Soka University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4484 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1530 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| # 296 of 719 | In Japan |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
41%
Languages
Japanese;English
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Master
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - July; September-March) |
We've calculated the 41% acceptance rate for Soka 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 Soka 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.
Soka University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Soka University.
Course/Programme : Intensive Japanese Studies
Japanese
Faculty : Business Administration
Business Administration
Faculty : Economics
Economics
Faculty : Education
Education
Primary Education
Faculty : International Liberal Arts
Business Administration
Cultural Studies
Economics
English
History
International Studies
Political Sciences
Faculty : International Liberal Studies
Cultural Studies
English
Faculty : Law
Law
Faculty : Letters
Arts and Humanities
English
Faculty : Science and Engineering
Bioengineering
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Information Sciences
Natural Sciences
Graduate School : Economics
Economics
International Business
Graduate School : Engineering
Bioengineering
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Graduate School : International Studies for Peace
International Studies
Peace and Disarmament
Graduate School : Law
Law
Graduate School : Letters
Arts and Humanities
Education
English
Graduate School : Science and Engineering
Biological and Life Sciences
Computer Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Information Technology
School : Nursing
Nursing
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 Soka University.
| 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 | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Gakushi
Arts and Humanities
Business Administration
Economics
Education
Engineering
Law
Shushi
Arts and Humanities
Economics
Education
Engineering
English
Law
Sociology
Hakase
Arts and Humanities
Economics
Education
Engineering
English
Law
Sociology
Research profile
Soka University has published 127 scientific papers with 638 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Business, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
66
/ 274
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
59
/ 263
|
| Chemistry |
55
/ 274
|
| Materials Science |
49
/ 251
|
| Optics |
47
/ 248
|
| Economics |
22
/ 186
|
| Mathematics |
21
/ 167
|
| Econometrics |
18
/ 149
|
| Business |
18
/ 117
|
| Computer Science |
16
/ 89
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
11
/ 67
|
| Investment Banking and Stock trading |
11
/ 91
|
| Biology |
8
/ 22
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
6
/ 7
|
| Art & Design |
5
/ 32
|
| Sociology |
5
/ 25
|
| Electronic Engineering |
5
/ 9
|
| Computer Vision |
4
/ 2
|
| Statistics |
4
/ 38
|
| Acoustical Engineering |
3
/ 3
|
| Demography |
3
/ 41
|
| Environmental Science |
3
/ 3
|
| Biochemistry |
3
/ 16
|
| Nutrition and Food Science |
2
/ 6
|
| Finance |
2
/ 25
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
2
/ 0
|
| Environmental Management |
2
/ 1
|
| Molecular |
2
/ 0
|
| Cryptography and Distributed computing |
2
/ 6
|
| Multimedia |
2
/ 4
|
| Political Economy |
2
/ 30
|
| Remote Sensing |
2
/ 4
|
| Psychology |
2
/ 4
|
| Medicine |
2
/ 11
|
| Political Science |
2
/ 1
|
| International Business |
2
/ 7
|
| Electrical Engineering |
2
/ 0
|
| Data Science |
1
/ 46
|
| Bioinformatics / Computational biology |
1
/ 0
|
| International Trade |
1
/ 0
|
Annual publication & citation counts
23 Notable alumni
1. Keigo Masuya
1951-. (aged 75)
politician
Keigo Masuya is a former Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Abu District, Yamaguchi and graduate of the Soka University, he worked at the government of Yamaguchi Prefecture from 1975 to 1992. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time...
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2. Kiyohiro Araki
1956-. (aged 70)
lawyer
politician
Kiyohiro Araki is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Ena, Gifu and graduate of Soka University, he was elected for the first time in 1992.
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3. Shuhei Takada
1985-. (aged 41)
baseball player
Shuhei Takada is a Japanese left-handed pitcher for the Shinano Grandserows. He previously played for the Soka University, which has advanced to the semifinal of the All Japan University Baseball Championship Series 2005, the Grandserows, and the Hanshin Tigers.
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4. Kazufumi Taniguchi
1962-. (aged 64)
politician
Kazufumi Taniguchi is a Japanese politician serving in the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) as a member of the New Komeito Party. A native of Wakayama Prefecture and graduate of Soka University he was elected for the first time in 2005.
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All 23 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
創価大å¦
Founded
1971
Motto
Be philosophers of a renaissance of lifeBe world citizens in solidarity for peaceBe the pioneers of a global civilization
Colors
blue, white
Academic calendar
April to March (April - July; September-March)
Address
1-236 Tangi-cho Hachioji Tokyo, 192-0003 Japan
City Population
576,000
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