Kindai University: Statistics

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#635 of 14,131 In the World
#107 of 5,830 In Asia
#21 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 4 In Higashiosaka
#177 of 1,584 For Radiation Therapy
Top50% For 142 other topics
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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
Full time employee2,328
Student:staff ratio17:1

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 37,663 scientific papers published and 622,488 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
37,663
Citations
622,488

Kindai University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
27,111 / 538,134
Chemistry
24,132 / 428,889
Medicine
21,354 / 420,260
Genetics
17,109 / 407,822
Engineering
17,023 / 226,452
Physics
16,454 / 223,265
Biochemistry
15,839 / 331,188
Organic Chemistry
13,295 / 221,838
Environmental Science
11,919 / 163,985
Computer Science
10,740 / 188,622
Pathology
10,575 / 261,318
Quantum and Particle physics
9,743 / 124,117
Materials Science
9,736 / 124,778
Surgery
8,936 / 205,480
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
7,422 / 127,329
Psychology
6,858 / 102,866
Oncology and Cancer research
6,462 / 209,821
Geology
6,294 / 93,324
Immunology
6,044 / 139,588
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
5,147 / 94,874
Optical Engineering
5,050 / 82,130
Mathematics
4,687 / 85,652
Metallurgical Engineering
4,532 / 64,380
Ecology
4,390 / 56,980
Psychiatry
4,159 / 71,202
Statistics
4,120 / 82,013
Paleontology
4,018 / 68,854
Geography and Cartography
3,991 / 44,999
Philosophy
3,631 / 37,404
Botany
3,459 / 58,933
Anatomy and Physiology
3,405 / 45,692
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
3,194 / 95,559
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3,084 / 18,920
Neuroscience
3,072 / 50,182
Pharmacology
2,912 / 70,429
Physical chemistry
2,704 / 38,890
Electrical Engineering
2,636 / 25,419
Mechanical Engineering
2,634 / 19,901
Radiation Therapy
2,411 / 84,205
Business
2,375 / 18,441

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 397 1297
1992 445 1408
1993 438 1441
1994 487 1648
1995 542 1842
1996 569 2150
1997 580 2507
1998 626 2864
1999 591 3471
2000 673 4189
2001 710 5004
2002 809 6001
2003 883 7178
2004 820 7734
2005 764 8955
2006 883 10026
2007 1024 11452
2008 941 12531
2009 1084 14194
2010 1065 16485
2011 1211 19195
2012 1392 21362
2013 1401 24217
2014 1347 26338
2015 1309 28855
2016 1368 30004
2017 1576 32726
2018 1576 35507
2019 1678 39259
2020 1715 47356
2021 1780 57495
2022 1678 61242
2023 1631 61547
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 49)
    Occupations
    mixed martial arts fighterjudoka
    Biography

    Yoshihiro Akiyama, also known as Choo Sung-hoon (추성훈) and by his nickname Sexyama, is a Japanese mixed martial artist and judoka of Korean descent who won the gold medal at the 2001 Asian Championships for South Korea and for Japan at the 2002 Asian Games. A fourth-generation Japanese of Korean descent, he acquired Japanese nationality in 2001. 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 43)
    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. Tomohiro Nioka

    Tomohiro Nioka
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1976-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    baseball coachbaseball player
    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.

  4. Yuhei Nakaushiro

    Yuhei Nakaushiro
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    baseball player
    Biography

    Yuhei Nakaushiro is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Chiba Lotte Marines and Yokohama DeNA BayStars.

All 25 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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