Hitotsubashi University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1342 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #366 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #86 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 2 | In Kunitachi |
| #220 of 1,059 | For Tax Law |
| Top50% | For 61 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Enrollment
- 6,287
- Male:Female Ratio
- 70:30
- 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 |
| Full time employee | 794 |
| Student:staff ratio | 8:1 |
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 5,862 scientific papers with 79,915 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 22 | 67 |
| 1992 | 32 | 87 |
| 1993 | 42 | 87 |
| 1994 | 68 | 140 |
| 1995 | 49 | 171 |
| 1996 | 46 | 238 |
| 1997 | 58 | 241 |
| 1998 | 52 | 297 |
| 1999 | 53 | 418 |
| 2000 | 66 | 534 |
| 2001 | 64 | 686 |
| 2002 | 87 | 886 |
| 2003 | 122 | 1137 |
| 2004 | 155 | 1407 |
| 2005 | 142 | 1520 |
| 2006 | 195 | 1839 |
| 2007 | 193 | 2063 |
| 2008 | 188 | 2305 |
| 2009 | 215 | 2707 |
| 2010 | 227 | 2975 |
| 2011 | 225 | 3472 |
| 2012 | 231 | 3676 |
| 2013 | 217 | 4089 |
| 2014 | 248 | 4196 |
| 2015 | 230 | 4098 |
| 2016 | 263 | 3800 |
| 2017 | 240 | 3872 |
| 2018 | 261 | 4135 |
| 2019 | 210 | 4351 |
| 2020 | 306 | 4997 |
| 2021 | 279 | 5871 |
| 2022 | 369 | 5507 |
| 2023 | 370 | 5476 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Registration fee, 282,000 (in first year only); tuition, 535,800 per annum. For Law Schhool same registration fee, but tuition fee is 804,000 per annum (JPY) |
|---|
Hitotsubashi University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 |
| Hakase | Business Administration, Commercial Law, Economics, Finance, International Business, Law, Modern Languages, Social Sciences |
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Hitotsubashi University alumni
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Hiroshi Mikitani
- Occupations
- international forum participantentrepreneur
- 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
- economistinternational forum participantpoliticianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
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.
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Takashi Kawamura
- Occupations
- mayorpolitician
- Biography
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Takashi Kawamura is a Japanese politician of the Conservative Party of Japan and Nagoya-based Genzei Nippon (減税日本 "Tax Cut Japan") party, currently serving as Mayor of Nagoya. He was previously a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
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Masabumi Hosono
- Occupations
- explorer
- Biography
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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 |