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Kumamoto Gakuen University

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Kumamoto Gakuen University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kumamoto Gakuen University is a university in Japan with 4 faculties and 11 departments. It suits students who want a broad undergraduate choice in Kumamoto and are prepared to confirm programme-by-programme details on the university website.

  2. What you can study

    The university has 4 faculties with 11 departments, but the specific subject areas and programme names are not published in the information available here. If you are comparing options from abroad, check the official website for the current faculty and department list before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and any language or placement conditions. The university’s exact international admissions rules are not published here, so confirm all requirements directly with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here, so confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Kumamoto will depend on housing, transport, and personal spending, so budget separately for those.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it before you apply. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa steps, whether your programme is taught in Japanese or another language, the documents needed for admission, and any support the university offers for international students.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Kumamoto Gakuen University sits within a large higher-education system where applicants usually compare by subject range, location, and admissions conditions. Its main distinguishing detail here is the size of its academic structure: 4 faculties and 11 departments.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Kumamoto Gakuen University

What country is Kumamoto Gakuen University in?

Japan.

How many faculties does the university have?

It has 4 faculties.

How many departments does the university have?

It has 11 departments.

What is the university’s website?

http://www.kumagaku.ac.jp/

Overview

Kumamoto Gakuen University called Gakuendai (学園大) or Shōdai (商大), is a private Japanese university in Kumamoto, Japan. It was established in 1942, at which time Eastern Language Vocational College was subsumed into it. It was renamed Kumamoto Language Vocational College in 1945, and was made into Kumamoto Commerce University in 1954. It acquired its current name, Kumamoto Gakuen University, in 1994. At present, the university has 4 faculties with 11 departments.

Programs at Kumamoto Gakuen University

1 programs across 1 study levels.

Professional

Professional Professional Accounting & Finance

会計専門職研究科

Kumamoto Gakuen University

⏱ 3–4 years 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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