University of Tokushima: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #856 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #158 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #38 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 3 | In Tokushima |
| #217 of 2,648 | For Molecular Biology |
| Top50% | For 146 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.tokushima-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
We've calculated the 34% acceptance rate for University of Tokushima 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 Tokushima is a world-class research university with 45,382 scientific papers published and 848,367 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Biochemistry, Genetics, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and Quantum and Particle physics.
University of Tokushima majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 673 | 3883 |
| 1994 | 705 | 4365 |
| 1995 | 737 | 5015 |
| 1996 | 793 | 5695 |
| 1997 | 788 | 6443 |
| 1998 | 900 | 7534 |
| 1999 | 909 | 8721 |
| 2000 | 1032 | 9580 |
| 2001 | 964 | 10273 |
| 2002 | 1249 | 12709 |
| 2003 | 1172 | 14065 |
| 2004 | 1207 | 15334 |
| 2005 | 1207 | 17304 |
| 2006 | 1320 | 18698 |
| 2007 | 1237 | 20000 |
| 2008 | 1248 | 22235 |
| 2009 | 1271 | 24393 |
| 2010 | 1257 | 25970 |
| 2011 | 1413 | 28519 |
| 2012 | 1344 | 29869 |
| 2013 | 1381 | 31765 |
| 2014 | 1420 | 32679 |
| 2015 | 1372 | 33258 |
| 2016 | 1411 | 34140 |
| 2017 | 1495 | 35602 |
| 2018 | 1463 | 36977 |
| 2019 | 1435 | 39565 |
| 2020 | 1377 | 46869 |
| 2021 | 1472 | 51372 |
| 2022 | 1418 | 49657 |
| 2023 | 1246 | 48813 |
| 2024 | 1196 | 46977 |
| 2025 | 1024 | 40447 |
Programs and Degrees
| Gakushi | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Dental Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Technology |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Biological and Life Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Dental Science, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Health Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Regional Studies, Technology |
| Hakase | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Dental Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Health Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Regional Studies, Technology |
Notable alumni
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Shuji Nakamura
- Occupations
- engineerinventorphysicistprofessor
- Biography
-
Shuji Nakamura is a Japanese–American electronics engineer and co-inventor of the blue LED, a major breakthrough in lighting technology. For this achievement, Nakamura, together with Isamu Akasaki and Hiroshi Amano, received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2014.
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Kwon Young-guk
- Years
- 1963-.. (age 63)
- Enrolled in the University of Tokushima
- Graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- lawyerengineerpolitician
- Biography
-
Kwon Yeong-guk is a South Korean politician and lawyer who was the nominee of the Democratic Labor Party in the 2025 South Korean presidential election.
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Hirohiko Nakamura
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Hirohiko Nakamura was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Yoshinogawa, Tokushima and graduate of University of Tokushima, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004 and re-elected for a second term in 2010, both times running on the Liberal Democratic proportional list. He was parliamentary secretary for Internal Affairs and Communications during the realigned Fukuda and Asō cabinets from 2008 to 2009.
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Ritsuko Pooh
- Occupations
- gynecologist
- Biography
-
Rituko Kimata Pooh is a Japanese obstetrician and gynecologist.
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Hiroyoshi Nishi
- Years
- 1948-.. (age 78)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Hiroyoshi Nishi is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Arida District, Wakayama he attended University of Tokushima as both an undergraduate and graduate student and taught at a school in Wakayama from 1973 to 1992. In 1993, he was elected for the first time.
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Tomoji Nakatani
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Tomoji Nakatani is a former Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, who served as a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Tokushima, Tokushima, he graduated from University of Tokushima in 1992 and received a master's degree from it in 1994. He was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2007.
University of Tokushima faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering | Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Artificial Intelligence, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Technology |
| Faculty : Integrated Arts and Sciences | Asian Studies, Behavioural Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Comparative Sociology, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, European Languages, Fine Arts, Geology, Law, Mathematics, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Physics, Regional Studies, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Medicine | Health Sciences, Medicine, Nutrition |
| Faculty : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Graduate School : Advanced Technology and Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Optometry |
| Graduate School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Nursing |
| Graduate School : Human and Natural Environment Sciences | Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences |
| Graduate School : Medical Sciences | Health Sciences, Medicine |
| Graduate School : Nutrition and Bioscience | Biological and Life Sciences, Nutrition |
| Graduate School : Oral Sciences | Dentistry, Oral Pathology |
| Graduate School : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Institute : Genome Research | Biomedicine, Health Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | 徳島大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2-24 Shinkura Tokushima, 770-8501 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 255,000 |