Why Global Liberal Arts?

The College of Global Liberal Arts (GLA) at Ritsumeikan University is the first in Japan to launch a dual degree program with the College of Asia and the Pacific at the Australian National University (ANU).

This means that you will experience the combination of a liberal arts education at GLA and the world’s leading research university on the study of the Asia-Pacific at ANU.

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  • What You Learn

    Redefined liberal arts education based on a global standard, all taught in English.

  • Program Overview
  • Dual Degree Program

    Students will be awarded degrees from both Ritsumeikan University and the Australian National University.

  • Dual Degree Program
  • Students

    Our flexible, dynamic, and inclusive curriculum allows students from various regions of the world to join the program – from Japan, Australia and Asia-Pacific countries.

  • Students
  • Faculty and Staff

    Meet our faculty and staff members who work closely to make the GLA learning experience possible.

  • Faculty
  • GLA Administrative Office
  • Advising Structure at GLA
  • Students and Advisors Responsibilities
  • Advising Appointment for Current Students
  • Contact Academic Advising Team (for Current Students)
  • Academic Advising Records for Students (Academic Advising Database)
  • Academic Advising FAQ
  • How to Apply
  • Tuition and Fees
  • Scholarship and Financial Aid
  • Estimate Your Cost
  • Hurdles after Admission
  • After Admission
  • For Incoming First-Year Students
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