Kobe Gakuin University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2505 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #721 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #155 of 719 | In Japan |
| #4 of 18 | In Kobe |
| #1115 of 2,648 | For Molecular Biology |
| Top50% | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- kobegakuin.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
- Acceptance rate
- 33%*
* Kobe Gakuin 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
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
Research profile
Kobe Gakuin University has published 3,899 scientific papers with 63,242 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicine, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Psychology, and Computer Science.
Kobe Gakuin University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 55 | 255 |
| 1994 | 50 | 237 |
| 1995 | 73 | 335 |
| 1996 | 60 | 333 |
| 1997 | 61 | 417 |
| 1998 | 70 | 475 |
| 1999 | 87 | 567 |
| 2000 | 71 | 668 |
| 2001 | 60 | 660 |
| 2002 | 69 | 763 |
| 2003 | 66 | 917 |
| 2004 | 88 | 1017 |
| 2005 | 91 | 1219 |
| 2006 | 94 | 1379 |
| 2007 | 121 | 1638 |
| 2008 | 109 | 1637 |
| 2009 | 84 | 1788 |
| 2010 | 108 | 2034 |
| 2011 | 117 | 2206 |
| 2012 | 114 | 2310 |
| 2013 | 127 | 2460 |
| 2014 | 117 | 2620 |
| 2015 | 130 | 2635 |
| 2016 | 103 | 2719 |
| 2017 | 124 | 2648 |
| 2018 | 117 | 2760 |
| 2019 | 116 | 3042 |
| 2020 | 148 | 3463 |
| 2021 | 126 | 3768 |
| 2022 | 131 | 3688 |
| 2023 | 123 | 3651 |
| 2024 | 103 | 3548 |
| 2025 | 86 | 3272 |
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 Kobe Gakuin 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 | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| 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 | Behavioural Sciences, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Economics, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Nutrition, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Work |
|---|---|
| Hakase | Behavioural Sciences, Cultural Studies, Economics, Food Science, Law, Medicine, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
Notable alumni
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Sō Takei
- Occupations
- sprintertarentoathletics competitordecathlete
- Biography
-
Sō Takei is a Japanese tarento and former track and field athlete. He was an established athlete with multiple championships for athletics and decathlon. Takei is currently active as a tarento, frequently appearing on television. He calls himself the King of Beasts, a nickname that has become associated with Takei for his persona in the entertainment industry.
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Kaori Sakamoto
- Occupations
- figure skater
- Biography
-
Kaori Sakamoto is a Japanese figure skater. She is the 2022 Olympic bronze medalist, a two-time Olympic team event silver medalist (2022, 2026), a three-time World champion (2022–2024), the 2025 World silver medalist, the 2018 Four Continents champion, the 2023–24 Grand Prix Final champion, two-time Grand Prix Final bronze medalist (2024–25, 2025–26), a thirteen-time ISU Grand Prix medalist, the 2025 Asian Winter Games silver medalist, the 2023 World University Games silver medalist, and a six-time Japanese national champion. At the junior level, she is the 2017 World Junior bronze medalist and the 2016–17 Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist.
Kobe Gakuin University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Area Research and Development | Regional Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics |
| Faculty : Humanities and Science | Arts and Humanities, Psychology |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Nutrition | Dietetics, Nutrition |
| Faculty : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Rehabilitation | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Work |
| Graduate School : Economics and Business Administration | Business Administration, Economics |
| Graduate School : Food and Medical Sciences | Food Science, Medicine |
| Graduate School : Humanities and Science | Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Cultural Studies, Psychology |
| Graduate School : Law | International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law |
| Graduate School : Law Practices | Law |
| Graduate School : Nutrition | Dietetics, Nutrition |
| Graduate School : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Graduate School : Rehabilitation | Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Work |
| Research Division : Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | 神戸学院大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 518 Arise, Ikawadani-cho Nishi-ku Kobe-shi, Hyogo-ken, 651-2180 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,522,000 |