Tokyo Metropolitan University: Statistics

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#751 of 14,131 In the World
#130 of 5,830 In Asia
#28 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 8 In Hachioji
#76 of 1,021 For UX/UI Desgin
Top50% For 147 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
21%
Enrollment
9,126
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)
Enrollment9,126
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 45,619 scientific papers published and 1,037,124 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
45,619
Citations
1,037,124

Tokyo Metropolitan University majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
29,734 / 817,598
Engineering
29,370 / 553,389
Chemistry
26,334 / 776,629
Quantum and Particle physics
22,441 / 684,602
Biology
22,416 / 676,517
Environmental Science
19,363 / 384,648
Materials Science
17,304 / 365,204
Computer Science
15,823 / 397,866
Organic Chemistry
15,668 / 351,238
Medicine
12,235 / 245,959
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
11,954 / 382,135
Geology
10,764 / 230,177
Biochemistry
10,412 / 463,733
Geography and Cartography
9,005 / 159,203
Optical Engineering
8,997 / 211,384
Genetics
8,209 / 388,995
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
7,488 / 194,543
Metallurgical Engineering
7,050 / 176,985
Electrical Engineering
6,888 / 143,915
Nuclear Physics
6,639 / 233,859
Ecology
6,567 / 115,397
Mathematics
6,530 / 134,222
Psychology
6,071 / 141,276
Paleontology
5,960 / 150,810
Philosophy
5,920 / 196,555
Business
5,366 / 49,976
Statistics
5,194 / 120,845
Astrophysics and Astronomy
5,185 / 330,364
Mechanical Engineering
4,929 / 53,911
Physical chemistry
4,553 / 101,826
Chemical Engineering
4,090 / 102,564
Pathology
4,076 / 60,992
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
3,941 / 64,173
Nanotechnology
3,920 / 87,140
History
3,911 / 91,860
Condensed Matter Physics
3,899 / 80,329
Telecommunications
3,880 / 97,695
Aerospace Engineering
3,697 / 83,037
Archaeology
3,664 / 90,163
Computer Vision
3,654 / 50,506

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 405 3262
1994 451 3541
1995 429 3847
1996 551 4701
1997 556 4650
1998 567 5341
1999 685 6425
2000 761 7216
2001 784 7960
2002 1142 10199
2003 1077 12917
2004 1042 14834
2005 1110 16803
2006 1199 19399
2007 1107 20404
2008 1113 23587
2009 1129 25953
2010 1198 27656
2011 1254 32269
2012 1385 38000
2013 1365 44031
2014 1473 47143
2015 1459 49274
2016 1505 51256
2017 1423 49252
2018 1506 49061
2019 1643 53343
2020 1548 60340
2021 1799 66120
2022 2026 62231
2023 2248 66049
2024 2065 63519
2025 1588 55402
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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 38)
    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 73)
    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 65)
    Enrolled in Tokyo Metropolitan University
    Studied faculty of humanities
    Occupations
    officialcivil servantpolitician
    Biography

    Tetsuya Shiokawa is a Japanese politician and former member of the House of Representatives for the Japanese Communist Party.

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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