Gakushuin University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Gakushuin University is a private university in Tokyo’s Mejiro district. It was founded in Kyoto in 1847, but it was re-established as a private university in 1949. Undergraduate and graduate programs in law, economics, and science are available at the university. As one of the most prestigious universities in Japan, most of the Imperial House of Japan have attended the Gakushuin University.

Gakushuin University Overview

Gakushuin University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1805	22 %
Asia Rankings	# 413	12 %
Japan Rankings	# 94	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1884	23 %
Asia Rankings	# 457	13 %
Japan Rankings	# 102	—

Tuition Fees at Gakushuin University

Gakushuin University tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in Yen
Domestic Students	776,000 Yen - 1,174,000 Yen
International Students	776,000 Yen - 1,174,000 Yen

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in Yen
Domestic Students	508,000 Yen - 688,000 Yen
International Students	508,000 Yen - 688,000 Yen

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Gakushuin University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Gakushuin University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Gakushuin University

If you wish to study at Gakushuin University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Gakushuin University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Gakushuin University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Gakushuin University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	International Admissions Page
Master's	International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Gakushuin University

There are several Gakushuin University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Gakushuin University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.