Ritsumeikan Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar and Important Dates for Ritsumeikan

The academic year at Ritsumeikan University typically follows a semester system:

• Fall Semester: Starts in early October and ends in late February.
• Spring Semester: Starts in early April and ends in late July.

Key dates include:

• Exam periods in January and June.
• National holidays observed throughout the year.
• Faculty application deadlines typically in late spring or early summer.
• Sabbatical dates vary by faculty and are arranged individually.

For the most current and detailed academic calendar, visit the official academic calendar page.