on their applications after 5:00pm of February 27, 2015.
VII. Enrollment Procedures
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APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Please confirm your type of Admission and submit the appropriate application documents listed
below.
Admission Systems
A
General Admission (Document + Interview)
International Student Admission (Document + Interview)
General Admission for Japanese based Programs

(Document Only)
General Admission for English based Programs

(Document Only)
Special Admission Process for College of International

Relations (Ritsumeikan University Students)
Special Admission Process for Ritsumeikan University

Students
Early Graduation System Applicants
Special Admission Process for APU Students
Tobikyu (Special Early Entry) System Applicants
Thesis Screening-based Admission for Masters Degree

Holders
Thesis Screening-based Admission for Applicants

Expecting to Complete a Masters Degree Program
Application forms each Entrance Examination

No.
Document
Application Card
IR 1
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
IR 2
ESSAY
IR 3
Bachelors Degree Thesis Proposal or

Abstract
IR 4
PLEDGE
IR 5
RECOMMENDATION FOR GRADUATE

STUDY
IR 6
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
IR 7
Request for Delayed Submission of

Masters Thesis
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE

Form A
ADMISSION AT RITSUMEIKAN
UNIVERSITY
Form C
PROFICIENCY IN
JAPANESE
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IR 1
MA Program Students
/ RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Examinee No. (Office use only)
Name
Program you wish to apply to:

A~E
Please select one program from A~E. Once enrolled, you cannot change your program.
Programs conducted in Japanese
ABC
Programs conducted in English
DGlobal Cooperation ProgramEGlobal and Japanese Perspectives Program
Previous academic institute
College University:
Major:
Date of degree conferred or expected date of degree conferral:
Graduation thesis topic

(if applicable)
Student ID Number (only for Ritsumeikan Students)

Research Proposal*You may attach your typed research plan to this form.
The language to be used for this form should be the same language which is used in your desired program of
enrollment.
A Research Proposal

Please describe your research proposal. Include your research theme, purpose/meaning
and approach/methods which you intend to use.
/ General Admission for Japanese based

programs (Document Only) Applicants and General Admission for English based programs (Document Only)
Applicants
2000 1000 / Approximately 2000 characters in Japanese or 1000 words in

English
/ Other Admissions Applicants
1000 500 / Approximately 1000 characters in Japanese or 500 words in

English
B/ Please describe your future plan after completion of the masters program (be
specific).
C

Other Points (Please describe if you have studied abroad, participated in international exchange programs,
achieved academic distinction, and/or given presentations based upon research in international relations.)

Name of your desired academic advisor
IR 2
MA Program Students
/ ESSAY
1 Full Name
A4
Please write and submit an essay as instructed below. The essays are to be typed, printed in A4 size with
a word processor and stapled along with this cover sheet. Your full name and the number of essays should
be written on all pages. The essay should be written completely by the applicant. In case an essay is
found to be written by others, admission acceptance will be revoked. Please use the language (English or
Japanese) which will be used in your desired program of enrollment. (Please see below.)

2 Theme
Show at least three academic works (books or academic articles) you think are the most important with
regards to your research field, and explain their significance. In addition, explain the relevant points
between those documents and your research plan. The academic works to be discussed in the essay must
be the ones published in Japanese or English.
3 Notes
1 Number of characters / words
Examination Name
Number of characters / words
General Admission (Document + Interview)

International Student Admission (Document + Interview)
3000 1500
approximately 3000 characters in Japanese
or approximately 1500 words in English
Examination Name
Number of characters / words
General Admission for Japanese based programs (Document Only)

General Admission for English based programs (Document Only)
6000 3000
approximately 6000 characters in Japanese
or approximately 3000 words in English
2 Academic work
Please list the following items regarding each academic work;
1
2
1 Book: author title of the book publishing company (in the case of a foreign book, place of
publication, publishing company ), publication year
2 Academic thesis (magazine): author title of the article name of the magazine volume number
publication year page number
3 Academic thesis (collection of theses): author title of the article publishing company (in the case
of a foreign book, place of publication, publishing company ) publication year page number
3 How to submit
ir-adm@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
Both printed papers and digital data should be submitted by the listed deadline.
Papers should be enclosed in a single package along with other application documents.
Digital data is to be submitted to: ir-adm@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
IR 3
MA Program Students
Bachelors Degree Thesis Proposal or Abstract

office use only.
Examinee Number
Name
College
College of
Title of thesis
Thesis Proposal or Abstract
Main litetature / material referred to compile the thesis
You may attach your typed Thesis Proposal to this form.
IR 4
MA Program Students
PLEDGE
I certify that the statements in my application documents for admission to the Graduate School of
International Relations, Ritsumeikan University, are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and that all submitted documents have been written by myself.
Date
Signature

IR 5
MA Program Students
RECOMMENDATION FOR GRADUATE STUDY

Graduate School of International Relations Ritsumeikan University
Applicant's name
To the person making the recommendation:

