社会福祉学研究科
Bukkyo University
Bukkyo University is a university in Kyoto, Japan, with a background tied to Jōdo-shū Buddhism. It suits students who want to study in Japan at an institution with a clear Buddhist foundation and who are comfortable checking programme details directly on the university site.
The university's philosophy is based on Jōdo-shū Buddhism. No subject areas or current programme list are given here, so the programme catalogue needs to be confirmed on the official website before applying.
International applicants should start with the university website and confirm the entry route, required documents, deadlines, and any language requirements for the programme they want. The university does not publish detailed admissions steps in the information available here, so confirm the current process with its admissions office.
The university does not publish tuition fees for international students in the information available here, so confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Kyoto should be planned separately, with accommodation, food, transport, and daily expenses checked before applying.
The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it before you apply. Also check visa requirements, whether your chosen programme is open to international students, and what support is available for housing and arrival in Kyoto.
Among 571 universities in Japan, Bukkyo University stands out more for its Buddhist identity than for any published programme listing or fee information. That makes it a sensible choice for students who value an institution with a distinct philosophical background and are prepared to verify practical details directly.
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.
It is listed as a public university in Japan.
It is in Kita-ku, Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
Its philosophy is based on Jōdo-shū Buddhism.
A tuition fee for international students is not published here; confirm the current rate with the admissions office.
Bukkyo University is a private university in Kita-ku, Kyoto in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The university began as an organization within the Chion-in Temple for the lecturing and study of Buddhism in 1868. The school's official predecessor was founded in 1912, and it was chartered as a junior college in 1949. Bukkyo means Buddhism in Japanese, and the university's philosophy is based on Jōdo-shū Buddhism.
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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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