International Buddhist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5110 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1808 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #348 of 719 | In Japan |
| #4589 of 4,872 | For Surgery |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Buddhist
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- shitennoji.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
- Acceptance rate
- 45%*
* International Buddhist University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Academic Calendar | Two semesters from April to March or September to August |
|---|
Research profile
International Buddhist University has published 424 scientific papers with 4,168 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Philosophy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Pathology.
International Buddhist University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000 | 6 | 10 |
| 2001 | 6 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 | 18 |
| 2003 | 10 | 42 |
| 2004 | 8 | 57 |
| 2005 | 7 | 60 |
| 2006 | 16 | 82 |
| 2007 | 10 | 82 |
| 2008 | 3 | 103 |
| 2009 | 8 | 108 |
| 2010 | 2 | 122 |
| 2011 | 5 | 156 |
| 2012 | 8 | 144 |
| 2013 | 11 | 118 |
| 2014 | 19 | 167 |
| 2015 | 15 | 203 |
| 2016 | 11 | 226 |
| 2017 | 25 | 188 |
| 2018 | 18 | 241 |
| 2019 | 20 | 233 |
| 2020 | 19 | 303 |
| 2021 | 13 | 297 |
| 2022 | 25 | 300 |
| 2023 | 21 | 307 |
| 2024 | 20 | 278 |
| 2025 | 13 | 247 |
Tuition
The tuition table for International Buddhist 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) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhist Studies (Undergraduate) | ¥1,200,000 | Japanese Yen |
| Buddhist Studies (Graduate) | ¥1,200,000 | Japanese Yen |
| Japanese Language and Culture (Undergraduate) | ¥1,200,000 | Japanese Yen |
| Japanese Language and Culture (Graduate) | ¥1,200,000 | Japanese Yen |
| International Relations (Undergraduate) | ¥1,200,000 | Japanese Yen |
| International Relations (Graduate) | ¥1,200,000 | Japanese Yen |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by International Buddhist University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Gakushi | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Nursing, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Nursing, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Hakase | Nursing, Welfare and Protective Services |
International Buddhist University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business Administration | Business Administration |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Child Care and Development, Education, Health Education, Preschool Education |
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arabic, Arts and Humanities, Asian Religious Studies, Education, English, Health Sciences, Home Economics, International Studies, Japanese, Social Welfare, Sociology |
| Faculty : Nursing | Nursing |
| Graduate School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Welfare |
| Graduate School : Nursing | Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | IBU Shitennoji University 四天王寺国際仏教大学 |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Japan Institution for HIgher Education Evaluation (JIHEE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3-2-1 Gakuenmae Habikino-shi Osaka-shi, Osaka, 583-8501 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 108,000 |