Doshisha University (abbreviated as "Doshisha" or "Doshisha") is a famous private university located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1875. The school is famous for its excellent educational quality and wide range of research fields, especially in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The following is a detailed introduction to Doshisha University:

Overview

Establishment time: 1875

Nature: Private university

Location: The main campus is located in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, with four campuses: Imadegawa Campus, Yanagawa Campus, Kitayama Campus and Tanabe Campus

Number of students: About 44,000 (including undergraduates and graduate students)

Educational philosophy

Doshisha University adheres to the three major educational philosophies of "Christianity, liberalism, and internationalism", and is committed to cultivating talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school focuses on the combination of theory and practice, and encourages students to actively participate in social services and international exchanges.

Disciplines and Faculties

Doshisha University has the following faculties and disciplines:

Faculty of Letters: Literature, History, Philosophy and Ethics, Culture

Faculty of Sociology: Social Studies, Social Welfare, Social Information

Faculty of Law: Law

Faculty of Economics: Economics, Business Administration

Faculty of Commerce: Commerce

Faculty of Policy: Policy

Faculty of Culture and Information: Culture and Information

Faculty of Science and Engineering: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Materials Engineering, Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Life and Medical Sciences: Life and Medical Sciences

Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences: Sports and Health Sciences

Faculty of Psychology: Psychology

Faculty of International Relations: International Relations

Graduate School

Graduate School of Letters: Master's Program, Doctoral Courses

Graduate School of Sociology: Master's and Doctoral Courses

Graduate School of Law: Master's and Doctoral Courses

Graduate School of Economics: Master's and Doctoral Courses

Graduate School of Commerce: Master's and Doctoral Courses

Graduate School of Policy Sciences: Master's and Doctoral Courses

Graduate School of Cultural Information: Master's and Doctoral Courses

Graduate School of Science and Engineering: Master's and Doctoral Courses

Graduate School of Life and Medical Sciences: Master's and Doctoral Courses

Graduate School of Sports and Health Sciences: Master's and Doctoral Courses

Graduate School of Psychology: Master's and Doctoral Courses

Graduate School of International Relations: Master's and Doctoral Courses

Graduate School of Theology: Master's and Doctoral Courses

Features

Historical Background: Doshisha University was founded in 1875 by Yoshiro Niijima, one of the six great educators of the Meiji era, and is the first Christian university in Japanese history. Although the school is based on the Christian faith, it was not established for missionary purposes.

International Exchange: The school has established cooperative relations with 215 universities in 48 countries around the world, providing abundant overseas exchange opportunities and encouraging students to expand their international perspectives.

Research strength: Doshisha University has strong research strength in many disciplines, especially in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The school has many research institutions, such as the Institute of International Affairs and the Institute of Comparative Culture.

Campus environment: The Imadegawa campus is located directly opposite the Kyoto Imperial Palace. It has many historically and architecturally important buildings and a beautiful campus environment.

Employment rate: According to the statistics of the Japanese Toyo Economy in 2023, Doshisha University's employment rate in famous companies ranks 17th among all Japanese universities and 5th among private universities in Japan, second only to the four private universities of "Zaoke, Shangli" and "Li" in the Kanto region.

Ranking

Doshisha University enjoys a high reputation among private universities in Japan, especially in the Kansai region. According to different ranking agencies, its ranking in the country varies, but it is generally at the forefront.

Fees

Tuition fees: Tuition fees for private universities in Japan vary depending on the department and subject. Generally, undergraduate tuition fees are about 1 million to 1.5 million yen/year (for reference only, please refer to the latest official information for specific fees).

Other expenses: including accommodation fees, living expenses, etc., which may vary according to individual circumstances.

Campus facilities

Library: With a rich collection of books and electronic resources, it provides students with a good learning environment.

Sports facilities: including gymnasiums, swimming pools, athletic fields, etc., to meet students' physical exercise needs.

Student dormitories: Provide a variety of dormitories, including single rooms, double rooms, etc., suitable for students with different needs.

Research facilities: The school is equipped with advanced laboratories and research centers to support various scientific research activities.

Contact information

Address: 1-1, Imadegawa-dori, Hongo-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 602-8558

Tel: +81-75-761-1111