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How to Apply

Before applying, please carefully review the Application Guide below for further details regarding the Admissions requirements.
The Application and Enrollment Procedures for the PEACE Program are online using our Online Application System (Rikkyo WEB System). There are multiple application time periods in order to match the school calendars from different regions of the world. You may apply during any application time period. Please observe all deadlines.

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Online Application System (Rikkyo WEB system)

NOTE

  1. Applicants must have a valid passport at the time of application.
  2. The Application Fee can only be paid via credit card.
  3. You may apply for only one undergraduate degree program per application period. However, you may apply again during a different application period for the same academic year. If you choose to do so, you will be able to access your My Page in order to submit a new application.

See the Key Dates for each application period. For the Recommendation Entrance Application, please also check the specific schedule with your teacher or school counselor in your school.

Key Dates

For April 2025

Application 1
Web system Open
(Start PEACE application)
November 8, 2024
Deadline for submission of
the PEACE
Application & application fee payment
November 28, 2024
Admission
notification
January 17, 2025
Date of Enrollment April 1, 2025

For September 2025

Application 1 Application 2
WEB system Open
(Start PEACE application)
November 8, 2024 January 20, 2025
Deadline for submission of
the PEACE
Application & application fee payment
November 28, 2024 February 10, 2025
Admission
notification
January 17, 2025 March 7, 2025
Date of Enrollment September 20, 2025 September 20, 2025

Application Procedures

The application procedures are as follows. Please note that for the Recommendation Entrance Application, some steps are different from the below. Please check the specified application procedures with your teacher or school counselor in your school.

Step
1
Eligibility Check

Carefully read the Admissions requirements and the Application Guide. Answer all of the questions on the Rikkyo WEB system accurately. Proceed to Step 2 Account Registration only once you can confirm that you meet the Admissions requirements. Upon receiving your application, we will verify your eligibility for the PEACE Program.

Step
2
Account Registration

Register your name, email address, and password. To apply, you will need a passport that is valid for the duration of the application period. Please enter your name in English as it appears on your passport. After registering your account, you can manage your information on My Page.

Step
3
Enter Application Information and Upload Application Documents From My Page

To apply, provide all of the required information requested on the Rikkyo WEB system. Upload required application documents. (Refer to the Application Guide for details about required information and documents.)

If you meet the Application requirements for the Rikkyo Promising Future Scholarship* and wish to apply, please answer the questions and enter the necessary information into the Rikkyo WEB system.

Step
4
Paying the Application Fee

The Application fee to apply to an undergraduate program is 10,000 yen. This fee does not include the administration fee (373 Japanese Yen). After entering the information for your application and uploading the application documents on the Rikkyo WEB system, complete the payment via credit card. The Application fee is non-refundable once payment is made.

Step
5
Completion of the Application Procedure and Assignment of an Application Number

Upon completing your PEACE Program Application, Rikkyo University will then verify your application. Upon verification, we will then assign you an Application Number on your My Page of the Rikkyo WEB system. The assignment of the Application Number concludes your application. Please wait patiently until the Admission Notification date regarding the approval of your application.

Note Before Applying

Rikkyo Promising Future Scholarship

Please go here for the requirements for this scholarship.

Q&A

Please go here for Q&As concerning the Application procedure.

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Find out about the application process, admissions procedures, and fees here. Make studying in Japan your reality. Applying is easier than you think!
So, what do you think? If you’ve come this far, you’re ready. We’re looking forward to seeing you on campus! Before you go, watch Christmas at Rikkyo.