Shizuoka University: Statistics

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Acceptance rate

40%

Enrollment

6,551

Languages

Japanese;English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate40%
Admissions RequirementsFor applicants to undergraduate programmes: 12-year education course certificate; Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students; Sufficient level in Japanese language. For applicants to graduate programmes, conditions are the same except that a 16-year education course is requested (or 15-year education course plus recommandation from the university after evaluation of the academic records)
Academic CalendarApril to March
Enrollment6,551

We've calculated the 40% acceptance rate for Shizuoka 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.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Shizuoka University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Shizuoka University faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Shizuoka University.

Faculty : Agriculture

Agriculture Applied Chemistry Biological and Life Sciences Ecology Environmental Studies Forestry Natural Resources

Faculty : Education

Continuing Education Design Education Fine Arts Music Science Education Teacher Training Technology Education

Faculty : Engineering

Applied Chemistry Biochemistry Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Systems Analysis

Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences

Anthropology Archaeology Arts and Humanities Asian Studies Business Administration Civil Law Clinical Psychology Comparative Literature Criminal Law Economics English French German History History of Law International Law International Relations and Diplomacy Japanese Law Linguistics Literature Philosophy Political Sciences Psychiatry and Mental Health Psychology Public Law Social Sciences Sociology

Faculty : Informatics

Arts and Humanities Computer Science Information Sciences Information Technology Social Sciences

Faculty : Science

Biological and Life Sciences Chemistry Earth Sciences Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Science Natural Sciences Physics

Graduate School : Agriculture

Agriculture Biochemistry Biological and Life Sciences Environmental Studies Forestry

Graduate School : Education

Education

Graduate School : Engineering

Applied Chemistry Biochemistry Bioengineering Business Administration Computer Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Engineering Management Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering

Graduate School : Humanities and Social Sciences

Arts and Humanities Asian Studies Clinical Psychology Cultural Studies Economics Management Modern Languages Social Sciences Sociology

Graduate School : Informatics

Computer Science Information Technology

Graduate School : Law

Law

Graduate School : Science

Biological and Life Sciences Chemistry Earth Sciences Mathematics Natural Sciences Physics

Graduate School : Science and Technology

Biological and Life Sciences Energy Engineering Environmental Engineering Information Sciences Information Technology Nanotechnology Optical Technology Technology

Research Division : Electronics

Electronic Engineering

Research Division : Green Science and Technology

Environmental Studies Technology

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 Shizuoka University.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
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 No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Gakushi

Agriculture Anthropology Biological and Life Sciences Biotechnology Business Administration Chemistry Cultural Studies Economics Education Engineering History Japanese Literature Mathematics and Computer Science Modern Languages Natural Sciences Philosophy Physics Psychology Sociology

Shushi

Agriculture Anthropology Arts and Humanities Biological and Life Sciences Biotechnology Business Administration Chemistry Cultural Studies Economics Education Engineering History Japanese Law Literature Modern Languages Natural Sciences Physics Political Sciences Psychology Sociology

Hakase

Agriculture Education Engineering Information Sciences Law Mathematics and Computer Science

Research profile

Shizuoka University is a world-class research university with 31,074 scientific papers published and 462,222 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Optical Engineering.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Chemistry
23,321 / 377,574
Engineering
22,731 / 313,608
Physics
22,144 / 319,748
Biology
17,856 / 320,078
Quantum and Particle physics
17,172 / 246,336
Materials Science
16,379 / 229,340
Organic chemistry
14,913 / 263,796
Environmental Science
14,645 / 239,992
Computer Science
10,467 / 131,443
Optics
8,814 / 129,060
Geology
8,622 / 148,121
Biochemistry
8,593 / 186,277
Electrical Engineering
7,215 / 87,193
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
6,448 / 80,273
Metallurgy
6,395 / 100,072
Medicine
5,973 / 97,873
Genetics
5,933 / 133,899
Nanotechnology
5,352 / 86,724
Ecology
5,283 / 91,805
Paleontology
5,238 / 103,121
Geography and Cartography
4,995 / 68,795
Chemical Engineering
4,724 / 81,814
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,622 / 50,094
Physical
4,564 / 67,638
Telecommunications
3,929 / 44,027
Nuclear Physics
3,819 / 53,226
Philosophy
3,414 / 34,533
Botany
3,383 / 72,200
Mathematics
3,375 / 41,750
Mechanical Engineering
3,233 / 34,466
Condensed Matter
3,049 / 55,865
Environmental Chemistry
2,953 / 51,505
Oceanography
2,893 / 42,712
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
2,682 / 37,219
Psychology
2,632 / 36,723
Business
2,616 / 25,841
Computer Vision
2,580 / 29,623
Astrophysics and Astronomy
2,516 / 37,298
Statistics
2,502 / 29,876
Acoustical Engineering
2,494 / 27,119

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

4 Notable alumni

Hajime Shacho

1. Hajime Shacho

1993-. (aged 33)
YouTuber television producer
Hajime Eda, known professionally as Hajime Syacho (はじめしゃちょー, Hajime Shachō; lit. President Hajime), is a Japanese YouTuber who, as of March 2019, had the largest number of YouTube channel subscribers in Japan. He is part of the multi-channel network UUUM. He is nicknamed Hajimen (はじめん) and Moyashi (もやし).
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Fuku Akino

2. Fuku Akino

1908-2001 (aged 93)
painter
Fuku Akino was a Japanese painter. She was born in Futamata, Iwata-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture (currently, Nimata Town, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City). She became known by her paintings of Indian themes, landscapes and peoples.
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Kenjirō Takayanagi

3. Kenjirō Takayanagi

1899-1990 (aged 91)
pioneer engineer inventor
Kenjiro Takayanagi was a Japanese engineer and a pioneer in the development of television. Although he failed to gain much recognition in the West, he built the world's first all-electronic television receiver, and is referred to as "the father of Japanese television".
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Takashi Fujiwara

4. Takashi Fujiwara

1983-. (aged 43)
lawyer politician secretary
Takashi Fujiwara is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party. From 2012 to 2024, he was a member of the House of Representatives. From 2023 to 2024, he served as director of the LDP Youth Division.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names 静岡大学
Founded 1949
Motto Freedom and Enlightenment, Creation of the Future
Academic calendar April to March
Address 836, Ohya, Suruga-ku Shizuoka-Shi, Shizuoka-Ken, 422-8529 Japan
City Population 686,000
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