University of the Ryukyus: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

The University of the Ryukyus actively promotes international exchanges with other academic institutions worldwide. As a partner of over 100 institutions around the globe, the university was able to set up a dynamic campus where students can get adequate resources to learn thoroughly in their chosen program. The University of the Ryukyus aims to develop more individuals that can contribute to the regional and global communities.

University of the Ryukyus Overview

University of the Ryukyus Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1491	18 %
Asia Rankings	# 305	9 %
Japan Rankings	# 65	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1333	16 %
Asia Rankings	# 276	8 %
Japan Rankings	# 54	—

Tuition Fees at University of the Ryukyus

University of the Ryukyus tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in Yen
Domestic Students	535,800 Yen
International Students	535,800 Yen

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in Yen
Domestic Students	535,800 Yen
International Students	535,800 Yen

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at University of the Ryukyus, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to University of the Ryukyus tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At University of the Ryukyus

If you wish to study at University of the Ryukyus, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to University of the Ryukyus.

Moreover, the process and requirements for University of the Ryukyus international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of University of the Ryukyus. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	International Admissions Page
Master's	International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at University of the Ryukyus

There are several University of the Ryukyus majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs University of the Ryukyus offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.