Tottori University: Statistics

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#1044 of 14,131 In the World
#230 of 5,830 In Asia
#59 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 2 In Tottori
#382 of 2,363 For Pharmacy
Top50% For 131 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
34%
Enrollment
6,179
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Japanese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate34%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or equivalent or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - September; October-March)
Enrollment6,179

We've calculated the 34% acceptance rate for Tottori 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

Tottori University is a world-class research university with 28,817 scientific papers published and 511,475 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Genetics, Engineering, Biochemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, and Pathology.

Publications
28,817
Citations
511,475

Tottori University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
21,505 / 454,044
Chemistry
17,666 / 375,751
Medicine
16,449 / 321,502
Genetics
12,815 / 312,214
Engineering
12,201 / 176,093
Biochemistry
12,173 / 322,500
Physics
10,983 / 150,700
Environmental Science
10,392 / 174,084
Organic Chemistry
8,814 / 182,602
Pathology
8,183 / 176,887
Computer Science
7,976 / 126,556
Materials Science
6,489 / 92,010
Geology
6,284 / 100,294
Quantum and Particle physics
6,262 / 78,488
Psychology
5,972 / 106,232
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,888 / 88,887
Surgery
5,505 / 90,301
Ecology
4,577 / 92,294
Immunology
4,232 / 104,154
Paleontology
4,084 / 71,365
Psychiatry
3,949 / 71,302
Geography and Cartography
3,900 / 56,038
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
3,827 / 52,042
Botany
3,613 / 73,931
Anatomy and Physiology
3,532 / 55,149
Oncology and Cancer research
3,403 / 78,983
Neuroscience
3,061 / 65,674
Metallurgical Engineering
2,943 / 45,857
Optical Engineering
2,915 / 39,040
Mathematics
2,839 / 39,792
Philosophy
2,595 / 26,200
Statistics
2,439 / 37,175
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2,406 / 17,366
Electrical Engineering
2,059 / 20,624
Agricultural Science
2,042 / 45,195
Business
1,812 / 20,379
History
1,770 / 27,811
Mechanical Engineering
1,747 / 14,128
Archaeology
1,663 / 26,602
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
1,649 / 23,135

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 395 1828
1994 394 1931
1995 508 2350
1996 452 2655
1997 501 3031
1998 542 3772
1999 592 4563
2000 615 5369
2001 591 6026
2002 692 6956
2003 710 7845
2004 695 8442
2005 699 9375
2006 703 10422
2007 731 10893
2008 752 12204
2009 802 13242
2010 785 15272
2011 825 16868
2012 874 18153
2013 868 19129
2014 991 20552
2015 875 19997
2016 883 20489
2017 921 21876
2018 914 21945
2019 882 24671
2020 975 28833
2021 992 32696
2022 961 32565
2023 910 31720
2024 832 31919
2025 733 28181
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Tottori University 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.

Faculty Program Tuition (per year) Currency
Faculty of Regional Sciences Undergraduate 535,800 JPY
Faculty of Regional Sciences Graduate 535,800 JPY
Faculty of Engineering Undergraduate 535,800 JPY
Faculty of Engineering Graduate 535,800 JPY
Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate 535,800 JPY
Faculty of Agriculture Graduate 535,800 JPY
Faculty of Medicine Undergraduate 1,123,000 JPY
Faculty of Medicine Graduate 1,123,000 JPY
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate 535,800 JPY
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences Graduate 535,800 JPY
Faculty of Regional Sciences International Course 535,800 JPY
Faculty of Engineering International Course 535,800 JPY
Faculty of Agriculture International Course 535,800 JPY
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences International Course 535,800 JPY

Programs and Degrees

Gakushi Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Medicine, Regional Studies
Shushi Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Regional Studies, Social Studies, Town Planning
Hakase Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Social Studies, Town Planning

Notable alumni

  1. Mio Sugita

    Mio Sugita
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1967-.. (age 59)
    Enrolled in Tottori University
    In 1990 studied forestry science
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Mio Sugita is a Japanese politician. She is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, serving as a member of the House of Representatives from 2012 to 2014, and again from 2017 to 2024.

  2. Toshikatsu Matsuoka

    Toshikatsu Matsuoka
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1945-2007 (aged 62)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Toshikatsu Matsuoka was a Japanese politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries from 2006 until his suicide in 2007 amid a financial scandal.

  3. Yoshiki Yamashita

    Yoshiki Yamashita
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1960-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Yoshiki Yamashita is a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature), representing the Japanese Communist Party. A native of Kagawa Prefecture and graduate of Tottori University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1995 after running unsuccessfully in 1992. He lost the seat in the 2001 re-election and then ran unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives in 2003 and 2005. In 2007, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the second time. He is known for his left-wing radicalism.

Tottori University faculties and divisions

Faculty : Agriculture Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Bioengineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Information Sciences, Production Engineering, Veterinary Science
Faculty : Engineering Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Medicine Anatomy, Biological and Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurology, Nursing, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery
Faculty : Regional Sciences Japanese, Modern Languages, Oriental Languages, Regional Studies, Social Studies
Graduate School : Agriculture Agriculture, Arid Land Studies, Biological and Life Sciences
Graduate School : Engineering Engineering
Graduate School : Medical Sciences Clinical Psychology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Rehabilitation and Therapy
Graduate School : Regional Sciences Education, Regional Studies
Graduate School : Sustainability Science Sustainable Development

General information

Alternative names 鳥取大学
Founded 1949
Accreditation Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Motto Fusion of Knowledge and Practice

Location and contacts

Address 4-101 Minami-koyama
Tottori, 680-8550
Japan
City population 187,000

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