Nagasaki University: Statistics

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#670 of 14,131 In the World
#120 of 5,830 In Asia
#26 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 6 In Nagasaki
#178 of 2,148 For Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Top50% For 139 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
17%
Enrollment
9,090
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Japanese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate17%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate or equivalent and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - September; October-March)
Enrollment9,090

We've calculated the 17% acceptance rate for Nagasaki 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

Nagasaki University is a world-class research university with 41,045 scientific papers published and 665,235 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Pathology, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
41,045
Citations
665,235

Nagasaki University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
31,878 / 586,696
Medicine
27,978 / 491,475
Chemistry
25,400 / 494,404
Genetics
20,657 / 428,248
Biochemistry
18,721 / 415,045
Pathology
15,111 / 282,503
Engineering
15,108 / 214,151
Physics
14,565 / 206,890
Environmental Science
14,194 / 212,881
Organic Chemistry
11,459 / 219,526
Immunology
10,381 / 219,670
Surgery
10,081 / 141,403
Computer Science
9,807 / 141,873
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
9,654 / 139,406
Psychology
8,570 / 132,544
Geology
8,299 / 126,527
Materials Science
7,995 / 115,657
Quantum and Particle physics
7,558 / 103,023
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
6,225 / 72,666
Psychiatry
5,911 / 90,479
Paleontology
5,729 / 93,215
Ecology
5,553 / 88,851
Anatomy and Physiology
5,385 / 76,123
Oncology and Cancer research
5,181 / 105,110
Geography and Cartography
5,061 / 67,859
Mathematics
4,200 / 70,285
Philosophy
4,112 / 49,303
Optical Engineering
3,984 / 57,326
Statistics
3,883 / 66,029
Neuroscience
3,695 / 66,751
Metallurgical Engineering
3,648 / 58,782
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
3,485 / 61,102
Botany
3,406 / 59,913
Virology
3,397 / 75,480
Sociology
3,373 / 62,392
Molecular Biology
2,922 / 76,488
Linguistics
2,887 / 34,934
History
2,778 / 33,525
Microbiology
2,762 / 54,659
Electrical Engineering
2,699 / 26,678

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 567 1950
1992 562 2402
1993 600 2442
1994 647 2894
1995 621 3279
1996 695 3811
1997 750 4132
1998 817 4769
1999 838 5354
2000 860 6570
2001 919 7394
2002 988 8727
2003 982 10013
2004 1034 11140
2005 1012 13249
2006 1005 14513
2007 1018 16149
2008 1027 17292
2009 1058 18792
2010 1026 21181
2011 1074 22992
2012 1195 25115
2013 1194 26665
2014 1323 27960
2015 1438 29221
2016 1438 30462
2017 1427 31386
2018 1496 33966
2019 1457 36407
2020 1820 44484
2021 1919 50508
2022 1716 53046
2023 1593 54029
Academic rankings

Tuition

Local studetns 800,000 per annum (JPY)

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 Nagasaki 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 Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Gakushi Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Surgery
Shushi Biomedicine, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Tropical Medicine
Hakase Biomedicine, Business Administration, Dentistry, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Medical Technology, Medicine, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Production Engineering

Notable alumni

  1. Hōdō Nakamura

    Hōdō Nakamura
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1950-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Hōdō Nakamura is a Japanese politician and a former governor of Nagasaki Prefecture located in the Kyushu region of Japan. He was re-elected for another four-year term as governor in both 2014 and 2018. Nakamura ran for a fourth term in 2022, but lost the elections.

  2. Kōzō Akino

    Kōzō Akino
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1967-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    physicianpolitician
    Biography

    Kōzō Akino is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Councillors of Japan, since 2010. He represents the National proportional representation block as a member of the Komeito party. He currently serves on the following committees:

  3. Tsutomu Tomioka

    Tsutomu Tomioka
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1948-.. (age 76)
    Enrolled in Nagasaki University
    In 1976 studied medical school
    In 1980 studied graduate school
    Occupations
    politiciansurgeon
    Biography

    Tsutomu Tomioka is a Japanese doctor and politician serving in the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. A native of Nakama, Fukuoka he attended Nagasaki University, earning a doctoral degree in medicine. He also attended The Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska for two years. He was elected for the first time in 2005 after serving in the local assembly of Nagasaki Prefecture from 1999 to 2003. He is also a member of Médecins Sans Frontières, among other organizations.

  4. Shun'ichi Yamashita

    Shun'ichi Yamashita
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1952-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    physicianmedical researcher
    Biography

    Shun'ichi Yamashita is a Japanese medical scientist serving as dean and professor at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Nagasaki University.

  5. Yukishige Okubo

    Yukishige Okubo
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1966-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    politiciandentist
    Biography

    Yukishige Okubo is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a fmember of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Isahaya, Nagasaki and graduate of Nagasaki University, he had served in the assembly of Nagasaki Prefecture since 2003. After running unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives in 2005, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2007.

Nagasaki University faculties and divisions

Centre : Education Research and Training Educational Research
Centre : Frontier Life Sciences Biomedicine, Genetics, Organic Chemistry
Centre : Gender Equality Gender Studies
Centre : Health and Community Medicine Community Health, Health Sciences
Centre : Medical Innovation Health Sciences
Faculty : Economics Accountancy, Business Administration, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Finance, Information Management, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law
Faculty : Education Art Education, Cultural Studies, Education, Educational Psychology, Health Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Teacher Training
Faculty : Environmental Studies Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Social Studies
Faculty : Fisheries Biochemistry, Fishery, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering
Graduate School : Biomedical Sciences Biomedicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Immunology, Medicine, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Treatment Techniques, Tropical Medicine
Graduate School : Economics Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Management
Graduate School : Education Education, Teacher Training
Graduate School : Engineering Engineering, Natural Sciences, Technology
Graduate School : Fisheries Science and Environmental Studies Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Marine Science and Oceanography
Graduate School : International Health Development Development Studies, Health Sciences, International Studies
Institute : Atomic Bomb Disease Health Sciences
Institute : East China Sea Research Marine Science and Oceanography
Institute : Tropical Medicine Microbiology, Tropical Medicine
Research Division : Higher Education Educational Research, Higher Education
Research Division : Infectuous Disease in Asia and Africa Immunology
Research Division : Nuclear Weapons Abolition Peace and Disarmament
Research Division : Tropical Infections Tropical Medicine
Research Division : Tropical Infectious Diseases Tropical Medicine
School : Dentistry Biological and Life Sciences, Dentistry, Environmental Studies, Medicine, Oral Pathology
School : Engineering Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
School : Medicine Health Sciences, Medicine, Pathology, Physiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Preventive Medicine
School : Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacology, Pharmacy

General information

Alternative names 長崎大学
Founded 1949
Accreditation Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Location and contacts

Address 1-14 Bunkyo
Nagasaki, Nagasaki, 852-8521
Japan
City population 405,000

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