Tokyo University of Foreign Studies: Statistics

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#2906 of 14,131 In the World
#929 of 5,830 In Asia
#169 of 719 In Japan
#2 of 2 In Fuchu
#2572 of 2,854 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 850 scientific papers with 5,470 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
850
Citations
5,470

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
713 / 4,657
Philosophy
524 / 4,121
Linguistics
371 / 3,687
Political Science
354 / 1,529
Computer Science
345 / 2,683
Environmental Science
328 / 2,793
History
324 / 2,551
Law
313 / 1,482
Sociology
292 / 2,109
Geography and Cartography
268 / 2,420
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
217 / 1,697
Art & Design
195 / 1,507
Archaeology
195 / 2,148
Biology
190 / 3,018
Engineering
172 / 1,286
Physics
162 / 956
Computational Linguistics
152 / 1,529
Psychology
149 / 1,811
Economics
132 / 681
Mathematics
121 / 2,201
Literature
110 / 1,336
Business
107 / 991
Geology
107 / 1,852
Medicine
104 / 1,435
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
89 / 382
Classics and Ancient History
83 / 104
Quantum and Particle physics
79 / 285
Chemistry
73 / 984
Ecology
72 / 1,197
Paleontology
72 / 1,816
Statistics
71 / 800
Development Studies
62 / 231
Social Psychology
61 / 378
Anthropology
61 / 172
Aesthetics
56 / 127
Fashion Design
51 / 247
Math Teachers
49 / 1,308
Biochemistry
49 / 927
Genetics
49 / 1,128
Education Majors
48 / 628

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 9 1
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 23
2005 9 52
2006 13 101
2007 8 71
2008 19 96
2009 27 96
2010 24 133
2011 17 151
2012 31 216
2013 26 216
2014 19 413
2015 25 280
2016 23 339
2017 40 330
2018 38 251
2019 43 350
2020 44 387
2021 42 496
2022 53 392
2023 68 336
2024 37 383
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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 42)
    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 73)
    Occupations
    singer-songwriterrecord producercomposernovelistvisiting professor
    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
    writerchildren's writerpoet
    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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