Shizuoka University: Statistics

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#958 of 14,131 In the World
#215 of 5,830 In Asia
#44 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 3 In Shizuoka
#229 of 1,696 For Transportation Engineering
Top50% For 117 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
40%
Enrollment
10,090
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
Japanese;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate40%
Admissions RequirementsFor 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 CalendarApril to March
Enrollment10,090
Full time employee1,152
Student:staff ratio9:1

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 27,866 scientific papers published and 361,949 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.

Publications
27,866
Citations
361,949

Shizuoka University majors

by publication & citation count

Chemistry
21,141 / 301,824
Engineering
20,618 / 247,871
Physics
20,098 / 255,178
Biology
16,124 / 253,705
Quantum and Particle physics
15,727 / 196,781
Materials Science
14,918 / 183,362
Organic Chemistry
13,579 / 212,787
Environmental Science
13,393 / 191,519
Computer Science
9,473 / 98,176
Optical Engineering
8,135 / 105,260
Geology
7,898 / 117,678
Biochemistry
7,816 / 150,089
Electrical Engineering
6,724 / 69,873
Metallurgical Engineering
5,817 / 79,272
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,718 / 59,956
Genetics
5,462 / 107,904
Medicine
5,394 / 78,327
Nanotechnology
4,891 / 70,006
Ecology
4,822 / 72,160
Paleontology
4,796 / 82,380
Geography and Cartography
4,517 / 53,436
Chemical Engineering
4,339 / 65,713
Physical chemistry
4,262 / 55,867
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,236 / 37,187
Telecommunications
3,628 / 33,587
Nuclear Physics
3,487 / 41,468
Mathematics
3,102 / 32,877
Botany
3,031 / 56,177
Philosophy
3,018 / 24,417
Mechanical Engineering
2,950 / 27,395
Condensed Matter Physics
2,864 / 47,731
Environmental Chemistry
2,790 / 43,362
Oceanography
2,661 / 34,128
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
2,481 / 29,374
Business
2,388 / 19,181
Psychology
2,384 / 28,023
Computer Vision
2,362 / 22,329
Acoustical Engineering
2,329 / 21,941
Statistics
2,329 / 24,736
Astrophysics and Astronomy
2,257 / 28,811

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 329 1564
1992 327 1657
1993 343 1749
1994 347 1920
1995 313 1986
1996 434 2348
1997 405 2462
1998 433 2752
1999 464 3214
2000 546 3462
2001 586 4235
2002 953 5697
2003 794 5834
2004 729 6331
2005 775 7604
2006 796 8623
2007 784 9342
2008 745 9861
2009 851 11115
2010 846 11500
2011 952 13534
2012 903 13326
2013 971 14573
2014 891 15126
2015 954 15784
2016 992 16144
2017 991 16948
2018 986 18382
2019 985 20387
2020 988 22858
2021 969 25297
2022 805 25169
2023 773 24759
Academic rankings

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

  1. Hajime Shacho

    Hajime Shacho
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1993-.. (age 31)
    Occupations
    television producerYouTuber
    Biography

    Hajime Syacho 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).

  2. Kenjiro Takayanagi

    Kenjiro Takayanagi
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1899-1990 (aged 91)
    Occupations
    pioneerinventorengineer
    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".

  3. Fuku Akino

    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

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