Akita University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1387 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #383 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #87 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 4 | In Akita |
| #190 of 1,388 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top50% | For 105 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 23%
- Type
- For-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.akita-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 23% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or foreign equivalent and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
We've calculated the 23% acceptance rate for Akita University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Akita University is a world-class research university with 19,893 scientific papers published and 304,955 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Genetics, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Akita University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 307 | 971 |
| 1993 | 328 | 1105 |
| 1994 | 346 | 1306 |
| 1995 | 351 | 1491 |
| 1996 | 381 | 1752 |
| 1997 | 409 | 1936 |
| 1998 | 465 | 2377 |
| 1999 | 484 | 2725 |
| 2000 | 465 | 3283 |
| 2001 | 475 | 3711 |
| 2002 | 561 | 4374 |
| 2003 | 516 | 4949 |
| 2004 | 570 | 5775 |
| 2005 | 555 | 6858 |
| 2006 | 538 | 7618 |
| 2007 | 455 | 7816 |
| 2008 | 480 | 8616 |
| 2009 | 510 | 8862 |
| 2010 | 529 | 9871 |
| 2011 | 500 | 10596 |
| 2012 | 553 | 11703 |
| 2013 | 531 | 11976 |
| 2014 | 553 | 12540 |
| 2015 | 566 | 12646 |
| 2016 | 589 | 12415 |
| 2017 | 569 | 12945 |
| 2018 | 590 | 13378 |
| 2019 | 637 | 14691 |
| 2020 | 659 | 18034 |
| 2021 | 658 | 19935 |
| 2022 | 720 | 19817 |
| 2023 | 725 | 19376 |
| 2024 | 645 | 18849 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Akita University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hakase | Engineering, Health Sciences, Medicine, Natural Resources |
|---|
Akita University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Bioscience Education and Research | Biological and Life Sciences, Science Education |
|---|---|
| Centre : Educational Research and Practice | Educational Research |
| Centre : Geo-Environmental Science | Environmental Studies, Geology |
| Centre : Innovative Engineering Design and Manufacturing | Design, Engineering, Production Engineering |
| Centre : Promotion of Educational Research and Affairs | Educational Research |
| Centre : Research and Education on Mineral and Energy Resources | Energy Engineering, Mineralogy |
| Faculty : Education and Human Studies | American Studies, Art Education, Communication Studies, Education, Educational Psychology, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, European Languages, Family Studies, Geography, Health Education, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Sciences, International Studies, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music Education, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Regional Studies, Special Education |
| Faculty : Engineering and Resource Science | Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Medicine | Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social and Preventive Medicine |
| Graduate School : Education | Art Education, Education, Educational Psychology, Foreign Languages Education, Health Education, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Technology Education |
| Graduate School : Engineering and Resource Science | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Robotics, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Graduate School : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Diabetology, Endocrinology, Environmental Studies, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Gastroenterology, Gerontology, Haematology, Health Education, Health Sciences, Immunology, Information Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Nephrology, Neurological Therapy, Neurology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Oral Pathology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Rheumatology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery, Urology |
| Research Division : Disaster Prevention in the Local Community | Safety Engineering |
| Research Division : Environment | Environmental Studies |
| Research Division : Radioisotope | Chemistry |
| Unit : General Technology | Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | 秋田大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1-1 Tegata Gakuen-machi Akita-shi, Akita, 010-8502 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 303,000 |