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Aichi Shukutoku University

Nagoya, Japan Founded 1975

Updated May 2026

Overview

English Name: Aichi Shukutoku University
Local Name: 愛知淑徳大学
Acronyms: ASU
Founded: 1975
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Private
Motto: Living with Diversity
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Established in 1975, the Aichi Shukutoku University (Aichi Shukutoku Daigaku) is a private higher education institution located in the metropolis of Nagoya (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Aichi.

Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Aichi Shukutoku University (ASU) is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Aichi Shukutoku University (ASU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

This 49-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

ASU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Aichi Shukutoku University's street address and primary contact methods. Social channels often differentiate by purpose — admissions on one, alumni on another, events on a third.

Address: 9 Katahira, Nagakute Nagakute-cho
Postal Code: 480-1197
Other Sites: Also Center for Education of Health Sciences; Multimedia Resource Centre; Also Hoshigaoka campus
Map:
Phone: +81 (561) 62 4111
Fax: +81 (561) 63 1977

Academic Details

Scale, staffing, and recognition figures for Aichi Shukutoku University are summarised below. These numbers help you size the institution against your shortlist and weigh academic depth alongside programme fit.

Academic Year: April to March (April-July; October-March)
Recognition: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
Accrediting Agency: Japan University Accreditation Association
Admission Requirements: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Student Enrollment: 8

Academic Structures

Aichi Shukutoku University's teaching organisation from faculties down to institutes. Faculty websites typically list their own programme catalogue, faculty bios, and contact information separately from the central site.

Unit 14 items
  • Faculty of Business
  • Faculty of Creation and Representation
  • Faculty of Global Communication
  • Faculty of Global Culture and Communication
  • Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
  • Faculty of Human Informatics
  • Faculty of Human Services
  • Faculty of Letters
  • Faculty of Psychology
  • Graduate School of Business
  • Graduate School of Creativity and Culture
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Graduate School of Global Culture and Communication
  • Graduate School of Psychology and Medical Sciences

Degrees

Aichi Shukutoku University's qualifications are listed below by level, so you can quickly find the route that matches your study stage. Some levels feed naturally into the next, while others stand alone.

Other 10 programs
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Business Administration
  • Communication Studies
  • Education
  • Health Sciences
  • Japanese
  • Library Science
  • Literature
  • Media Studies
  • Psychology

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.

Japanese Language and Culture (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Asian Studies
  • Japanese
Foreign Language Education (Department/Division) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chinese
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Business (Faculty) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Chinese
  • English
  • Finance
  • Hotel and Restaurant
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Korean
  • Management
  • Tourism

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Global Culture and Communication (Faculty) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Chinese
  • Communication Studies
  • English
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • Hotel and Restaurant
  • International Business
  • International Studies
  • Regional Studies
  • Social and Community Services
  • Tourism

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Health and Medical Sciences (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Disorders
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Ophthalmology
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Sports

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Healthcare Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Human Informatics (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Design
  • Information Management
  • Information Sciences
  • Library Science
  • Psychology
Human Services (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Child Care and Development
  • Social and Community Services
  • Social Welfare
  • Social Work
Letters (Faculty) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Continuing Education
  • Education
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Literature
  • Primary Education
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Training
Media Theories and Production (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architectural and Environmental Design
  • Media Studies
  • Town Planning
  • Writing

Common Career Paths

  • Media Producer
  • Content Strategist
  • Broadcast Journalist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Psychology (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Cognitive Sciences
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Common Career Paths

  • Psychologist
  • Counsellor
  • Clinical Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Business (Graduate School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Information Technology
  • International Business
  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Creativity and Culture (Graduate School) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architectural and Environmental Design
  • Cultural Studies
  • Information Sciences
  • Japanese
  • Library Science
  • Literature
  • Media Studies
  • Town Planning
  • Writing
Education (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Primary Education
  • Teacher Training

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Global Culture and Communication (Graduate School) 13 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • American Studies
  • Asian Studies
  • Chinese
  • Communication Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • English
  • English Studies
  • European Studies
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • International Studies
  • Japanese
  • Literature
  • Tourism

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Psychology and Medical Sciences (Graduate School) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Cognitive Sciences
  • Communication Disorders
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Medicine
  • Ophthalmology
  • Psychology
  • Social and Community Services
  • Social Psychology
  • Speech Therapy and Audiology

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Healthcare Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Aichi Shukutoku University's programme catalogue is grouped by level below — use the filter to narrow your shortlist. Programme entry windows and admissions criteria typically appear on each programme's dedicated page.

