Showa University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #953 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #194 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #47 of 719 | In Japan |
| #13 of 84 | In Tokyo |
| #152 of 2,490 | For Dentistry |
| Top50% | For 98 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 47%
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.showa-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 47% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - October; October-March) |
We've calculated the 47% acceptance rate for Showa 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
Showa University is a world-class research university with 23,582 scientific papers published and 489,607 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Pathology, Surgery, Psychology, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Showa University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 358 | 2145 |
| 1994 | 390 | 2356 |
| 1995 | 438 | 2625 |
| 1996 | 450 | 2947 |
| 1997 | 475 | 3482 |
| 1998 | 544 | 4693 |
| 1999 | 519 | 5326 |
| 2000 | 468 | 6514 |
| 2001 | 544 | 7002 |
| 2002 | 540 | 8325 |
| 2003 | 569 | 9430 |
| 2004 | 581 | 10244 |
| 2005 | 554 | 11507 |
| 2006 | 565 | 12652 |
| 2007 | 531 | 12982 |
| 2008 | 515 | 13997 |
| 2009 | 573 | 14487 |
| 2010 | 568 | 15663 |
| 2011 | 594 | 16530 |
| 2012 | 598 | 17660 |
| 2013 | 618 | 17350 |
| 2014 | 583 | 18072 |
| 2015 | 636 | 18064 |
| 2016 | 684 | 18019 |
| 2017 | 693 | 18725 |
| 2018 | 732 | 19277 |
| 2019 | 765 | 20629 |
| 2020 | 930 | 24976 |
| 2021 | 938 | 28931 |
| 2022 | 902 | 28817 |
| 2023 | 850 | 29298 |
| 2024 | 895 | 28641 |
| 2025 | 818 | 26178 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Showa 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Medicine | Medicine | ¥2,800,000 |
| Faculty of Medicine | Dentistry | ¥2,800,000 |
| Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmaceutical Sciences | ¥1,800,000 |
| Faculty of Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences | Nursing | ¥1,800,000 |
| Faculty of Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences | Rehabilitation Sciences | ¥1,800,000 |
| Faculty of Social Welfare | Social Welfare | ¥1,800,000 |
| Faculty of Humanities | Humanities | ¥1,800,000 |
| Faculty of Economics | Economics | ¥1,800,000 |
| Faculty of Business Administration | Business Administration | ¥1,800,000 |
| Faculty of Law | Law | ¥1,800,000 |
| Faculty of International Relations | International Relations | ¥1,800,000 |
| Faculty of Information Sciences | Information Sciences | ¥1,800,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Gakushi | Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Health Sciences |
| Hakase | Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy |
Notable alumni
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Katsuya Takasu
- Occupations
- physicianplastic surgeon
- Biography
-
Katsuya Takasu is a plastic surgeon based in Tokyo. He has attracted controversies regarding his stances of Holocaust denial and Nanjing Massacre denial.
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Yukio Hattori
- Occupations
- modelcook
- Biography
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Yukio Hattori was a Japanese television personality who was best known as an expert commentator on the television show Iron Chef. Hattori was also the fifth president of the Hattori Nutrition College; the Iron Chef end credits mention that the program is "produced in cooperation with" the College. Hattori received a PhD from Showa University.
Showa University faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Midwifery (Graduate) | Midwifery |
|---|---|
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy |
| School : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| School : Medicine | Medicine, Oncology, Pathology, Physiology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery |
| School : Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences | Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| School : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacy |
General information
| Alternative names | 昭和大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Accreditation | Japan Institution for Higher Education Evaluation (JIHEE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1-5-8 Hatanodai Shinagawa-ku Tokyo, 142-8555 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,265,000 |