Okayama University of Science: Statistics

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Position Category
#1675 of 14,131 In the World
#436 of 5,830 In Asia
#113 of 719 In Japan
#2 of 8 In Okayama
#312 of 2,363 For Pharmacy
Top50% For 73 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 15,191 scientific papers with 283,157 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
15,191
Citations
283,157

Okayama University of Science majors

by publication & citation count

Chemistry
11,084 / 207,039
Physics
10,361 / 210,133
Engineering
9,544 / 173,537
Biology
8,695 / 184,172
Quantum and Particle physics
7,903 / 173,687
Organic Chemistry
7,482 / 135,146
Materials Science
6,552 / 114,542
Environmental Science
6,114 / 133,996
Biochemistry
5,005 / 102,830
Medicine
4,055 / 88,323
Computer Science
3,830 / 66,384
Geology
3,615 / 86,614
Metallurgical Engineering
3,355 / 68,803
Genetics
3,298 / 67,898
Optical Engineering
3,094 / 64,301
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,827 / 54,278
Nuclear Physics
2,706 / 96,924
Paleontology
2,464 / 71,436
Condensed Matter Physics
2,118 / 33,618
Geography and Cartography
2,110 / 48,214
Electrical Engineering
1,973 / 42,804
Ecology
1,926 / 31,317
Astrophysics and Astronomy
1,748 / 45,352
Mathematics
1,676 / 38,463
Physical chemistry
1,649 / 29,704
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,561 / 14,610
Mechanical Engineering
1,381 / 14,941
Philosophy
1,350 / 15,217
Chemical Engineering
1,300 / 23,694
Atomic and Molecular physics
1,283 / 28,885
Botany
1,269 / 26,575
Statistics
1,247 / 33,712
Psychology
1,213 / 17,128
Nanotechnology
1,184 / 18,024
Business
1,109 / 12,229
Anatomy and Physiology
1,060 / 42,555
Inorganic Chemistry
1,049 / 17,763
Environmental Chemistry
1,038 / 18,409
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
1,002 / 19,094
Telecommunications
995 / 30,011

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 281 1475
1994 260 1654
1995 270 1782
1996 285 1893
1997 281 1958
1998 284 2206
1999 271 2315
2000 345 2524
2001 311 2959
2002 376 3131
2003 343 3719
2004 400 4225
2005 347 5076
2006 366 5264
2007 346 5305
2008 338 6035
2009 353 6317
2010 387 6621
2011 390 7548
2012 413 9273
2013 433 10622
2014 442 11050
2015 467 13561
2016 498 15524
2017 464 14818
2018 501 15008
2019 512 16357
2020 573 17129
2021 506 18944
2022 527 15901
2023 463 16583
2024 437 14759
2025 306 11969
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 68)
    Occupations
    computer scientistvideo game producerfilm director
    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 50)
    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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