Kokugakuin University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Kokugakuin University is a private university in Tokyo’s Shibuya District. It was established in 1882 as one of Japan’s first universities to be recognized by the university system. Programs in Shinto studies, Japanese history, oriental literature, and community development are prioritized at Kokugakuin. They also offer a course to become a Shinto priest, which is only available at two universities.

Kokugakuin University Overview

Kokugakuin University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 2463	29 %
Asia Rankings	# 630	18 %
Japan Rankings	# 134	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 2548	30 %
Asia Rankings	# 691	20 %
Japan Rankings	# 132	—

Tuition Fees at Kokugakuin University

Kokugakuin 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	760,000 Yen - 800,000 Yen
International Students	760,000 Yen - 800,000 Yen

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in Yen
Domestic Students	505,000 Yen
International Students	505,000 Yen

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

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Admissions At Kokugakuin University

If you wish to study at Kokugakuin 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 Kokugakuin University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Kokugakuin 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 Kokugakuin 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 Kokugakuin University

There are several Kokugakuin 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 Kokugakuin University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.