To be completed by the applicant's academic advisor at the last attended institution or
other eligible person (ex. Job supervisor). This will be used to assess the applicant's potential as a
graduate student in the Faculty of International Relations.
Please complete either in English or Japanese and return in a sealed envelope to the applicant.
To maintain confidentiality, please sign across the back of a sealed envelope.
Please circle as appropriate the applicant's level in each of the below areas.
top5top6-10,top11-25,top26-50lower than average,
no grading criteria
Aren
Academic performance
Analytical ability
Level
Comments

Originality & creativity
Writing ability
Ability to work with others
Please evaluate the applicants qualification and abilities:
Basic intellectual capacity and capacity for analytical thinking

Motivation and creativity in research
Learning potential, points for improvement and future challenges
Proficiency of language other than English (If any)

In what capacity have you known the applicant and for how long?
Your details
Name
Name of institution
Job title
Address
Tel Fax
Email
Date:
Year
Month
Date
Signature
IR 6
Ph.D. Program Students
/ RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Examinee No. (Office use only)
Name
Previous academic study

Undergraduate
College University:
Major:
Date of degree awarded:
Graduate
College University:
Major:
Date of degree conferred or expected date of degree conferral:
Masters thesis topic
Advisor of Masters thesis
Proposed theme of dissertation

Research Proposal*You may attach your typed research plan to this form.
A Research Proposal

2000 1000
Please describe your research proposal. Include your research theme, purpose/meaning and approach/
methods which you intend to use. Please also provide your research plan (including plans for paper
presentations at academic conferences) for each semester of each academic year. Approximately 2000
characters in Japanese or 1000 words in English.
B Please describe your future plan after completion of the doctoral program (be
specific).
C

Other Points (Please describe if you have studied abroad, participated in international exchange programs,
achieved academic distinction, and/or given presentations based upon research in international relations.)
Please summarize your academic achievements in the field of international relations other than your Masters
thesis.
Name of your desired academic advisor

Please complete this form in English if you wish to be
taught in English.
IR 7
Ph.D. Program Students
Request for Delayed Submission of Masters Thesis
Name of Graduate School
Examination Method
Your Name

Graduate School of
method
I, hereby, make a request for delayed submission of a Masters Thesis.

The submission of a Masters to the relevant graduate school is expected to be:
(day / month / year).
I will thus make sure that the Administrative Office, Graduate School of International Relations receives
my Masters Thesis on
(day / month / year).
Points to Note when Applying for Admission

1. Different documents are required depending on the graduate school and entrance screening method that you
have chosen.
2. Once you have submitted your application, you cannot change the graduate school, major, specialty, and/or
course that you have chosen.
3. Refer to the following instructions when writing your name.
Japanese nationality
Please enter your name from your family register as listed in the certificate of items entered in the certificate
of residence.
Non-Japanese nationality (international students)
The University uses the Roman alphabet as its standard when listing names. Please enter your name as it
appears in the certificate of items entered in the certificate of residence or in your passport. Please list your
name in the order of surname (all uppercase), first name (the first letter in uppercase and the rest in
lowercase), middle name (the first letter in uppercase and the rest in lowercase). For names where the
surname is not distinguished from the first name, write the first part of the name in all uppercase, and the rest
with the first letter in uppercase and the rest in lowercase.
Example: Surname: RITSUMEI
First name: Taro
Middle name: Saionji
If the total number of characters in alphabet exceeds the number allowed by the universitys computer
system, the middle name will be abbreviated to the initial with a period,
Non-Japanese nationality (special permanent residents excluding international students)
Please enter your name from as listed in the certificate of items entered in the certificate of residence or your
passport. Those who will use an alias after admission to the University, please enter your alias as listed on
the certificate of residence, followed by your full name in parentheses ( ).
4. Documents and entrance examination fees once accepted cannot be returned and refunded under any
circumstances, even if you are found to NOT have been qualified to apply for admission after the entrance
examination is over.
5. If you enter false information in your application form or other documents, or if you commit any
wrongdoing, your application may not be accepted or you may not be allowed to take the entrance
examination or be admitted to the graduate school.
6. Comply with the following instructions regarding the submission of the transcript of your academic record
and your certificate of graduation.
(1) The documents to be submitted are as follows.
Applicant for admission to a Masters Program or the rst year of an Integrated Doctoral Program
Your academic status
Documents to be submitted
Enrolled in a four-year
Transcript of your academic record as Certificate of expected graduation from
university
an undergraduate student
university as an undergraduate student
Graduated from a four-year Transcript of your academic record as Certificate of graduation from university
university
as an undergraduate student
Transcript of your academic record as Certificate of graduation from university
Enrolled in a graduate
school
Completed a graduate school Transcript of your academic record as Certificate of graduation from university
program
* You do not have to submit a certificate of expected graduation as an undergraduate student if you apply for
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admission under the grade-skipping system.

