Tokyo University of Foreign Studies: Statistics

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#2787 of 14,131 In the World
#829 of 5,830 In Asia
#178 of 719 In Japan
#2 of 2 In Fuchu
#2526 of 2,908 For Classics and Ancient History
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
33%
Enrollment
4,144
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Website
www.tufs.ac.jp
Languages
Japanese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate33%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - October; October-March)
Enrollment4,144

We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for Tokyo University of Foreign Studies 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 University of Foreign Studies has published 873 scientific papers with 5,890 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, History, Law, Sociology, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
873
Citations
5,890

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
733 / 5,054
Philosophy
534 / 4,425
Linguistics
378 / 3,970
Political Science
363 / 1,661
Computer Science
352 / 2,838
Environmental Science
337 / 3,080
History
335 / 2,825
Law
320 / 1,608
Sociology
301 / 2,368
Geography and Cartography
277 / 2,687
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
222 / 1,801
Archaeology
201 / 2,324
Art & Design
200 / 1,590
Biology
197 / 3,300
Engineering
174 / 1,334
Physics
165 / 997
Computational Linguistics
155 / 1,576
Psychology
152 / 1,895
Economics
138 / 761
Mathematics
122 / 2,286
Business
112 / 1,069
Literature
111 / 1,401
Medicine
108 / 1,594
Geology
108 / 1,977
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
88 / 389
Classics and Ancient History
84 / 154
Quantum and Particle physics
79 / 308
Ecology
75 / 1,368
Chemistry
73 / 1,141
Paleontology
73 / 1,937
Statistics
71 / 845
Development Studies
65 / 250
Social Psychology
62 / 422
Anthropology
60 / 230
Aesthetics
58 / 141
Fashion Design
52 / 257
Math Teachers
50 / 1,346
Genetics
50 / 1,318
Acoustical Engineering
49 / 496
Biochemistry
49 / 1,080

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 12 2
1994 10 8
1995 12 17
1996 15 12
1997 5 17
1998 8 14
1999 7 16
2000 6 17
2001 13 21
2002 16 55
2003 12 33
2004 16 22
2005 9 52
2006 13 101
2007 8 71
2008 19 96
2009 27 95
2010 24 133
2011 17 151
2012 31 216
2013 26 216
2014 19 413
2015 25 282
2016 23 339
2017 40 330
2018 38 251
2019 43 351
2020 44 387
2021 42 496
2022 54 391
2023 68 337
2024 41 388
2025 22 625
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Tuition

The tuition table for Tokyo University of Foreign Studies 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 (per year) Currency
Undergraduate ¥535,800 JPY
Graduate (Master's) ¥535,800 JPY
Graduate (Doctoral) ¥535,800 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 University of Foreign Studies.

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 No No No
Business No No No
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science No No No
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology No No No
Gakushi Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, International Studies, Modern Languages, Regional Studies
Shushi Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, Foreign Languages Education, History, International Studies, Modern Languages, Peace and Disarmament, Regional Studies
Hakase Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, International Studies, Modern Languages, Peace and Disarmament, Regional Studies, Sustainable Development

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies alumni

  1. Ryohei Suzuki

    Ryohei Suzuki
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1983-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Ryohei Suzuki is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency Horipro.

  2. Masabumi Hosono

    Masabumi Hosono
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1870-1939 (aged 69)
    Occupations
    explorer
    Biography

    Masabumi Hosono was a Japanese civil servant. He survived the sinking of the Titanic on 15 April 1912 but found himself condemned and ostracized by the Japanese public, press, and government because of a misconception that he decided to save himself rather than go down with the ship. Hosono's grandson is Haruomi Hosono, leading member of the Japanese band Yellow Magic Orchestra.

  3. Yukihide Takekawa

    Yukihide Takekawa
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1952-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    record producercomposernovelistvisiting professorlyricist
    Biography

    Yukihide Takekawa is a Japanese singer, songwriter and composer from Urawa-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture. He is best known for being the vocalist to the band Godiego as well as his solo career and his work as an author. Some of his compositions have been featured in video game, anime, films, and television drama soundtracks. These include the Galaxy Express 999 film, Saiyūki, Genesis Climber MOSPEADA, Soul Blazer, and Choushinsei Flashman.

  4. Nankichi Niimi

    Nankichi Niimi
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1913-1943 (aged 30)
    Occupations
    children's writerpoetwriter
    Biography

    Nankichi Niimi was a Japanese author, sometimes known as the Hans Christian Andersen of Japan.

All 24 notable alumni

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies faculties and divisions

Graduate School : Global Studies Cultural Studies, International Studies, Modern Languages, Regional Studies
School : International and Area Studies International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Regional Studies
School : Japan Studies Asian Studies
School : Language and Culture Studies Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Information Sciences, Literature, Modern Languages

General information

Alternative names TUFS
東京外国語大学
Founded 1873
Accreditation Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Location and contacts

Address 3-11-1 Asahi-cho Fuchu-shi
Tokyo, 183-8534
Japan
City population 263,000

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