Hoshi University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3278 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1020 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #210 of 719 | In Japan |
| #44 of 84 | In Tokyo |
| #439 of 3,701 | For Pharmacology |
| Top50% | For 43 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- hoshi.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
- Acceptance rate
- 49%*
* Hoshi University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
Research profile
Hoshi University has published 6,285 scientific papers with 130,552 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicine, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Physics, Engineering, Pharmacology, and Computer Science.
Hoshi University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 134 | 817 |
| 1994 | 109 | 803 |
| 1995 | 139 | 873 |
| 1996 | 127 | 956 |
| 1997 | 143 | 1026 |
| 1998 | 154 | 1226 |
| 1999 | 157 | 1273 |
| 2000 | 141 | 1383 |
| 2001 | 155 | 1541 |
| 2002 | 140 | 1875 |
| 2003 | 184 | 2234 |
| 2004 | 161 | 2575 |
| 2005 | 178 | 3036 |
| 2006 | 192 | 3604 |
| 2007 | 166 | 3691 |
| 2008 | 201 | 4247 |
| 2009 | 187 | 4709 |
| 2010 | 214 | 5353 |
| 2011 | 154 | 5167 |
| 2012 | 180 | 5650 |
| 2013 | 140 | 5685 |
| 2014 | 137 | 5825 |
| 2015 | 131 | 5532 |
| 2016 | 146 | 5740 |
| 2017 | 121 | 5476 |
| 2018 | 129 | 5346 |
| 2019 | 121 | 5454 |
| 2020 | 168 | 5992 |
| 2021 | 169 | 6582 |
| 2022 | 139 | 6198 |
| 2023 | 139 | 5942 |
| 2024 | 144 | 5505 |
| 2025 | 143 | 4728 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Hoshi University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 1,200,000 JPY |
| Graduate | 1,500,000 JPY |
| Doctoral | 1,800,000 JPY |
Programs and Degrees
| Shushi | Medicine |
|---|---|
| Hakase | Medicine, Pharmacy |
Notable alumni
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Ayako Daidōji
- Occupations
- pharmacist
- Biography
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Ayako Daidōji is a Japanese far-left militant and fugitive.
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Akiko Honda
- Occupations
- pharmacistpolitician
- Biography
-
Akiko Honda is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Councillors of Japan. She was elected in 2019 to the national proportional representation block.
Hoshi University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Graduate School : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Clinical Psychology, Pharmacy |
| Institute : Medical Chemistry | Applied Chemistry, Medicine |
| Research Division : Drug Discovery Science | Pharmacology |
General information
| Alternative names | 星薬科大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2-4-41 Ebara Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,265,000 |