Applicant for the rst year of a Doctoral Program or the third year of an Integrated Doctoral Program
Your academic status
Enrolled in a graduate
Transcript of your academic record as a Certificate of credits to be earned as a
school
graduate student
graduate student or a certificate of the
expected completion of a graduate
program
Completed a graduate school Transcript of your academic record as a Certificate of completion of a graduate
program
graduate student
program
(2) You may be asked to submit additional certificate(s) by the graduate school.
(3) If you apply for admission to Ritsumeikan Universitys graduate school upon the completion of an
undergraduate or graduate program at either Ritsumeikan University or Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific
University (APU), be sure to submit your certificate of graduation/completion so that you will be exempt
from the payment of the admission fee. In this case, a certificate of graduation/completion should be
submitted even if not specified in the above table (see examples below).*
*Example 1: Students who have completed an undergraduate program at a university other than
Ritsumeikan University or APU and who have entered a Masters Program at Ritsumeikan
University or APU should submit a certificate of the completion of a Masters Program at
Ritsumeikan University or APU, in addition to the documents specified above, when applying
for admission to different Masters Program at Ritsumeikan University or APU and upon the
completion of the ongoing program.
*Example 2: Students who have completed an undergraduate program at Ritsumeikan University or APU
and who have entered a Masters Program at another university should submit a certificate of
graduation from Ritsumeikan University or APU as an undergraduate student, in addition to
the documents specified above, when applying for admission to a Doctoral Program at
Ritsumeikan University or APU.
(4) The transcript of your academic record and your certificate of (expected) graduation/completion should be
prepared by the president or dean of your university and should be issued no earlier than three months
prior to the date of application.
(5) If the date of (expected) graduation/completion is specified on the transcript of your academic record, then
the transcript may double as your certificate of (expected) graduation/completion.
(6) If the name shown on your certificate differs from the name you use when applying for admission, you
should submit written evidence of your change of name, such as an excerpt of your family register (or
another appropriate certificate if you are a foreign national), together with the other documents required
for application.
(7) The certificate should be written in either Japanese or English. If your certificate is written in another
language, you should attach a Japanese or English translation.
(8) If, for any reason, you are unlikely to submit your certificate within the specified application period,
consult with the administrative office of the graduate school and follow their instructions.
(9) If you cannot submit an original copy of the transcript of your academic record or your certificate of
(expected) graduation/completion, or if you need the original copy to be returned to you, consult with the
administrative office of the graduate school in advance and follow their instructions.
7. Note the following points when paying the entrance examination fee.
Applicants for General admission for English based programs (Document Only).
You can pay through a bank transfer or at a convenience store.
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1) Bank transfer
Please contact the Administrative Office of Graduate School of International Relations by emailing to:
ir-adm@st.ritsumei.ac.jp by one week before the application deadline.
Applicants name, address and contact number should be written in the email. After receiving your email,
we will send you a payment slip.
2) Convenience store
Please refer to page 111. Instructions for payment at a convenience store are written only in Japanese.
<Payments made outside of Japan>
You can pay through a bank transfer or at a credit card.
1) Bank transfer
Those who would like to make their payment outside of Japan do not need to get a bank seal on their
Application Card. Instead, please enclose a copy of a document certifying the completion of your
payment. Payment should be made through an international bank transfer at a bank that offers an
international transfer service (Remittance through ATMs or by personal check is unacceptable). The
remittance amount is 7,500 (including 2,500 transfer charge) All bank fees are to be borne by the
applicant.
Bank Name:
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Branch:
Kyoto Branch
Account:
5408448
Swift Code:
SMBCJPJT
Address of Bank:
8 Naginataboko-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8008 Japan
Name of Payee:
Address of Payee:
8 Nishinokyo-Higashi-Togano-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8520 Japan
Purpose of Remittance:
Application Fee
Message to Payee, if any: Your name

Please note that the above fee is nonrefundable regardless of the circumstances.
2) Credit card payment
A) Payment should be made through the website below:
URL http://e-apply.jp/e/rits-gs
B) Please note that the processing fee will be charged; 420 for a payment less than 30,000.
C) Payment can be made at anytime in between 10am of the first day of the application period and 11pm
of the last day of the application period.
D) After the payment is done, you must submit a Transaction Confirmation which can be printed out from
the website along with your other application documents.
Applicants for International Student Admission and General Admission for Japanese based programs.
1) Bank transfer
For more details, please refer to page 110.
Please refer to page 111. Instructions for payment at a convenience store are written only in Japanese.
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You can pay through a bank transfer or by a credit card.
1) Bank transfer
Those who would like to make their payment outside of Japan do not need to get a bank seal on their
Application Card. Instead, please enclose a copy of a document certifying the completion of your
payment. Payment should be made through an international bank transfer at a bank that offers an
international transfer service (Remittance through ATMs or by personal check is unacceptable). The
remittance amount is 37,500 (including 2,500 transfer charge) All bank fees are to be borne by the
applicant.
Bank Name:
Branch:
Kyoto Branch
Account:
5408448
Swift Code:
SMBCJPJT
Address of Bank:
Name of Payee:
Address of Payee:
Application Fee

