Kindai University: Statistics

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#652 of 14,131 In the World
#113 of 5,830 In Asia
#21 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 4 In Higashiosaka
#175 of 1,708 For Radiation Therapy
Top50% For 144 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
50%
Enrollment
38,857
Funding
Private
Languages
Japanese;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - September; October-March)
Enrollment38,857

We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Kindai 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

Kindai University is a world-class research university with 42,527 scientific papers published and 784,338 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Genetics, Engineering, Physics, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.

Publications
42,527
Citations
784,338

Kindai University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
30,271 / 665,266
Chemistry
26,601 / 514,282
Medicine
24,030 / 526,017
Genetics
18,869 / 500,252
Engineering
18,861 / 271,538
Physics
18,361 / 272,098
Biochemistry
17,300 / 400,889
Organic Chemistry
14,528 / 267,417
Environmental Science
13,305 / 211,904
Computer Science
11,900 / 241,130
Pathology
11,613 / 317,141
Quantum and Particle physics
10,861 / 156,217
Materials Science
10,836 / 147,713
Surgery
9,951 / 250,262
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
8,255 / 147,009
Psychology
7,644 / 130,768
Oncology and Cancer research
7,361 / 256,711
Geology
7,003 / 119,803
Immunology
6,700 / 176,943
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
5,688 / 111,150
Optical Engineering
5,604 / 91,741
Mathematics
5,125 / 102,112
Metallurgical Engineering
5,033 / 74,583
Ecology
4,839 / 72,875
Psychiatry
4,613 / 90,486
Statistics
4,459 / 96,905
Geography and Cartography
4,440 / 61,324
Paleontology
4,440 / 87,391
Philosophy
4,080 / 48,548
Botany
3,851 / 73,567
Anatomy and Physiology
3,679 / 57,494
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3,441 / 26,573
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
3,365 / 103,438
Neuroscience
3,345 / 61,636
Pharmacology
3,151 / 85,758
Mechanical Engineering
2,953 / 26,189
Electrical Engineering
2,943 / 35,748
Physical chemistry
2,928 / 44,443
Radiation Therapy
2,682 / 103,210
Business
2,663 / 25,411

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 492 1760
1993 504 1766
1994 531 2117
1995 596 2369
1996 632 2719
1997 631 3161
1998 685 3683
1999 649 4342
2000 733 5127
2001 765 6125
2002 876 7451
2003 953 8855
2004 900 9395
2005 859 10886
2006 976 11980
2007 1097 13542
2008 1080 15163
2009 1198 16720
2010 1181 19594
2011 1392 22832
2012 1517 25220
2013 1526 28424
2014 1428 30522
2015 1384 32824
2016 1441 33725
2017 1654 37451
2018 1619 39949
2019 1769 44201
2020 1767 56055
2021 1840 66128
2022 1797 66867
2023 1855 69280
2024 1582 66907
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Kindai 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)
Undergraduate 1,200,000 JPY
Graduate 1,500,000 JPY
Doctoral 1,800,000 JPY

Kindai University has financial aid programs.

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 Kindai 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 Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Shushi Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Fishery, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Studies, Japanese, Law, Literature, Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Systems Analysis, Town Planning
Hakase Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Systems Analysis, Town Planning

Kindai University alumni

  1. Yoshihiro Akiyama

    Yoshihiro Akiyama
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1975-.. (age 50)
    Occupations
    judokamixed martial arts fighter
    Biography

    Yoshihiro Akiyama, also known as Choo Sung-hoon (추성훈) and by his nickname Sexyama, is a Japanese mixed martial artist and judoka who won the gold medal at the 2001 Asian Championships for South Korea and for Japan at the 2002 Asian Games. He is the former K-1 HERO's Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament Champion.

