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Ritsumeikan University provides a range of financial support for international students. It also supports applications for scholarships provided by external organizations such as the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).

Scholarships available BEFORE Enrollment at RU

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Conditions		Number of Recipients in 2012 (among 30 international students)	How to Apply
Scholarship Name	Details	Period		How to Apply
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship <Full scholarship>	Admission Fee and Tuition Fees for 3 semesters will be waived Approx. 120,000 yen will be remitted monthly to cover your living expenses in Japan Flight ticket from your country to Japan will be provided Only students who will obtain a 'College Student' visa before enrollment at Ritsumeikan University are eligiblen	3 semesters	3 *only available for September enrollers	No special application is required as recipients will be selected on the basis of their performance of admission screening All applicants for September 2012 enrollment are considered for the MEXT scholarship Scholarship results will be sent with your admission result Only students awarded the scholarship are notified	1st year; 1,365,000 yen will be exempted from tuition fees. 31,000 yen must be borne by student.
70% Scholarship	70% exemption from Tuition Fees Admission Fee must be paid in the first year Only students who do not possess Japanese nationality are eligible for consideration	4 semesters*	5	No special application is required as recipients will be selected on the basis of their performance of admission screening All applicants for the Global Studies Major are considered for 70% and 50% scholarships Scholarship results will be sent with your admission results Only students awarded the scholarship are notified	1st year; 745,500 yen (316,750 yen for Semester 1& 428,750 yen for Semester 2) will be exempted from tuition fees. 650,500 yen must be borne by student. 2nd year; 857,500 yen (428,750 yen for Semester 1& 428,750 yen for Semester 2) will be exempted from tuition fees. 390,500 yen must be borne by student.
50% Scholarship	50% exemption from Tuition Fees) Admission Fee must be paid in the first year Only students who do not possess Japanese nationality are eligible for consideration	4 semesters*	7		1st year; 532,500 yen (226,250 yen for Semester 1& 306,250 yen for Semester 2) will be exempted from tuition fees. 863,500 yen must be borne by student. 2nd year; 612,500 yen (306,250 yen for Semester 1& 306,250 yen for Semester 2) will be exempted from tuition fees. 635,500 yen must be borne by student.

*The evaluation for renewal of the scheme will be carried out at the end of the first academic year based on the academic records, the number of credits taken, etc.
In order to study at Ritsumeikan University, students who do not have Japanese nationality are required to apply for a 'College Student' visa. The University provides support for students in obtaining a visa. Please see step four of the After Admission page.
Notice of Award of the above scholarships is sent out with Result Notification for admission. Notice of Award is only sent to students who have been awarded scholarships. Candidates who do not receive notice of award should assume they have not been awarded a scholarship.

Scholarships available AFTER Enrollment at RU

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Conditions		Actual Recipients in 2011 (among 30 international students)	How to Apply
Scholarship Name	Details	Period	Actual Recipients in 2011 (among 30 international students)	How to Apply
Ritsumeikan University Tuition Reduction Scheme for Self-Financed International Students	142,800 yen per semester will be refunded at the end of semester Applicants must be self-financed international students Only students with a 'College Student' visa are eligible to apply	2 semesters	21	Students must make an application in early May (for April enrollers) and early October (for September enrollers) More details	The level of the award is different for students in their 2nd year and above. For these students 238,000 yen, 190,400 yen or 95,200 yen per semester will be exempted from tuition fees, based on students' grades in the previous academic year.
JASSO Scholarship	48,000 yen per month will be paid Applicants must be self-financed international students Only students with a 'College Student' visa are eligible to apply Only students living outside Japan before enrollment at RU are eligible to apply	1 year for April enrollers, 6 months for September enrollers	19	Students must make an application in early April (for April enrollers) and early October (for September enrollers). More details
Other Scholarships	Applicants must be self-financed international students Only students who do not possess Japanese nationality are eligible to apply Most of the scholarships require a 'College Student' visa	depending on each scholarship Please refer to the scholarship list.

Students may, as a rule, apply for these scholarships each year they are at Ritsumeikan University.

GLOBAL STUDIES

Scholarships available BEFORE Enrollment at RU

Scholarships available AFTER Enrollment at RU