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Kindai University is now one of western Japan’s largest universities, comprising 14 faculties with 48 departments, 11 graduate schools, a graduate law school, 17 research facilities, two junior colleges, 18 associated primary and secondary schools, and two teaching hospitals. 

History

In 1949, Osaka Technical College (founded in 1925) merged with Osaka Science and Engineering University (founded in 1943) to establish Kindai University. Over the past 90 years, we have created a comprehensive educational organization with a growing reputation.

Education

  • Faculty of Informatics

  • Faculty of Law

  • Faculty of Economics

  • Faculty of Business Administration

  • Faculty of Science and Engineering

  • Faculty of Architecture

  • Faculty of Pharmacy

  • Faculty of Literature, Arts and Cultural Studies

  • Faculty of Applied Sociology

  • Faculty of International Studies

  • Faculty of Agriculture

  • Faculty of Medicine

  • Faculty of Biology-Oriented Science and Technology

  • Faculty of Engineering

  • Faculty of Humanity-Oriented Science and Engineering

Research

  • Aquaculture Research Institute
  • Experimental Farm
  • Atomic Energy Research Institute
  • Science and Technology Research Institute
  • Bio-Coke Research Institute
  • Advanced Technology Research Institute
  • Fundamental Technology for Next Generation Research Institute
  • Agricultural Technology and Innovation Research Institute
  • Cyber Informatics Research Institute

Career

The mission of the Career Center is to help enable students to achieve their individual career goals. We offer a wide range of support services, including assistance in drafting cover letters, organizing resumes, and relevant job-search advice. We can also provide career guidance to international students on a regular basis.

Kindai University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #701 Ranking
  • 49 Scholarships
  • 2,286 Academic Staff
  • 33,370 Students
  • 667 Students (int'l)
  • 10,678 Students (female)
  • Private Institution Type

Kindai University Overview

Kindai University Scholarships

Kindai University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Kindai University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Japan Gov’t/World Bank
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
145000 JPY
Deadline
Not specified
Japan (MONBUKAGAKUSHO)-Outgoing
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
120000 JPY
Deadline
Anytime
Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship
Need-based

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JFUNU
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available

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Kindai University Student Reviews & Awards

4.5

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5/5

Cultural encounters in a globalized world

What I valued most about my undergraduate studies was the seminar-based learning, where I had the opportunity to learn from an inspiring professor. My seminar focused on visual culture, but rather than concentrating only on artworks themselves, we were trained in the fundamentals of academic research. Through this experience, I learned not to leave my curiosity as mere curiosity, but to transform it into structured research and concrete inquiry. In addition, my undergraduate education exposed me to a wide range of subjects, including languages, culture, politics, and literature. Each course contributed to shaping who I am today. I developed a deeper awareness of my position within a global society. The interdisciplinary learning environment at my university formed the foundation of my current academic interests and values.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Apr 2020 - Mar 2024
Posted on Dec 2025
4/5

Many opportunities to learn and decide career

Overall, this university and the faculty were so nice! There are a lot of opportunities to learn like English village which students can practice speaking English with native speakers. Also, you can start something new easily, such as social actions to solve some social issues. However, the theme that we learn broad perspectives in international studies faculty, for instance, environmental problems, human right, international relations, languages, culture, and religion. Therefore, although it could be nice opportunity to know many things about world, pupils who want to deepen specific field might not meet the demand.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Apr 2021 - Mar 2025
Posted on Sep 2025
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Kindai University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 15.4% Japan
Top 18.1% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Academic Ranking of World Universities

701

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
701 701 701

QS World University Rankings

1401

By TopUniversities

Dropped 200 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1201 1201 1401

World University Rankings

1201

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1001 - 1201

Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1317 - -

Housing services

There are no dormitories, but there are many rental housing near the university. Please contact the Global Education Center and the Student Affairs Division of the Student Affairs Department for information.

Library services

The Central Library provides the latest in library services, and boasts approximately 1.5 million books, 13,000 journals/magazines, 50,000 electronic journals and e-books, and a database to support our 650,000 annual users. The Central Library is located at the Higashiosaka Campus, and we have libraries at other campuses as well.

Medical services

  • KINDAI University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine
  • Nara Hospital, KINDAI University Faculty of Medicine
  • Kansai International Airport Clinic

Campus life

Kindai University has campuses across Japan, from Hokkaido in the north to Kagoshima in the south. Higashiosaka City, in Osaka Prefecture, is home to our main campus. Each of the university’s campuses is strongly involved with local communities, with research facilities opening in regions appropriate to the specific area of research.

Sports facilities

  • Sumo
  • Karate
  • Sado
  • Archery
  • Boxing
  • Baseball
  • Swimming

Student clubs

Kindai University has nearly 300 clubs and interest groups (known as “circles”) to enhance students’ overall university experience.They range from varsity athletic teams ranked amongst the highest in Japan, to circles that let students pursue various cultural interests.Introduced here are sports clubs that have achieved outstanding results and clubs that focus on traditional Japanese culture.

Accreditation

All of the university’s academic programs are fully accredited by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as well as by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation.

Kindai University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Osaka-shi City

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