Iwate University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1412 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #358 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #97 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 2 | In Morioka |
| #464 of 1,018 | For Entomology |
| Top50% | For 85 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Enrollment
- 5,402
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.iwate-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March |
| Enrollment | 5,402 |
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 15,800 scientific papers with 227,045 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.
Iwate University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 240 | 673 |
| 1994 | 229 | 743 |
| 1995 | 216 | 833 |
| 1996 | 298 | 1037 |
| 1997 | 269 | 1005 |
| 1998 | 276 | 1310 |
| 1999 | 300 | 1458 |
| 2000 | 308 | 1637 |
| 2001 | 352 | 1888 |
| 2002 | 410 | 2376 |
| 2003 | 489 | 2721 |
| 2004 | 465 | 2852 |
| 2005 | 445 | 3960 |
| 2006 | 513 | 4170 |
| 2007 | 519 | 4830 |
| 2008 | 516 | 5396 |
| 2009 | 491 | 5830 |
| 2010 | 509 | 6744 |
| 2011 | 473 | 7149 |
| 2012 | 529 | 8385 |
| 2013 | 540 | 9331 |
| 2014 | 521 | 9690 |
| 2015 | 488 | 9925 |
| 2016 | 536 | 10436 |
| 2017 | 502 | 10673 |
| 2018 | 498 | 10945 |
| 2019 | 512 | 12384 |
| 2020 | 519 | 14142 |
| 2021 | 454 | 15223 |
| 2022 | 449 | 15116 |
| 2023 | 439 | 14377 |
| 2024 | 395 | 13921 |
| 2025 | 276 | 11560 |
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
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Chisako Wakatake
- 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.
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Kanehiko Shindō
- 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.
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Daichi Shimoyama
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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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.
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Akira Kano
- Occupations
- para alpine skier
- Biography
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Akira Kano is a Japanese alpine skier and Paralympic Champion.
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Sayaka Oishi
- 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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