Aoyama Gakuin University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1201 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #282 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #74 of 719 | In Japan |
| #21 of 84 | In Tokyo |
| #376 of 3,207 | For Condensed Matter Physics |
| Top50% | For 73 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Enrollment
- 20,285
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.aoyama.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school (Sotsugyo Shomeisho) or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - July; September-February) |
| Enrollment | 20,285 |
| Full time employee | 2,034 |
| Student:staff ratio | 10:1 |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Aoyama Gakuin 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
Aoyama Gakuin University has published 10,812 scientific papers with 161,272 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Organic Chemistry.
Aoyama Gakuin University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 75 | 636 |
| 1994 | 95 | 639 |
| 1995 | 108 | 764 |
| 1996 | 101 | 863 |
| 1997 | 125 | 1009 |
| 1998 | 123 | 1093 |
| 1999 | 144 | 1203 |
| 2000 | 162 | 1298 |
| 2001 | 206 | 1960 |
| 2002 | 229 | 2147 |
| 2003 | 214 | 2404 |
| 2004 | 267 | 2118 |
| 2005 | 277 | 2740 |
| 2006 | 319 | 2927 |
| 2007 | 302 | 3204 |
| 2008 | 311 | 3362 |
| 2009 | 361 | 3785 |
| 2010 | 416 | 4299 |
| 2011 | 401 | 4765 |
| 2012 | 422 | 5261 |
| 2013 | 393 | 5801 |
| 2014 | 472 | 6440 |
| 2015 | 451 | 6330 |
| 2016 | 451 | 7136 |
| 2017 | 384 | 7330 |
| 2018 | 380 | 8211 |
| 2019 | 416 | 9203 |
| 2020 | 385 | 9651 |
| 2021 | 408 | 11114 |
| 2022 | 432 | 9860 |
| 2023 | 386 | 10438 |
| 2024 | 313 | 10168 |
| 2025 | 256 | 8528 |
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 Aoyama Gakuin 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hakase | American Studies, Art Management, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, History, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Literature, Management, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Private Law, Psychology, Public Law, Visual Arts |
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Aoyama Gakuin University alumni
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Minami Tanaka
- Occupations
- announcertarentogravure model
- Biography
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Minami Tanaka is a Japanese freelance announcer and tarento who is a former Tokyo Broadcasting System Television announcer.
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Shinsuke Nakamura
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighterprofessional wrestler
- Biography
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Shinsuke Nakamura is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand.
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Renhō
- Enrolled in Aoyama Gakuin University
- Studied in 1986-1990
- Occupations
- actornews presentergravure idolpoliticianjournalist
- Biography
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Renhō Saitō, known mononymously as Renhō, is a Japanese politician and former journalist who has served as a member of the House of Councillors from 2004 to 2024, and again since 2025. She was the leader of the now-defunct major opposition party, the Democratic Party from 2016 to 2017. Renhō was a candidate for the 2024 Tokyo gubernatorial election with the support of the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), Japanese Communist Party (JCP), and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), but was defeated by incumbent Yuriko Koike, placing third behind Shinji Ishimaru.
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Masataka Yoshida
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Masataka Yoshida, shortened by teammates to “Masa”, nicknamed Macho Man, is a Japanese professional baseball designated hitter and left fielder for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He started his professional career with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Aoyama Gakuin University faculties and divisions
| College : Economics | Economic History, Economics, Environmental Studies, Industrial and Production Economics, International Economics |
|---|---|
| College : Education, Psychology and Human Studies | Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Developmental Psychology, Education, Educational Sciences, Media Studies, Primary Education, Psychology, Social Psychology, Sociology |
| College : Literature | American Studies, Archaeology, Art History, Asian Studies, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, English, English Studies, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, French, French Studies, History, Japanese, Linguistics, Literature, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts |
| College : Science and Engineering | Analytical Chemistry, Applied Physics, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Production Engineering, Safety Engineering, Software Engineering, Statistics |
| Graduate School : Business | Business Administration |
| Graduate School : Cultural and Creative Studies | Art Management, Cultural Studies, Fine Arts |
| Graduate School : Economics | Economics, International Economics |
| Graduate School : Education, Psychology and Human Studies | Education, Psychology |
| Graduate School : International Management | Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Operations Research |
| Graduate School : International Politics, Economics and Communication | Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Linguistics, Political Sciences |
| Graduate School : Law | Commercial Law, Law, Private Law |
| Graduate School : Literature | English, Fine Arts, French, History, Japanese, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts |
| Graduate School : Professional Accountancy | Accountancy |
| Graduate School : Science and Engineering | Astrophysics, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Information Technology, Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Physics |
| Graduate School : Social Informatics | Economics, Information Technology, Psychology, Social Sciences |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Marketing |
| School : Cultural and Creative Studies | Art Management, Cultural Studies, Social Sciences |
| School : International Politics, Economics and Communication | Communication Studies, Government, International Business, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Political Sciences, Regional Studies |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Law | Commercial Law, Criminal Law, European Union Law, Human Rights, International Law, Labour Law, Law |
| School : Social Informatics | Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | 青山学院大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1874 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
| Motto | The Salt of the Earth and Light of the World |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4-4-25 Shibuya Shibuya-ku Tokyo, 150-8366 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,265,000 |