2) Credit card payment
A) Payment should be made through the website below:
URL http://e-apply.jp/e/rits-gs
B) Please note that the processing fee will be charged; 630 for a payment of 30,000 or more.
C) Payment can be made at anytime in between 10am of the first day of the application period and 11pm
of the last day of the application period.
D) After the payment is done, you must submit a Transaction Confirmation which can be printed out from
the website along with your other application documents.
Applicants for Other Admissions.
1) Bank transfer
For more details, please refer to page 110.
please refer to page 111. Instructions for payment at a convenience store are written only in Japanese.
You can pay through a bank transfer.
1) Bank transfer
Those who would like to make their payment outside of Japan do not need to submit Application Card.
Instead, please enclose a copy of a document certifying the completion of your payment. Payment should
be made through an international bank transfer at a bank that offers an international transfer service
(Remittance through ATMs or by personal check is unacceptable). The remittance amount is 37,500
(including 2,500 transfer charge). All bank fees are to be borne by the applicant.
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Bank Name:
Branch:
Kyoto Branch
Account:
5408448
Swift Code:
SMBCJPJT
Address of Bank:
Name of Payee:
Address of Payee:
Application Fee

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Individual Preliminary Screening to Qualify for Application

Persons who have been granted the qualification as a result of preliminary screening conducted individually
by Ritsumeikan Universitys graduate school, may apply for admission to the graduate school even without a
bachelors or masters degree, if recognized as having an academic ability equal to or higher than university
graduates.
The individual preliminary screening is held prior to the application period. If you wish to apply for the
preliminary screening, contact the administrative office of the graduate school that you have chosen for
instruction and complete the necessary procedures by the designated deadline. If you have any questions
regarding your qualification for application, inquire at the administrative office of the graduate school that you
have chosen prior to the preliminary screening period.
If you are from a country where you have a 3-year curriculum in a university and 15 years of school education
in total, the individual preliminary screening is held prior to the application period. If you wish to apply for the
preliminary screening, contact the administrative office of the graduate school that you have chosen for
instruction and complete the necessary procedures by the designated deadline.
It should be noted that the purpose of the preliminary screening is to determine whether you are qualified for
applying for admission or not, and it should be distinguished from an entrance examination even if you pass
the preliminary screening, you still have to take an entrance examination to be admitted to the graduate school.
1. Procedures for the preliminary screening
Step 1
Step 2
Contact the administrative
office of the graduate school
that you have chosen for
instruction.
Step 3
Submit the documents

necessary for the
screening by the
designated deadline.
The preliminary
screening is
conducted.
Step 4
You are notified of

the result of the
screening.
you are encouraged to contact the administrative office prior to the application period so that you are able
to complete the necessary procedures by the designated deadline.
2. Screening method: Screening of documents (plus an interview, if necessary)
3. The matters to be considered during the screening consist of the academic history and qualifications of the
individual applicants to be recognized as having an academic ability equal to or higher than university
graduates, which include:
- Any learning programs that the applicant has completed at a special training school or vocational school,
etc.;
- Work experience and qualifications held by the applicant;
- Certain credits that the applicant has earned as a degree / a non-degree student; and/or
- Learning programs that the applicant has completed at a school under the prewar educational system.
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4. Documents to be submitted
(1) Applicants for admission to a Masters Program or
required to submit the following documents.
Graduate school
All graduate
(1) Application form for an
schools
individual screening (which
doubles as a personal resume)
(2) Essay on your reason for
applying for admission and
Research plan
(3) Certificate of (expected)
graduatione.g. graduation
certificate, certificate of
enrollment, or academic
transcript
the first year of an Integrated Doctoral Program are

Remarks
- Regarding the style of (1) and (2) application form,
inquire at the administrative office of the graduate
school that you have chosen.
- Applicants for admission to the Graduate School of
Law need not to submit documents (2).
- If you wish, you may submit additional materials,
such as another certificate, essay, piece of work, or
reference data, together with these documents.
Science and Engineering, the Graduate School of
Information Science and Engineering, and the
Graduate School of Life Sciences are required to
consult with their prospective instructors before
submitting the application.
Graduate School
of Sociology
In addition to documents (1)(3):

(4) Research achievement that
corresponds to a senior thesis
Other documents requried by the administrative office.
(2) Applicants for admission to a Doctoral Program or the third year of an Integrated Doctoral Program are
required to submit the following documents.
Graduate school
Remarks
All graduate
(1) Application form for an
- Regarding the style of (1) and (2) application form,
inquire at the administrative office of the graduate
schools
individual screening (which
school that you have chosen.
doubles as a personal resume)
(2) Essay on your reason for
Law need not to submit documents (2) and (4).
applying for admission and
Research plan
Science and Engineering, the Graduate School of
(3) Certificate of (expected)
Information Science and Engineering, and the
completione.g. graduation
Graduate School of Life Sciences are required to
certificate, certificate of
consult with their prospective instructors before
enrollment, or academic
submitting the application.
transcript
(4) Research achievement that
corresponds to a masters thesis
Graduate School In addition to documents (1)(4):
of Law
(5) Letter of recommendation
written by a research instructor
and an academic reference
(6) Research achievement
Other documents requried by the administrative office.
5. Application deadline for preliminary screening: 3weeks prior to application period of any examination.
6. Screening fee: None
7. Result of the screening: The result of the preliminary screening will be sent to you by mail one week prior to
the deadline of the application for admission, at the latest.
8. Validity of the qualification: The qualification for applying for admission granted as a result of the
preliminary screening is valid for any application for the same admission in each graduate school.
9. Documents once accepted cannot be returned under any circumstances.
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Posting of Successful Examinee Numbers on the Website

