Kindai University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #604 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #97 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #21 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 4 | In Higashiosaka |
| #176 of 1,748 | For Radiation Therapy |
| Top50% | For 144 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Enrollment
- 38,857
- Funding
- Private
- Website
- www.kindai.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 38,857 |
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 43,774 scientific papers published and 832,026 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.
Kindai University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 504 | 1765 |
| 1994 | 533 | 2118 |
| 1995 | 596 | 2369 |
| 1996 | 632 | 2723 |
| 1997 | 631 | 3157 |
| 1998 | 685 | 3684 |
| 1999 | 649 | 4342 |
| 2000 | 733 | 5130 |
| 2001 | 767 | 6128 |
| 2002 | 877 | 7453 |
| 2003 | 957 | 8859 |
| 2004 | 902 | 9394 |
| 2005 | 862 | 10885 |
| 2006 | 977 | 11980 |
| 2007 | 1097 | 13548 |
| 2008 | 1080 | 15162 |
| 2009 | 1198 | 16720 |
| 2010 | 1182 | 19595 |
| 2011 | 1391 | 22835 |
| 2012 | 1518 | 25222 |
| 2013 | 1525 | 28427 |
| 2014 | 1428 | 30539 |
| 2015 | 1384 | 32838 |
| 2016 | 1442 | 33734 |
| 2017 | 1655 | 37456 |
| 2018 | 1622 | 39956 |
| 2019 | 1769 | 44188 |
| 2020 | 1770 | 56074 |
| 2021 | 1839 | 66161 |
| 2022 | 1798 | 66931 |
| 2023 | 1856 | 69299 |
| 2024 | 1636 | 67502 |
| 2025 | 1524 | 60772 |
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
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Yoshihiro Akiyama
- Occupations
- judokamixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
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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.
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Yoshio Itoi
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Yoshio Itoi is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) 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). He won Netflix's Final Draft TV series, Netflix's first Japanese-produced physical survival series, which premiered on August 12, 2025. He won the prize of 27 million yen. He then competed as part of Team Japan on Physical: Asia.
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Tsunku
- Occupations
- guitaristsinger-songwritertarentoactorrecord producer
- Biography
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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.
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Tomohiro Nioka
- Occupations
- baseball playerbaseball coach
- Biography
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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.
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 |