Ritsumeikan University

Ritsumeikan University is located in Kyoto, Japan. It is locally known as 立命館大学. The university was established in 1900. It is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan.

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University Name	Ritsumeikan University
Name in Local Language	立命館大学
Year Established	1900
Motto	自由と清新 — "Jiyū to Seishin"
Motto in English	Freedom and Innovation
Governing Type	Private (Not for Profit)
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban

Location

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Address	56-1 Toji-in, Kyoto, Japan

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Phone	+81 (75) 465 1111
Fax	+81 (75) 465 8160
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Accepts International Students	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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