University of Tsukuba: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #230 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #27 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #9 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 4 | In Tsukuba |
| #40 of 1,498 | For Robotics |
| Top50% | For 215 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 18%
- Enrollment
- 16,507
- Male:Female Ratio
- 61:39
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.tsukuba.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 18% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school (or recognized equivalent) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (Spring: April - Sep; Fall: Oct-Mar) |
| Enrollment | 16,507 |
We've calculated the 18% acceptance rate for University of Tsukuba 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
University of Tsukuba is a world-class research university with 106,563 scientific papers published and 1,942,886 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry.
University of Tsukuba majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1219 | 8654 |
| 1992 | 1283 | 10604 |
| 1993 | 1253 | 9189 |
| 1994 | 1403 | 10418 |
| 1995 | 1422 | 11655 |
| 1996 | 1598 | 12562 |
| 1997 | 1633 | 13485 |
| 1998 | 1924 | 15850 |
| 1999 | 1778 | 18050 |
| 2000 | 2068 | 20114 |
| 2001 | 2162 | 22822 |
| 2002 | 2744 | 26715 |
| 2003 | 2624 | 29173 |
| 2004 | 2649 | 31981 |
| 2005 | 2755 | 37151 |
| 2006 | 2985 | 41375 |
| 2007 | 3035 | 45564 |
| 2008 | 2785 | 49420 |
| 2009 | 2997 | 54683 |
| 2010 | 3057 | 59773 |
| 2011 | 3255 | 66337 |
| 2012 | 3360 | 71580 |
| 2013 | 3459 | 77390 |
| 2014 | 3622 | 80250 |
| 2015 | 3845 | 83221 |
| 2016 | 3912 | 87966 |
| 2017 | 4171 | 91383 |
| 2018 | 4346 | 100188 |
| 2019 | 4412 | 110132 |
| 2020 | 4869 | 130674 |
| 2021 | 4985 | 146602 |
| 2022 | 4745 | 152695 |
| 2023 | 4526 | 151195 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Registration, 282,000; tuition, 535,800 per annum (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 University of Tsukuba.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gakushi | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, International Studies, Japanese, Library Science, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Technology |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Agriculture, Applied Physics, Behavioural Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Energy Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, Information Management, International Studies, Law, Library Science, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medicine, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Physics, Psychology, Public Law, Safety Engineering, Secondary Education, Social Welfare, Sports, Technology |
| Hakase | Agriculture, Anthropology, Applied Physics, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Human Resources, Information Management, Japanese, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medicine, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Safety Engineering, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sports, Sports Medicine, Technology |
University of Tsukuba alumni
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Kaoru Mitoma
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Kaoru Mitoma is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Premier League Brighton & Hove Albion and the Japan national team.
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Yoichi Ochiai
- Occupations
- university teacherbusinesspersonnew media artist
- Biography
-
Yoichi Ochiai is a Japanese academic and media artist. He has a doctorate from the University of Tokyo. He is also an associate professor at the University of Tsukuba Library, as well as an Information and Media Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Digital Nature Development and Research. Specially-appointed professor at Digital Hollywood University, visiting professor at Osaka University of Arts and Kyoto City University of Arts, Visiting Professor at Kanazawa College of Art.
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Kenki Fukuoka
- Occupations
- rugby union player
- Biography
-
Kenki Fukuoka is a Japanese rugby union player. He was named in Japan's squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He was selected for Japan's 2016 Olympic sevens squad and included in the squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, held in Japan for the first time. Fukuoka won the man of the match award in Japan's victory against Scotland in the 2019 World Cup on 13 October 2019; a victory that saw Japan reach the competition's knockout stage for the first time. In 2021, he entered the Medical school of Juntendo University for professional doctor career.
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Masato Yoshii
- Occupations
- Major League Baseball playersbaseball coachbaseball playerprofessional baseball player
- Biography
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Masato Yoshii, nicknamed "Oiyan", is a retired Japanese professional baseball player, former pitching coach and current manager for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He pitched in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2002.
University of Tsukuba faculties and divisions
| Centre : Agricultural and Forestry Research | Agriculture, Forestry |
|---|---|
| Centre : Alliance for Research on North Africa | North African Studies |
| Centre : Computational Sciences | Computer Science |
| Centre : Foreign Languages | Modern Languages |
| Centre : Gene Research | Genetics |
| Centre : Sport and Physical Education | Physical Education, Sports |
| Centre : Terrestrial Environment Research | Environmental Studies |
| College : Agro-biological Resources Sciences | Agrobiology, Applied Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Engineering |
| College : Biological Sciences | Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology |
| College : Chemistry | Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| College : Comparative Culture | Cultural Studies, Literature, Regional Studies |
| College : Education | Development Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Research, International and Comparative Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education |
| College : Engineering Sciences | Applied Physics, Electronic Engineering, Materials Engineering |
| College : Engineering Systems | Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| College : Geoscience | Geography (Human), Geology, Meteorology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Water Science |
| College : Humanities | Archaeology, Folklore, History, Linguistics, Philosophy |
| College : Information Sciences | Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Media Studies, Software Engineering |
| College : International Studies | Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences |
| College : Japanese Language and Culture | Cultural Studies, Japanese |
| College : Knowledge and Library Sciences | Information Technology, Library Science |
| College : Mathematics | Mathematics, Mathematics Education |
| College : Media Arts, Science and Technology | Actuarial Science, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Media Studies, Operations Research, Statistics |
| College : Physics | Biology, Biophysics, Earth Sciences, Mechanics, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Thermal Physics |
| College : Policy and Planning Sciences | Economics, Management, Regional Planning, Social Studies, Town Planning |
| College : Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Psychology, Social Psychology |
| College : Social Sciences | Economics, Law, Political Sciences, Sociology |
| Graduate School : Business Sciences | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Commercial Law, Law |
| Graduate School : Business Sciences | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Commercial Law, Law |
| Graduate School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Anthropology, Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, History, International Studies, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Graduate School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Cultural Studies, Economics, International Studies, Law, Modern Languages, Political Sciences |
| Graduate School : Life and Environmental Sciences | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Studies |
| Graduate School : Pure and Applied Sciences | Applied Physics, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Physics |
| Graduate School : Pure and Applied Sciences | Applied Physics, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Physics |
| Institute : Agricultural and Forest Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Forestry |
| Institute : Applied Biochemistry | Biochemistry |
| Institute : Art and Design | Design, Fine Arts |
| Institute : Basic Medical Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Institute : Biological Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Institute : Community Medicine | Community Health, Medicine |
| Institute : Disability Science | Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Institute : Education | Education |
| Institute : Engineering Mechanics and Systems | Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Institute : Health and Sport Sciences | Health Sciences, Sports |
| Institute : Information Sciences and Electronics | Information Sciences, Information Technology |
| Institute : Library and Information Sciences | Information Sciences, Library Science |
| Institute : Nursing Sciences | Nursing |
| Institute : Philosophy | Philosophy |
| School : Arts and Design | Art History, Communication Arts, Design, Fine Arts |
| School : Health and Physical Education | Anatomy, Health Education, Physical Education, Physiology, Sports, Sports Management |
| School : Human Sciences | Education, Psychology, Social Sciences |
| School : Humanities and Culture | Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies |
| School : Life and Environmental Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Studies |
| School : Medical Sciences | Biochemistry, Health Sciences, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology |
| School : Medicine | Biology, Medicine, Social and Preventive Medicine, Sports, Sports Management, Sports Medicine |
| School : Science and Engineering | Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | 筑波大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Motto | Imagine the future |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1-1-1 Tennodai Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8577 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 247,000 |