48 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Japan

Bachelor's Degree 22 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Architecture - Architecture and Urban Development
Architecture

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Architecture - Residential and Interior Design
Architecture

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Business
Business & Management

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Creative Expression - Creative Expression
Liberal Arts

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Creative Expression - Media Production
Media Studies & Mass Media

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Education
Education & Teaching

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Food and Health Science - Food Science Creation
Health Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Food and Health Science - Healthy Nutrition
Nutrition & Dietetics

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Global Communication - Language
Communication Studies

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Health and Medical Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Natural Sciences

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Master's Degree 13 programmes

Graduate School of Business - Business Administration
Business Administration

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Graduate School of Cultural Creation - Architecture and Interior Design
Architecture

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Graduate School of Cultural Creation - Creative Expression
Liberal Arts

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Graduate School of Cultural Creation - Information Design and Systems
Applied Design

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Graduate School of Cultural Creation - Japanese Literature
Literature

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Graduate School of Cultural Creation - Library and Information Science
Information Systems & Technology

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Graduate School of Cultural Creation - Media Production
Media Studies & Mass Media

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Graduate School of Education - Education
Education & Teaching

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Graduate School of Global Culture and Communication - Global Culture and Communication
Communication Studies

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Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Science - Health Science
Nutrition & Dietetics

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Doctorate 13 programmes

Graduate School of Business - Business Administration (Doctoral)
Business Administration

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Graduate School of Cultural Creation - Architecture and Interior Design (Doctoral)
Architecture

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Graduate School of Cultural Creation - Creative Expression (Doctoral)
Liberal Arts

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Graduate School of Cultural Creation - Information Design and Systems (Doctoral)
Applied Design

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Graduate School of Cultural Creation - Japanese Literature (Doctoral)
Literature

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Graduate School of Cultural Creation - Library and Information Science (Doctoral)
Information Systems & Technology

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Graduate School of Cultural Creation - Media Production (Doctoral)
Media Studies & Mass Media

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Graduate School of Education - Education (Doctoral)
Education & Teaching

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Graduate School of Global Culture and Communication - Global Culture and Communication (Doctoral)
Communication Studies

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Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Science - Health Science (Doctoral)
Nutrition & Dietetics

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How to apply to Aichi Shukutoku University

Application guidance for Aichi Shukutoku University, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Aichi Shukutoku University

    Use the programme finder to browse Aichi Shukutoku University's 48 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Programme-level requirements at Aichi Shukutoku University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Aichi Shukutoku University processes applications through www.aasa.ac.jp. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +81 (561) 62 4111. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aichi Shukutoku University

Frequently asked questions about Aichi Shukutoku University, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.

How old is Aichi Shukutoku University?

The institution opened in 1975 (approximately 51 years ago).

In which city is Aichi Shukutoku University?

Aichi Shukutoku University is based in Nagoya, Japan.

Is Aichi Shukutoku University public or private?

Aichi Shukutoku University is a private institution.

How many students study at Aichi Shukutoku University?

Aichi Shukutoku University has approximately 8,000-8,999 students.

How is Aichi Shukutoku University organised academically?

The institution comprises 14 academic units.

Is Aichi Shukutoku University accredited?

Aichi Shukutoku University is accredited by Japan University Accreditation Association.

What is Aichi Shukutoku University's official website?

Aichi Shukutoku University's official website is www.aasa.ac.jp.

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