Okayama University of Science: Statistics

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Position Category
#1781 of 14,131 In the World
#519 of 5,830 In Asia
#112 of 719 In Japan
#2 of 8 In Okayama
#302 of 2,235 For Pharmacy
Top50% For 79 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
30%
Enrollment
6,050
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)
Enrollment6,050
Full time employee269
Student:staff ratio22:1

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 12,991 scientific papers with 184,567 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, and Medicine.

Publications
12,991
Citations
184,567

Okayama University of Science majors

by publication & citation count

Chemistry
9,934 / 153,987
Physics
8,846 / 126,726
Engineering
8,331 / 113,387
Biology
7,695 / 131,450
Organic Chemistry
6,906 / 109,866
Quantum and Particle physics
6,625 / 95,209
Materials Science
5,891 / 82,261
Environmental Science
5,219 / 78,523
Biochemistry
4,728 / 89,233
Medicine
3,363 / 48,988
Computer Science
3,207 / 39,240
Geology
3,093 / 49,138
Genetics
3,047 / 55,859
Metallurgical Engineering
3,013 / 47,527
Optical Engineering
2,689 / 36,762
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,388 / 29,614
Paleontology
2,057 / 37,568
Nuclear Physics
1,924 / 33,295
Condensed Matter Physics
1,842 / 24,430
Ecology
1,737 / 25,296
Geography and Cartography
1,687 / 23,694
Physical chemistry
1,644 / 28,756
Electrical Engineering
1,618 / 19,409
Mathematics
1,388 / 18,071
Astrophysics and Astronomy
1,357 / 19,981
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,349 / 9,068
Chemical Engineering
1,235 / 20,885
Mechanical Engineering
1,230 / 10,963
Philosophy
1,227 / 11,537
Botany
1,183 / 23,034
Atomic and Molecular physics
1,082 / 16,985
Psychology
1,082 / 14,418
Nanotechnology
1,044 / 15,159
Inorganic Chemistry
1,034 / 16,834
Environmental Chemistry
1,016 / 16,635
Statistics
1,013 / 15,196
Business
997 / 7,871
Pathology
901 / 10,810
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
848 / 13,112
Pharmacy
823 / 13,156

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 217 1098
1992 221 1260
1993 256 1301
1994 238 1442
1995 250 1635
1996 258 1662
1997 266 1731
1998 273 1948
1999 252 2062
2000 331 2242
2001 308 2683
2002 348 2673
2003 324 3189
2004 370 3692
2005 339 4498
2006 342 4496
2007 343 4915
2008 308 5396
2009 307 5533
2010 355 5852
2011 351 6588
2012 309 6866
2013 309 7634
2014 353 7722
2015 347 8031
2016 427 8081
2017 394 8182
2018 411 8527
2019 422 9165
2020 505 10219
2021 483 11658
2022 498 11659
2023 403 11350
Academic rankings

Tuition

Local studetns 1,440,000 per annum; 220,000 for 1st entrance fee. (JPY)

Programs and Degrees

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 66)
    Occupations
    computer scientistfilm directorvideo game producer
    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 48)
    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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