University of Kitakyushu: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2758 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #861 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #168 of 719 | In Japan |
| #3 of 8 | In Kitakyushu |
| #808 of 1,048 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 38 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 44%
- Enrollment
- 6,496
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.kitakyu-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 44% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 6,496 |
| Full time employee | 265 |
| Student:staff ratio | 25:1 |
We've calculated the 44% acceptance rate for University of Kitakyushu 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
University of Kitakyushu has published 3,845 scientific papers with 32,457 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
University of Kitakyushu majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 11 |
| 1991 | 2 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 | 10 |
| 1994 | 10 | 20 |
| 1995 | 10 | 19 |
| 1996 | 7 | 48 |
| 1997 | 4 | 33 |
| 1998 | 14 | 51 |
| 1999 | 10 | 51 |
| 2000 | 9 | 43 |
| 2001 | 43 | 68 |
| 2002 | 93 | 65 |
| 2003 | 104 | 105 |
| 2004 | 166 | 209 |
| 2005 | 149 | 428 |
| 2006 | 167 | 451 |
| 2007 | 154 | 596 |
| 2008 | 139 | 693 |
| 2009 | 117 | 773 |
| 2010 | 140 | 894 |
| 2011 | 148 | 1136 |
| 2012 | 147 | 1089 |
| 2013 | 175 | 1430 |
| 2014 | 132 | 1434 |
| 2015 | 180 | 1579 |
| 2016 | 200 | 1703 |
| 2017 | 218 | 1910 |
| 2018 | 210 | 2011 |
| 2019 | 239 | 2444 |
| 2020 | 234 | 3070 |
| 2021 | 239 | 4111 |
| 2022 | 257 | 4080 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Kitakyushu 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 | ¥535,800 |
| Graduate (Master's) | ¥535,800 |
| Graduate (Doctoral) | ¥535,800 |
The currency used is Japanese Yen (¥).
Programs and Degrees
| Shushi | Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, International Studies, Law, Modern Languages, Social and Community Services, Social Studies |
|---|---|
| Hakase | East Asian Studies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Social and Community Services, Social Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Telecommunications Engineering |
Notable alumni
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Kenichi Nakata
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Kenichi Nakata is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher, and current the fourth squad pitching coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
-
Katsuhiko Yokomitsu
- Years
- 1943-.. (age 80)
- Occupations
- actorpolitician
- Biography
-
Katsuhiko Yokomitsu is a Japanese actor and politician of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP), a member of the House of Representatives in the National Diet (national legislature).
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Ryōji Moriyama
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Ryoji Moriyama is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher, and current the third squad manager for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
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Shingo Hirata
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Shingo Hirata is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
University of Kitakyushu faculties and divisions
| Centre : Cultural and Social Studies of Asia | Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, Social Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Business Administration, Economics, Information Management |
| Faculty : Environmental Engineering | Architectural and Environmental Design, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Foreign Studies | Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Modern Languages |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Social Studies |
| Faculty : Law | Law, Political Sciences, Social Problems |
| Graduate School : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Graduate School : Environmental Engineering | Biotechnology, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Multimedia, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Graduate School : Law | Law, Management |
| Graduate School : Social Systems Studies | Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, International Economics, International Studies, Modern Languages, Regional Studies, Social and Community Services, Social Policy, Social Studies, Southeast Asian Studies |
| Institute : Urban and Regional Policy Studies | Regional Studies, Urban Studies |
| School : Regional Development | Regional Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | 北九州市立大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4-2-1 Kitagata Kokuraminami Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 802-8577 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 935,000 |