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2025.7 We have released a website.
Dear Students attending Ritsumeikan-Uji Senior high school
MessageThe Ritsumeikan Uji Dormitory (RUD), an exclusive dormitory for Ritsumeikan Uji Senior High School students, will open on the school’s premises in April 2026. We hope this will be a place where high school students living in dormitories can live, learn, and grow together while away from their parents.
Features of the students’ dormitory
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Safe & comfortable commuting to the school
Students’ dormitory on the premises of the campus
This dormitory is under construction at Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School. Students can commute to and from school safely and securely every day.
Students can focus on their studies, clubs, and extracurricular activities in this safe and secure environment without the burden of commuting. -
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The building is designed with privacy in mind.
IC chip authentication has been installed at the exterior entrances and exits for boys and girls to strictly control access to and from the building. The building is designed to ensure privacy, safety, and security.
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Diverse learning spaces where students can learn from each other
The environment encourages interaction among students in common areas, allowing them to learn from each other's stimulation. Students can broaden the scope of their learning by using different facilities according to the content and purpose of their studies.
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Homemade breakfast and dinner
Two meals, breakfast and dinner, are carefully prepared by professional staff who consider the nutritional needs of high school students during their growth period.
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House masters live in the dormitory.
House masters live in the dormitory and provide support for daily life.
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All living spaces are private rooms.
All rooms are private, so you can enjoy your privacy.
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Excellent common facilities
The dormitory features a spacious cafeteria, a large public bath, a training room, a laundry room, and other common facilities designed to promote the well-being of residents.
Floor map
FloorMap-
1F
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2-4F
Click to see photos.
Facilities and equipment
Facilities
1F_Open ceiling
Private room
Private room
1F_Shared learning room
Communication room
Public bath
- Address
- 33-1 Hachikenyadani Hironocho, Uji, Kyoto(On the premise of Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School)
- Building structure
- Reinforced Concrete 4 stories above the ground
- Dormitory room detail
- Each private room area: 10.12 (sq. m) Capacity: 156 people
- Major Common Facilities
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Cafeteria 
Shared
learning room
Learning
commons
Training
room
Public bath 
Communication
room
Co-working
room
Shower
booth
Laundry 
Washroom 
Toilet 
Garbage
stored room
Post mail
corner
Bicycle
parking lot
RA program
RA ProgramThe RA program is designed to upgrade
the student dormitory
from a "place to live"
to a "place of diverse experiences".
What is an RA ?
RAs (Resident Assistants) are a reassuring presence
for dormitory students and are dormitory leaders who support dormitory life.
Their role is to support the daily lives of dormitory students and promote interaction among them in order to make their student life more enjoyable and fulfilling.
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RA is the resident leaders who supports residents lives.
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The RA system started in 2015.
There are 209 RAs all over Japan. -
Being RA nurtures leadership and planning skills, and promotes self-growth through experience.
