Nanzan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2866 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #912 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #166 of 719 | In Japan |
| #6 of 20 | In Nagoya |
| #1446 of 4,409 | For Anthropology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Enrollment
- 9,883
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.nanzan-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - July; September-February) |
| Enrollment | 9,883 |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Nanzan 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
Nanzan University has published 1,880 scientific papers with 17,932 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Mathematics, and Law.
Nanzan University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 32 |
| 1993 | 9 | 37 |
| 1994 | 6 | 44 |
| 1995 | 11 | 35 |
| 1996 | 16 | 50 |
| 1997 | 14 | 59 |
| 1998 | 16 | 61 |
| 1999 | 22 | 89 |
| 2000 | 14 | 89 |
| 2001 | 28 | 117 |
| 2002 | 43 | 130 |
| 2003 | 36 | 183 |
| 2004 | 28 | 207 |
| 2005 | 24 | 225 |
| 2006 | 42 | 275 |
| 2007 | 46 | 311 |
| 2008 | 43 | 393 |
| 2009 | 60 | 503 |
| 2010 | 52 | 544 |
| 2011 | 59 | 619 |
| 2012 | 85 | 677 |
| 2013 | 71 | 692 |
| 2014 | 73 | 869 |
| 2015 | 94 | 884 |
| 2016 | 103 | 813 |
| 2017 | 100 | 928 |
| 2018 | 79 | 957 |
| 2019 | 112 | 1128 |
| 2020 | 87 | 1205 |
| 2021 | 104 | 1278 |
| 2022 | 124 | 1288 |
| 2023 | 100 | 1411 |
| 2024 | 56 | 1363 |
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 Nanzan 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 | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Gakushi | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Information Technology, Law, Modern Languages, Public Administration, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Administration, Anthropology, Business Administration, Christian Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Information Technology, International Studies, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Public Administration, Software Engineering |
| Hakase | Anthropology, Economics, Information Technology, International Studies, Management, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Public Administration, Religious Studies |
Notable alumni
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Kazuki Nakajima
- Occupations
- racing automobile driverFormula One driver
- Biography
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Kazuki Nakajima is a Japanese former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from 2007 to 2009. In Japanese motorsport, Nakajima won the Super Formula Championship in 2012 and 2014 with TOM'S. In endurance racing, Nakajima won the 2018–19 FIA World Endurance Championship, and is a three-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which he won consecutively from 2018 to 2020, all with Toyota. Since 2022, Nakajima has served as vice-chairman of Toyota in WEC, winning three consecutive World Manufacturers' Championship titles from 2022 to 2024.
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Sakon Yamamoto
- Occupations
- racing automobile driverFormula One driver
- Biography
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Sakon Yamamoto is a Japanese former racing driver and politician, who competed in Formula One between 2006 and 2010. Yamamoto was a member of the House of Representatives of Japan from 2021 to 2024, representing Tōkai PR for the Liberal Democratic Party.
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Masato Hayakawa
- Occupations
- modelheavy metal singersinger
- Biography
-
Masato David Hayakawa born December 17, 1986); known professionally as Masato, is a Japanese singer, musician, songwriter, producer and model. He is known for being the bandleader and vocalist of the Japanese rock band Coldrain since their formation in 2007. He was a former member of AVER, alongside one of his fellow Coldrain members, drummer Katsuma Minatani.
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Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi
- Occupations
- Catholic priestCatholic bishop
- Biography
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Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi, SVD is a Japanese Catholic prelate who has served as Archbishop of Tokyo since 2017 and president of Caritas Internationalis since May 2023. He was Bishop of Niigata from 2004 to 2017. He previously worked as a missionary in Ghana. He is a member of the Divine Word Missionaries.
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Masahito Fujikawa
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Masahito Fujikawa is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Councillors of Japan.
Nanzan University faculties and divisions
| Centre : American Studies | American Studies |
|---|---|
| Centre : Asia-Pacific Studies | Asian Studies, Pacific Area Studies |
| Centre : English Education | English |
| Centre : European Studies | European Studies |
| Centre : Japanese Studies | Asian Studies, Japanese |
| Centre : Latin-American Studies | Latin American Studies |
| Centre : Teacher Education | Teacher Training |
| College : Junior Studies | English |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics |
| Faculty : Foreign Studies | American Studies, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Chinese, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, English Studies, French, French Studies, German, Germanic Studies, History, Japanese, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish |
| Faculty : Humanities | Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Bible, Christian Religious Studies, Japanese, Native Language Education, Philosophy, Psychology |
| Faculty : Information Sciences and Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Operations Research, Software Engineering, Statistics |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Policy Studies | Administration, English, French, German, History, International Studies, Korean, Political Sciences, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish |
| Graduate School : Business Administration | Business Administration, Management |
| Graduate School : Economics | Economics |
| Graduate School : Humanities | Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Christian Religious Studies, Education, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Religious Studies |
| Graduate School : International Area Studies | International Studies |
| Graduate School : Law | Law |
| Graduate School : Mathematical Sciences and Information Engineering | Information Technology, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Graduate School : Policy Studies | Public Administration |
| Graduate School : Sciences and Engineering | Electronics and Automation, Mathematics and Computer Science, Software Engineering |
| Institute : Anthropology | Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Ethnology, Folklore |
| Institute : Religion and Culture | Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Religion |
| Institute : Social Ethics | Arts and Humanities, Ethics, Human Rights, Law, Social Problems, Sociology |
| Research Division : Legal Practice Education and Research | Law |
| Research Division : Linguistics | Linguistics |
| Research Division : Management Studies | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Management |
| Research Division : Mathematical Sciences and Information Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Operations Research, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Research Division : Study of Human Relations | Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | 南山大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
| Motto | 人間の尊厳のために |
Location and contacts
| Address | 18 Yamazato-cho Showa-ku Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 466-8673 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,327,000 |