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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 problem-

solving 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* 15

* 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 andTechnology 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 GuardAcademy, 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 graduateschool 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 preliminaryscreening 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 ProgramsGlobal 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

Testing Date Application Period

Entrance exam in

September

Saturday, September 13,

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

Entrance exam in

February

Saturday, February 14,

2015Friday, 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

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.

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(TOEFLor 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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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.

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 applicant s 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. Notication of Results

Results will be announced on the notice board of the Graduate School of International Relations (1st floor 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

Please refer to page 103.


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APPLICATION GUIDELINE for International Student Admission

(Document + Interview)










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.


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)



procedures by the specified dates.*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 31,2015, will have their admission cancelled.


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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

Saturday, September 13,

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

Entrance exam in

February

Saturday, February 14,

2015Friday, 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.



institution last attended.

Please refer to page 95. (4) RESEARCH PROPOSAL (IR 1) Applicants are recommended to submit a photocopy of their

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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 (TOEFLor 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.


Applicants may be asked for further confirmation.

(8) 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 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 University56-1, 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.

VIII. Notication of ResultsResults will be announced on the notice board of the Graduate School of International Relations (1st floor of

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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 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/)








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


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 at the graduate

school


university before being enrolled in the graduate school.(6) Persons who have been recognized as having an academic ability equal to or higher than that of a



in the graduate school (*3)




*2 Persons who potentially fall under category (2), they will be subject to an individual preliminary screening

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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.

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.


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.


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




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.

(10) A photocopy of applicants passport information page, including photo and date of birth (if an






(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. Notication 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.For information on internet notices, please refer to page 102.

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/)








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


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 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

submission of their application. They should refer to page 100 and complete the necessary procedures by



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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.

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.


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: [email protected] 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 (TOEFLor 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

VI. Notication of Results


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






* 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 Friday, July 4, 2014 Friday, May 16, 2014 Friday, May 30, 2014


Relations (applications must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on the final day of the application period ifsubmitted in person). Only applications postmarked by the due date will be accepted.


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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) Applicants whose first language is Japanese or whose last attended institution where they graduated


documents.

(Applicants applying to English based programs must submit the following)

Certificate of English Language Proficiency (TOEFLor 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.

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.

(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




Resultswill be announced on the notice board of the Graduate School of International Relations (1st floor of

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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APPLICATION GUIDELINE for Early Graduation System

Applicants





International Relations 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 3rdgrade 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:


Entrance exam in February Saturday, February 14, 2015Friday, January 16, 2015

Friday, January 23, 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.



If applicants have Japanese nationality, filling out boxes 6, 8, 9, 14, 16 and 17 is unnecessary. (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 Enrollmentduring 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) andPROFICIENCY IN JAPANESE (Form C)



documents.


Certificate of English Language Proficiency (TOEFLor IELTS are preferable). Photocopies are

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







Results will be announced on the notice board of the Graduate School of International Relations (1stfloor of

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 Tobikyurequirements below (ourschools 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 3rdgrade 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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IR 3

IR 4

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M.A. Program in International Relations Admission Spring 2015

APPLICATION GUIDELINE for Special Selection Process

of APU Students






* 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 7thsemester 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 4 thyear (on completion of 8thsemester 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 5thor 6thsemester and registered in the Accelerated

Graduation Programat 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 4thsemester.

* Students unable to graduate in the at least 7thsemester 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).

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.



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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Entrance exam in September Saturday, September 13, 2014Friday, July 11, 2014

Friday, July 25, 2014

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

Friday, January 9, 2015




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)


(Applicants applying to Japanese based programs must submit the following)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.



(9) A photocopy of applicant s passport information page, including photo and date of birth (if an

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



VIII. Notication of ResultsResults will be announced on the notice board of the Graduate School of International Relations (1st floor 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.


IX. Enrollment ProceduresPlease refer to page 103.


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M.A. Program in International Relations Admission Spring 2015

APPLICATION GUIDELINE for Tobikyu (Special Early

Entry) System Admission










Applicants must satisfy all the following criteria (1) to (3):

Students currently enrolled as a 3rdgrade 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 6thsemester.

(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 6thsemester).

(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.


Comprehensive evaluation of both documents screening and interview.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 JanuaryInterview 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).

Only applications postmarked by the due date will be accepted.

V. Procedures

1. Application Fee: 35,000 yen



only in Japanese.



The followingdocuments 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 Enrollmentduring 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)Certificate of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL

or IELTS are preferable). Photocopies are

accepted.


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document.


Applicants may be asked for further confirmation.(9) A photocopy of applicant s passport information page, including photo and date of birth (if an

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.








Ritsumeikan University

56-1, Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8577 Japan

TEL: 075-465-1211







Results will be announced on the notice board of the Graduate School of International Relations (1stfloor of

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 successfulapplicants at the addresses indicated on their applications after 5:00pm on the notification day.


IX. Enrollment Procedures



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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


International Relations 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

Applic