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Meijo University

Japan World Rank #2595

Overview

English Name: Meijo University
Control Type: Private
World Rank: #2595
Rank in Japan: #125
Meijo University institutional building
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Within Japan's higher-education landscape, Meijo University stands as a private institution. It operates from Nagoya-shi, Japan as a higher-education provider.

Programmes at Meijo University cover multiple qualification levels, structured through numerous faculties and schools. The institution administers a catalogue of active programmes across its academic units.

In ranking terms, Meijo University is ranked #2595 globally and #125 within Japan. The institution participates in Japan's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Meijo University's address, phone, email, and social presence. Department-level scholarship enquiries route faster through the specific faculty rather than central admissions.

Address: 1-501 Shiogamaguchi Tempaku
Postal Code: 468-8502
Social Media:

Academic Details

Meijo University's student-to-faculty composition and recognition standing are listed below. Student support staff (advisers, counsellors) are typically separate from academic staff and often uncounted here.

Academic Year: April to March
Accrediting Agency: Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)

Degrees

Also Porfessional Postgraduate Degree in Law

Other 49 programs
  • Accountancy
  • Administrative Law
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology
  • Architectural and Environmental Design
  • Architecture
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Civil Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Communication Studies
  • Constitutional Law
  • Construction Engineering
  • Criminal Law
  • Crop Production
  • Economic History
  • Economic and Finance Policy
  • Economics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Food Science
  • Genetics
  • History of Law
  • Horticulture
  • Industrial and Production Economics
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • International Law
  • Labour Law
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Management
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Political Sciences
  • Private Law
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Studies
  • Town Planning
  • Transport Engineering

Faculties & Divisions

Meijo University's faculties with the subjects they're known for. Industry partnerships are often faculty-level rather than institution-wide; check the faculty page for current partner organisations.

Agriculture (Faculty) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Agrobiology
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Environmental Studies

Common Career Paths

  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Agronomist
  • Farm Manager

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

Business Management (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Business and Commerce
  • Finance
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

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

Economics (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Industrial and Production Economics

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

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

Human Studies (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Psychology
Law (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Cultural Studies
  • International Law
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Law
  • Political Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

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

Pharmacy (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Health Sciences
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy

Common Career Paths

  • Pharmacist
  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical Researcher

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

Science and Technology (Faculty) 19 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Technology
  • Transport Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

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

Urban Science (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Urban Studies

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

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

Agriculture (Graduate School) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Crop Production
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science
  • Genetics
  • Horticulture
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Natural Resources
  • Organic Chemistry

Common Career Paths

  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Agronomist
  • Farm Manager

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

Business Administration (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Finance

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

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

Economics (Graduate School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economic and Finance Policy
  • Economic History
  • Economics
  • Industrial and Production Economics

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

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

Environmental and Human Sciences (Graduate School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Environmental Studies
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology

Common Career Paths

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Sustainability Officer
  • Climate Analyst

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

Human Studies (Graduate School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anthropology
  • Communication Studies
  • Education
  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Studies
  • Urban Studies
Informatics (Graduate School) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Regional Planning
  • Town Planning
  • Welfare and Protective Services
Law (Graduate School) 12 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administrative Law
  • Civil Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Fiscal Law
  • History of Law
  • International Law
  • Labour Law
  • Law
  • Political Sciences
  • Private Law

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

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

Pharmacy (Graduate School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Pharmacy

Common Career Paths

  • Pharmacist
  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical Researcher

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

Professional Development for Educational Design and Management (Graduate School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Higher Education
  • Primary Education
  • Secondary Education

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

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

Science and Technology (Graduate School) 20 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architectural and Environmental Design
  • Architecture
  • Construction Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Energy Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Information Technology
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Media Studies
  • Nanotechnology
  • Production Engineering
  • Structural Architecture
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Town Planning
  • Transport Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

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

Law (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Civil Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Public Law

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

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

Programs Offered

Browse Meijo University's programmes by level, or filter by name to find a specific course. The grouping helps when you have a target qualification tier but want to compare specific programme content.

Bachelor's Degree

22 programmes

Meijo University delivers 22 programmes at bachelor's level, the qualifications school-leavers most commonly apply to as their first step into higher education.

Biological Environmental Science 生物環境科学科 Environmental Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences 薬学科 Pharmacy
Applied Biochemistry 応用生物化学科 Biochemistry
Electrical and Electronic Engineering 電気電子工学科 Robotics & Automation
Business Management 経営学科 Business & Management
International Business Management 国際経営学科 International Business
Economics 経済学科 Economics
Industrial and Social Studies 産業社会学科 Social & Cultural Studies
International English Studies 国際英語学科 Politics & International Relations
Human Studies 人間学科 Humanities & Cultural Studies
Urban Information Studies 都市情報学科 Information Systems & Technology
Information Engineering 情報工学科 Information Systems & Technology
Mathematics 数学科 Mathematics
Law 法学科 Law
Chemistry and Material Science 化学・物質学科 Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering 機械工学科 Mechanical Engineering
Transportation Machinery Engineering 交通機械工学科 Transportation Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering メカトロニクス工学科 Mechanical Engineering
Social Infrastructure Design Engineering 社会基盤デザイン工学科 Applied Design
Environmental Creation Engineering 環境創造工学科 General Engineering
Architecture 建築学科 Architecture
Bioresource Science 生物資源学科 Natural Sciences

Master's Degree

9 programmes

Meijo University's 9 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.

Urban Information Studies (Master) 都市情報学研究科 修士課程 Information Systems & Technology
Law (Master) 法学研究科 修士課程 Law
Business Management (Master) 経営学研究科 修士課程 Business & Management
Economics (Master) 経済学研究科 修士課程 Economics
Human Studies (Master) 人間学研究科 修士課程 Humanities & Cultural Studies
Information Engineering (Master) 情報工学研究科 修士課程 Information Systems & Technology
Science and Technology (Master) 理工学研究科 修士課程 General Engineering
Agriculture (Master) 農学研究科 修士課程 Agriculture
Integrated Academic Studies (Master) 総合学術研究科 修士課程 Liberal Arts

Doctorate

8 programmes

These 8 programmes make up Meijo University's doctoral catalogue, where candidates work closely with supervisors to produce publishable, original research.

Law (Doctor) 法学研究科 博士後期課程 Law
Economics (Doctor) 経済学研究科 博士後期課程 Economics
Human Studies (Doctor) 人間学研究科 博士後期課程 Humanities & Cultural Studies
Urban Information Studies (Doctor) 都市情報学研究科 博士後期課程 Information Systems & Technology
Science and Technology (Doctor) 理工学研究科 博士後期課程 General Engineering
Agriculture (Doctor) 農学研究科 博士後期課程 Agriculture
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Doctor) 薬学研究科 博士課程 Pharmacy
Integrated Academic Studies (Doctor) 総合学術研究科 博士後期課程 Liberal Arts

How to apply to Meijo University

A practical five-step guide to applying to Meijo University, from programme research through submission and follow-up.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Meijo University offers 39 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Each programme at Meijo University has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Apply directly via Meijo University's online portal at www.meijo-u.ac.jp. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meijo University

The questions below summarise Meijo University's vital institutional details — useful as a quick reference before drilling into specific sections.

In which city is Meijo University?

Meijo University is based in Nagoya-shi, Japan.

Is Meijo University public or private?

Meijo University operates as a private institution.

How is Meijo University ranked?

Meijo University holds rank #2595 globally and #125 in Japan.

Is Meijo University officially recognised?

Yes, Meijo University is recognised by Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA).

How do I find Meijo University online?

You can find Meijo University online at www.meijo-u.ac.jp.

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