At 5:00 p.m. on the day of the announcement of the entrance examination results, a list of successful
examinee numbers will be posted on the official website of Ritsumeikan University. However, this is merely for
the convenience of applicants, and the entrance examination results shown on the bulletin board on the campus
and in the written notice sent to each applicant should be considered official. Therefore, be sure to check your
number on the bulletin board or in the written notice. In case of an examination that involves screening in two
stages, the results of the first-stage screening will not be announced via the Internet.
* Entrance examination results may not be announced via the Internet depending on entrance screening
methods and the dates of examination. For specific information, refer to the Entrance Examination Guidelines.
* Even if you cannot see the list of successful examinee numbers on the website, it does not justify a delay in
completing the admission procedures by the specified deadline.
* Ritsumeikan University will offer no support to you for connecting to the Internet and using a web browser.
You should arrange your own Internet connection.
URL of the official website of Ritsumeikan University http://www.ritsumei.jp/gr/index_j.html
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Admission Procedures (Information)

If you pass the entrance examination of the graduate school of Ritsumeikan University, you are required to
pay the admission fees and submit the documents necessary to complete the admission procedures as indicated
below. Admission is not granted if you paid the fees (admission fee and tuition) but failed to submit the
documents to the university, and vice versa. Delay in performing the admission procedures is not permitted
under any circumstances. Therefore, be sure to complete the procedures within the specified period without fail.
First-phase admission procedures (Detailed information will be sent together with the Letter of
Acceptance.)
1. Admission procedure period
The admission procedure period differs depending on the graduate school and entrance screening method.
The 1st admission procedure period is set to within 2 weeks after the notification of results.
2. Payment of the admission fees (Payment is considered valid if the date of the stamp affixed by the financial
institution to the receipt is the last day of the specified payment period or earlier.)
Please transfer the admission fee of 300,000 to the account of Ritsumeikan University within the
specified period by using the teller window of a financial institution. You do not have to pay the admission
fee if you are admitted to a graduate school at Ritsumeikan University upon completion of an undergraduate
or graduate program at Ritsumeikan University or APU. Further information will be provided at the time of
1st admission procedures.
3. Documents to be submitted to complete the admission procedures (Documents are accepted if postmarked
on or earlier than the last day of the specified period.)
(1) Application for Ritsumeican University Graduate School Admission Procedure Card (to be provided by
Ritsumeikan University)
(2) Other documents to submit at the time of the announcement of the entrance examination results, to be
specified for successful applicants
Second-phase admission procedures (Detailed information will be sent together with the documents
required for the second-phase procedures.)
1. Admission procedure period
The admission procedure period differs depending on the graduate school and entrance screening method.
The 2nd admission procedure period is set from the end of February through mid-March. Documents
necessary for the second-phase admission procedures will be sent to you immediately before the beginning
of the admission procedure period. If these documents have not reached you by the first day of the admission
procedure period despite having completed the first-phase admission procedures, please inquire at the
administrative office of your graduate school.
2. Payment of the admission fees (Payment is considered valid if the date of the stamp affixed by the financial
institution to the receipt is the last day of the specified payment period or earlier.)
Please transfer the tuition and miscellaneous membership fees to the account of Ritsumeikan University
within the specified period by using the teller window of a financial institution. Further information is
written in the 2nd admission procedures documents which will be sent to applicants.
3. Documents to be submitted to complete the admission procedures (Documents are accepted if postmarked
on or earlier than the last day of the specified period.)
(1) Graduate School Enrollment Card (to be provided by Ritsumeikan University)
Have the same color facial photograph as the one attached to your application form (without a hat or cap,
no background, and 3 cm long 2.5 cm wide) ready.
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(2) Pledge Form (to be provided by Ritsumeikan University)

