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Meiji University

ยท Public University

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Meiji University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Meiji University is a public university in Japan, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It suits students who want to study at a research university in Tokyo and are ready to check programme and admissions details on the universityโ€™s official site.

  2. What you can study

    Meiji University is a research university in Chiyoda, Tokyo. No subject areas or programme list are published in the information available here, so the programme catalogue should be confirmed on the universityโ€™s official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the universityโ€™s official website to check entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, and how applications are submitted. The university does not provide those admissions details here, so confirm the current process directly with admissions before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Tokyo should also be budgeted for separately, including housing, transport, food, and day-to-day expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    Meiji University does not state a language of instruction in the information available here, so confirm that on the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa steps, document requirements, housing options, health insurance, and whether your chosen programme is taught in a language you can study in.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Meiji University is one option in a large higher-education system. Its Tokyo location and research-university status may matter more than the national count for applicants who want an urban setting and are comparing institutions by city access and study type.

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 โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Meiji University

What type of institution is Meiji University?

It is a public university in Japan.

Where is Meiji University located?

It is in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.

Does the information include a tuition fee?

No tuition fee is published here; confirm the current rate with the admissions office.

Where should an international applicant check application details?

On the universityโ€™s official website, which is http://www.meiji.ac.jp/.

Overview

Meiji University is a private research university in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. Originally founded as Meiji Law School by three lawyers in 1881, it became a university in April 1920.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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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, bachelorโ€™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 โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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