Kwansei Gakuin University: Statistics

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#1292 of 14,131 In the World
#346 of 5,830 In Asia
#75 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 5 In Nishinomiya
#527 of 2,546 For Atomic and Molecular physics
Top50% For 84 other topics
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
18%
Enrollment
25,679
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
Japanese;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate18%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - September; October-March)
Enrollment25,679

We've calculated the 18% acceptance rate for Kwansei Gakuin 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

Kwansei Gakuin University has published 11,498 scientific papers with 171,147 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
11,498
Citations
171,147

Kwansei Gakuin University majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
6,947 / 127,505
Engineering
6,912 / 119,363
Chemistry
6,798 / 132,181
Biology
6,119 / 111,783
Quantum and Particle physics
5,549 / 108,572
Organic Chemistry
4,723 / 102,155
Materials Science
4,265 / 86,766
Environmental Science
4,211 / 68,373
Computer Science
4,109 / 51,618
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,747 / 36,407
Biochemistry
3,379 / 65,474
Optical Engineering
3,027 / 73,885
Medicine
2,821 / 35,849
Psychology
2,312 / 29,797
Philosophy
2,153 / 19,367
Genetics
2,081 / 37,386
Mathematics
1,978 / 26,070
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,827 / 19,077
Business
1,807 / 16,896
Geology
1,741 / 27,084
Political Science
1,713 / 16,737
Astrophysics and Astronomy
1,702 / 38,239
Geography and Cartography
1,687 / 19,781
Law
1,608 / 16,272
Metallurgical Engineering
1,397 / 22,534
Statistics
1,366 / 21,322
Sociology
1,325 / 13,528
Economics
1,318 / 13,672
Electrical Engineering
1,293 / 23,748
Ecology
1,271 / 18,619
Nanotechnology
1,271 / 33,704
Condensed Matter Physics
1,203 / 22,552
Neuroscience
1,141 / 17,593
Chemical Engineering
1,131 / 29,183
Linguistics
1,111 / 8,455
Art & Design
1,071 / 9,854
Paleontology
1,055 / 15,949
Physical chemistry
1,052 / 21,558
Nuclear Physics
1,003 / 22,637
Environmental Chemistry
997 / 27,204

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 96 641
1993 84 601
1994 104 653
1995 105 779
1996 127 843
1997 127 975
1998 156 1245
1999 145 1243
2000 165 1402
2001 171 1777
2002 195 1751
2003 199 1999
2004 233 2448
2005 239 2917
2006 316 3353
2007 280 3499
2008 316 4022
2009 271 4016
2010 363 4447
2011 340 5060
2012 369 5203
2013 455 5797
2014 425 6133
2015 426 6294
2016 434 6356
2017 537 7590
2018 577 8221
2019 485 9080
2020 652 11516
2021 523 13116
2022 519 13608
2023 543 13638
2024 414 13917
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Kwansei Gakuin 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 Cost (per year)
Undergraduate 1,200,000 JPY
Graduate (Master's) 1,500,000 JPY
Graduate (Doctoral) 1,800,000 JPY

Kwansei Gakuin University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 Kwansei 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 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 No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Gakushi Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, International Studies, Law, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology
Shushi Accountancy, Aesthetics, American Studies, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, English, English Studies, Ethics, French, French Studies, Geography, German, Germanic Studies, History, Japanese, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Regional Studies, Secondary Education, Sociology, Theology, Welfare and Protective Services
Hakase Business Administration, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Law, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Sociology, Welfare and Protective Services

Kwansei Gakuin University alumni

  1. Yuriko Koike

    Yuriko Koike
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1952-.. (age 73)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Yuriko Koike is a Japanese politician, who has served as the Governor of Tokyo since 2016. Previously, she was also served as a member of the House of Councillors from 1992 to 1993, a member of the House of Representatives from 1993 to 2016, Minister of the Environment under from 2003 to 2006, and Minister of Defense in between July and August 2007.

  2. Yūmi Nagashima

    Yūmi Nagashima
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1991-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    announcertelevision presenter
    Biography

    Yūmi Nagashima is a Japanese announcer for Fuji TV. She is known for being the main presenter of Mezamashi TV.

  3. Etsushi Toyokawa

    Etsushi Toyokawa
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1962-.. (age 63)
    Occupations
    actorscreenwriter
    Biography

    Etsushi Toyokawa is a Japanese actor.

  4. Tadao Takashima

    Tadao Takashima
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1930-2019 (aged 89)
    Occupations
    tarentoactorfilm actortelevision presentertelevision actor
    Biography

    Tadao Takashima was a Japanese actor and jazz musician. He appeared in more than 100 films, including the Toho productions King Kong vs. Godzilla, Atragon, and Frankenstein vs. Baragon. He also performed in stage musicals such as My Fair Lady and appeared in several television shows.

All 32 notable alumni

Kwansei Gakuin University faculties and divisions

Centre : Child Child Care and Development, Special Education
Centre : Christian Christian Religious Studies
Centre : Japanese Language Education Foreign Languages Education, Japanese
Centre : Language Chinese, English, French, German, Korean, Modern Languages, Spanish
Centre : Research into and Promotion of Higher Education Higher Education
Graduate School : Business Administration Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Information Sciences, International Business, Management, Marketing
Graduate School : Economics Accountancy, Economics, Education, Taxation
Graduate School : Education Education
Graduate School : Human Welfare Studies Welfare and Protective Services
Graduate School : Humanities Aesthetics, American Studies, Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, English Studies, Ethics, French, Geography, German, History, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Regional Studies
Graduate School : Language, Communication and Culture American Studies, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, English Studies, French, French Studies, German, Germanic Studies, Japanese, Linguistics, Modern Languages
Graduate School : Law and Politics Civil Law, Criminal Law, Law, Political Sciences
Graduate School : Policy Studies Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, International Studies, Law, Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Urban Studies
Graduate School : Science Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences
Graduate School : Sociology Sociology
Institute : Advanced Social Research Social Studies
Institute : Business and Accounting Accountancy, Business Administration
Institute : Human Rights Research and Education Education, Human Rights
Institute : Industrial Research Industrial Engineering
Institute : Research of Disaster Area Reconstruction Civil Engineering, Protective Services, Safety Engineering
Research Division : Christianity and Culture Christian Religious Studies
Research Division : Teacher Development Library Science, Museum Studies, Teacher Training
School : Business Administration Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Information Sciences, International Business, Management, Marketing
School : Economics Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Environmental Studies, Finance, International Economics, Natural Resources, Social and Preventive Medicine
School : Education Education, Primary Education
School : Human Welfare Studies Social Welfare, Social Work, Welfare and Protective Services
School : Humanities Aesthetics, Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, English, Ethics, French, Geography, German, History, Japanese, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Regional Studies
School : International Studies Cultural Studies, Economics, International Studies, Management, Modern Languages, Political Sciences, Social Studies
School : Law Law
School : Law and Politics Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Law, Political Sciences
School : Policy Studies Computer Science, International Studies, Public Administration, Urban Studies
School : Science and Technology Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics
School : Sociology Information Sciences, Media Studies, Social Problems, Social Psychology, Social Studies, Sociology
School : Theology Bible, Christian Religious Studies, History of Religion, Missionary Studies, New Testament, Theology

General information

Alternative names KG
関西学院大学
Founded 1912
Accreditation Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)
Motto Mastery for Service
Colors blue, white, yellow

Location and contacts

Address 1-155 Uegahara-1bancho
Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo, 662-8501
Japan
City population 487,000

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