Bukkyo University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4399 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1540 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #271 of 719 | In Japan |
| #13 of 24 | In Kyoto |
| #2531 of 2,556 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Buddhist
- Acceptance rate
- 43%
- Enrollment
- 6,952
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.bukkyo-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 43% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 6,952 |
| Full time employee | 234 |
| Student:staff ratio | 30:1 |
We've calculated the 43% acceptance rate for Bukkyo University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Bukkyo University has published 781 scientific papers with 1,505 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, History, Medicine, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Computer Science, Psychology, and Archaeology.
Bukkyo University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 13 | 0 |
| 1993 | 9 | 2 |
| 1994 | 15 | 1 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 1 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 2 |
| 2003 | 29 | 3 |
| 2004 | 18 | 7 |
| 2005 | 12 | 15 |
| 2006 | 10 | 20 |
| 2007 | 2 | 17 |
| 2008 | 10 | 27 |
| 2009 | 7 | 19 |
| 2010 | 11 | 22 |
| 2011 | 11 | 22 |
| 2012 | 11 | 38 |
| 2013 | 14 | 42 |
| 2014 | 6 | 50 |
| 2015 | 15 | 47 |
| 2016 | 31 | 54 |
| 2017 | 33 | 64 |
| 2018 | 16 | 95 |
| 2019 | 31 | 108 |
| 2020 | 22 | 136 |
| 2021 | 25 | 207 |
| 2022 | 30 | 215 |
| 2023 | 28 | 251 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Bukkyo University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition (per year) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ¥1,200,000 | 4 years |
| Graduate (Master's) | ¥1,200,000 | 2 years |
| Graduate (Doctoral) | ¥1,200,000 | 3 years |
Programs and Degrees
| Gakushi | Education, Geography, History, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Welfare, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Education, Geography, History, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Welfare, Sociology |
| Hakase | Education, Geography, History, Literature, Social Welfare, Sociology |
Notable alumni
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Minoru Niihara
- Occupations
- singercomposerlyricist
- Biography
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Minoru Niihara is a Japanese singer. He is the original and current lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Loudness.
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Akira Isogawa
- Occupations
- fashion designer
- Biography
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Akira Isogawa is an Australian contemporary fashion designer.
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Ryoko Kizaki
- Occupations
- athletics competitormarathon runner
- Biography
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Ryoko Kizaki is a Japanese long-distance runner who competes in marathon and half marathon races. She won the 2011 Yokohama Women's Marathon in a personal best time of 2:26:32 hours. She is a three-time participant at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships and a two-time medallist at the Summer Universiade.
Bukkyo University faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Jodo Priesthood | Asian Religious Studies |
|---|---|
| Graduate School : Education | Clinical Psychology, Education |
| Graduate School : Literature | Asian Studies, Chinese, English, History, Japanese, Literature, Oriental Studies |
| Graduate School : Social Welfare | Social Welfare |
| Graduate School : Sociology | Sociology |
| School : Buddhism | Asian Religious Studies, Asian Studies |
| School : Education | Clinical Psychology, Education |
| School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy |
| School : History | Anthropology, Archaeology, Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, Folklore, Geography, History |
| School : Literature | Chinese, English, Japanese, Literature |
| School : Social Welfare | Child Care and Development |
| School : Sociology | Cultural Studies, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Media Studies, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | 佛教大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 96 Kitahananobo-cho Murasakino, Kita-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 603-8301 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,464,000 |