Niigata University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #635 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #107 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #24 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 6 | In Niigata |
| #86 of 2,275 | For Orthodontics |
| Top50% | For 146 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Enrollment
- 12,068
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.niigata-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 12,068 |
We've calculated the 34% acceptance rate for Niigata 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
Niigata University is a world-class research university with 52,596 scientific papers published and 1,097,194 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Engineering, Genetics, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Pathology.
Niigata University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 803 | 4838 |
| 1994 | 819 | 5726 |
| 1995 | 860 | 6358 |
| 1996 | 908 | 7311 |
| 1997 | 972 | 7774 |
| 1998 | 1053 | 9369 |
| 1999 | 1164 | 10972 |
| 2000 | 1145 | 12708 |
| 2001 | 1247 | 14280 |
| 2002 | 1404 | 16537 |
| 2003 | 1347 | 19045 |
| 2004 | 1279 | 20161 |
| 2005 | 1360 | 22376 |
| 2006 | 1313 | 23934 |
| 2007 | 1327 | 25475 |
| 2008 | 1194 | 27383 |
| 2009 | 1269 | 28316 |
| 2010 | 1378 | 30410 |
| 2011 | 1379 | 33612 |
| 2012 | 1499 | 35995 |
| 2013 | 1558 | 38393 |
| 2014 | 1624 | 39937 |
| 2015 | 1561 | 40956 |
| 2016 | 1519 | 42088 |
| 2017 | 1626 | 43001 |
| 2018 | 1555 | 45123 |
| 2019 | 1611 | 50727 |
| 2020 | 1729 | 62616 |
| 2021 | 1760 | 71938 |
| 2022 | 1732 | 67293 |
| 2023 | 1661 | 70504 |
| 2024 | 1487 | 67473 |
| 2025 | 1319 | 58603 |
Programs and Degrees
| Gakushi | Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Oral Pathology, Sports, Welfare and Protective Services |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Food Science, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Management, Materials Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Oral Pathology, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Public Administration, Social Studies, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Hakase | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Food Science, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Literature, Materials Engineering, Natural Sciences, Oral Pathology, Philosophy, Social Studies, Welfare and Protective Services |
Notable alumni
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Yuko Mori
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Yuko Mori is a Japanese politician and a former member of the House of Councillors of Japan in the Diet (national legislature). She was previously with the Democratic Party of Japan and briefly belonged to the Tomorrow Party of Japan founded by Yukiko Kada, of which she was the deputy leader. A native of Niigata and graduate of Niigata University, she was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2001 after serving in the town assembly of Yokogoshi, Niigata between 1999 and 2001.
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Chinami Nishimura
- Enrolled in Niigata University
- Studied in 1985-1990
- Studied in 1990-1993
- Occupations
- politicianlecturer
- Biography
-
Chinami Nishimura is a Japanese politician who served as the Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan from 2021 to 2022. She is a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet and represents the Niigata 1st district. Her married name is Chinami Honda (本多 智奈美, Honda Chinami).
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Atsuto Suzuki
- Occupations
- physicist
- Biography
-
Atsuto Suzuki is an experimental particle physicist known for his observations of neutrinos and anti-neutrinos.
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Junko Hoshino
- Occupations
- freestyle skier
- Biography
-
Junko Hoshino is a Japanese skier who competes in the freestyle skiing event of moguls. She represented Japan in the 2014 Winter Olympics, finishing 15th in women's moguls.
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Arai Kentarō
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Arai Kentarō was a politician and cabinet minister in the pre-war Empire of Japan.
Niigata University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Academic Information Service | Computer Science, Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Centre : Cooperative Research | Biotechnology, Communication Studies, Computer Education, Electronic Engineering, Mechanics |
| Centre : Instrumental Analysis | Laboratory Techniques |
| Centre : Radioisotope | Radiophysics |
| Centre : Teaching Profession | Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Agrobiology, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Production Engineering |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Oral Pathology, Surgery, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Faculty : Economics | Business Administration, Economics |
| Faculty : Education | Biological and Life Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Music, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Sports, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering | Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Robotics |
| Faculty : Humanities | Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, European Languages, Geography (Human), History, Japanese, Linguistics, Performing Arts, Psychology, Sociology, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Western European Studies |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Health Sciences, Medicine |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Graduate School : Education | Education |
| Graduate School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Graduate School : Law | Law |
| Graduate School : Management of Technology | Engineering Management, Technology |
| Graduate School : Medical and Dental Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Cell Biology, Community Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Oral Pathology, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Graduate School : Modern Society and Culture | Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, International Studies, Law, Management, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Graduate School : Science and Technology | Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Forestry, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Physics, Safety Engineering |
| Institute : Brain Research | Neurosciences |
| Institute : Faculty Development Research | Teacher Training |
| Institute : Transdisciplinary Research | Natural Sciences |
| Laboratory : Venture Business | Business Administration |
| Research Division : Natural Hazards and Disaster Recovery | Environmental Studies |
| School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | NU 新潟大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1922 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
| Motto | Autonomy and Creation |
| Colors | green |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8050, Ikarashi 2-no-cho Niigata-shi, Niigata, 950-2181 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 791,000 |