Wakayama University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2136 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #589 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #139 of 719 | In Japan |
| #2 of 2 | In Wakayama |
| #529 of 1,645 | For Robotics |
| Top50% | For 40 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 38%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.wakayama-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 38% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - October; October-March) |
We've calculated the 38% acceptance rate for Wakayama 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
Wakayama University has published 5,074 scientific papers with 57,954 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Environmental Science, and Materials Science.
Wakayama University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 107 |
| 1994 | 25 | 131 |
| 1995 | 32 | 145 |
| 1996 | 48 | 168 |
| 1997 | 66 | 160 |
| 1998 | 96 | 244 |
| 1999 | 103 | 294 |
| 2000 | 95 | 480 |
| 2001 | 128 | 651 |
| 2002 | 204 | 772 |
| 2003 | 209 | 882 |
| 2004 | 181 | 1304 |
| 2005 | 183 | 1363 |
| 2006 | 182 | 1759 |
| 2007 | 166 | 1609 |
| 2008 | 177 | 1851 |
| 2009 | 145 | 1951 |
| 2010 | 172 | 2104 |
| 2011 | 180 | 2355 |
| 2012 | 165 | 2334 |
| 2013 | 195 | 2249 |
| 2014 | 189 | 2456 |
| 2015 | 208 | 2221 |
| 2016 | 173 | 2299 |
| 2017 | 204 | 2380 |
| 2018 | 206 | 2434 |
| 2019 | 208 | 2631 |
| 2020 | 175 | 3179 |
| 2021 | 170 | 3570 |
| 2022 | 150 | 3282 |
| 2023 | 161 | 3481 |
| 2024 | 104 | 3226 |
| 2025 | 95 | 2387 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Wakayama 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.
| Program | Tuition (per year) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 535,800 | JPY |
| Graduate (Master's) | 535,800 | JPY |
| Graduate (Doctoral) | 535,800 | JPY |
Programs and Degrees
| Gakushi | Economics, Education, Engineering, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Applied Physics, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Landscape Architecture, Robotics, Tourism |
| Hakase | Tourism |
Notable alumni
-
Ayumi Tanaka
- Occupations
- pianistcomposerjazz musician
- Biography
-
Ayumi Tanaka is a Japanese pianist and composer, known for numerous albums with Norwegian and international jazz musicians.
Wakayama University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Economics | Business Administration, Economics, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Cultural Studies, Education, English, European Languages, Fine Arts, Health Education, International Studies, Japanese, Mathematics Education, Modern Languages, Music Education, Natural Sciences, Oriental Languages, Physical Education, Social Studies |
| Faculty : Systems Engineering | Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Materials Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| Faculty : Tourism | Regional Planning, Tourism |
| Graduate School : Social Informatics | Computer Science, Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | 和歌山大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 930 Sakaedani Wakayama, 640-8510 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 353,000 |