Meikai University

What Meikai University does

Meikai University is a private Japanese university founded in 1971 and operating across two campuses in the Greater Tokyo region: the main Urayasu Campus in Chiba Prefecture (housing Foreign Languages, Economics, Real Estate, Hospitality & Tourism, and Health Sciences faculties) and the Sakado Campus in Saitama Prefecture (housing the 6-year Dental Faculty). The institution runs 6 faculties and 8 departments spanning language education (Japanese, English, Chinese), economics, real estate studies, hospitality and tourism, health sciences (including oral health), and professional dentistry, plus four graduate schools (Applied Linguistics, Economics, Real Estate, Dentistry) and a Supplementary Japanese Language Training Course for international students. As of May 2025 the university hosted approximately 450 international students and maintained academic exchange agreements with 47 overseas partner universities including Feng Chia University (Taiwan), Sea Pacific University (Australia), and Sakura Science Program participants.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring annual tuition billed on academic-year cycles, with faculty-specific pricing tiers: humanities and economics faculties charge approximately 963,000-1,063,000 yen per year, the Dental Faculty charges approximately 3,160,000 yen annually (totaling roughly 18,362,000 yen over its 6-year program), and graduate programs charge 700,000-900,000 yen per year. Enrollment is supplemented by government support through the Higher Education Study Support New System administered via JASSO, plus 17 internal scholarship programs and a dedicated Mizuho Bank education-loan partnership offering preferential terms. Student recruitment is event-driven, leveraging open campus events at both campuses, online consultation sessions, and a multi-channel admissions funnel that includes general selection, school recommendation, comprehensive selection (AO), international student examinations, and specialized routes for sports, culture, and social contribution pathways. Outcomes are competitive within the segment, including a 97.9% graduate employment rate for 2024 and a 91.0% pass rate on the 119th National Dentist Examination.

Customer segments are primarily Japanese domestic undergraduates, supplemented by graduate students, an international student cohort (~450 students), and working adults/returning students served through dedicated comprehensive selection pathways. Distribution is fully direct via the two physical campuses and a formalized entrance examination system, with multi-language digital pamphlets (Japanese, English, Chinese Simplified/Traditional, Korean, Vietnamese) supporting inbound international recruitment. The university is governed by its own Board of Directors with Chairman Miyata Jun (宮田淳), who received the Blue Ribbon Medal (藍綬褒章) in April 2026 for contributions including the institution's ongoing expansion of international exchange and sports-driven student development programs.

Name

Meikai University

Legal name

Meikai University

Website

https://meikai.ac.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Meikai University is a private Japanese university founded in 1971, operating two Greater Tokyo campuses (Urayasu and Sakado) with 6 faculties spanning languages, economics, real estate, hospitality, health sciences, and dentistry, serving roughly 3,000-5,000 students including ~450 international students from 47 partner-university exchanges.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Year One (IYO) / First-Year Pathway Programs (EDAIAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Undergraduate university degrees
• Graduate school programs
• Dental education training
• Japanese language programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Urayasu

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate tuition, admission fees, facility maintenance fees, and education enhancement fees across 6 faculties. Faculty fees vary significantly: Humanities/Business faculties charge approximately 963,000-1,063,000 yen annually; Hospitality & Tourism faculty charges 1,063,000-1,163,000 yen annually; Health Sciences faculty charges approximately 1,063,000 yen annually; Dental faculty charges significantly higher at approximately 3,160,000 yen annually due to the 6-year program length and clinical training requirements.
2. Graduate School Tuition and Fees: Revenue from graduate programs including Applied Linguistics, Economics, Real Estate, and Dental Studies. Master's/Pre-doctoral programs charge approximately 900,000 yen first year and 700,000 yen subsequent years. Doctoral programs have similar structures. Dental graduate programs with clinical training courses charge higher at 1,000,000 yen first year.
3. Japanese Language Program Fees: Revenue from the Supplementary Japanese Language Training Course (別科日本語研修課程) which charges 600,650 yen annually including enrollment fees, tuition, and insurance.
4. Government Education Support System: Participation in Japan's Higher Education Study Support New System allows eligible students to receive government subsidies, tuition exemptions, and monthly scholarships, indirectly supporting revenue by expanding accessibility to students who might otherwise be unable to attend.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Meikai University is a private Japanese higher education institution delivering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 6 faculties (Foreign Languages, Economics, Real Estate, Hospitality and Tourism, Health Sciences, and Dentistry) on two campuses in the Greater Tokyo area. It also runs a Supplementary Japanese Language Training Course (別科日本語研修課程) for international students and awards 17 scholarship programs. Tuition is faculty-based with annual billing, anchored by subscription-style recurring fees.

