Ochanomizu University: Statistics

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#1343 of 14,131 In the World
#367 of 5,830 In Asia
#87 of 719 In Japan
#24 of 84 In Tokyo
#482 of 3,690 For Nutrition and Food Science
Top50% For 80 other topics
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Quick Review

Gender
All female
Acceptance rate
12%
Enrollment
2,075
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.ocha.ac.jp
Languages
Japanese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate12%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or equivalent or foreign equivalent and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - July; September-March)
Enrollment2,075
Full time employee265
Student:staff ratio8:1

We've calculated the 12% acceptance rate for Ochanomizu 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

Ochanomizu University has published 9,151 scientific papers with 138,733 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Computer Science.

Publications
9,151
Citations
138,733

Ochanomizu University majors

by publication & citation count

Chemistry
5,673 / 103,816
Biology
5,362 / 98,635
Physics
4,718 / 69,301
Engineering
4,320 / 60,861
Quantum and Particle physics
3,601 / 54,254
Biochemistry
3,480 / 74,544
Organic Chemistry
3,423 / 65,843
Environmental Science
3,068 / 44,877
Medicine
3,053 / 55,390
Computer Science
2,920 / 37,995
Genetics
2,575 / 57,092
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,526 / 27,246
Materials Science
2,399 / 35,968
Psychology
1,716 / 26,745
Geology
1,415 / 21,851
Philosophy
1,321 / 12,620
Geography and Cartography
1,289 / 13,713
Optical Engineering
1,217 / 19,338
Mathematics
1,188 / 16,497
Ecology
1,144 / 19,711
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,083 / 9,181
Pathology
1,024 / 20,565
Nutrition and Food Science
1,002 / 16,777
Botany
975 / 20,681
Paleontology
954 / 16,097
Statistics
924 / 14,806
Condensed Matter Physics
912 / 15,908
Metallurgical Engineering
888 / 14,488
Nuclear Physics
882 / 14,937
Sociology
835 / 8,490
Mechanical Engineering
834 / 9,617
Political Science
824 / 7,428
Neuroscience
807 / 14,130
Law
776 / 7,275
Astrophysics and Astronomy
760 / 13,096
Linguistics
736 / 8,235
Art & Design
721 / 8,278
Business
714 / 6,491
Physical chemistry
677 / 10,621
Electrical Engineering
672 / 11,335

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 108 768
1992 117 840
1993 106 837
1994 143 816
1995 127 845
1996 139 900
1997 153 1044
1998 169 1141
1999 183 1351
2000 191 1449
2001 218 1584
2002 237 1878
2003 219 2140
2004 254 2327
2005 226 2867
2006 219 3144
2007 222 3402
2008 237 3653
2009 265 3922
2010 276 4282
2011 281 4807
2012 247 5172
2013 266 5618
2014 333 6228
2015 312 6460
2016 266 6334
2017 287 6240
2018 323 6890
2019 285 6955
2020 285 8480
2021 345 8757
2022 347 8678
2023 337 8445
Academic rankings

Tuition

Local studetns 520,800 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 Ochanomizu 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 Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business No No No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics No No No
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Gakushi Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Cultural Studies, Education, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences
Shushi Asian Studies, Biological and Life Sciences, Cultural Studies, Education, English, French, Gender Studies, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology
Hakase Biological and Life Sciences, Child Care and Development, Cultural Studies, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Gender Studies, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Performing Arts, Psychology, Social Studies, Sociology

Ochanomizu University alumni

  1. Kiko, Crown Princess of Japan

    Kiko, Crown Princess of Japan
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1966-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    aristocrat
    Biography

    Kiko, Crown Princess Akishino, is the wife of Fumihito, Crown Prince Akishino. Her husband is the younger brother and heir presumptive of Emperor Naruhito of Japan and the second son of Emperor emeritus Akihito and Empress emerita Michiko.

  2. Hiromi Kawakami

    Hiromi Kawakami
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1958-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    science fiction writernovelistwriter
    Biography

    Hiromi Kawakami is a Japanese writer known for her off-beat fiction, poetry, and literary criticism. She has won numerous Japanese literary awards, including the Akutagawa Prize, the Tanizaki Prize, the Yomiuri Prize, and the Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature. Her work has been adapted for film, and has been translated into more than 15 languages.

  3. Ogino Ginko

    Ogino Ginko
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1851-1913 (aged 62)
    Occupations
    physician
    Biography

    Ogino Ginko was the first licensed female physician practicing Western medicine in Japan.

  4. Mieko Yoshimura

    Mieko Yoshimura
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1951-.. (age 73)
    Occupations
    politicianadministrative scrivener
    Biography

    Mieko Yoshimura is governor of Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. She was elected on January 25, 2009. She defeated the sitting governor of Yamagata Prefecture, Hiroshi Saitō in an upset. A native of Ōe, Yamagata, she worked at a help-wanted advertising company before becoming a notary public for the city government of Yamagata. She soon became a member of Yamagata Prefecture's Education Committee before running for governor in 2008. She is Yamagata's first female governor and the sixth in Japanese history.

All 14 notable alumni

Ochanomizu University faculties and divisions

Centre : Comparative Japanese Studies East Asian Studies
Centre : Informational Biology Biology
Centre : Simulation Sciences Computer Engineering
Centre : Soft Matter Physics Physics
Course/Programme : Japanese Basic Education Japanese
Faculty : Human Life and Environmental Sciences Biological and Life Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Cultural Studies, Developmental Psychology, Environmental Studies, Family Studies, Food Science, History, Nutrition, Social Sciences
Faculty : Letters and Education Art Education, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Chinese, Cultural Studies, Dance, East Asian Studies, Educational Sciences, English, Ethics, French, French Studies, Geography (Human), History, International Studies, Japanese, Modern Languages, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology
Faculty : Science Biology, Chemistry, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics
Graduate School : Humanities and Sciences Applied Linguistics, Art History, Asian Studies, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Dance, Education, English, English Studies, Environmental Studies, Family Studies, Food Science, French, French Studies, Gender Studies, Genetics, Geography (Human), History, Japanese, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Sociology
Graduate School : Humanities and Sciences Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Developmental Psychology, East Asian Studies, Educational Sciences, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Gender Studies, Genetics, Japanese, Literature, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology
Institute : Environmental Science for Human Life Environmental Studies, Food Science, Health Sciences, Nutrition
Institute : Experimental Animal Animal Husbandry
Institute : Gender Studies Gender Studies
Institute : Glycoscience Natural Sciences
Research Division : Human Development and Education Child Care and Development, Development Studies

General information

Alternative names お茶の水女子大学
Founded 1874
Accreditation Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Location and contacts

Address 2-1-1 Otsuka Bunkyo-ku
Tokyo, 112-8610
Japan
City population 14,048,000

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