Tokyo Metropolitan University: Statistics

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#814 of 14,131 In the World
#165 of 5,830 In Asia
#29 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 8 In Hachioji
#79 of 1,009 For UX/UI Desgin
Top50% For 147 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
21%
Enrollment
9,059
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Website
www.tmu.ac.jp
Languages
Japanese;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate21%
Admissions RequirementsUndergraduate Admissions: Applicants must have completed 12 years of school education (or equivalent) and pass entrance examinations administered by the University. Graduate Admissions: Applicants must have graduated from a university (undergraduate program or equivalent) and pass entrance examinations administered by the University
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - September; October-March)
Enrollment9,059
Full time employee650
Student:staff ratio14:1

We've calculated the 21% acceptance rate for Tokyo Metropolitan 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

Tokyo Metropolitan University is a world-class research university with 44,273 scientific papers published and 992,141 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, and Medicine.

Publications
44,273
Citations
992,141

Tokyo Metropolitan University majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
29,086 / 783,403
Engineering
28,696 / 527,967
Chemistry
25,719 / 742,756
Quantum and Particle physics
22,045 / 656,406
Biology
21,690 / 647,009
Environmental Science
18,907 / 369,985
Materials Science
16,957 / 350,041
Computer Science
15,411 / 380,318
Organic Chemistry
15,391 / 338,805
Medicine
11,655 / 235,338
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
11,612 / 366,628
Geology
10,506 / 221,974
Biochemistry
10,105 / 442,499
Optical Engineering
8,834 / 200,298
Geography and Cartography
8,787 / 151,120
Genetics
7,871 / 370,333
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
7,293 / 184,813
Metallurgical Engineering
6,949 / 169,469
Electrical Engineering
6,800 / 136,477
Nuclear Physics
6,543 / 222,529
Ecology
6,410 / 109,963
Mathematics
6,365 / 123,755
Paleontology
5,832 / 146,446
Psychology
5,810 / 132,921
Philosophy
5,750 / 191,574
Business
5,252 / 48,007
Astrophysics and Astronomy
5,058 / 314,315
Statistics
5,053 / 110,764
Mechanical Engineering
4,811 / 52,364
Physical chemistry
4,503 / 98,500
Chemical Engineering
4,019 / 98,607
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
3,865 / 60,977
Condensed Matter Physics
3,840 / 78,082
Telecommunications
3,826 / 91,150
History
3,823 / 87,203
Nanotechnology
3,819 / 83,462
Pathology
3,809 / 56,930
Aerospace Engineering
3,600 / 79,075
Archaeology
3,589 / 85,583
Computer Vision
3,576 / 44,688

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 335 2887
1993 403 3261
1994 446 3540
1995 426 3847
1996 551 4681
1997 556 4648
1998 567 5340
1999 685 6420
2000 761 7206
2001 785 7957
2002 1141 10195
2003 1076 12903
2004 1041 14836
2005 1111 16800
2006 1199 19400
2007 1107 20396
2008 1113 23584
2009 1129 25944
2010 1198 27659
2011 1252 32247
2012 1382 37917
2013 1365 43881
2014 1472 47006
2015 1459 49106
2016 1505 51036
2017 1422 49139
2018 1505 48965
2019 1642 53284
2020 1548 60240
2021 1800 66037
2022 2023 62177
2023 2245 65940
2024 1981 62829
Academic rankings

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 Tokyo Metropolitan 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 No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business No No No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Gakushi Arts and Humanities, Economics, Engineering, Law, Social Sciences
Shushi Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Architectural and Environmental Design, Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, History, International Studies, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Tourism, Urban Studies
Hakase Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Architectural and Environmental Design, Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, History, International Studies, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Tourism, Urban Studies

Notable alumni

  1. Yuyu-uta

    Yuyu-uta
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1988-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    musician
    Biography

    Yuta Suzuki, also known as Yuyu-uta (ゆゆうた), is a Japanese YouTuber, entertainer, and musician.

  2. Hideo Hosono

    Hideo Hosono
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1953-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    physicist
    Biography

    Hideo Hosono is a Japanese material scientist most known for the discovery of iron-based superconductors.

  3. Masao Yamaguchi

    Masao Yamaguchi
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1931-2013 (aged 82)
    Occupations
    anthropologistethnologist
    Biography

    Masao Yamaguchi was a Japanese anthropologist.

  4. Tetsuya Shiokawa

    Tetsuya Shiokawa
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1961-.. (age 64)
    Enrolled in Tokyo Metropolitan University
    Studied faculty of humanities
    Occupations
    politicianofficialcivil servant
    Biography

    Tetsuya Shiokawa is a Japanese politician and member of the House of Representatives for the Japanese Communist Party. He is against the consumption tax, saying that it is unfair for small businesses.

Tokyo Metropolitan University faculties and divisions

Faculty : Economics and Business Administration Accountancy, Business Administration, Economic History, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Management, Marketing
Faculty : Health Sciences Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology
Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, English Studies, European Studies, French Studies, Germanic Studies, History, Literature, Modern Languages, Pedagogy, Philosophical Schools, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Studies, Social Welfare, Sociology, Visual Arts
Faculty : Law Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, International Law, Law, Political Sciences, Public Law
Faculty : Science Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics
Faculty : Systems Design Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Design, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Urban Environmental Sciences Applied Chemistry, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography (Human), Tourism, Town Planning, Urban Studies
Graduate School : Human Health Sciences Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science, Health Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Radiology, Sports
Graduate School : Humanities Behavioural Sciences, Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, Social Sciences
Graduate School : Law and Politics Law, Political Sciences
Graduate School : Management Accountancy, Business Administration, Economic History, Leadership, Management, Marketing
Graduate School : Science Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
Graduate School : Systems Design Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Design, Information Sciences, Mechanical Engineering
Graduate School : Urban Environmental Sciences Applied Chemistry, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, Meteorology, Social and Community Services, Structural Architecture, Tourism, Town Planning, Urban Studies

General information

Alternative names TMU
首都大学東京
Founded 2005
Accreditation Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Motto To pursue the vision of an ideal human society in a metropolis

Location and contacts

Address 1-1 Minami-Ohsawa Hachioji
Tokyo, 192-0397
Japan
City population 576,000

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