Konan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1974 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #540 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #128 of 719 | In Japan |
| #3 of 18 | In Kobe |
| #670 of 1,883 | For Biophysics |
| Top50% | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.konan-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
We've calculated the 45% acceptance rate for Konan 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
Konan University has published 5,716 scientific papers with 95,908 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science.
Konan University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 54 | 332 |
| 1994 | 44 | 319 |
| 1995 | 44 | 318 |
| 1996 | 59 | 362 |
| 1997 | 61 | 389 |
| 1998 | 72 | 437 |
| 1999 | 80 | 509 |
| 2000 | 112 | 601 |
| 2001 | 117 | 692 |
| 2002 | 132 | 786 |
| 2003 | 135 | 1159 |
| 2004 | 154 | 1297 |
| 2005 | 138 | 1600 |
| 2006 | 127 | 1646 |
| 2007 | 139 | 1687 |
| 2008 | 149 | 1981 |
| 2009 | 212 | 2091 |
| 2010 | 200 | 2234 |
| 2011 | 232 | 2871 |
| 2012 | 189 | 3187 |
| 2013 | 215 | 3546 |
| 2014 | 190 | 3710 |
| 2015 | 203 | 3997 |
| 2016 | 196 | 4284 |
| 2017 | 224 | 4656 |
| 2018 | 264 | 5575 |
| 2019 | 240 | 5607 |
| 2020 | 203 | 6423 |
| 2021 | 203 | 6932 |
| 2022 | 182 | 6057 |
| 2023 | 223 | 6576 |
| 2024 | 150 | 6036 |
| 2025 | 108 | 5165 |
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 Konan 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 | No | No | No |
| 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 | Arts and Humanities, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Economics, English, Information Sciences, Japanese, Literature, Physics, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Hakase | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, English, Information Sciences, Japanese, Literature, Materials Engineering, Physics, Sociology |
Notable alumni
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Mai Mihara
- Occupations
- figure skater
- Biography
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Mai Mihara is a Japanese competitive figure skater. She is the 2022 Grand Prix Final champion, a two-time Four Continents champion (2017, 2022), the 2018 Four Continents silver medalist, the 2019 Four Continents bronze medalist, the 2022 MK John Wilson Trophy champion, the 2022 Grand Prix of Espoo champion, a two-time Winter World University Games champion (2019, 2023), and a two-time Japanese national medalist (silver in 2022 and bronze in 2016).
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Hajime Ishii
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Hajime Ishii was a Japanese politician who served in the Diet (national legislature) for 39 years between 1969 and 2013. A native of Kobe, Hyogo, he attended Konan University as an undergraduate and University of California, Los Angeles as a graduate and received a master's degree in political science from Stanford University. During his time in the Diet he served as the head of the National Land Agency for six months in 1989–1990 and as Minister for Home Affairs for two months in 1994.
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Reiko Okutani
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Reiko Okutani is a Japanese businesswoman, founder and chief executive of the temporary personnel service company The R. She serves on the board of Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. A graduate of Konan University, she is best known for her criticism of "gap-widening society".
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Hiro Matsushita
- Occupations
- business executiveracing driverbusinesspersonracing automobile driver
- Biography
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Hiroyuki Matsushita, also known by Hiro Matsushita (ヒロ松下), is a Japanese businessman and former racing driver. He is the grandson of Kōnosuke Matsushita, the founder of Panasonic. In 1989, Matsushita won the Toyota Atlantic Championship (Pacific), becoming the first and only Japanese driver to do so. He was also the first Japanese driver to race in the Indy 500.
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Hiroyuki Kada
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Hiroyuki Kada is a Japanese politician and member of the House of Councillors of Japan. He has represented the Hyogo at-large district since he was elected in 2019. Between 2003 and 2019, he was a representative in the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly.
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Tsuneyoshi Yamano
- Occupations
- engineer
- Biography
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Tsuneyoshi Yamano is an amateur radio operator, call sign is JA5HTP, who set distance records and has contributed to the development of amateur radio.
Konan University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Business Law | Commercial Law |
|---|---|
| Centre : Business Law | Commercial Law |
| Centre : Education and Research in Information Sciences | Information Sciences |
| Centre : Education and Research in Sport and Health Science | Health Sciences, Physical Education, Sports |
| Centre : General Studies | Arts and Humanities, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, History, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Natural Sciences, Social Studies |
| Centre : Teacher Education | Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Letters | Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, English, History, Japanese, Literature, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Science and Engineering | Applied Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Graduate School : Accountancy | Accountancy |
| Graduate School : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, English, Japanese, Literature, Sociology |
| Graduate School : Law | Law |
| Graduate School : Natural Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Graduate School : Social Sciences | Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences |
| Institute : Business Innovation | Business Administration |
| Institute : Frontier Institute for Biomolecular Engineering Research | Bioengineering, Chemistry, Molecular Biology |
| Institute : Human Sciences | Clinical Psychology |
| Institute : Language and Culture | Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, French, German, Korean, Modern Languages |
General information
| Alternative names | 甲南大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1919 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8-9-1 Okamoto, Higashinada-ku Kobe-shi, Hyogo, 658-8501 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,522,000 |