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Meiji University

country rank  17
world rank  753

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University Overview

Established in 1881, Meiji University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Kanagawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Meiji University is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Meiji University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 144-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Meiji University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Meiji University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Meiji University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Meiji University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Meiji University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) 明治大学
Acronym
Founded 1881
Motto Rights, Liberty, Independence and Self-government
Colours
Mascot Meijiro
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University Location

Address 1-1 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo
101-8301 Tokyo
Japan
Meiji University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Meiji University Phone Number (3) 3296 4545
Meiji University Fax Number (3) 3296 4360
Other locations Kanagawa

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Recognition and Accreditation

Meiji University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Meiji University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1952


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)
  • Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (JABEE)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)


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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Meiji University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Meiji University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees
Bachelor
degrees
Master
degrees
Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

Meiji University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Meiji University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Meiji 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 Meiji University.



Meiji University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Meiji University Admission Info


Meiji University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Meiji University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


Meiji University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Meiji University has more than 1600 international students.

Meiji University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Meiji University Size and Profile


Meiji University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Meiji University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


Meiji University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Meiji University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Meiji University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Meiji University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution 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.


Meiji University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Meiji University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Meiji University Facilities


Meiji University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Meiji University's Library


Meiji University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Meiji University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Meiji University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Meiji University Services


Meiji University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Meiji University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Meiji University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Meiji University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Meiji University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Meiji University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Meiji University's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Meiji University Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

Meiji University's Facebook page review

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Meiji University's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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