Shiga University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2650 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #842 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #153 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 2 | In Hikone |
| #969 of 2,895 | For Cardiology |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 3,702
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.shiga-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
- Acceptance rate
- 28%*
* Shiga University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school (Koto Gakko) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 3,702 |
Research profile
Shiga University has published 3,540 scientific papers with 51,498 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science.
Shiga University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 55 | 415 |
| 1993 | 80 | 526 |
| 1994 | 51 | 669 |
| 1995 | 63 | 792 |
| 1996 | 54 | 758 |
| 1997 | 72 | 852 |
| 1998 | 47 | 852 |
| 1999 | 53 | 795 |
| 2000 | 39 | 923 |
| 2001 | 56 | 830 |
| 2002 | 65 | 886 |
| 2003 | 70 | 873 |
| 2004 | 63 | 818 |
| 2005 | 68 | 945 |
| 2006 | 81 | 884 |
| 2007 | 64 | 1061 |
| 2008 | 63 | 1052 |
| 2009 | 61 | 1060 |
| 2010 | 70 | 1214 |
| 2011 | 55 | 1170 |
| 2012 | 92 | 1290 |
| 2013 | 80 | 1305 |
| 2014 | 89 | 1416 |
| 2015 | 97 | 1492 |
| 2016 | 121 | 1600 |
| 2017 | 135 | 1627 |
| 2018 | 115 | 1677 |
| 2019 | 147 | 1917 |
| 2020 | 157 | 2352 |
| 2021 | 179 | 3306 |
| 2022 | 192 | 3870 |
| 2023 | 190 | 4763 |
| 2024 | 182 | 4566 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Shiga University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Program | Tuition (per year) | Admission Fee | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Economics | Undergraduate | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Economics | Graduate | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Law and Economics | Undergraduate | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Law and Economics | Graduate | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Education | Undergraduate | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Education | Graduate | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Human Sciences | Undergraduate | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Human Sciences | Graduate | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Engineering | Undergraduate | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Engineering | Graduate | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
Programs and Degrees
| Gakushi | Data Processing, Economics, Education |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Data Processing, Economics, Education, Special Education |
| Hakase | Data Processing, Economics |
Notable alumni
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Shoji Nishida
- Occupations
- tax advisorpolitician
- Biography
-
Shoji Nishida is a conservative Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature).
-
Yoshiomi Tamai
- Occupations
- criticteacher
- Biography
-
Yoshiomi Tamai is a Japanese activist, philanthropist, and educator. He is the founder and president of Ashinaga and the founder and headmaster of Kokorojuku dormitory.
Shiga University faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Special Needs Education | Special Education |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Data Science | Data Processing |
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Management, Management Systems |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Special Education |
| Graduate School : Data Science | Data Processing |
| Graduate School : Economics | Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management |
| Graduate School : Education | Education, Special Education |
General information
| Alternative names | 滋賀大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1-1-1 Banba Hikone-shi, Shiga, 522-8522 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 113,000 |