Please refer to the following information regarding the readmission examination for the 2026 academic year.
Applicants who are considering applying must contact the Office of the School of International Relations in advance.

1. For international students who need to obtain a new “Student” status of residence

Contact period and contact information

• Spring Semester: by Friday, December 12, 2025 (JST)
• Fall Semester: by Friday, June 12, 2026 (JST)
  Contact: r-gsir@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

Application period

• Spring Semester: Monday, December 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11:59 PM (JST)
• Fall Semester: Monday, June 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM (JST)

2. For all other applicants (excluding the above category)

Contact period and contact information

• Spring Semester: by Friday, February 13, 2026 (JST)
• Fall Semester: by Friday, August 21, 2026  (JST)
  Contact: r-gsir@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

Application period

• Spring Semester: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:59 PM (JST)
• Fall Semester: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – Monday, August 31, 2026, 11:59 PM (JST)