Kumamoto University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #657 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #109 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #25 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 7 | In Kumamoto |
| #156 of 2,648 | For Molecular Biology |
| Top50% | For 149 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 18%
- Enrollment
- 11,098
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 18% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 11,098 |
We've calculated the 18% acceptance rate for Kumamoto 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
Kumamoto University is a world-class research university with 53,413 scientific papers published and 1,263,778 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Materials Science.
Kumamoto University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 709 | 5261 |
| 1994 | 776 | 6079 |
| 1995 | 800 | 6837 |
| 1996 | 855 | 7628 |
| 1997 | 935 | 8898 |
| 1998 | 1018 | 11064 |
| 1999 | 1034 | 12684 |
| 2000 | 1018 | 14787 |
| 2001 | 1020 | 15992 |
| 2002 | 1187 | 18517 |
| 2003 | 1149 | 20263 |
| 2004 | 1156 | 22828 |
| 2005 | 1250 | 24860 |
| 2006 | 1255 | 26502 |
| 2007 | 1296 | 28307 |
| 2008 | 1218 | 31283 |
| 2009 | 1335 | 33953 |
| 2010 | 1429 | 36654 |
| 2011 | 1532 | 40904 |
| 2012 | 1521 | 43909 |
| 2013 | 1624 | 46044 |
| 2014 | 1598 | 47729 |
| 2015 | 1770 | 49008 |
| 2016 | 1687 | 48909 |
| 2017 | 1728 | 51646 |
| 2018 | 1742 | 52730 |
| 2019 | 1885 | 57852 |
| 2020 | 1973 | 70595 |
| 2021 | 2141 | 78978 |
| 2022 | 1918 | 80798 |
| 2023 | 1902 | 81163 |
| 2024 | 1649 | 78321 |
| 2025 | 1530 | 69630 |
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 Kumamoto 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 |
| Shushi | Arts and Humanities, Education, Educational Technology, Law, Philosophy, Public Administration |
|---|---|
| Hakase | Biological and Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
Notable alumni
-
Takehiko Inoue
- Occupations
- mangakascreenwriterfilm director
- Biography
-
Takehiko Inoue is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for the basketball series Slam Dunk (1990–1996), and the jidaigeki manga Vagabond, which are two of the best-selling manga series in history. Many of his works are about basketball, Inoue himself being a huge fan of the sport. His works sold in North America through Viz Media are Slam Dunk, Vagabond and Real, although Slam Dunk was earlier translated by Gutsoon! Entertainment. In 2012, Inoue became the first recipient of the Cultural Prize at the Asia Cosmopolitan Awards. In 2024, Inoue received the MEXT Arts Encouragement Prize (Media Arts division).
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Yasuyuki Eda
- Enrolled in Kumamoto University
- In 1979 studied Faculty of Engineering
- In 1981 studied graduate school
- Occupations
- politicianresearcher
- Biography
-
Yasuyuki Eda is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Yame, Fukuoka, he attended Kumamoto University as both undergraduate and graduate and studied abroad in Boston University in the United States. He was elected for the first time in 2000.
Kumamoto University faculties and divisions
| Centre : AIDS Research | Medicine |
|---|---|
| Centre : Environmental Safety | Environmental Studies, Safety Engineering |
| Centre : Globalization | International Studies |
| Centre : Marine Environment Studies | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Centre : Multimedia and Information Technologies | Information Technology, Multimedia |
| Centre : Policy Studies | Public Administration |
| Faculty : Education | Art Education, Education, Foreign Languages Education, Health Education, Home Economics, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Arts Education, Mathematics Education, Nursing, Physical Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Science Education, Special Education, Sports, Teacher Training, Vocational Education, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Faculty : Engineering | Applied Chemistry, Architectural Restoration, Biochemistry, Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Administrative Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Economic and Finance Policy, Fiscal Law, International Economics, International Law, Labour Law, Law, Political Sciences, Public Law |
| Faculty : Letters | Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, Ethics, Folklore, Geography, Geography (Human), History, Information Sciences, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Regional Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Life Sciences | Anatomy, Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Cell Biology, Dermatology, Environmental Studies, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Hepatology, Histology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nephrology, Neurological Therapy, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Organic Chemistry, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Plastic Surgery, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Social Sciences, Surgery, Urology |
| Faculty : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Graduate School : Education | Art Education, Education, Foreign Languages Education, Health Education, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Psychology, Science Education, Special Education, Technology Education |
| Graduate School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Parasitology, Nursing, Radiology |
| Graduate School : Law | Law |
| Graduate School : Medical Sciences | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Child Care and Development, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Dermatology, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Endocrinology, Environmental Studies, Ethics, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Gastroenterology, Genetics, Haematology, Health Sciences, Hepatology, Histology, Immunology, Information Sciences, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nephrology, Neurological Therapy, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Rheumatology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Sociology, Surgery, Urology, Virology |
| Graduate School : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Treatment Techniques |
| Graduate School : Science and Technology | Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Technology |
| Graduate School : Social and Cultural Sciences | Art Management, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Law, Management, Native Language Education, Peace and Disarmament, Public Administration, Social Sciences |
| Institute : E-Learning Development | Educational Technology |
| Institute : Molecular Embryology and Genetics | Genetics, Molecular Biology |
| Institute : Resource Development and Analysis | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Research Division : Bioelectrics | Biological and Life Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| Research Division : Buried Cultural Properties | Heritage Preservation |
| Research Division : Higher Education | Educational Research |
| Research Division : Magnesium | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Research Division : Shock Wave and Condensed Matter | Physics |
| School : Medicine | Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nursing, Radiology, Treatment Techniques |
| School : Pharmacy | Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
General information
| Alternative names | 熊本大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2-40-1 Kurokami Chuo-ku Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto, 860-8555 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 738,000 |