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Hitotsubashi University

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world rank  1258

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Overview

Established in 1875, the Hitotsubashi University (Hitotsubashi Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kunitachi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Hitotsubashi University is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Hitotsubashi University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 148-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Hitotsubashi University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Hitotsubashi University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Hitotsubashi University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Hitotsubashi University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Hitotsubashi University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) 一橋大学
Name (English) Hitotsubashi Daigaku
Acronym
Founded 1875
Motto Captains of Industry
Colours Crimson
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University Location

Address 2-1 Naka
Kunitachi
186-8601 Tokyo
Japan
Hitotsubashi University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Hitotsubashi University Phone Number +81 (42) 580 8000
Hitotsubashi University Fax Number +81 (42) 580 8006

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Hitotsubashi University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hitotsubashi University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Hitotsubashi University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Hitotsubashi University.

Hitotsubashi University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Hitotsubashi University's admission information.

Hitotsubashi University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Hitotsubashi University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Hitotsubashi University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Hitotsubashi University's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Hitotsubashi University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Hitotsubashi University has more than 900 international students.

Hitotsubashi University's Admission Office Admission Office

2-1 Naka, Kunitachi
Tokyo 1868601
(42) 5808150


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Hitotsubashi University.

Hitotsubashi University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Hitotsubashi University has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Hitotsubashi University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Hitotsubashi University's Control Type Control Type

Hitotsubashi University is a public higher education institution.


Hitotsubashi University's Entity Type Entity Type

Hitotsubashi University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Hitotsubashi University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Hitotsubashi University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Hitotsubashi University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Hitotsubashi University's main facilities:


Hitotsubashi University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Hitotsubashi University's Library


Hitotsubashi University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Hitotsubashi University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Hitotsubashi University's main services:


Hitotsubashi University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Hitotsubashi University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Hitotsubashi University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Hitotsubashi University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Hitotsubashi University's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Hitotsubashi University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Hitotsubashi University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hitotsubashi University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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