Kumamoto Gakuen University

About

Kumamoto Gakuen University is a private institution located in Kumamoto City, recognized for its strong focus on practical education in business, economics, and humanities. It offers robust programs across faculties such as Economics, Business Administration, Foreign Studies (including English and Chinese), and Social Welfare. For international students, the university provides dedicated support through its International Center, which assists with daily life, academic guidance, and Japanese language acquisition. While the primary language of instruction is Japanese, the university actively promotes international exchange programs and offers various services to help students integrate into campus life and the local community. A distinctive characteristic is its strong regional ties and commitment to fostering graduates who contribute to local and global society.

Background

Kumamoto Gakuen University (熊本学園大学, Kumamoto Gakuen daigaku) called Gakuendai (学園大) or Shōdai (商大), is a private Japanese university in Kumamoto, Japan. It was established in 1942, at which time Eastern Language Vocational College (東洋語学専門学校 Tōyō Gengo Senmon Gakkō) was subsumed into it. It was renamed Kumamoto Language Vocational College (熊本言語専門学校 Kumamoto Gengo Senmon Gakkō) in 1945, and was made into Kumamoto Commerce University (熊本商科大学 Kumamoto shōka daigaku) in 1954. It acquired its current name, Kumamoto Gakuen University, in 1994. At present, the university has 4 faculties with 11 departments. The university also has an affiliated senior high school, located immediately adjacent to the campus. While the high school is recognized as one of the best in the prefecture, the reputation of the university itself is as a second-rank institution.

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