Hitotsubashi University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1343 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #365 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #82 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 2 | In Kunitachi |
| #243 of 1,569 | For International Economics |
| Top50% | For 60 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Enrollment
- 6,287
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.hit-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 6,287 |
We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for Hitotsubashi 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
Hitotsubashi University has published 6,815 scientific papers with 114,536 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Economics, Political Science, Business, Law, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Engineering.
Hitotsubashi University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 35 | 114 |
| 1993 | 46 | 114 |
| 1994 | 68 | 179 |
| 1995 | 54 | 209 |
| 1996 | 49 | 291 |
| 1997 | 77 | 298 |
| 1998 | 55 | 366 |
| 1999 | 56 | 518 |
| 2000 | 69 | 643 |
| 2001 | 73 | 839 |
| 2002 | 93 | 1098 |
| 2003 | 142 | 1452 |
| 2004 | 162 | 1905 |
| 2005 | 161 | 2020 |
| 2006 | 216 | 2463 |
| 2007 | 213 | 2688 |
| 2008 | 205 | 3073 |
| 2009 | 332 | 3488 |
| 2010 | 256 | 3885 |
| 2011 | 233 | 4507 |
| 2012 | 263 | 4790 |
| 2013 | 245 | 5181 |
| 2014 | 272 | 5375 |
| 2015 | 260 | 5242 |
| 2016 | 280 | 5054 |
| 2017 | 254 | 5383 |
| 2018 | 322 | 5867 |
| 2019 | 215 | 6057 |
| 2020 | 327 | 6984 |
| 2021 | 321 | 8072 |
| 2022 | 403 | 7523 |
| 2023 | 413 | 7823 |
| 2024 | 265 | 8071 |
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 Hitotsubashi 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 | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Shushi | Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Finance, Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Law, Management, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Hakase | Business Administration, Commercial Law, Economics, Finance, International Business, Law, Modern Languages, Social Sciences |
Hitotsubashi University alumni
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Hiroshi Mikitani
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
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Hiroshi Mikitani is a Japanese billionaire business magnate and writer. He is the founder and CEO of Rakuten, Inc. He is also the president of Crimson Group, chairman of the football club Vissel Kobe, chairman of Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and a board member of Lyft.
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Heizō Takenaka
- Occupations
- businesspersonpoliticianeconomist
- Biography
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Heizō Takenaka is a Japanese economist, retired politician, and political activist last serving as Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications and Minister of State for Privatization of the Postal Services in the cabinet of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. As of July 2007, he is a professor at Keio University and an advisor for other academic institutions and companies. Takenaka serves on the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum.
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Takashi Kawamura
- Occupations
- politicianmayor
- Biography
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Takashi Kawamura is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives representing Aichi 1st since October 2024, a position he had previously held from 1993 to 2009. Prior to this, he served as the 35th mayor of Nagoya from 2009 to 2024. Kawamura is the current Deputy Leader of the far-right Conservative Party of Japan, as well as the founder and leader of the Nagoya-based regional party Genzei Nippon.
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Masabumi Hosono
- Occupations
- explorer
- Biography
-
Masabumi Hosono was a Japanese civil servant. He survived the sinking of the Titanic on 15 April 1912 but found himself condemned and ostracized by the Japanese public, press, and government because of a misconception that he decided to save himself rather than go down with the ship. Hosono's grandson is Haruomi Hosono, leading member of the Japanese band Yellow Magic Orchestra.
Hitotsubashi University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Research and Development for Higher Education | Higher Education |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Executive Studies | Economic and Finance Policy, Economics |
| Course/Programme : Japanese Language Education | Japanese |
| Faculty : Commerce and Management | Business and Commerce, Management |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Geography (Human), History, Political Sciences, Social Policy, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology |
| Graduate School : Commerce and Management | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Management |
| Graduate School : Economics | Economics |
| Graduate School : International and Public Policy | Government, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Law |
| Graduate School : International Corporate Strategy | Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Leadership, Management, Political Sciences, Taxation |
| Graduate School : Language and Society | Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, English, Foreign Languages Education, History, Japanese, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Museum Management, Philosophy, Social Studies |
| Graduate School : Law | Law |
| Graduate School : Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, History, International Studies, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology |
| Institute : Economic Research | Economics, International Economics |
| Institute : Innovation Research | Business Administration, Management |
General information
| Alternative names | 一橋大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1875 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
| Motto | Captains of Industry |
| Colors | crimson |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2-1 Naka Kunitachi, Tokyo, 186-8601 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 75,000 |