Okayama University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #458 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #64 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #15 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 8 | In Okayama |
| #101 of 2,490 | For Dentistry |
| Top50% | For 170 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Enrollment
- 13,057
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.okayama-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 13,057 |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Okayama 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
Okayama University is a world-class research university with 80,065 scientific papers published and 1,524,048 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Genetics, Biochemistry, Engineering, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.
Okayama University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1193 | 5378 |
| 1994 | 1144 | 6455 |
| 1995 | 1075 | 7014 |
| 1996 | 1140 | 7480 |
| 1997 | 1229 | 8290 |
| 1998 | 1368 | 9668 |
| 1999 | 1359 | 10606 |
| 2000 | 1528 | 13071 |
| 2001 | 1643 | 14607 |
| 2002 | 1821 | 17589 |
| 2003 | 1892 | 20893 |
| 2004 | 1983 | 23069 |
| 2005 | 2140 | 26796 |
| 2006 | 2083 | 30795 |
| 2007 | 2068 | 34638 |
| 2008 | 2075 | 38409 |
| 2009 | 2139 | 42327 |
| 2010 | 2049 | 46731 |
| 2011 | 2217 | 52434 |
| 2012 | 2247 | 58540 |
| 2013 | 2136 | 62999 |
| 2014 | 2232 | 63705 |
| 2015 | 2182 | 65366 |
| 2016 | 2312 | 65882 |
| 2017 | 2242 | 66887 |
| 2018 | 2384 | 69312 |
| 2019 | 2350 | 74460 |
| 2020 | 2557 | 87346 |
| 2021 | 2599 | 95260 |
| 2022 | 2625 | 92948 |
| 2023 | 2569 | 92169 |
| 2024 | 2538 | 89741 |
| 2025 | 2159 | 78818 |
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 Okayama 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 | 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 |
| Shushi | Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Public Administration |
|---|---|
| Hakase | Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Philosophy |
Notable alumni
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Michiyoshi Yunoki
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Michiyoshi Yunoki is a Japanese politician and a member of the House of Representatives for the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. A native of Kurashiki, Okayama and graduate of Okayama University, he worked at the publisher Yurindo from 1997 to 2002. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2005 for the DPJ after an unsuccessful run in 2003.
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Shinji Aramaki
- Occupations
- film directormechanical designer
- Biography
-
Shinji Aramaki is a Japanese anime director and mechanical designer from Fukuoka Prefecture. He graduated from Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka High School and Okayama University. He was a member of Artmic and is currently the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Sola Digital Arts. He is a leading figure in 3DCG animation in Japan.
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Yumiko Himei
- Occupations
- judicial scriveneradministrative scrivenerpolitician
- Biography
-
Yumiko Himei is a former Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Okayama, she graduated from Okayama University with a master's degree. She was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2007 after serving in the assembly of Okayama Prefecture for two terms since 1999.
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Sahachiro Hata
- Occupations
- chemistphysician
- Biography
-
Sahachirō Hata was a prominent Japanese bacteriologist who researched the bubonic plague under Kitasato Shibasaburō and assisted in developing the antisyphilitic drug arsphenamine in 1909 in the laboratory of Paul Ehrlich.
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Katsuhito Noshi
- Occupations
- announcerpolitician
- Biography
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Katsuhito Noshi is a Japanese politician and the current mayor of Matsuyama, the capital city of Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
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Kōjirō Akagi
- Occupations
- painter
- Biography
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Kōjirō Akagi was a Japanese painter. He was born in Okayama, Japan, but was based in France.
Okayama University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Economics, Management, Social Policy, Statistics |
| Faculty : Education | Art Education, Education, Educational Psychology, Foreign Languages Education, Health Education, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Applied Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Environmental Science and Technology | Applied Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Faculty : Law | Civil Law, Comparative Law, International Law, Law, Political Sciences, Public Law |
| Faculty : Letters | American Studies, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Behavioural Sciences, European Languages, European Studies, History, Philosophy, South and Southeast Asian Languages |
| Faculty : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Medicine, Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics |
| Graduate School : Education | Education, Educational Administration, Teacher Training |
| Graduate School : Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, Social Sciences |
| Graduate School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Graduate School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences |
| Graduate School : Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems | Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Graduate School : Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Dentistry, Environmental Studies, Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Sciences |
| Institute : Study of the Earth's Interior | Earth Sciences |
| Research Division : Institute for Bioresources | Natural Resources |
| School : Dentistry | Biology, Dentistry, Medicine, Oral Pathology, Surgery |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Biology, Cardiology, Child Care and Development, Community Health, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Ethics, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Health Sciences, Immunology, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Medicine, Neurosciences, Nursing, Oncology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Physiology, Radiology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Treatment Techniques |
General information
| Alternative names | 岡山大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1922 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
| Motto | Creating and fostering higher knowledge and wisdom |
| Colors | blue, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka Kita-ku Okayama-shi, Okayama, 700-8530 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 720,000 |