Shizuoka University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #984 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #206 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #54 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 3 | In Shizuoka |
| #326 of 1,882 | For Transportation Engineering |
| Top50% | For 115 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 40%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.shizuoka.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | For applicants to undergraduate programmes: 12-year education course certificate; Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students; Sufficient level in Japanese language. For applicants to graduate programmes, conditions are the same except that a 16-year education course is requested (or 15-year education course plus recommandation from the university after evaluation of the academic records) |
| Academic Calendar | April to March |
We've calculated the 40% acceptance rate for Shizuoka University 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
Shizuoka University is a world-class research university with 31,074 scientific papers published and 462,222 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Optical Engineering.
Shizuoka University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 376 | 2100 |
| 1994 | 374 | 2296 |
| 1995 | 325 | 2360 |
| 1996 | 462 | 2752 |
| 1997 | 433 | 2891 |
| 1998 | 475 | 3174 |
| 1999 | 493 | 3621 |
| 2000 | 590 | 4022 |
| 2001 | 626 | 4812 |
| 2002 | 1015 | 6682 |
| 2003 | 865 | 6888 |
| 2004 | 810 | 7533 |
| 2005 | 810 | 9088 |
| 2006 | 853 | 10221 |
| 2007 | 827 | 10819 |
| 2008 | 825 | 11436 |
| 2009 | 906 | 12756 |
| 2010 | 936 | 13371 |
| 2011 | 1012 | 15514 |
| 2012 | 973 | 15453 |
| 2013 | 999 | 16628 |
| 2014 | 955 | 17480 |
| 2015 | 1022 | 17714 |
| 2016 | 1019 | 18534 |
| 2017 | 1028 | 19524 |
| 2018 | 1005 | 21168 |
| 2019 | 1067 | 23644 |
| 2020 | 1014 | 27047 |
| 2021 | 1040 | 29348 |
| 2022 | 876 | 28357 |
| 2023 | 876 | 28566 |
| 2024 | 814 | 27056 |
| 2025 | 514 | 22828 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Shizuoka 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.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ¥820,000 |
| Graduate (Master's) | ¥820,000 |
| Graduate (Doctoral) | ¥820,000 |
The currency used is Japanese Yen (¥).
Shizuoka University has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Shizuoka University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gakushi | Agriculture, Anthropology, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, History, Japanese, Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Agriculture, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, History, Japanese, Law, Literature, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
| Hakase | Agriculture, Education, Engineering, Information Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science |
Notable alumni
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Hajime Shacho
- Occupations
- YouTubertelevision producer
- Biography
-
Hajime Eda, known professionally as Hajime Syacho (はじめしゃちょー, Hajime Shachō; lit. President Hajime), is a Japanese YouTuber who, as of March 2019, had the largest number of YouTube channel subscribers in Japan. He is part of the multi-channel network UUUM. He is nicknamed Hajimen (はじめん) and Moyashi (もやし).
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Kenjirō Takayanagi
- Occupations
- pioneerengineerinventor
- Biography
-
Kenjiro Takayanagi was a Japanese engineer and a pioneer in the development of television. Although he failed to gain much recognition in the West, he built the world's first all-electronic television receiver, and is referred to as "the father of Japanese television".
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Takashi Fujiwara
- Enrolled in Shizuoka University
- In 2006 studied faculty of humanities
- Occupations
- lawyerpoliticiansecretary
- Biography
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Takashi Fujiwara is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party. From 2012 to 2024, he was a member of the House of Representatives. From 2023 to 2024, he served as director of the LDP Youth Division.
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Fuku Akino
- Years
- 1908-2001 (aged 93)
- Occupations
- painter
- Biography
-
Fuku Akino was a Japanese painter. She was born in Futamata, Iwata-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture (currently, Nimata Town, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City). She became known by her paintings of Indian themes, landscapes and peoples.
Shizuoka University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Natural Resources |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Continuing Education, Design, Education, Fine Arts, Music, Science Education, Teacher Training, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Civil Law, Clinical Psychology, Comparative Literature, Criminal Law, Economics, English, French, German, History, History of Law, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Law, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Informatics | Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Graduate School : Agriculture | Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, Forestry |
| Graduate School : Education | Education |
| Graduate School : Engineering | Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering |
| Graduate School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Clinical Psychology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Management, Modern Languages, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Graduate School : Informatics | Computer Science, Information Technology |
| Graduate School : Law | Law |
| Graduate School : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Graduate School : Science and Technology | Biological and Life Sciences, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Nanotechnology, Optical Technology, Technology |
| Research Division : Electronics | Electronic Engineering |
| Research Division : Green Science and Technology | Environmental Studies, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | 静岡大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
| Motto | Freedom and Enlightenment, Creation of the Future |
Location and contacts
| Address | 836, Ohya, Suruga-ku Shizuoka-Shi, Shizuoka-Ken, 422-8529 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 686,000 |