All Levels
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship
Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare
Doshisha University
Kyoto, Japan
"A private university in Kyoto founded in 1875"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#1201 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (job-hunting visa)
About Doshisha University
Doshisha University is a private university in Kyoto, founded in 1875 by Joseph Hardy Neesima as Doshisha Eigakko. It has 14 faculties and several graduate schools, student exchange agreements with 138 universities in 34 countries, and over 400 student societies. The Imadegawa campus is in northern Kyoto, and the university has a second main campus. Some courses are taught in English, for example the International Science and Technology Course.
Rankings & Recognition
#1201
Ranked in the 1201-1400 band of the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
Private Christian university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Doshisha University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1875
Founded
28,373
Total Students
1,165
International Students
1,411
Faculty
14
Faculties
Popular Programs
Letters
Economics
Law
Science and Engineering
Global Communication
Policy and Management
Application Details
Intakes
April
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
COE + Student visa
Post-Study Work
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Green Card Pathway
Highly Skilled Professional (points)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MEXT (Japanese Govt) scholarship
Career Outcomes
26%
Placement Ratio
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Post-Study Work
28 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 1,411
International Staff — 11%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Doshisha has its Imadegawa campus in Kamigyo-ku, northern Kyoto, plus a second main campus. About 40 percent of students rent an apartment or room.
Campus Details
Kyoto
campuses
1411
faculty
11%
international staff
Campus Forecast
Kyoto: hot humid summers
cold winters with occasional light snow
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Private apartments; university-designated agents help find low-cost rooms
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
28,373
International Students
1,165
Undergraduate
92%
Postgraduate
8%
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
$10,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Doshisha admits most students in April. Check the Doshisha Guide for International Students for exact dates and for English-taught courses.
Scholarships at Doshisha University
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school completion. Japanese or English proficiency as set by each faculty.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Language and entry rules are set by each graduate school.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (EJU / JLPT / TOEFL / IELTS)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the Doshisha admissions site.
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Apply online
Register on the Doshisha admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the required application fee.
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Screening
The university reviews your file; an interview or test may follow.
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Admission & COE
Receive the admission letter, then the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
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Visa & arrive
Apply for a Student visa with the COE, then register your address and join National Health Insurance.
Campus & Location
Doshisha has its Imadegawa campus in Kamigyo-ku, northern Kyoto, plus a second main campus. About 40 percent of students rent an apartment or room.
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