Kanazawa University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #620 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #105 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #18 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 5 | In Kanazawa |
| #126 of 2,310 | For Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
| Top50% | For 154 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Enrollment
- 10,127
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- kanazawa-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
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 - October, October-March) |
| Enrollment | 10,127 |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Kanazawa 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
Kanazawa University is a world-class research university with 60,751 scientific papers published and 1,272,327 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Engineering, Genetics, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.
Kanazawa University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 878 | 5165 |
| 1993 | 838 | 5466 |
| 1994 | 933 | 6146 |
| 1995 | 910 | 7195 |
| 1996 | 916 | 8002 |
| 1997 | 908 | 9069 |
| 1998 | 958 | 10560 |
| 1999 | 1028 | 12001 |
| 2000 | 1152 | 14051 |
| 2001 | 1229 | 15290 |
| 2002 | 1366 | 18578 |
| 2003 | 1432 | 20443 |
| 2004 | 1327 | 22478 |
| 2005 | 1489 | 25375 |
| 2006 | 1548 | 27142 |
| 2007 | 1561 | 30320 |
| 2008 | 1524 | 32262 |
| 2009 | 1586 | 34725 |
| 2010 | 1641 | 38721 |
| 2011 | 1727 | 42593 |
| 2012 | 1823 | 45952 |
| 2013 | 1794 | 49282 |
| 2014 | 1901 | 52652 |
| 2015 | 1689 | 52383 |
| 2016 | 1814 | 54206 |
| 2017 | 1966 | 55421 |
| 2018 | 2155 | 58084 |
| 2019 | 2123 | 61642 |
| 2020 | 2312 | 75085 |
| 2021 | 2370 | 84098 |
| 2022 | 2267 | 83193 |
| 2023 | 2254 | 83043 |
| 2024 | 1994 | 79523 |
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 Kanazawa 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hakase | Biological and Life Sciences, Cardiology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Neurosciences, Oncology, Pharmacy, Physics, Sociology, Technology |
|---|
Notable alumni
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Mikito Takayasu
- Occupations
- ophthalmologistprofessor
- Biography
-
Mikito Takayasu was a Japanese ophthalmologist known for his discovery of Takayasu's arteritis.
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Yoshihisa Okumura
- Enrolled in Kanazawa University
- Studied in 1944-1947
- Occupations
- university teacherelectrical engineer
- Biography
-
Yoshihisa Okumura was a Japanese engineer, known for development of cellular telephone networks. His radio survey of signal strength as a function of distance as measured in drive tests in automobiles was critical to the system planning of mobile radio telephone systems.
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Kōhei Etō
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Kohei Eto is the Head coach of the Kagawa Five Arrows in the Japanese B.League.
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Ōsaka Motokichirō
- Occupations
- pastortheologian
- Biography
-
Motokichiro Osaka was a Japanese pastor, theologian, and newspaper columnist. He is notable for his public criticism of efforts by the Japanese government to regulate religious bodies and strengthen a national form of Shinto, which culminated in a government-backed attack that left Osaka close to death. During his recovery, a personal awakening transformed his conceptualization of Christianity from an earthly, altruistic social practice to an ascetic practice rooted in Catholic orthodoxy.
Kanazawa University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Advanced Science Research | Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Centre : Environment Preservation | Environmental Management |
| Centre : Health Service | Health Sciences |
| Centre : Higher Education Research | Higher Education |
| Centre : Information Media | Information Sciences, Media Studies |
| Centre : Regional Collaboration | Regional Studies |
| College : Human and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Development Studies, Economics, International Studies, Law, Regional Studies, Social Sciences, Teacher Training |
| College : Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| College : Science and Engineering | Architectural and Environmental Design, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Course/Programme : Liberal Arts and Science Organisation | Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences |
| Course/Programme : Organisation of Frontier Science and Innovation | Natural Sciences |
| Course/Programme : Organization of Global Affairs | International Studies |
| Course/Programme : Organization of Global Human Resource Development | Human Resources |
| Graduate School : Education | Education, Educational Research |
| Graduate School : Human and Socio-Environment Studies | Arts and Humanities, Development Studies, Economics, International Studies, Law, Political Sciences, Regional Studies, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology |
| Graduate School : Law | Law |
| Graduate School : Medical Science | Cardiology, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Medicine, Neurosciences, Oncology, Pharmacy |
| Graduate School : Natural Science and Technology | Architectural and Environmental Design, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Technology |
| Institute : Foreign Languages | Modern Languages |
| Institute : Nature and Environmental Technology | Environmental Engineering |
| Laboratory : Career Design for Gender Equality | Gender Studies |
| Research Division : Cancer | Cell Biology, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Oncology |
| Research Division : Child Mental Development | Child Care and Development |
General information
| Alternative names | 金沢大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
| Colors | dusky purple |
Location and contacts
| Address | Kakuma-machi Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-1192 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 462,000 |