Quick Summary
Chiba University is a national founded in 1949, located in Chiba, Japan. Ranked #680 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 14120 students including 6.5% from outside Japan. Known for strengths in Architecture, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of Japan's top national universities with the only Faculty of Horticulture in a national university system and a world-class medical school.
Subject Strengths
ArchitecturePharmacy & PharmacologyMedicineHorticultureArt & Design
Founded1949
TypeNational
Total Students14120
Intl Students6.5%
Faculty Ratio10.2
CampusMulti-campus
Campus Size100 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsChiba University Hospital
AccreditationMEXT Japan
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#680
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001-1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501-600
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Liberal Arts, Education, Law, Politics, Economics, Science, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Engineering, Horticulture
Programs
Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science and Engineering, Horticulture, Humanities and Social Sciences
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Medical Mycology Research Center, Remote Sensing Division, Center for Frontier Science
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
MEXT Japan
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate18.5%
IELTS6
TOEFL79
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students must usually take the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) and demonstrate high proficiency in Japanese or English depending on the track.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Japanese Yen
UG Tuition
¥535,800/yr
per year · JPY
Living Cost
¥1,800,000/yr
per year · JPY
PG Tuition
¥535,800/yr
per year · JPY
Application Fee
$115
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
¥2,352,800/yr
tuition + living + essentials · JPY
Scholarships AvailableMEXT Scholarship, JASSO, Chiba University SEEDS Fund, Rotary Yoneyama
Avg Scholarship$10,000
Financial AidTuition waivers available for students in financial distress
Work-StudyTeaching Assistantships, Research Assistantships, On-campus tutoring
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Liberal Arts, Education, Law, Politics, Economics, Science, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Engineering, Horticulture programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horticulture | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Pharmacy | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Design | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Global Studies | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$42,000
Average Salary After Graduation
96%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Tokyo-based technology and pharmaceutical firms
Industry Connections
MitsubishiHitachiChiba BankNovartis
Notable Alumni
Isamu Akasaki (Nobel Laureate), Takashi Miike, Koji Nakano
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Nishi-Chiba Gymnasium, Tennis courts, Kyudo hall, Swimming pool
Student Clubs
Over 150 clubs including Kendo, Tea Ceremony, Robotics, Orchestra
Library Resources
Chiba University Central Library, Inohana Library, Matsudo Library
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with 300+ universities worldwide
Summer Programs
Japanese Language and Culture Summer Program