About
Kwansei Gakuin University , colloquially known as Kangaku (関学), is a private, non-denominational Christian coeducational university in Japan. The university offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees to around 25,000 students in almost 40 different disciplines across 11 undergraduate and 14 graduate programs. Kwansei Gakuin's main campus is the Nishinomiya Uegahara Campus, the university'...
Kwansei Gakuin University , colloquially known as Kangaku (関学), is a private, non-denominational Christian coeducational university in Japan. The university offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees to around 25,000 students in almost 40 different disciplines across 11 undergraduate and 14 graduate programs. Kwansei Gakuin's main campus is the Nishinomiya Uegahara Campus, the university's other campuses consist of the Kobe Sanda, Nishinomiya Seiwa, Nishinomiya Kitaguchi, Osaka Umeda, and Tokyo Marunouchi campuses. Kwansei Gakuin University has been selected for inclusion in the Japanese government's Top Global University Project as a Type B university. The university is often referred to as one of the four leading private universities in the greater Kansai region.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1401 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 2 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 25,457
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 4%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | =1,256 | 22.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kwansei Gakuin University?
Kwansei Gakuin University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,985.
When was Kwansei Gakuin University founded?
Kwansei Gakuin University was founded in 1889.
What are the top subjects at Kwansei Gakuin University?
Top subjects at Kwansei Gakuin University include: Physical Sciences, Chemistry.
Where is Kwansei Gakuin University located?
Kwansei Gakuin University is located in Nishinomiya, Japan.