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Shokei College

· Public University

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Type
Public University
Founded
Students
International

Shokei College: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Shokei College is a higher education institution in Japan. It suits applicants who want to study in Kumamoto and are comparing options within the Japanese university system.

  2. What you can study

    The programme catalogue is still being compiled. Shokei College is a university in Kumamoto, Japan, and is known for having operated as Shokei Junior College before the two schools merged in 2006.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official website for the current application route, required documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions. The university does not publish further admissions details in English here, so confirm the process directly with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Kumamoto will still depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, confirm the programme language, visa requirements, application documents, and whether the university can support international students with arrival and enrolment.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Shokei College is one option in a very large national system. Its available institutional information is limited, so it is best compared by checking programme fit, admissions details, and fees directly rather than by reputation claims.

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 Shokei College

What type of institution is Shokei College?

It is listed as a public institution in Japan.

Where is Shokei College located?

It is in Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan.

Does Shokei College publish tuition fees for international students?

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

What is the official website?

http://www.shokei-gakuen.ac.jp/

Overview

Shokei College is a private university in Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan. The predecessor of the school, small girls' school, was founded in 1888, and it was chartered as a junior women's college in 1952. In 1975, Shokei University was established and the junior women's college was renamed to Shokei Junior College. In 2006, the two schools merged.

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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