University Overview
Founded in 1874, Aoyama Gakuin University is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 151-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Aoyama Gakuin University |
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| Name (Non Latin) | 青山学院大学 |
| Acronym | AGU |
| Founded | 1874 |
| Motto | The Salt of the Earth and Light of the World |
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| Address | 4-4-25 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-8366 Tokyo Japan |
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(3) 3409 7798 |
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(3) 3409 9424 |
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