Showa University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1041 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #251 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #53 of 719 | In Japan |
| #14 of 84 | In Tokyo |
| #147 of 2,253 | For Dentistry |
| Top50% | For 97 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 20,094 scientific papers published and 377,821 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Pathology, Surgery, Psychology, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Showa University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 309 | 1253 |
| 1992 | 311 | 1500 |
| 1993 | 326 | 1687 |
| 1994 | 351 | 1901 |
| 1995 | 401 | 2057 |
| 1996 | 401 | 2339 |
| 1997 | 440 | 2813 |
| 1998 | 488 | 3868 |
| 1999 | 482 | 4437 |
| 2000 | 429 | 5487 |
| 2001 | 494 | 5957 |
| 2002 | 486 | 6876 |
| 2003 | 513 | 7597 |
| 2004 | 512 | 8474 |
| 2005 | 500 | 9724 |
| 2006 | 513 | 10832 |
| 2007 | 476 | 11352 |
| 2008 | 439 | 11856 |
| 2009 | 505 | 12414 |
| 2010 | 480 | 13263 |
| 2011 | 517 | 14212 |
| 2012 | 515 | 14982 |
| 2013 | 510 | 15131 |
| 2014 | 512 | 15374 |
| 2015 | 595 | 16099 |
| 2016 | 641 | 15735 |
| 2017 | 672 | 16187 |
| 2018 | 700 | 16673 |
| 2019 | 739 | 17795 |
| 2020 | 907 | 21416 |
| 2021 | 892 | 24734 |
| 2022 | 857 | 25558 |
| 2023 | 786 | 25464 |
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 | Medicine, Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Hakase | Medicine |
Notable alumni
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Katsuya Takasu
- Occupations
- plastic surgeonphysician
- Biography
-
Katsuya Takasu is a plastic surgeon based in Tokyo. He has attracted controversies regarding his stances of Holocaust and Nanjing Massacre denial.
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Yukio Hattori
- Occupations
- cookmodel
- Biography
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Yukio Hattori is best known as an expert commentator on the Japanese television show Iron Chef. Hattori is 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
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Research Division : Oncology | Oncology |
| 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 | 14,048,000 |