  2. Yoshio Itoi

    Yoshio Itoi
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1981-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    baseball player
    Biography

    Yoshio Itoi is a Japanese former professional baseball player who played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, the Orix Buffaloes, and the Hanshin Tigers. Itoi bats left-handed and throws right-handed. He played for team Japan in WBC 2013, and hit for Japan in games against Brazil (4th batter) and China (5th batter).

  3. Tsunku

    Tsunku
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1968-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    tarentoactorrecord producerguitaristsinger-songwriter
    Biography

    Mitsuo Terada, known professionally as Tsunku (つんく♂), is a Japanese singer, record producer, and songwriter. He was the lead singer of the rock band Sharam Q.

  4. Tomohiro Nioka

    Tomohiro Nioka
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1976-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    baseball playerbaseball coach
    Biography

    Tomohiro Nioka is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He previously played for the Yomiuri Giants and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. Nioka batted and threw right-handed.

All 30 notable alumni

Kindai University faculties and divisions

Centre : Human Rights Human Rights
Centre : Human Sciences Arts and Humanities
Department/Division : Correspondence Studies Business Administration, Economics, Law, Library Science, Special Education
Department/Division : Teacher Education Teacher Training
Faculty : Agriculture Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Management, Fishery, Food Science, Nutrition
Faculty : Applied Sociology Sociology
Faculty : Architecture Architecture
Faculty : Biology-Oriented Science and Technology Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Genetics, Mechanics, Safety Engineering
Faculty : Business Administration Accountancy, Business Administration, Management, Marketing
Faculty : Economics Economics, International Economics, Public Administration
Faculty : Engineering Architecture, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Humanity-Oriented Science and Engineering Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science, Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, Management, Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty : Law Law, Political Sciences
Faculty : Literature, Art and Cultural Studies Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, English, History, Literature
Faculty : Medicine Medicine
Faculty : Pharmacy Pharmacology, Pharmacy
Faculty : Science and Engineering Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences
Graduate School : Advanced Technology Computer Science, Data Processing, Electronic Engineering, Fiscal Law, Information Sciences, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Multimedia, Safety Engineering, Systems Analysis, Technology
Graduate School : Agriculture Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Management, Fishery
Graduate School : Biology-Oriented Science and Technology Artificial Intelligence, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanics
Graduate School : Commerce Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Information Technology, Management
Graduate School : Economics Economic and Finance Policy, Economic History, Economics, International Economics
Graduate School : Law Civil Law, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Political Sciences
Graduate School : Literature and Cultural Studies American Studies, Cultural Studies, English, English Studies, International Studies, Japanese, Linguistics, Literature
Graduate School : Medical Sciences Medicine
Graduate School : Pharmacy Pharmacy
Graduate School : Science and Engineering Research Biological and Life Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Sciences, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology
Graduate School : Systems Engineering Architecture, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, International Studies, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Town Planning
Institute : Advanced Technology Technology
Institute : Creative Management and Innovation Management
Institute : Immunotherapy and Research for Cancer Immunology, Oncology
Institute : Industrial and Law Information Information Sciences
Institute : Infant Education Child Care and Development, Preschool Education
Institute : Japan Cultural Studies Cultural Studies
Institute : Molecular Engineering Bioengineering, Molecular Biology
Institute : Pharmaceutical Research and Technology Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Technology
Institute : Resource Recycling Natural Resources
Institute : World Economy International Economics
Laboratory : Fisheries Fishery
Research Division : Atomic Energy Atomic and Molecular Physics, Energy Engineering
Research Division : Ethnology Ethnology
Research Division : Experimental Farms Farm Management
Research Division : Fundamental Technology for Next Generation Technology
Research Division : Life Science Biological and Life Sciences
Research Division : Oriental Medicine Traditional Eastern Medicine
Research Division : Science and Technology Natural Sciences, Technology
School : Law Law
School : Nursing Nursing

General information

Alternative names KINDAI
近畿大学
Founded 1949
Accreditation Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)

Location and contacts

Address 3-4-1 Kowakae
Higashiosaka-shi, Osaka, 577-8502
Japan
City population 491,000

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