Okayama University of Science: Statistics

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#1807 of 14,131 In the World
#531 of 5,830 In Asia
#111 of 719 In Japan
#2 of 8 In Okayama
#306 of 2,335 For Pharmacy
Top50% For 75 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
30%
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.ous.ac.jp
Languages
Japanese;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate30%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or equivalent, entrance examination (OUS's test) and test of proficiency in Japanese.
Academic CalendarApril to March (April to October; October - March)

We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Okayama University of Science 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 of Science has published 14,941 scientific papers with 272,673 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, and Medicine.

Publications
14,941
Citations
272,673

Okayama University of Science majors

by publication & citation count

Chemistry
10,930 / 198,021
Physics
10,247 / 201,335
Engineering
9,433 / 165,549
Biology
8,540 / 177,895
Quantum and Particle physics
7,822 / 166,260
Organic Chemistry
7,414 / 130,647
Materials Science
6,486 / 108,997
Environmental Science
6,001 / 127,816
Biochemistry
4,922 / 98,995
Medicine
3,960 / 84,502
Computer Science
3,783 / 65,498
Geology
3,569 / 83,675
Metallurgical Engineering
3,322 / 65,370
Genetics
3,205 / 64,723
Optical Engineering
3,071 / 60,806
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,790 / 50,831
Nuclear Physics
2,673 / 90,146
Paleontology
2,434 / 69,539
Condensed Matter Physics
2,094 / 32,555
Geography and Cartography
2,070 / 44,551
Electrical Engineering
1,967 / 40,670
Ecology
1,869 / 29,380
Astrophysics and Astronomy
1,724 / 43,218
Mathematics
1,656 / 37,782
Physical chemistry
1,635 / 28,952
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,533 / 14,223
Mechanical Engineering
1,365 / 14,658
Philosophy
1,336 / 14,746
Chemical Engineering
1,279 / 22,820
Atomic and Molecular physics
1,269 / 27,814
Botany
1,243 / 25,106
Statistics
1,232 / 33,185
Psychology
1,179 / 16,991
Nanotechnology
1,172 / 17,418
Business
1,101 / 11,993
Anatomy and Physiology
1,047 / 40,986
Inorganic Chemistry
1,039 / 17,333
Environmental Chemistry
1,027 / 18,010
Telecommunications
997 / 28,653
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
989 / 17,705

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 244 1416
1993 281 1475
1994 260 1651
1995 270 1782
1996 285 1890
1997 281 1957
1998 284 2206
1999 271 2313
2000 345 2523
2001 311 2959
2002 375 3130
2003 343 3716
2004 399 4224
2005 346 5076
2006 366 5263
2007 346 5306
2008 339 6035
2009 353 6319
2010 387 6619
2011 388 7533
2012 408 9173
2013 433 10439
2014 442 10921
2015 467 13388
2016 498 15311
2017 464 14724
2018 501 14925
2019 512 16310
2020 573 17077
2021 507 18909
2022 528 15885
2023 461 16561
2024 430 14598
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

Gakushi Biology, Business Administration, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Food Science, Information Sciences, Veterinary Science
Shushi Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Social Sciences, Zoology
Hakase Applied Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics

Notable alumni

  1. Yu Suzuki

    Yu Suzuki
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1958-.. (age 67)
    Occupations
    video game producerfilm directorcomputer scientist
    Biography

    Yu Suzuki is a Japanese game designer, producer, programmer, and engineer, who headed Sega's AM2 team for 18 years. Considered one of the first auteurs of video games, he has been responsible for a number of Sega's arcade hits, including three-dimensional sprite-scaling games that used "taikan" motion simulator arcade cabinets, such as Hang-On, Space Harrier, Out Run and After Burner, and pioneering polygonal 3D games such as Virtua Racing and Virtua Fighter, which are some of the games besides others from rival companies during that era credited with popularizing 3D graphics in video games; as well as the critically acclaimed Shenmue series. As a hardware engineer, he led the development of various arcade system boards, including the Sega Space Harrier, Model 1, Model 2 and Model 3, and was involved in the technical development of the Dreamcast console and its corresponding NAOMI arcade hardware.

  2. Koji Mise

    Koji Mise
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1976-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    baseball player
    Biography

    Koji Mise is a Japanese baseball player who played as a left-handed relief pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Fukoka Hawks from 2004–2010 and the Chunichi Dragons from 2010–2014. He was named the Pacific League's Rookie of the Year for 2004, with 55 appearances, throwing 67 and 2/3 innings, a 4-3-1 record and a 3.06 ERA with 28 saves. His nickname is "Mise manager".

Okayama University of Science faculties and divisions

Faculty : Biosphere-Geosphere Science Anthropology, Archaeology, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Entomology, Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics, Meteorology
Faculty : Engineering Applied Chemistry, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Cosmetology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics
Faculty : Informatics Asian Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Earth Sciences, Economics, History, Information Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Software Engineering
Faculty : Science Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Zoology
Graduate School : Engineering Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Architecture, Systems Analysis
Graduate School : Informatics Biological and Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Social Sciences
Graduate School : Science Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Natural Sciences, Zoology

General information

Alternative names OUS
岡山理科大学
Founded 1962
Accreditation Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)

Location and contacts

Address 1-1 Ridai-cho
Okayama-shi, Okayama, 700-0005
Japan
City population 720,000

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