Niigata University of Health and Welfare: Statistics

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#3611 of 14,131 In the World
#1157 of 5,830 In Asia
#233 of 719 In Japan
#2 of 6 In Niigata
#666 of 2,796 For Sports Medicine
Top50% For 11 other topics
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Quick Review

Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.nuhw.ac.jp
Languages
Japanese
Acceptance rate
35%*

* The Niigata University of Health and Welfare is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Research profile

Niigata University of Health and Welfare has published 2,348 scientific papers with 26,674 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Pathology, Physical Therapy, Surgery, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, and Anatomy and Physiology.

Publications
2,348
Citations
26,674

Niigata University of Health and Welfare majors

by publication & citation count

Medicine
2,184 / 25,025
Biology
1,526 / 19,549
Psychology
1,149 / 13,273
Computer Science
1,056 / 11,706
Pathology
1,043 / 13,543
Physical Therapy
1,035 / 11,184
Surgery
925 / 11,090
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
914 / 9,364
Engineering
832 / 8,334
Anatomy and Physiology
825 / 10,666
Psychiatry
787 / 9,163
Physics
766 / 8,378
Neuroscience
750 / 8,883
Sports Medicine
717 / 7,471
Chemistry
692 / 10,684
Environmental Science
674 / 7,788
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
647 / 7,284
Mathematics
503 / 5,942
Genetics
482 / 8,203
Statistics
469 / 5,856
Biochemistry
454 / 7,382
Philosophy
434 / 4,179
Quantum and Particle physics
404 / 4,258
Geology
360 / 5,206
Sociology
301 / 3,794
Paleontology
300 / 4,834
Orthodontics
278 / 4,953
Geography and Cartography
265 / 2,338
Anesthesiology
259 / 2,259
Ecology
257 / 2,686
Linguistics
257 / 2,303
Political Science
245 / 2,147
Law
236 / 2,147
Nursing
209 / 2,852
Materials Science
204 / 2,947
Optical Engineering
203 / 2,069
Business
199 / 1,643
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
194 / 828
Public Health
192 / 2,874
Audiology
191 / 2,166

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
2000 1 0
2001 3 4
2002 17 8
2003 17 31
2004 12 60
2005 20 73
2006 25 140
2007 28 167
2008 38 224
2009 51 285
2010 57 397
2011 54 447
2012 62 495
2013 71 574
2014 69 701
2015 77 759
2016 98 843
2017 132 948
2018 157 1135
2019 148 1537
2020 157 1995
2021 247 2697
2022 214 3076
2023 189 3311
2024 223 3714
2025 217 3563
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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 Niigata University of Health and Welfare.

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 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 Yes Yes Yes
Physics No No No
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Gakushi Health Administration, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Social Welfare
Shushi Health Administration, Health Sciences, Information Management, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Welfare
Hakase Health Sciences, Welfare and Protective Services

Notable alumni

  1. Yuri Kawamura

    Yuri Kawamura
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1989-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Yuri Kawamura is a Japanese former footballer who played as a defender. She has also played for Japan national team.

Niigata University of Health and Welfare faculties and divisions

Faculty : Health Sciences Health Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Sports
Faculty : Healthcare Management Computer Science, Health Administration, Information Management
Faculty : Medical Technology Medical Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology
Faculty : Social Welfare Social Welfare
Graduate School : Health and Welfare Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Policy, Social Welfare, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Welfare and Protective Services

General information

Alternative names NUHW
新潟医療福祉大学
Founded 2001
Accreditation Japan Institution for Higher Education Evaluation (JIHEE)

Location and contacts

Address 1398 Shimamicho Kita-ku
Niigata-shi, Niigata, 950-3198
Japan
City population 791,000

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