Graduate School of Technology Ritsumeikan University > Admissions
Admissions Guideline for International Students
Thank you very much for your interest in our MOT programs! With study options in both English and Japanese, we welcome a diverse range of applicants from all over the world. On this page, you will find all the necessary information for applying, but if you have any inquires regarding our programs and the application procedures, please do not hesitate to contact us at this email address: moten@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
Also, we strongly recommend you to contact one of our faculty members in order to discuss your research interests and research plan prior to submitting your application.
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International Doctoral Program for September 2012 Admission
| Degree Title | Doctoral Degree in Technology Management |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Limit | 5 |
| Enrollment Date | September 2012 |
| Language of Instruction | English |
- Application Period
- From Friday, February 10, 2012 to Friday, March 2, 2012
- Announcement of Result
- Friday, April 13, 2012
- Application Materials
- How to apply
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- Download the Application Handbook and Application Form above
- Confirm your application eligibility by the Eligibility Criteria written on the Application Handbook
- Confirm the application period and application deadline
- See the section of ‘Documents for Submission’ on the Application Handbook and prepare the necessary application documents
- Pay application fee by bank transfer as explained on the Application Handbook
- Post your application together with the necessary documents to the following address by the application deadline
Administrative Office Graduate School of Technology Management Ritsumeikan University (Biwako-Kusatsu Campus)
1-1-1 Noji-higashi, Kusatsu Shiga 525-8577, and Japan
TEL: +81-77-561-3421 (direct)
MAIL: moten@st.ritsumei.ac.jp - Screening Methods
- Candidates will be selected on the basis of submitted materials and interviews (telephone etc) in English. The interview schedule will be informed accordingly.
- Notes
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- The notification of the application results will be displayed on our website and sent by mail to the address written on the Application Form.
- If you have any further inquiries about the application process please do not hesitate to contact us at moten@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
Master’s Program for 2011 Admission (Japanese Curriculum)
| Degree Title | Master's Degree in Technology Management |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Limit | 70 |
| Enrollment Date | April and September 2011 |
| Language of Instruction | Japanese |
Entrance Examination Schedules and Application Period
| Examination Date | Application Period | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Application Period | 31st July 2010 | 18th June - 2nd July 2010 |
| 2nd Application Period | 2nd October 2010 | 27th August - 10th September 2010 |
| 3rd Application Period | 12th February 2011 | 17th December 2010 - 14th January 2011 |
| 4th Application Period | 5th March 2011 | 21st January - 4th February 2011 |
| Examination Date | Application Period | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Application Period | 12th February 2011 | 17th December 2010 - 14th January 2011 |
| 2nd Application Period | 30th July 2011 | 17th June 2011 - 1st July 2011 |
| Type of Examination | Handbook Download |
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| 一般入試(General Exam) | Handbook for April 2011 Enrollment |
| AO入試(Admission Office Exam) | |
| 外国人留学生入試(Exam for international students) | Handbook for September 2011 Enrollment |
| 社会人入試(Exam for people with working experience) |
- The Application Handbook files to be downloaded above are only available in Japanese.
- For more information about admissions for the Master’s program, please visit our Japanese website.
Screening Methods
Applications will be screened based on the documents they submit, interviews, and an essay-type examination. Please note that screening will differ depending on the type of examination. For further details of each screening method, please refer the Application Handbook above or our website in Japanese.
