Overview
Founded in 1920, the Doshisha University (Doshisha Daigaku) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kyoto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Doshisha University (DU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Doshisha University (DU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 104-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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private
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large-sized
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extremely selective
University Identity
| Name | Doshisha University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | 同志社大学 |
| Name (English) | Doshisha Daigaku |
| Acronym | DU |
| Founded | 1920 Origins date back to 1875 |
| Motto | Veritas Liberabit Vos The Truth Shall Set You Free (John 8:32) |
| Colours | White and purple |
| Mascot | Astro Boy |
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University Location
| Address | 601 Gembucho, Imadegawadorikarasumahigashiiru, Kamigyo-ku Kyoto 602-8580 Kyoto Japan |
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+81 (75) 251 3110 |
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+81 (75) 251 3057 |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Doshisha University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Doshisha University's Facebook page
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Doshisha University's YouTube channel
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Doshisha University's main LinkedIn profile
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