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Kwansei Gakuin University

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world rank  1365

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Overview

Kwansei Gakuin University (関西学院大学) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan. This institution also has a branch campus in Kobe Sanda. Established in 1912, Kwansei Gakuin University (KG) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. KG 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 114-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 10-19%. It is considered an extremely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. KG also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Kwansei Gakuin University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Kwansei Gakuin University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Kwansei Gakuin University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Kwansei Gakuin University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) 関西学院大学
Acronym KG
Founded 1912 Origins date back to 1889
Motto Mastery for Service
Colours Blue, white and yellow
Mascot 8th Man

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Location

Address 1-1-155 Uegahara
Nishinomiya
662-8501 Hyogo
Japan
Kwansei Gakuin University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Kwansei Gakuin University Phone Number (798) 54 6000
Kwansei Gakuin University Fax Number (798) 510 954
Other locations Kobe Sanda

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1932


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Kwansei Gakuin 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 Kwansei Gakuin 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

Kwansei Gakuin University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Kwansei Gakuin 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 Kwansei Gakuin University's academic range and degree level offering.



Kwansei Gakuin University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Kwansei Gakuin University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Kwansei Gakuin University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Kwansei Gakuin 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 Kwansei Gakuin University.



Kwansei Gakuin University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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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 Kwansei Gakuin University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Kwansei Gakuin University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Kwansei Gakuin University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Kwansei Gakuin University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Kwansei Gakuin University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


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


Kwansei Gakuin University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Kwansei Gakuin University has more than 1000 international students.


Kwansei Gakuin University's Admission Office Admission Office

1-1-155 Uegahara Nishinomiya
Hyogo
(798) 54 6115


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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 Kwansei Gakuin University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Kwansei Gakuin University Size and Profile


Kwansei Gakuin University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Kwansei Gakuin UniversityThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Kwansei Gakuin University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Kwansei Gakuin University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Kwansei Gakuin University's Control Type Control Type

Kwansei Gakuin 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.


Kwansei Gakuin University's Entity Type Entity Type

Kwansei Gakuin 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.


Kwansei Gakuin University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Kwansei Gakuin University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Kwansei Gakuin University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Kwansei Gakuin 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.


Kwansei Gakuin University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Kwansei Gakuin University is Christian-Protestant Religious Affiliation

Christian-Protestant. The United Church of Christ in Japan - uccj-e.org



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Facilities and Services

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Kwansei Gakuin University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Kwansei Gakuin University's Library


Kwansei Gakuin University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Kwansei Gakuin University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Kwansei Gakuin University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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Kwansei Gakuin University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Kwansei Gakuin University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Kwansei Gakuin University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Kwansei Gakuin University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Kwansei Gakuin University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Kwansei Gakuin University Organisational Structure

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

Kwansei Gakuin University
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Economics
  • School of Education
  • School of Human Welfare Studies
  • School of Humanities
  • School of International Studies
  • School of Law and Politics
  • School of Policy Studies
  • School of Science and Technology
  • School of Sociology
  • Graduate School of Business Administration
  • Graduate School of Economics
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Graduate School of Human Welfare Studies
  • Graduate School of Humanities
  • Graduate School of International Studies
  • Graduate School of Law and Politics
  • Graduate School of Policy Studies
  • Graduate School of Science and Technology
  • Graduate School of Sociology
  • Graduate School of Theology
  • Institute of Business and Accounting

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Memberships and Affiliations

Kwansei Gakuin University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Kwansei Gakuin University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kwansei Gakuin University public or private?

Kwansei Gakuin 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 Kwansei Gakuin University profit or non-profit?

Kwansei Gakuin 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 Kwansei Gakuin University in terms of enrollment?

Kwansei Gakuin UniversityThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Kwansei Gakuin University in terms of academic staff?

Kwansei Gakuin University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Kwansei Gakuin University a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Kwansei Gakuin University use?

Kwansei Gakuin 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 Kwansei Gakuin University affiliated with?

Christian-Protestant. The United Church of Christ in Japan - uccj-e.org

Does Kwansei Gakuin University admit international students?

Yes. Kwansei Gakuin University has more than 1000 international students.

What is Kwansei Gakuin University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Kwansei Gakuin University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Kwansei Gakuin University KG?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). International students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Kwansei Gakuin University KG located?

Kwansei Gakuin University is located in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan. Address: 1-1-155 Uegahara.

Is Kwansei Gakuin University KG accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Kwansei Gakuin University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (since 1932).

Does Kwansei Gakuin University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Kwansei Gakuin University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Kwansei Gakuin University have a university library?

Yes

Does Kwansei Gakuin University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Kwansei Gakuin University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Kwansei Gakuin University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Kwansei Gakuin University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Kwansei Gakuin University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Kwansei Gakuin University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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