Bukkyo University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #4008 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1355 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #258 of 719 | In Japan |
| #11 of 24 | In Kyoto |
| #974 of 1,011 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #1000 of 1,002 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| #1034 of 1,052 | For Philosophy |
| #1216 of 1,216 | For History |
| #3686 of 5,073 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Buddhist Jodo sect, Mahayana Buddhism
- Acceptance rate
- 27%
- 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 | 27% |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Publications & Citations
Bukkyo University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1993 | 9 | 1 |
| 1994 | 14 | 1 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 | 12 | 1 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 2 |
| 2003 | 30 | 5 |
| 2004 | 21 | 24 |
| 2005 | 11 | 39 |
| 2006 | 9 | 49 |
| 2007 | 1 | 43 |
| 2008 | 5 | 46 |
| 2009 | 7 | 48 |
| 2010 | 4 | 53 |
| 2011 | 8 | 42 |
| 2012 | 5 | 61 |
| 2013 | 8 | 51 |
| 2014 | 3 | 69 |
| 2015 | 10 | 61 |
| 2016 | 21 | 58 |
| 2017 | 20 | 48 |
| 2018 | 12 | 86 |
| 2019 | 24 | 87 |
| 2020 | 11 | 87 |
| 2021 | 14 | 101 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | – | – |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | – | – |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | IT | – | – | – | – |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | – | – | – |
| 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
- bassistcomposerlyricistsinger-songwritersinger
- Biography
-
Minoru Niihara is the original and current lead singer of the Japanese heavy metal band, Loudness.
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Ryoko Kizaki
- Occupations
- athletics competitormarathon runner
- Biography
-
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.
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Akira Isogawa
- Occupations
- fashion designer
- Biography
-
Akira Isogawa is an Australian contemporary fashion designer.
General info
| Alternative names | 佛教大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
| Academic structure | Faculty of Buddhism Faculty of Literature Faculty of History Faculty of Education Faculty of Sociology Faculty of Social Welfare Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate School of Letters Graduate School of Education Graduate School of Sociology Graduate School of Social Welfare |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 96 Kitahananobo-cho, Murasakino, Kita-ku Kyoto, Kyoto, 603-8301 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,465,000 |
| Phone | +81 (75) 491 2141 |
| Fax | +81 (75) 495 5724 |