Ritsumeikan University
Japan | Kyoto, Japan
Japan | Kyoto, Japan
Ritsumeikan University traces its origins to 1869, when Prince Kinmochi Saionji, a distinguished statesman in modern Japan, established “Ritsumeikan” as a private academy at the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The university offers a diverse range of advanced courses across its campuses: the Kinugasa Campus in Kyoto, the Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (BKC) in Shiga, and the Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC) in Osaka.
Today, Ritsumeikan is recognized as one of Japan's leading private universities, consistently ranking among the top private institutions in the prestigious QS World University Rankings. Known for its strong international focus, it has been part of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s (MEXT) Top Global University Project since 2014.
Ritsumeikan University, established in 1869, is a prominent private institution in Japan. In the QS World University Rankings 2025, it is ranked between 641st and 650th globally, making it the third-highest ranked private university in Japan. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, Ritsumeikan University is placed in the 1501+ category.
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