Soai University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6141 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2294 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #450 of 719 | In Japan |
| #5 of 10 | In Osaka |
| #5959 of 6,045 | For Genetics |
| #6407 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| #6430 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #6588 of 6,841 | For Biology |
| #6718 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Buddhist
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- soai.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
- Acceptance rate
- 45%*
* Soai 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.
Research profile
Soai University has published 220 scientific papers with 1,922 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Genetics, Sociology, and Computer Science.
Soai University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 6 |
| 1997 | 4 | 10 |
| 1998 | 5 | 5 |
| 1999 | 8 | 8 |
| 2000 | 14 | 7 |
| 2001 | 3 | 13 |
| 2002 | 6 | 8 |
| 2003 | 6 | 28 |
| 2004 | 4 | 15 |
| 2005 | 7 | 23 |
| 2006 | 3 | 18 |
| 2007 | 5 | 30 |
| 2008 | 6 | 35 |
| 2009 | 9 | 19 |
| 2010 | 8 | 53 |
| 2011 | 8 | 65 |
| 2012 | 6 | 75 |
| 2013 | 12 | 80 |
| 2014 | 8 | 88 |
| 2015 | 9 | 129 |
| 2016 | 3 | 101 |
| 2017 | 4 | 97 |
| 2018 | 3 | 98 |
| 2019 | 4 | 91 |
| 2020 | 6 | 106 |
| 2021 | 6 | 111 |
| 2022 | 7 | 134 |
| 2023 | 8 | 180 |
| 2024 | 2 | 161 |
| 2025 | 1 | 124 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Soai 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 (per year) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ¥1,200,000 | JPY |
| Graduate | ¥1,500,000 | JPY |
| Doctoral | ¥1,800,000 | JPY |
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 Soai 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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Gakushi | Buddhist Religious Studies, Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, English, Food Science, History, Literature, Music, Nutrition, Psychology, Social Sciences |
|---|
Notable alumni
-
Yasuhito Sugiyama
- Occupations
- tubistmusician
- Biography
-
Yasuhito Sugiyama is a Japanese orchestral tuba player. Sugiyama is the first successful applicant as an Asian to the audition for Wiener Staatsoper Orchester. Since 2006, Sugiyama has played in the Cleveland Orchestra and serves as Principal Tuba.
Soai University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Human Development | Child Care and Development, Food Science, Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities | Buddhist Religious Studies, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, English, History, Literature, Psychology, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Music | Music |
General information
| Alternative names | 相愛大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1888 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4-4-1 Nanko-Naka Suminoe-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka, 559-0033 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,752,000 |