Product overview

Meikai University is a private Japanese university with 6 faculties and 8 departments offering undergraduate and graduate education across two campuses (Urayasu in Chiba Prefecture and Sakado in Saitama Prefecture). The academic portfolio includes language studies (Japanese, English, Chinese), economics, real estate, hospitality and tourism, health sciences, and dentistry. The university emphasizes practical education, international exchange with 47 partner universities, and has 450 international students. Notable programs include the professional dental program (ranked among the lowest tuition in private dental schools) and the Special Japanese Language Program for international students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foreign Language Faculty (外国語学部) Undergraduate faculty comprising three departments — Japanese Language (日本語学科), English Language (英米語学科), and Chinese Language (中国語学科) — offering comprehensive language education with international exchange opportunities. For prospective undergraduate students.
• Economics Faculty (経済学部) Undergraduate economics department providing education in economic theory, policy analysis, and applied economics. For prospective undergraduate students.
• Real Estate Faculty (不動産学部) Undergraduate faculty focused on real estate studies including property management, appraisal, and real estate business. For prospective undergraduate students.
• Hospitality and Tourism Faculty (ホスピタリティ・ツーリズム学部) Undergraduate faculty offering education in hospitality management and tourism industry expertise, preparing students for careers in service sectors. For prospective undergraduate students.
• Health Sciences Faculty (保健医療学部) Undergraduate health sciences program including Oral Health (口腔保健学科) for dental hygiene professionals. For prospective undergraduate students.
• Dentistry Faculty (歯学部) Six-year professional dental program (歯学科) at the Sakado Campus, offering clinical training with high national examination pass rates (91.0% for 119th exam). For prospective dental students.
• Applied Linguistics Graduate School (応用言語学研究科) Graduate program for advanced research in applied linguistics, available at master's and doctoral levels. For prospective graduate students.
• Economics Graduate School (経済学研究科) Economics research graduate program offering a master's degree in economics. For prospective graduate students.
• Real Estate Graduate School (不動産学研究科) Graduate program in real estate studies offering master's and doctoral degrees. For prospective graduate students.
• Dentistry Graduate School (歯学研究科) Advanced dental research and clinical training program including the High-Level Oral Clinical Science Course and the Oral Life Science Course. For prospective graduate dental students.
• Special Japanese Language Program (別科日本語研修課程) Intensive Japanese language program for international students, providing Japanese language education and cultural understanding; charges 600,650 yen annually including enrollment fees, tuition, and insurance. For international students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.9% employment rate for 2024 graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 47 Overseas Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeikai University maintains academic exchange agreements with 47 partner universities abroad, facilitating student exchange programs, joint research opportunities, and international academic cooperation. Partner universities span multiple countries enabling diverse cultural exchange experiences for students.
• Sakura Science Program PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) Sakura Science Program to host international students for short-term research and training visits. Partner institutions include Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Vietnam) and Dankook University (Korea).
• Feng Chia University (Taiwan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual academic exchange partnership. Feng Chia University graduate students visit Urayasu Campus for academic exchange with Meikai's Real Estate Research Department. Faculty exchanges and collaborative research activities conducted.
• Liaoning University of International Business and Economics (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange partnership with Chinese university enabling student and faculty exchanges between institutions.
• Sea Pacific University (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOverseas training partner for student exchange and international educational experiences in Australia.
• Sayuri Gakuin (Japan)minorOthersDomestic sister school relationship for collaborative educational activities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meikai-university

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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