Tokyo Metropolitan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #817 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #170 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #32 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 8 | In Hachioji |
| #80 of 1,001 | For UX/UI Desgin |
| Top50% | For 147 other topics |
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 Rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Undergraduate 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 Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 9,059 |
| Full time employee | 650 |
| Student:staff ratio | 14:1 |
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 37,941 scientific papers published and 674,805 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Tokyo Metropolitan University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 300 | 2131 |
| 1992 | 309 | 2371 |
| 1993 | 362 | 2657 |
| 1994 | 418 | 2778 |
| 1995 | 383 | 2958 |
| 1996 | 501 | 3587 |
| 1997 | 482 | 3705 |
| 1998 | 522 | 4380 |
| 1999 | 625 | 5237 |
| 2000 | 693 | 5990 |
| 2001 | 714 | 6561 |
| 2002 | 1054 | 8023 |
| 2003 | 962 | 9387 |
| 2004 | 942 | 10568 |
| 2005 | 991 | 12340 |
| 2006 | 1068 | 14429 |
| 2007 | 1046 | 16615 |
| 2008 | 996 | 18471 |
| 2009 | 1040 | 20911 |
| 2010 | 1072 | 22460 |
| 2011 | 1070 | 25653 |
| 2012 | 1132 | 27900 |
| 2013 | 1191 | 30850 |
| 2014 | 1284 | 33485 |
| 2015 | 1282 | 34166 |
| 2016 | 1365 | 34749 |
| 2017 | 1282 | 33136 |
| 2018 | 1363 | 33346 |
| 2019 | 1480 | 34856 |
| 2020 | 1389 | 39541 |
| 2021 | 1663 | 44764 |
| 2022 | 1916 | 46400 |
| 2023 | 2069 | 47860 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 520,800 per year TMU offers a scholarship program for high-achieving students who wish to pursue their graduate education at TMU. Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship: (JPY) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | 520,800 per year (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 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
-
Yuyu-uta
- Occupations
- musician
- Biography
-
Yuta Suzuki, also known as Yuyu-uta (ゆゆうた), is a Japanese YouTuber, entertainer, and musician.
-
Harry Glicken
- Years
- 1958-1991 (aged 33)
- Occupations
- geologistvolcanologist
- Biography
-
Harry Glicken was an American volcanologist. He researched Mount St. Helens in the United States before and after its 1980 eruption, and was very distraught about the death of volcanologist David A. Johnston, who was Glicken's mentor and supervisor in Spring 1980 at Mount St. Helens. Glicken was initially assigned to the USGS observation post in the weeks leading up to the eruption but was called away the night before the eruption.
-
Masao Yamaguchi
- Occupations
- ethnologistanthropologist
- Biography
-
Masao Yamaguchi was a Japanese anthropologist.
-
Tetsuya Shiokawa
- Enrolled in Tokyo Metropolitan University
- Studied faculty of humanities
- Occupations
- officialpoliticiancivil 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 |