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Otaru University of Commerce

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world rank  4353

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Overview

Established in 1910, the Otaru University of Commerce (Otaru Shoka Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Otaru (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hokkaido. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Otaru University of Commerce (OUC) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Otaru University of Commerce (OUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 114-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Otaru University of Commerce's Control Typepublic

Entity

Otaru University of Commerce's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Otaru University of Commerce' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Otaru University of Commerce's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) 小樽商科大学
Name (English) Otaru Shoka Daigaku
Acronym OUC
Founded 1910
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University Location

Address 3-5-21 Midori
Otaru
047-8501 Hokkaido
Japan
Otaru University of Commerce's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Otaru University of Commerce Phone Number +81 (134) 27 5206
Otaru University of Commerce Fax Number +81 (134) 27 5264

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Otaru University of Commerce's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Otaru University of Commerce's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Otaru University of Commerce's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Otaru University of Commerce.

Otaru University of Commerce: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Otaru University of Commerce's admission information.

Otaru University of Commerce's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Otaru University of Commerce's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Otaru University of Commerce a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Otaru University of Commerce's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Otaru University of Commerce's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Otaru University of Commerce's Admission Office Admission Office

3-5-21, Midori
Otaru 047-8501
(134) 27 5253


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Otaru University of Commerce.

Otaru University of Commerce's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Otaru University of Commerce has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Otaru University of Commerce's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Otaru University of Commerce's Control Type Control Type

Otaru University of Commerce is a public higher education institution.


Otaru University of Commerce's Entity Type Entity Type

Otaru University of Commerce is a non-profit higher education institution.


Otaru University of Commerce's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Otaru University of Commerce's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Otaru University of Commerce does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Otaru University of Commerce's Library University Library

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Otaru University of Commerce's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Otaru University of Commerce's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Otaru University of Commerce's main services:


Otaru University of Commerce's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Otaru University of Commerce's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Otaru University of Commerce's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Otaru University of Commerce's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Otaru University of Commerce's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Otaru University of Commerce's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Otaru University of Commerce is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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