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Wakayama University

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world rank  2077

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Overview

Wakayama University (和歌山大学) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium city of Wakayama, Japan. Founded in 1949, Wakayama University is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. This institution 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 or use the website search engine below. This 77-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 20-29%. This makes it a very selective. International students are welcome to apply. Wakayama University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Wakayama University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Wakayama University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Wakayama University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Wakayama University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name
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Name (Non Latin) 和歌山大学
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Founded 1949
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Location

Address 930 Sakaedani
Wakayama
640-8510 Wakayama
Japan
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Wakayama University Phone Number (73) 457 7007
Wakayama University Fax Number (73) 457 7520
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE)


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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 Wakayama 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

Wakayama University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Wakayama University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
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B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H
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Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Wakayama University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Wakayama University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Wakayama 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 Wakayama University.



Wakayama University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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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 Wakayama University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Wakayama University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Wakayama University Admission Info


Wakayama University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Wakayama University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Wakayama University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Wakayama University's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very 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


Wakayama University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


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

Size and Profile

Wakayama University Size and Profile


Wakayama University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Wakayama University has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Wakayama University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Wakayama University's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Wakayama University's Control Type Control Type

Wakayama University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Wakayama University's Entity Type Entity Type

Wakayama 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.


Wakayama University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Wakayama University's main campus setting is not reported.


Wakayama University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Wakayama University's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Wakayama University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Wakayama University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Wakayama University Facilities


Wakayama University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Wakayama University's Library


Wakayama University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Wakayama University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Wakayama University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Wakayama University Services


Wakayama University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Wakayama University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Wakayama University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Wakayama University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Wakayama University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Wakayama University Organisational Structure

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

Wakayama University
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Systems Engineering
  • Faculty of Tourism
  • Graduate School of Economics
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Graduate School of Systems Engineering
  • Graduate School of Tourism

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Memberships and Affiliations

Wakayama University Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wakayama University public or private?

Wakayama University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Wakayama University profit or non-profit?

Wakayama 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 Wakayama University in terms of enrollment?

Wakayama University has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.

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

Wakayama University's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.

Is Wakayama University a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Wakayama University use?

Wakayama University's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Wakayama University affiliated with?

None.

Does Wakayama University admit international students?

Yes.

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

Wakayama University's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Wakayama University ?

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

Where is Wakayama University located?

Wakayama University is located in Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan. Address: 930 Sakaedani.

Is Wakayama University accredited and legally recognised?

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

Does Wakayama University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Wakayama University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Wakayama University have a university library?

Yes

Does Wakayama University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Wakayama University have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Wakayama University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Wakayama University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Wakayama University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Wakayama University have an institutional hospital?

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