About DU

Doshisha University (DU) — private university. It is located in Kyoto, Japan. As a member of OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA), DU is actively working on developing the academic environment.

The university is in top-1040 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 90 position in the world.

DU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.

Location
Kyoto, Japan
Establishment year
1875
Students
27,639
International students
1,213
Female students
42%
Acceptance rate
20%

Place in ratings

Rating QS
2023 
#1042
Rating THE
2022 
#90

DU tuition fees

The academic calendar at DU is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Japan. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At DU, tuition fees are equal for everyone — from 2,800 USD per year. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.

When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
No
Bachelorcitizens and foreigners
7,046 USD/year
Mastercitizens and foreigners
2,800 USD/year

Bachelor degree at DU

Undergraduate studies at DU are eligible if you pass the entrance exams. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 85. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
85

Master's degree at DU

To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 79. IELTS — 6 or higher.

IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
79

DU campus

The campus of DU is located in Kyoto. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. DU regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes

What to do after graduation

Students are allowed to stay in the country for a year after graduation. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.

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Universities related to DU

Universities in this city

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
252Kyoto UniversityJapanKyoto
 
4,481 USD
 
4,481 USD
76728Doshisha UniversityJapanKyoto
 
7,046 USD
from  2,800 USD
to  7,639 USD
82236Ritsumeikan UniversityJapanKyoto
 
11,606 USD
from  4,270 USD
to  6,496 USD
166553Kyoto University of the Arts and DesignJapanKyoto
 
 
 
 
75Kyoto Sangyo UniversityJapanKyoto
 
 
 
 

Universities in this country

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
241University of TokyoJapanTokyo
 
4,111 USD
from  4,087 USD
to  22,124 USD
252Kyoto UniversityJapanKyoto
 
4,481 USD
 
4,481 USD
583Osaka UniversityJapan
 
4,049 USD
 
4,165 USD
824Tohoku UniversityJapanSendai
 
4,049 USD
 
4,049 USD
985Nagoya UniversityJapanNagoya City
 
4,049 USD
 
4,049 USD