Universities in Japan

Koyasan University

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Overview

Koyasan University (高野山大学) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the medium town of Koya, Wakayama, Japan. Established in 1886, Koyasan University (KU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. KU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 140-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply. KU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Koyasan University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Koyasan University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Koyasan University' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Koyasan University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
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Name (Non Latin) 高野山大学
Acronym KU
Founded 1886
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Location

Address 385 Koyasan
Koya
648-0280 Wakayama
Japan
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Koyasan University Phone Number (736) 56 2921
Koyasan University Fax Number (736) 56 2746
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Koyasan University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1995


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Koyasan University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Koyasan University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Koyasan University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Koyasan University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Koyasan University's academic range and degree level offering.



Koyasan University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Koyasan University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Koyasan University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Koyasan University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Koyasan University.



Koyasan University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Koyasan University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Koyasan University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Koyasan University Admission Info


Koyasan University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Koyasan University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Koyasan University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Koyasan University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Koyasan University 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Koyasan University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Koyasan University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Koyasan University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Koyasan University Size and Profile


Koyasan University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Koyasan University's total enrolment number is not reported.


Koyasan University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Koyasan University's academic staff number is not reported.


Koyasan University's Control Type Control Type

Koyasan University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Koyasan University's Entity Type Entity Type

Koyasan University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Koyasan University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Koyasan University's main campus setting is not reported.


Koyasan University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Koyasan University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Koyasan University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Koyasan University is Buddhist Religious Affiliation

Buddhist. Shingon sect, Mahayana Buddhism



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Facilities and Services

Koyasan University Facilities


Koyasan University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Koyasan University's Library


Koyasan University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Koyasan University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Koyasan University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Koyasan University Services


Koyasan University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Koyasan University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Koyasan University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Koyasan University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Koyasan University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Koyasan University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Koyasan University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Koyasan University
  • Faculty of literature
  • Graduate School of Letters

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Memberships and Affiliations

Koyasan University Affiliations and Memberships

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koyasan University public or private?

Koyasan University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Koyasan University profit or non-profit?

Koyasan University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Koyasan University in terms of enrollment?

Koyasan University's total enrolment number is not reported.

What is the size of Koyasan University in terms of academic staff?

Koyasan University's academic staff number is not reported.

Is Koyasan University a coeducational institution?

Koyasan University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Koyasan University use?

Koyasan University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Koyasan University affiliated with?

Buddhist. Shingon sect, Mahayana Buddhism

Does Koyasan University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Koyasan University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Koyasan University 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Koyasan University KU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Koyasan University KU located?

Koyasan University is located in Koya, Wakayama, Japan. Address: 385 Koyasan.

Is Koyasan University KU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Koyasan University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (since 1995).

Does Koyasan University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Koyasan University offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Koyasan University have a university library?

Yes

Does Koyasan University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Koyasan University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Koyasan University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Koyasan University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Koyasan University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Koyasan University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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