University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5492 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2010 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #352 of 719 | In Japan |
| #9 of 18 | In Kobe |
| #3563 of 4,949 | For Marketing |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- umds.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese;English
- Acceptance rate
- 28%*
* The University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 12 years education and/or graduate of (senior) high school or equivalent |
|---|
Research profile
University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences has published 469 scientific papers with 4,808 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Political Science, Physics, Law, Environmental Science, Philosophy, and Mathematics.
University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 | 4 |
| 1997 | 10 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 | 6 |
| 1999 | 17 | 20 |
| 2000 | 15 | 17 |
| 2001 | 20 | 20 |
| 2002 | 13 | 42 |
| 2003 | 8 | 59 |
| 2004 | 18 | 71 |
| 2005 | 16 | 87 |
| 2006 | 14 | 98 |
| 2007 | 21 | 143 |
| 2008 | 22 | 135 |
| 2009 | 28 | 203 |
| 2010 | 15 | 204 |
| 2011 | 9 | 232 |
| 2012 | 17 | 223 |
| 2013 | 10 | 224 |
| 2014 | 14 | 263 |
| 2015 | 23 | 232 |
| 2016 | 12 | 245 |
| 2017 | 19 | 237 |
| 2018 | 12 | 246 |
| 2019 | 12 | 266 |
| 2020 | 23 | 279 |
| 2021 | 17 | 279 |
| 2022 | 16 | 302 |
| 2023 | 12 | 268 |
| 2024 | 19 | 291 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences 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 | Duration | Tuition Cost (JPY) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Marketing | 4 years | 2,500,000 |
| Bachelor of Distribution Sciences | 4 years | 2,500,000 |
| Master of Marketing | 2 years | 1,800,000 |
| Master of Distribution Sciences | 2 years | 1,800,000 |
| Doctor of Marketing | 3 years | 2,500,000 |
| Doctor of Distribution Sciences | 3 years | 2,500,000 |
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 University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Business Administration, Economics, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Psychology, Social Sciences, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing |
| Hakase | Finance, Management, Marketing |
University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Commerce | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Management, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics | Economics, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Management |
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Health Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Tourism |
| Graduate School : Marketing and Distribution Sciences | Business and Commerce, Marketing |
General information
| Alternative names | UMDS 流通科学大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3-1 Gakuen-Nishimachi Nishi-ku Kobe, Hyogo, 651-2188 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,522,000 |