Gakushuin University: Statistics

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#1526 of 14,131 In the World
#385 of 5,830 In Asia
#105 of 719 In Japan
#27 of 84 In Tokyo
#649 of 2,363 For Pharmacy
Top50% For 47 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
33%
Enrollment
9,240
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Japanese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate33%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or equivalent and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - September; September-March)
Enrollment9,240

We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for Gakushuin 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

Gakushuin University has published 7,220 scientific papers with 106,772 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
7,220
Citations
106,772

Gakushuin University majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
5,201 / 72,950
Chemistry
5,121 / 78,492
Engineering
4,801 / 64,562
Quantum and Particle physics
4,336 / 58,337
Biology
4,168 / 62,951
Organic Chemistry
3,859 / 56,457
Materials Science
3,755 / 48,645
Biochemistry
2,800 / 40,544
Environmental Science
2,098 / 38,711
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,545 / 23,473
Computer Science
1,512 / 25,677
Optical Engineering
1,308 / 23,997
Metallurgical Engineering
1,228 / 25,666
Medicine
1,221 / 22,469
Geology
1,109 / 23,019
Condensed Matter Physics
1,084 / 23,731
Genetics
1,078 / 24,101
Nuclear Physics
916 / 19,791
Mathematics
814 / 10,484
Philosophy
807 / 9,062
Paleontology
794 / 17,675
Political Science
783 / 13,802
Geography and Cartography
752 / 10,652
Law
721 / 13,406
Business
709 / 9,084
Electrical Engineering
708 / 14,132
Physical chemistry
707 / 12,652
Psychology
671 / 12,687
Economics
635 / 8,348
Ecology
604 / 12,622
Mechanical Engineering
580 / 7,459
Statistics
573 / 8,230
Environmental Chemistry
560 / 9,860
Atomic and Molecular physics
536 / 8,298
Astrophysics and Astronomy
524 / 8,100
Nanotechnology
506 / 7,988
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
488 / 5,507
Chemical Engineering
479 / 9,804
Linguistics
446 / 5,023
History
433 / 5,987

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 75 629
1994 104 696
1995 75 759
1996 112 797
1997 87 748
1998 95 850
1999 100 908
2000 95 953
2001 105 974
2002 95 1001
2003 104 1179
2004 115 1313
2005 136 1891
2006 799 1876
2007 749 2075
2008 160 2346
2009 164 2771
2010 146 2852
2011 164 3196
2012 183 3540
2013 163 3911
2014 214 4154
2015 191 4230
2016 163 4346
2017 212 4517
2018 213 4844
2019 194 5233
2020 294 5970
2021 187 6487
2022 184 6401
2023 168 6467
2024 161 5989
2025 102 5174
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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 Gakushuin 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 No No No
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 Economics, German, History, Japanese, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Technology

Gakushuin University alumni

  1. Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao Miyazaki
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1941-.. (age 85)
    Enrolled in Gakushuin University
    In 1963 studied economics and political science
    Occupations
    animatoranimation directorcinematographerfilm producerillustrator
    Biography

    Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese animator, filmmaker, and manga artist. He co-founded Studio Ghibli and serves as its honorary chairman. Throughout his career, Miyazaki has attained international acclaim as a masterful storyteller and creator of Japanese animated feature films, and is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished filmmakers in the history of animation.

  2. Yoko Ono

    Yoko Ono
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1933-.. (age 93)
    Occupations
    photographerpeace activistrecording artistvisual artistfilm director
    Biography

    Yoko Ono is a Japanese artist, musician, activist, and filmmaker. Her work also encompasses performance art and filmmaking.

  3. Akihito

    Akihito
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1933-.. (age 93)
    Occupations
    monarchmarine biologistichthyologistzoologist
    Biography

    Akihito is a member of the Imperial House of Japan who reigned as the 125th emperor of Japan from 7 January 1989 until his abdication on 30 April 2019. The era of his rule was named the Heisei era, Heisei being an expression of achieving peace worldwide.

  4. Naruhito

    Naruhito
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1960-.. (age 66)
    Enrolled in Gakushuin University
    In 1982 graduated with Bachelor of Letters in study of history
    Occupations
    monarcharistocrat
    Biography

    Naruhito is Emperor of Japan. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne following the abdication of his father, Akihito, on 1 May 2019, beginning the Reiwa era. He is the 126th monarch, according to the traditional order of succession.

All 39 notable alumni

Gakushuin University faculties and divisions

Centre : Computer Computer Science
Centre : Foreign Language Teaching and Research Arts and Humanities, Chinese, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, Literature
Centre : Sports and Health Sciences Health Sciences, Sports
Course/Programme : Careers studies Library Science, Teacher Training
Faculty : Economics Business Administration, Economics, Management
Faculty : Law Law, Political Sciences
Faculty : Letters Aesthetics, Art History, Arts and Humanities, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, History, Japanese, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology
Faculty : Science Chemistry, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Physics
Graduate School : Economics Economics
Graduate School : Humanities Arts and Humanities, English, French, German, History, Japanese, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology
Graduate School : Law Law
Graduate School : Management Management
Graduate School : Political Studies Political Sciences
Graduate School : Science Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
Research Division : Oriental Cultures Asian Studies
School : Law Law

General information

Alternative names 学習院大学
Founded 1877
Accreditation Japan University Accreditation Association

Location and contacts

Address 1-5-1 Mejiro, Toshima-ku
Tokyo, 171-8588
Japan
City population 14,265,000

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