(3) Consent to Use of Personal Information (to be provided by Ritsumeikan University)
(4) Photo Attachment Form for Student ID (to be provided by Ritsumeikan University)
Have the same color facial photograph as the one attached to your application form (without a hat or cap,
no background, and 3 cm long 2.5 cm wide) ready.
(5) Student Information Card (to be provided by Ritsumeikan University)
(6) Certificate of Resident Registration
(7) Certificate of graduation/completion issued by the school last attended
(8) Transcript of academic record issued by the school last attended
(9) Other documents to be specified when documents for the second-phase admission procedures are sent to
you
Payment of admission fee and tuition
(1) Please pay the admission fee and tuition by using the teller window of a financial institution within the
specified period using the payment form sent by the university. (Payment is considered valid if the date of
the stamp affixed by the financial institution to the receipt is the last day of the specified payment period or
earlier.)
(2) Payment after the specified period cannot be accepted under any circumstances.
(3) Tuition and fees once paid cannot be refunded; provided, however, that if you submit a request of
reimbursement following the procedures specified by Ritsumeikan University by March 31, 2015, you may
have the tuition excluding the admission fee but including miscellaneous membership fees, refunded on a
later occasion.
Submission of documents for admission procedures
(1) Send the documents necessary for admission procedures to your graduate school by mail using the
envelope provided by the university within the specified period. (Documents are accepted if postmarked on
or earlier than the last day of the specified period.)
For the address, refer to the list of administrative offices of the graduate schools on the back cover.
(2) Documents for admission procedures should be sent by mail. They cannot be accepted if brought directly
to an administrative office.
(3) If your official graduation from the school last attended (or the completion of a program of the school) is
scheduled for after the admission procedure period, you may submit the certificate of graduation/
completion and the transcript of your academic record after the period is over. In this case, follow the
instructions given in the guidelines for the second-phase admission procedures.
Earlier issuance of a Certicate of Matriculation for international students in order to apply for a student visa
International students who need a Certificate of Matriculation from Ritsumeikan University for applying for a
student visa are required to contact the respective administrative offices of their graduate schools. If
the admission fees for the second-phase admission procedures have been paid, a Certificate of Matriculation
may be issued before the beginning of the second-phase admission procedure period.
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Scholarships Available for Graduate International Students

(1) Ritsumeikan University DAIGAKUIN SHINGAKU SHOREI Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to encourage students who achieved great results in their entrance
examination to enroll in Year One of the Masters program or Integrated Doctoral Program at Ritsumeikan
University.
Graduate Schools will select students who passed the entrance examination with outstanding results as
candidates for this scholarship program and inform them of their scholarship eligibility.
The candidates who wish to receive this scholarship will become prospective recipients after completion
of application procedure stated in the application guideline, and they will become official recipients upon
their enrollment in their graduate schools. This scholarship will be paid at the time of tuition payment to
help reduce the students annual tuition. The students will be required to pay the remaining balance of the
tuition. If the annual tuition is paid in full at the first semester, the full amount of the scholarship will be
paid. If the annual tuition is paid in two installments biannually, half the amount of the scholarship (annual
amount) stated in the section 2 will be paid biannually.
This scholarship can be provided in combination with non-university scholarships. However, it shall not
be applied when regulations of non-university scholarship programs stipulate recipients to be limited or
prohibited from receiving any other scholarships.
(2) Other scholarships for Graduate International Students
Information on other scholarships for graduate international students is available at the international
centers at the Kinugasa and Biwako-Kusatsu campuses.
Please see web pages below.
in English ; http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng/html/admissions/financial.html/
in Japanese; http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ru_gr/g-career/fellow
* Please note that the contents of the web pages are subject to change.
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Public Transportation to Ritsumeikan University
Access to Kyoto, Kinugasa Campus, Suzaku Campus
Kinugasa Campus
Suzaku Campus
Graduate School of Law, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Science, Letters, Science for
Human Services, Language Education and Information Science,
Core Ethics and Frontier Sciences, Image Arts
From JR/Kintetsu KYOTO Station
To Ritsumeikan Univ.-City Bus 50 /Express 205/JR Bus (approx. 35min)
To Kinugasako Mae-City Bus 205 (approx. 35min) and 10 min walk
From JR ENMACHI Station
To Ritsumeikan Univ.-City Bus 15,Express 202/ Express 205/JR Bus (approx.10min)
To Kinugasako Mae-City Bus 204,205 (approx. 10min) and 10 min walk
From SAIIN Station (Hankyu Railway)
To Ritsumeikan Univ.-City Bus Express 202/ Express 205 (approx.20min)
To Kinugasako Mae-City Bus 205 (approx. 20min) and 10 min walk
From Kawaramachi Station (Shijo Kawaramachi/Hankyu Railway)
To Ritsumeikan Univ.-City Bus 12/51 (approx.40min)
From SANJO Station (Keihan Railway)
To Ritsumeikan Univ.-City Bus 15/59 (approx. 30min)
From TOJIIN Station (Keifuku Railway)
10 min walk
School of Law, Graduate School of Public Policy, Management
JR/Subway Tozailine NIJO Station few min. walk
City Bus get off at SENBON SANJO/SUZAKU RITSUMEIKAN MAE
JR Bus get off at SENBON SANJO/SUZAKU RITSUMEIKAN MAE
From Omiya Station (Hankyu Railway) 10 min. walk
Access to Biwako-Kusatsu Campus(BKC)
Biwako-Kusatsu
Campus
Graduate School of Economics, Business Administration, Sport and Health Science, Science and
Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, Life Science, Technology Management
From JR MINAMI KUSATSU Station
Oumi Railway Bus to Ritsumeikan Univ. or Ritsumeikan Univ. via Tobishima Green Hill
(approx.15min)
From JR Otsu Station
Non-Stop Oumi Railway Bus to Ritsumeikan Univ. (approx. 25min)
16 shuttle buses on the weekdays
From CHUSHOJIMA Station (Keihan Railway)
Non-Stop Keihan Kyoto Traffic Bus to Ritsumeikan Univ. (approx.35min)
15 shuttle buses on the weekdays and 3 shuttle buses on Saturdays
* You could also able to find the campus map of each campus from the webpage below
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng/html/about/abo_08.html/
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Handling of the Personal Information of Applicants

