Hosei University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1039 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #228 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #57 of 719 | In Japan |
| #17 of 84 | In Tokyo |
| #403 of 1,005 | For Animation |
| Top50% | For 94 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.hosei.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent, or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - July; September-March) |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Hosei 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
Hosei University has published 14,200 scientific papers with 136,415 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Materials Science.
Hosei University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 145 | 460 |
| 1994 | 115 | 535 |
| 1995 | 133 | 518 |
| 1996 | 130 | 540 |
| 1997 | 129 | 582 |
| 1998 | 139 | 661 |
| 1999 | 126 | 714 |
| 2000 | 161 | 825 |
| 2001 | 182 | 770 |
| 2002 | 546 | 1851 |
| 2003 | 402 | 1488 |
| 2004 | 378 | 1671 |
| 2005 | 369 | 1855 |
| 2006 | 372 | 2163 |
| 2007 | 331 | 2160 |
| 2008 | 332 | 2449 |
| 2009 | 391 | 2629 |
| 2010 | 442 | 3057 |
| 2011 | 432 | 3403 |
| 2012 | 423 | 3776 |
| 2013 | 543 | 4140 |
| 2014 | 540 | 4612 |
| 2015 | 570 | 4797 |
| 2016 | 510 | 5349 |
| 2017 | 587 | 5674 |
| 2018 | 556 | 6493 |
| 2019 | 658 | 7040 |
| 2020 | 633 | 8320 |
| 2021 | 687 | 9651 |
| 2022 | 693 | 10444 |
| 2023 | 698 | 12973 |
| 2024 | 542 | 12422 |
| 2025 | 341 | 10182 |
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 Hosei 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Shushi | Architecture, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Geography, History, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Japanese, Law, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Regional Studies, Social and Community Services, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Hakase | Architecture, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Geography, History, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Japanese, Law, Literature, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Psychology, Regional Studies, Social and Community Services, Sociology |
Hosei University alumni
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Yoshihide Suga
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Yoshihide Suga is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2020 to 2021. A member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), he was the party's president from 2020 to 2021 and also represented Kanagawa 2nd in the House of Representatives from 1996 to 2026. Before his premiership, he was the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications from 2006 to 2007, and the longest serving Chief Cabinet Secretary during the second administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe from 2012 to 2020.
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Mitsuki Takahata
- Occupations
- stage actorseiyūsingeractor
- Biography
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Mitsuki Takahata is a Japanese actor and singer who is represented by the talent agency Horipro. She attended Hosei University as an undergraduate student.
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Sion Sono
- Occupations
- actorpoetscreenwritercomposernovelist
- Biography
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Sion Sono is a Japanese filmmaker, author, and poet. Best known on the festival circuit for the film Love Exposure (2008), he has been called "the most subversive filmmaker working in Japanese cinema today", a "stakhanovist filmmaker" with an "idiosyncratic" career.
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Momoko Kikuchi
- Occupations
- actorradio personalityvisiting professoressayisttarento
- Biography
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Momoko Kikuchi is a Japanese actress, entertainer, singer, and scholar who was formerly represented by the talent agency, Parfit Production. On June 22, 2020, Kikuchi announced that she has left Parfit Production and gone independent.
Hosei University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Bioscience and Applied Chemistry | Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Plant Pathology, Technology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business Administration | Business Administration, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Computer and Information Sciences | Computer Science, Information Sciences, Multimedia |
| Faculty : Economics | Business Administration, Economics, International Economics |
| Faculty : Engineering and Design | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Design, Engineering, Environmental Engineering |
| Faculty : Global and Interdisciplinary Studies | Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Social Studies |
| Faculty : Humanity and the Environment | Environmental Studies |
| Faculty : Intercultural Communications | Communication Studies, Cultural Studies |
| Faculty : Law | International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Letters | Arts and Humanities, English, Geography, History, Japanese, Philosophy, Psychology |
| Faculty : Science and Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Social Policy and Administration | Administration, Clinical Psychology, Social and Community Services, Social Policy |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Communication Studies, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology |
| Faculty : Sports and Health Studies | Health Sciences, Sports |
| Graduate School : Accountancy | Accountancy, Information Technology |
| Graduate School : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Graduate School : Business Innovation Management | Business Administration, Information Management, Information Technology, Management, Marketing |
| Graduate School : Computer and Information Sciences | Computer Science, Information Sciences |
| Graduate School : Economics | Economics |
| Graduate School : Engineering | Architecture, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Graduate School : Engineering and Design | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Design, Engineering, Environmental Engineering |
| Graduate School : Environmental Management | Environmental Management |
| Graduate School : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, English, Geography, History, Japanese, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology |
| Graduate School : Intercultural Communication | Communication Studies |
| Graduate School : Law | Law |
| Graduate School : Law | Law |
| Graduate School : Policy Sciences | Political Sciences |
| Graduate School : Politics | Political Sciences |
| Graduate School : Regional Policy Design | Political Sciences, Regional Studies |
| Graduate School : Social Governance | Environmental Management, Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, Public Administration |
| Graduate School : Social Well-being Studies | Clinical Psychology, Social and Community Services |
| Graduate School : Sociology | Economics, International Studies, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Sociology |
| Institute : International Japanese Studies | Cultural Studies, International Studies |
| School : Correspondence Education | Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Economics, Geography, History, Law, Literature, Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | 法政大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1880 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
| Colors | orange, purple |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2-17-1, Fujimi Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, 102-8160 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,265,000 |