Iwate University: Statistics

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#1456 of 14,131 In the World
#413 of 5,830 In Asia
#92 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 2 In Morioka
#458 of 1,032 For Entomology
Top50% For 87 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
33%
Enrollment
5,402
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Japanese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate33%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to March
Enrollment5,402

We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for Iwate 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

Iwate University has published 15,534 scientific papers with 217,784 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biochemistry, and Medicine.

Publications
15,534
Citations
217,784

Iwate University majors

by publication & citation count

Chemistry
11,680 / 186,817
Engineering
9,818 / 124,858
Biology
9,563 / 160,598
Physics
9,237 / 120,910
Environmental Science
7,689 / 111,319
Materials Science
6,945 / 91,806
Organic Chemistry
6,744 / 113,061
Quantum and Particle physics
6,267 / 89,218
Biochemistry
5,565 / 114,231
Medicine
4,845 / 85,401
Genetics
4,557 / 93,006
Computer Science
3,891 / 46,387
Geology
3,843 / 57,548
Metallurgical Engineering
3,474 / 53,677
Ecology
3,133 / 49,348
Geography and Cartography
3,000 / 30,248
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,963 / 32,970
Optical Engineering
2,365 / 35,062
Electrical Engineering
2,358 / 31,140
Botany
2,296 / 46,961
Paleontology
2,161 / 38,560
Mechanical Engineering
2,080 / 18,001
Physical chemistry
1,977 / 40,260
Psychology
1,878 / 32,713
Chemical Engineering
1,556 / 36,768
Pathology
1,554 / 25,564
Condensed Matter Physics
1,550 / 22,302
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
1,540 / 16,177
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,409 / 11,398
Mathematics
1,381 / 13,656
Philosophy
1,319 / 10,658
Nanotechnology
1,271 / 24,046
Aerospace Engineering
1,260 / 11,776
Agricultural Science
1,251 / 24,149
Nuclear Physics
1,238 / 17,660
Statistics
1,182 / 11,114
Environmental Chemistry
1,142 / 22,557
Nutrition and Food Science
1,117 / 18,349
Horticulture
1,089 / 23,055
Immunology
1,067 / 19,958

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 160 580
1993 240 670
1994 226 742
1995 214 832
1996 298 1032
1997 269 1000
1998 276 1307
1999 300 1448
2000 308 1633
2001 351 1886
2002 410 2374
2003 488 2709
2004 461 2841
2005 441 3958
2006 511 4165
2007 519 4828
2008 516 5396
2009 491 5828
2010 509 6740
2011 473 7143
2012 529 8386
2013 540 9329
2014 521 9686
2015 488 9919
2016 536 10431
2017 501 10665
2018 497 10940
2019 512 12375
2020 516 14135
2021 454 15204
2022 448 15090
2023 438 14357
2024 370 13806
Academic rankings

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 Iwate 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 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 Education, Primary Education, Special Education, Teacher Training
Hakase Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Veterinary Science

Notable alumni

  1. Chisako Wakatake

    Chisako Wakatake
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1954-.. (age 71)
    Occupations
    novelist
    Biography

    Chisako Wakatake is a Japanese writer. Her 2017 book Ora ora de hitori igu mo won the Akutagawa Prize and the Bungei Prize.

  2. Kanehiko Shindō

    Kanehiko Shindō
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1963-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Kanehiko Shindō is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Councillors of Japan. He is a representative in the national proportional representation block.

  3. Daichi Shimoyama

    Daichi Shimoyama
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1989-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Daichi Shimoyama, nicknamed Chi, is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for the Aomori Wat's of the B.League in Japan. He had been the team captain of the Aomori Wat's.

  4. Akira Kano

    Akira Kano
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1986-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    para alpine skier
    Biography

    Akira Kano is a Japanese alpine skier and Paralympic Champion.

  5. Sayaka Oishi

    Sayaka Oishi
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1991-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    athletics competitorsprinter
    Biography

    Sayaka Oishi is a Japanese sprinter. She finished fourth in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2015 Asian Championships. She was also the reserve relay member at the 2019 World Relays but was not selected to run.

Iwate University faculties and divisions

Faculty : Agriculture Agriculture, Analytical Chemistry, Animal Husbandry, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Crop Production, Entomology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Farm Management, Food Science, Forestry, Fruit Production, Harvest Technology, Health Sciences, Horticulture, Laboratory Techniques, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Plant and Crop Protection, Soil Science, Vegetable Production, Water Science, Wildlife, Zoology
Faculty : Education Art Education, Art History, Conducting, Continuing Education, Design, Education, Education of the Handicapped, Educational Psychology, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Japanese, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Psychology, Singing, Special Education, Sports, Teacher Training, Writing
Faculty : Engineering Analytical Chemistry, Artificial Intelligence, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Landscape Architecture, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Robotics, Safety Engineering, Transport and Communications, Welfare and Protective Services
Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences Administrative Law, Agricultural Economics, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Behavioural Sciences, Chinese, Civil Law, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Commercial Law, Comparative Literature, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Cultural Studies, Ecology, Econometrics, Economics, Environmental Studies, Ethnology, European Languages, Finance, Fiscal Law, French, Gender Studies, German, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Economics, International Law, Japanese, Labour Law, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Modern Languages, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Statistics, Translation and Interpretation, Western European Studies
Graduate School : Agricultural Sciences Agriculture, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Forestry, Natural Resources
Graduate School : Agriculture Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Forestry, Health Sciences, Natural Resources, Plant and Crop Protection, Regional Planning
Graduate School : Education Education, Educational Sciences, English, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Social Studies, Special Education
Graduate School : Engineering Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Design, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Metal Techniques, Metallurgical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Robotics, Transport and Communications, Welfare and Protective Services
Graduate School : Humanities and Social Sciences Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, European Languages, French, German, Information Sciences, Law, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Regional Studies, Russian, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Western European Studies
Graduate School : Veterinary Sciences Veterinary Science

General information

Alternative names 岩手大学
Founded 1949
Accreditation Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Location and contacts

Address 3-18-8 Ueda
Morioka-shi, Iwate, 020-8550
Japan

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