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Kanazawa Gakuin University

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Kanazawa Gakuin University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kanazawa Gakuin University is a university in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, and it may suit students who want to study in a Japanese city university setting. It is coeducational and uses its current name from 2017.

  2. What you can study

    The university’s programme catalogue is not published in the information available here, so you should check the official website for current subjects, degrees, and any department-specific entry requirements before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should confirm the application route, required documents, deadlines, and whether any language test or interview is needed on the official website. Also check whether your chosen programme has separate entry rules or a different admissions schedule.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. You should also check estimated living costs in Kanazawa, including housing, transport, food, and insurance.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm that before you apply. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa steps, document translation requirements, housing options, and whether the programme you want accepts international students.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Kanazawa Gakuin University sits within a very large higher-education system. Its main distinguishing points in the available information are that it is in Kanazawa, is coeducational, and has a recent name change in 2017.

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 Kanazawa Gakuin University

Where is Kanazawa Gakuin University located?

It is in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan.

Is Kanazawa Gakuin University public or private?

It is listed as a public university.

When did it take its current name?

It took its current name in 2017.

What was the university called before?

It opened as Kanazawa Private Women's College in 1946 and became Kanazawa Women's University in 1987.

Overview

Kanazawa Gakuin University is a private university in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. The school opened initially as Kanazawa Private Women's College in 1946, and became Kanazawa Women's University in 1987. It became coeducational and took on its current name in 2017.

Programs at Kanazawa Gakuin University

1 programs across 1 study levels.

Master's Degree

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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