Fukushima University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2491 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #787 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #144 of 719 | In Japan |
| #2 of 3 | In Fukushima |
| #814 of 1,096 | For Nuclear Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 39%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.fukushima-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
We've calculated the 39% acceptance rate for Fukushima 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
Fukushima University has published 3,773 scientific papers with 35,722 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Geology, and Computer Science.
Fukushima University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 15 | 21 |
| 1993 | 16 | 24 |
| 1994 | 18 | 45 |
| 1995 | 13 | 44 |
| 1996 | 15 | 78 |
| 1997 | 25 | 54 |
| 1998 | 24 | 72 |
| 1999 | 26 | 86 |
| 2000 | 23 | 90 |
| 2001 | 37 | 134 |
| 2002 | 39 | 177 |
| 2003 | 43 | 218 |
| 2004 | 52 | 227 |
| 2005 | 80 | 390 |
| 2006 | 86 | 379 |
| 2007 | 89 | 426 |
| 2008 | 85 | 484 |
| 2009 | 96 | 539 |
| 2010 | 98 | 612 |
| 2011 | 98 | 731 |
| 2012 | 120 | 821 |
| 2013 | 158 | 1099 |
| 2014 | 156 | 1151 |
| 2015 | 172 | 1372 |
| 2016 | 185 | 1564 |
| 2017 | 172 | 1853 |
| 2018 | 191 | 2098 |
| 2019 | 216 | 2481 |
| 2020 | 227 | 3008 |
| 2021 | 271 | 3496 |
| 2022 | 267 | 3619 |
| 2023 | 272 | 3835 |
| 2024 | 177 | 3726 |
Programs and Degrees
| Shushi | Agriculture, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Food Science, Natural Sciences, Teacher Training |
|---|
Notable alumni
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Fuminori Nakamura
- Occupations
- writernovelist
- Biography
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Fuminori Nakamura is the pseudonym of a Japanese author. Nakamura came to international attention when he won the 2010 Kenzaburō Ōe Prize for his novel, The Thief (掏摸, "Pickpocket"). The English translation of the novel was well received.
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Emi Kaneko
- Enrolled in Fukushima University
- Studied graduate school
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Emi Kaneko is a Japanese politician of the Constitutional Democratic Party, who serves as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet. A native of Fukushima Prefecture, she did her undergraduate study at Hosei University and later earned master's degrees from California State University, Fresno and Fukushima University. After serving in the town assembly of Hobara, Fukushima for two terms and the city assembly of Date, Fukushima. In 2007, she was elected to the House of Councillors in Fukushima at-large district but she lost reelection 2013. Since 2014 she has been a member of the House of Representatives, representing Fukushima Prefecture.
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Kumiko Imura
- Occupations
- track and field coachathletics competitorhurdlerlong jumpersprinter
- Biography
-
Kumiko Imura is a Japanese long jumper.
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Sayaka Aoki
- Occupations
- hurdlerathletics competitorsprinter
- Biography
-
Sayaka Aoki is a Japanese track and field sprinter and hurdler, who specializes in the 400 metres sprint and 400 metres hurdles. She competed for her country as part of the Japanese women's 4 × 400 metres relay team at the Summer Olympics in 2008 and the World Championships in Athletics three times (2007, 2009, 2015). She has been a four-time medallist in the relay at the Asian Athletics Championships (2007, 2011, 2013, 2017), including a gold medal in 2011. She won her first major international medal in the hurdles – a bronze – at the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships.
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Tomo Iwabuchi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Tomo Iwabuchi is a member of both the Japanese Communist Party and the Japanese House of Councillors. She was elected to her seat in the national proportional representation block in 2016. Iwabuchi is opposed to nuclear reactors in Japan, advocating for their elimination and against their reactivation.
Fukushima University faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : General Studies | Chinese, Civil Law, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Education, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, French, Gender Studies, German, Health Sciences, Mechanics, Music, Nuclear Engineering, Philosophy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Regional Studies, Russian, Social Studies, Software Engineering, Spanish, Sports |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Administration and Social Sciences | Administration, Cultural Studies, Law, Political Sciences, Regional Studies, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Business Administration, Economics, International Economics |
| Faculty : Human Development and Culture | Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Sports |
| Faculty : Symbiotic Systems Science | Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Administration, Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Regional Studies, Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | 福島大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Kanayagawa Fukushima-shi, Fukushima, 960-1296 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 284,000 |