Kyoto City University of Arts: Statistics

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#3865 of 14,131 In the World
#1262 of 5,830 In Asia
#251 of 719 In Japan
#12 of 24 In Kyoto
#3003 of 3,009 For Computational Linguistics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
33%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.kcua.ac.jp
Languages
Japanese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate33%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - October; October-March)

We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for Kyoto City University of Arts 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

Kyoto City University of Arts has published 528 scientific papers with 3,480 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.

Publications
528
Citations
3,480

Kyoto City University of Arts majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
385 / 2,221
Engineering
363 / 1,577
Chemistry
315 / 2,131
Biology
302 / 2,518
Materials Science
242 / 706
Organic Chemistry
236 / 1,344
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
217 / 1,215
Quantum and Particle physics
213 / 1,393
Computer Science
207 / 1,708
Environmental Science
192 / 1,170
Biochemistry
166 / 1,555
Medicine
155 / 1,349
Philosophy
136 / 960
Psychology
129 / 932
Optical Engineering
108 / 469
Geology
103 / 925
Metallurgical Engineering
100 / 306
Geography and Cartography
92 / 257
Neuroscience
90 / 721
Art & Design
88 / 518
Chemical Engineering
86 / 186
Genetics
85 / 1,111
Linguistics
82 / 536
Acoustical Engineering
80 / 655
Physical chemistry
79 / 205
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
78 / 584
Sociology
71 / 345
Political Science
70 / 313
History
70 / 176
Mathematics
68 / 752
Law
64 / 311
Paleontology
64 / 793
Mechanical Engineering
61 / 146
Business
59 / 212
Statistics
57 / 741
Cognitive Science
55 / 581
Computational Linguistics
52 / 175
Telecommunications
51 / 158
Ecology
50 / 343
Fashion Design
49 / 114

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 1 48
1994 1 41
1995 1 35
1996 4 32
1997 0 44
1998 0 29
1999 1 23
2000 1 39
2001 0 30
2002 1 43
2003 3 37
2004 2 44
2005 11 43
2006 11 60
2007 9 63
2008 6 79
2009 7 85
2010 2 85
2011 7 99
2012 2 91
2013 11 75
2014 8 98
2015 7 89
2016 8 86
2017 3 85
2018 10 100
2019 12 73
2020 17 112
2021 13 138
2022 9 134
2023 22 159
2024 15 168
2025 6 160
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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 Kyoto City University of Arts.

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 No No No
Business No No No
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science No No No
Economics No No No
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No No No
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology No No No
Shushi Fine Arts, Music

Kyoto City University of Arts alumni

  1. Yayoi Kusama

    Yayoi Kusama
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1929-.. (age 97)
    Occupations
    sculptorinstallation artistperformance artistvisual artistpainter
    Biography

    Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese contemporary artist who works primarily in sculpture and installation. She is also active in painting, performance, video art, fashion, poetry, fiction, and other arts. Her work is based in conceptual art and shows some attributes of feminism, minimalism, surrealism, art brut, pop art, and abstract expressionism, and is infused with autobiographical, psychological, and sexual content. She has been acknowledged as one of the most important living artists to come out of Japan, the world's top-selling female artist, and the world's most successful living artist. Her work influenced that of her contemporaries, including Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg.

  2. Yutaka Sado

    Yutaka Sado
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1961-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    conductor
    Biography

    Yutaka Sado is a Japanese conductor.

  3. Etsuro Sotoo

    Etsuro Sotoo
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1953-.. (age 73)
    Occupations
    university teachersculptordocent
    Biography

    Etsurō Sotoo is a Japanese sculptor strongly influenced by Antoni Gaudí. His interest in Gaudí led him to convert to the Catholic Church. His most noted work are sculptures located in the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. He is nicknamed the "Japanese Gaudí" in his native Japan.

  4. Takeuchi Seihō

    Takeuchi Seihō
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1864-1942 (aged 78)
    Occupations
    painter
    Biography

    Takeuchi Seihō was a Japanese painter of the Nihonga genre, active from the Meiji through the early Shōwa period. One of the founders of nihonga, his works spanned half a century and he was regarded as master of the prewar Kyoto circle of painters. His real name was Takeuchi Tsunekichi.

All 20 notable alumni

Kyoto City University of Arts faculties and divisions

Faculty : Fine Arts Architectural and Environmental Design, Arts and Humanities, Ceramic Art, Design, Fine Arts, Handicrafts, Industrial Design, Media Studies, Natural Sciences, Painting and Drawing, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile Design
Faculty : Music Conducting, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Musicology, Singing
Graduate School : Arts Architectural and Environmental Design, Arts and Humanities, Ceramic Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Industrial Design, Media Studies, Natural Sciences, Painting and Drawing, Printing and Printmaking, Restoration of Works of Art, Sculpture
Graduate School : Music Conducting, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Musicology, Singing
Research Division : Japanese Traditional Music Music

General information

Alternative names KCUA
京都市立芸術大学
Founded 1880
Accreditation Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Location and contacts

Address 13-6 Kutsukake Oe, Nishikyo
Kyoto, 610-1197
Japan
City population 1,464,000

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