Quick Summary
Private in Tokyo, Japan — Meiji University, est. 1881. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 33200 students including 7% from outside Japan. Known for strengths in Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Premier urban private university with a massive alumni network and top-tier employment prospects in Japan.
Subject Strengths
Arts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesBusinessPolitical ScienceEngineering
Founded1881
TypePrivate
Total Students33200
Intl Students7%
Faculty Ratio25.4
CampusUrban
Campus Size32 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
Accreditationundefined
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Professional Degrees
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Institute for Advanced Study of Mathematical Sciences, Research Institute for Governance and Policy
Research Centers
High
Research Output
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Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATOptional
ACTOptional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · April 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on EJU scores for Japanese programs; provide strong personal statements for English-taught E-track programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Japanese Yen
UG Tuition
¥1,450,000/yr
per year · JPY
Living Cost
¥2,250,000/yr
per year · JPY
PG Tuition
¥1,300,000/yr
per year · JPY
Application Fee
$230
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
¥3,735,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · JPY
Scholarships AvailableMeiji University Special Grant for Privately Financed International Students, MEXT Scholarship, JASSO
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidTuition reduction of 30-50% for eligible international students
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Professional Degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Commerce | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business Administration | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Political Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Economics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Global Japanese Studies | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$45,000
Average Salary After Graduation
97%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh placement through the Meiji Career Center
Industry Connections
Strong partnerships with major Japanese conglomerates and government departments
Notable Alumni
Takeo Miki, Tomiichi Murayama, Keiko Kitagawa, Yuto Nagatomo
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Gymnasiums, martial arts halls, baseball fields, training centers
Student Clubs
Over 200 student clubs and circles
Library Resources
Extensive library system with over 2.6 million volumes across four campuses
Exchange Programs
Over 350 partner universities worldwide
Summer Programs
Meiji University Japanese Language Program, Cool Japan Summer Program