Meiji Gakuin University: Statistics

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#2560 of 14,131 In the World
#747 of 5,830 In Asia
#162 of 719 In Japan
#35 of 84 In Tokyo
#1674 of 2,325 For Theoretical Physics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
34%
Enrollment
12,176
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Japanese;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate34%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - September; October-March)
Enrollment12,176

We've calculated the 34% acceptance rate for Meiji 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

Meiji Gakuin University has published 1,579 scientific papers with 22,839 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, and Political Science.

Publications
1,579
Citations
22,839

Meiji Gakuin University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
857 / 9,664
Physics
635 / 12,054
Biology
599 / 11,117
Engineering
577 / 11,266
Environmental Science
554 / 8,956
Computer Science
497 / 5,751
Chemistry
484 / 10,582
Quantum and Particle physics
476 / 9,537
Medicine
462 / 5,748
Political Science
462 / 5,024
Philosophy
458 / 4,148
Psychology
421 / 5,437
Law
420 / 4,478
Sociology
366 / 4,979
Geography and Cartography
334 / 4,603
Economics
329 / 3,242
Mathematics
327 / 3,255
Business
308 / 2,757
History
290 / 3,004
Art & Design
271 / 4,958
Organic Chemistry
264 / 6,628
Linguistics
263 / 2,529
Biochemistry
242 / 6,314
Archaeology
237 / 2,755
Ecology
230 / 4,845
Statistics
215 / 2,633
Nuclear Physics
208 / 6,168
Social Psychology
206 / 3,105
Optical Engineering
196 / 5,884
Botany
186 / 5,652
Materials Science
182 / 3,421
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
181 / 1,774
Geology
179 / 3,229
Fashion Design
168 / 4,195
Psychiatry
161 / 2,172
Astrophysics and Astronomy
159 / 4,016
Pathology
157 / 2,346
Genetics
156 / 3,646
Finance
138 / 1,543
Neuroscience
138 / 1,648

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 14 122
1994 23 113
1995 47 167
1996 27 288
1997 41 262
1998 31 281
1999 22 313
2000 23 238
2001 25 299
2002 29 310
2003 31 435
2004 21 414
2005 28 517
2006 22 425
2007 23 560
2008 30 551
2009 39 565
2010 40 733
2011 46 643
2012 38 739
2013 49 818
2014 67 907
2015 55 856
2016 57 870
2017 51 901
2018 81 958
2019 76 1097
2020 64 1300
2021 84 1477
2022 79 1333
2023 73 1420
2024 79 1302
2025 70 1276
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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 Meiji 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 No No No
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science Yes No No
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology Yes Yes No
Shushi Art History, Business Administration, Economics, English, Fine Arts, French, International Studies, Literature, Musicology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
Hakase Art History, Business Administration, Economics, English, French, International Studies, Law, Literature, Musicology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Video

Meiji Gakuin University alumni

  1. Moka Kamishiraishi

    Moka Kamishiraishi
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    2000-.. (age 26)
    Occupations
    tarentosingeractorradio personality
    Biography

    Moka Kamishiraishi is a Japanese actress and singer. As a singer, her stage name is Adieu (stylized in all lowercase). She is the younger sister of actress Mone Kamishiraishi.

  2. Tōru Furuya

    Tōru Furuya
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1953-.. (age 73)
    Occupations
    actorchild actorseiyū
    Biography

    Tōru Furuya is a Japanese actor and narrator. As a child, he was a member of Gekidan Himawari, a children's acting troupe. He is currently employed by the talent management firm Aoni Production, since 1982.

  3. Miki Mizuno

    Miki Mizuno
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1974-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Miki Mizuno is a Japanese actress. She played the role of villain in the horror film Carved as the Kuchisake-Onna a malevolent vengeful spirit who killed many children.

  4. Eiji Okuda

    Eiji Okuda
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1950-.. (age 76)
    Occupations
    actorscreenwriterfilm actorseiyūfilm director
    Biography

    Eiji Okuda is a Japanese actor and film director. Born in Kasugai, Aichi, he was nominated for the Best Actor award at the 1990 Japanese Academy Awards for his performance in Sen no Rikyu. He won the award for best actor at the 37th Blue Ribbon Awards for Like a Rolling Stone.

All 15 notable alumni

Meiji Gakuin University faculties and divisions

Centre : Liberal Arts Arabic, Arts and Humanities, English, Italian, Modern Languages, Thai Languages
Faculty : Economics Business Administration, Economics, International Business
Faculty : International Studies Cultural Studies, International Studies
Faculty : Law Law, Political Sciences
Faculty : Letters Arts and Humanities, English, Fine Arts, French, Literature, Music, Teacher Training
Faculty : Psychology Child Care and Development, Education, Psychology
Faculty : Sociology and Social Work Social Work, Sociology
Graduate School : Arts and Letters Arts and Humanities, English, Fine Arts, French, Literature, Music
Graduate School : Economics Business Administration, Economics
Graduate School : International Studies International Studies
Graduate School : Law Law
Graduate School : Law Law
Graduate School : Psychology Psychology
Graduate School : Sociology Social Work, Sociology

General information

Alternative names 明治学院大学
Founded 1877
Accreditation Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)
Motto 他者への貢献

Location and contacts

Address 1-2-37 Shirokanedai Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-8636
Japan
City population 14,265,000

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