Ritsumeikan University (hereinafter referred to as the University) handles the personal information
submitted by applicants for admission in the following manner.
(1) Purposes of use
The University will use the personal information for the following purposes only.
(i) To carry out entrance examinations (including the handling of application forms and sending
admission cards for entrance examinations to applicants) and screening;
(ii) To notify and announce the results of entrance examinations;
(iii) To send documents for admission procedures to successful applicants;
(iv) To send information to help students prepare for campus life (e.g., information on housing, casualty
insurance, co-ops, etc.); and
(v) To send questionnaires of various kinds after entrance examinations.
(2) Management of personal information
The University will manage the personal information of applicants safely and in a manner that will
prevent leaks, loss, and destruction in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
(3) Contracting with outside parties for services that require personal information
The University may contract with outside parties for part of its services that involve the handling of the
personal information of applicants, such as receiving application forms and entering applicant information
into computer storage, under agreed-upon terms and conditions that obligate such parties to handle such
personal information properly.
(4) Statistical data on entrance examinations
The University may compile and edit the personal information submitted by applicants as statistical data
of various types, and may use the data for survey/research to plan for future entrance examinations as well
as disclose such data to prospective applicants. Statistical data to be disclosed contains no personally
identifiable information.
* Ritsumeikan Universitys Basic Policy of Personal Information Protection is shown on the following pages.
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Basic Policy of Personal Information Protection
This is a translation of the regulation. (The Japanese regulation shall be the original.)
We, the Ritsumeikan Trust (hereinafter, the Trust), declare that we will introduce voluntary rules and
systems, in order to comply with laws, ordinances, and other standards concerning personal information
protection when using the personal information of our students (hereinafter, Personal Information) for
educational and research purposes, and that we will establish, implement, and maintain a basic personal
information protection policy (hereinafter, the Basic Policy) as set forth below. The handling of personal
information for the purpose of academic research shall be set forth separately.
1. To ensure that the Basic Policy is carried out in full, the Trust will establish the Personal Information
Protection Regulations of the Ritsumeikan Trust (hereinafter, the Regulations), publish these Regulations,
and will ensure full compliance of the Trusts faculty and staff members, including, but not limited to,
trustees, teachers, administrators, and part-time/temporary staff members.
2. The Trust will take appropriate information security measures, including, but not limited to, measures
against unauthorized access and computer viruses, in order to prevent Personal Information from being lost,
destroyed, manipulated, and/or divulged.
3. The Trust will acquire Personal Information by legitimate and fair means, without using unlawful methods.
Additionally, the Trust will either obtain consent for the purpose of use of Personal Information and other
relevant matters from the owners of such information, or will publish necessary matters on its official
website.
4. In case Personal Information is to be obtained indirectly, the Trust will ensure that the provider of the
information has obtained it lawfully from the owner thereof, and will publish the purpose of use of such
Personal Information and other necessary matters on its official website.
5. The Trust acknowledges that the right to disclose, correct, delete, and/or suspend the use of Personal
Information belongs to the owner of such information, and will respect the request of the owner to do so if
such request arises.
6. When the Trust shares Personal Information with a third party or provides Personal Information to a third
party for subcontracting, the Trust will conduct an investigation into such third party, enter into an agreement
with the third party as necessary, and will otherwise take all measures that are legally required.
7. The Trust will use the utmost caution when handling Personal Information submitted by individuals for the
purpose of enrollment in any of the schools administered by the Trust, as well as the Personal Information of
students who are or were enrolled in any of the schools administered by the Trust.
8. To be specific, the Trust will observe the following principles in acquiring and handling Personal Information.
- Personal Information shall be used only by persons so authorized, in order to perform their specific duties,
within the original purpose of acquiring the particular information, and only to the extent necessary to
perform their duties.
- Personal Information shall not be provided to any third parties, in principle.
- The Trust shall not divulge Personal Information by using it for any purpose other than that specified, nor
shall the Trust make use of such information outside the normal area of use, transmit it externally, or by
other means.
- Employees of the Trust shall not inform third parties of any Personal Information that has come to their
knowledge during the course of performing their duties nor use any Personal Information for inappropriate
purposes. This provision shall remain applicable even after the employees are released from such duties.
- The Trust shall not acquire, use, or offer Personal Information concerning:
Personal thought, belief, and religious faith
Matters that can be the cause of social discrimination
April 1, 2005
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Calculation method for GPA

Students from Ritsumeikan University
Calculation method for Cumulative GPA
[(Number of A+ credits5)+(Number of A credits4)+(Number of B credits3)+(Number of C credits2)]
Total Completed Credits (excluding P)
Students from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific Univeristy
Calculation method for Cumulative GPA
[(Number of A+ credits4)+(Number of A credits3)+(Number of B credits2)+(Number of C credits1)]
Total Completed Credits (excluding P/T)
Where to Inquire about Graduate School Entrance Examinations

