Hitotsubashi University: Statistics

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

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 6,978 scientific papers with 120,314 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Economics, Political Science, Business, Law, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Engineering.

Publications

6,978

Citations

120,314

Hitotsubashi University majors

by publication & citation count

Annual publication & citation counts

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.

Hitotsubashi University alumni

1. Heizō Takenaka

   

   Born in

   Japan

   Years

   1951-.. (age 75)

   Occupations

   economistbusinesspersonpolitician

   Biography

   Heizō Takenaka is a Japanese economist, and key figure in Junichiro Koizumi's administration (2001-2006), played a significant role in Japan's structural reforms, including labor market deregulation. As Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy and later Financial Services, he advocated for policies aimed at increasing economic flexibility, such as amending the Worker Dispatching Act (also known as the Temporary Staffing Services Act). These changes, enacted in 2003 and 2004, expanded the use of temporary (dispatched) workers by relaxing restrictions. Takenaka's reforms indirectly facilitated the replacement of regular government employees with temporary staff in public sectors, such as education, administrative services, and local government offices. Takenaka's affiliation with Pasona Group, Japan's largest temporary staffing agency, has sparked allegations of embezzlement from government and private sectors, stemming from claims that he replaced permanent employees with Pasona's temporary workers. He joined Pasona as a special advisor in February 2007 (shortly after leaving government) and became chairman in August 2009, serving until 2022. Takenaka benefited from the expanded dispatch market post-deregulation, securing government and private contracts in areas like administrative support, COVID-19 measures, and the Tokyo Olympics—leading to personal profits. Takenaka serves on the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum.

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2. Hiroshi Mikitani

   

   Born in

   Japan

   Years

   1965-.. (age 61)

   Occupations

   entrepreneur

   Biography

   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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3. Takashi Kawamura

   

   Born in

   Japan

   Years

   1948-.. (age 78)

   Occupations

   politicianmayor

   Biography

   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 was the Deputy Leader of the far-right Conservative Party of Japan, until a falling out with the leader, Naoki Hyakuta. He is also the founder and leader of the Nagoya-based regional party Genzei Nippon.

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4. Masabumi Hosono

   

   Born in

   Japan

   Years

   1870-1939 (aged 69)

   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.

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All 62 notable alumni

Hitotsubashi University faculties and divisions

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