○Tuition Reduction is a system offered by Ritsumeikan University with the purpose of reducing the fiscal burden of international students by covering all or a percentage of tuition fees.
Tuition Reduction equaling 20%~100% of tuition fees is awarded to selected applicants.
※The current Ritsumeikan University Tuition Reduction Scholarship for International Students will end in 2026 academic year. Tuition reduction from 2027 onwards has not yet been determined.
○Scholarships are awarded to students who are proactive in their studies and other activities. Various scholarships have additional eligibility criteria, conditions and application procedures. Please make sure you understand the application method for each scholarship and apply for the appropriate scholarship by the due date.
＊While most scholarships require that applicants hold a "Student" status of residence, there are
some scholarships that do not require this status of residence.
＊Some scholarships may require applicants or recipients to have a bank account in Japan
while others may require students to be staying in Japan.
| 支援種別 | 対象者 | |
| １）Tuition Reduction | ①Tuition Reduction Scheme for Ritsumeikan University International Students |
All students (within their standard program duration) |
| ２） Scholarships (University Recommended Scholarships) | ②Scholarships provided by Ritsumeikan University | All students |
③Scholarships from central and local governments, private foundations, and individuals (university recommendation | ||
| ３）Scholarships to which students can apply individually (no university recommendation required) | Varies based on the scholarship | |
| ４）Scholarships awarded upon acceptance to Ritsumeikan (university recommendation required) | Varies based on the scholarship | |
*For information about scholarships for international students, check RITSUMEIKAN STUDENT PORTAL, the international student mailing list, or the International Center website periodically.
* For details about scholarships that are not available at the International Office, contact Manabi Station, the Office of Student Affairs, the Office of Graduate Studies, or the InterͲFaculty Graduate School Office.
*For details, refer to the scholarship list.
★Click here for the Application Guidelines for Ritsumeikan University Tuition Reduction and Scholarships.