Shiga University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2566 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #809 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #150 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 2 | In Hikone |
| #895 of 2,641 | For Cardiology |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 3,702
- Male:Female Ratio
- 61:39
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.shiga-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
- Acceptance rate
- 36%*
* 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 |
| Full time employee | 419 |
| Student:staff ratio | 9:1 |
Research profile
Shiga University has published 3,165 scientific papers with 40,285 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, Biochemistry, and Psychology.
Shiga University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 53 | 298 |
| 1992 | 45 | 365 |
| 1993 | 74 | 439 |
| 1994 | 52 | 574 |
| 1995 | 62 | 670 |
| 1996 | 51 | 663 |
| 1997 | 70 | 717 |
| 1998 | 45 | 732 |
| 1999 | 50 | 681 |
| 2000 | 34 | 779 |
| 2001 | 56 | 689 |
| 2002 | 63 | 746 |
| 2003 | 66 | 693 |
| 2004 | 62 | 694 |
| 2005 | 65 | 813 |
| 2006 | 78 | 709 |
| 2007 | 63 | 890 |
| 2008 | 53 | 871 |
| 2009 | 47 | 897 |
| 2010 | 61 | 950 |
| 2011 | 50 | 958 |
| 2012 | 76 | 1058 |
| 2013 | 73 | 1084 |
| 2014 | 92 | 1176 |
| 2015 | 92 | 1311 |
| 2016 | 118 | 1449 |
| 2017 | 120 | 1493 |
| 2018 | 120 | 1579 |
| 2019 | 140 | 1754 |
| 2020 | 146 | 2091 |
| 2021 | 170 | 2900 |
| 2022 | 171 | 3259 |
| 2023 | 190 | 3794 |
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 | Economics, Education |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Economics, Education, Finance, Special Education |
| Hakase | Economics, Education, Management |
Notable alumni
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Shoji Nishida
- Occupations
- politiciantax advisor
- 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). He was born in Kyoto Prefecture on 19 September 1958, graduated from Shiga University in 1981, became certified public tax accountant by passing the Licensed Tax Accountant Examination in 1984 and was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2007 after serving in the assembly of Kyoto Prefecture since 1990.
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Yoshiomi Tamai
- Occupations
- teachercritic
- 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
| 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 : 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 |