For information regarding documents and procedures for application, please inquire at the administrative
office of the graduate school that you have chosen. A list of administrative offices is shown on the back
cover.
For information regarding graduate school curriculum, research programs, and instructors, please inquire at
the administrative office of the graduate school that you have chosen. A list of administrative offices is
shown on the endpaper.
If you have any questions or require advice concerning Ritsumeikan Universitys graduate schools, you may
contact the Office of Graduate Studies by e-mail at:
graduate-studies@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
Inquiries
Administrative Office, College of International Relations (Koshinkan 1F)
TEL +81-75-465-1211FAX +81-75-465-1214
Office of Graduate Studies (Shitokukan 2F)
TEL +81-75-465-8195FAX +81-75-465-8198
Ofce Hours During Semesters:

From 10:00 to 11:30 and from 12:30 to 17:00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and national/universitywide holidays.
Ofce Hours During The Summer, Winter, and Spring Vacations:
From 13:00 to 17:00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and national/university-wide holidays.
You cannot contact any administrative offices by telephone or in person on Saturdays, Sundays, and
national/university-wide holidays.
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If you make a payment in Japan by bank transfer,the boxes from to should be filled out.
If you make a payment by another method, only the boxes from to should be filled out.
Gender Male Female
Name
Nationality
Date of Birth
Application Graduate School(you don't need to fill out from to )
Address in Japan
Telephone Number & email address
Date
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Please make sure to get bank seals on specified places on Card A,C and D and send us Card A and B
one piece(Do not cut them off) along with other required documents.
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Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
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Please select the number corresponding to the bank

you used to transfer payment.
4) Card C doubles as your receipt from Ritsumeikan

University. Remove the slip and keep it in a safe
place.
*You do not have to pay a transfer fee if you
transfer the entrance examination fee from the teller
window of the head office or branch of the bank shown
on Card D to the account of Ritsumeikan University.
If you pay the fee from another bank, you must bear
the transfer fee.
3) After paying the fee, make sure that the official

stamp of the financial institution is affixed to
Card A and C.Financial institutions will keep Card D
for their record.
2) You cannot pay the fee through an automated teller

machine(ATM) or through Internet banking.
<Payment Procedure>
1) Fill in the payment form (Card C and D) attached
to the application form and pay the fee by
"telegraphic transfer"at the teller window of a
financial institution (bank, shinkin bank, etc).
Select a bank to which the fee is to be
transferred from among the banks shown on bank
payment Card D. You cannot pay the fee at a post
office (i.e., Yucho Bank).
If you pay the entrance examination fee(\35,000)

in Japan by bank transfer, follow the instructions
shown below.
Please write the Application Card according to the instructions below.

If you can read and write Japanese, please refer to the instructions in Japanese on the application card.
How to write the Application Card
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Ritsumeikan University Graduate School

Graduate School of International Relations

Graduate School of International Relations

Global Cooperation Program, Global and Japanese Perspectives

Graduate School of International Relations

Enrollment Capacity Number of Recruits

* This number includes students admitted through other admission methods.

II. Requirements for Application

Global Governance Program, International Cooperation and Development

English based Programs

Global Cooperation Program, Global and Japanese Perspectives Program

IV. Testing Date and Application Period

Saturday, September 13,

Friday, July 11, 2014 Friday, July 25, 2014

Global Cooperation Program, Global and Japanese Perspectives

Graduate School of International Relations

* This number includes students admitted through other admission methods.

II. Requirements for Application

III. Screening Method

Global Governance Program, International Cooperation and Development

English based Programs

Global Cooperation Program, Global and Japanese Perspectives Program

IV. Testing Date and Application Period

Saturday, September 13,

Friday, July 11, 2014 Friday, July 25, 2014

(5) ESSAY (IR 2)

Graduate School of International Relations

* This number includes students admitted through other admission methods.

II. Requirements for Application

recommendation written by supervisor is also acceptable.

Global Cooperation Program, Global and

Graduate School of International Relations

* This number includes students admitted through other admission methods.

II. Requirements for Application

Global Cooperation Program, Global and Japanese Perspectives

2014 7 4 2014 5 16 2014 5 30

Graduate School of International Relations

II. Requirements for Application

Global Governance Program, International Cooperation and Development

English based Programs

Global Cooperation Program, Global and Japanese Perspectives Program

Entrance exam in July

Friday, July 4, 2014

Friday, May 16, 2014 Friday, May 30, 2014

applicant has a valid passport at the time of application)

Global Cooperation Program, Global and Japanese Perspectives

Global Cooperation Program, Global and Japanese Perspectives

2015 2 14 2015 1 16 2015 1 23

Graduate School of International Relations

II. Requirements for Application

Global Governance Program, International Cooperation and Development

English based Programs

Global Cooperation Program, Global and Japanese Perspectives Program

IV. Testing Date and Application Period:

VI. Test Location

Applicants may be asked for further confirmation.

2014 4 1 APU 7 2015 3

Global Cooperation Program, Global and Japanese Perspectives

Graduate School of International Relations

II. Requirements for Application

Global Governance Program, International Cooperation and Development

English based Programs

Global Cooperation Program, Global and Japanese Perspectives Program