Chiba University
Chiba, Japan • Founded 1949 • World Rank #742
Overview
Established in 1949, the Chiba University (Chiba Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Chiba (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).
This institution also has a branch campus in Matsudo and Kashiwa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Chiba University is a large-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution.
Chiba University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 75-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. Chiba University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Planning a visit to Chiba University or following up with admissions? Location and contact details are listed below. Admissions email typically replies within 5–10 business days during peak season.
Academic Details
Chiba University's student-to-faculty composition and recognition standing are listed below. Student support staff (advisers, counsellors) are typically separate from academic staff and often uncounted here.
Academic Structures
Chiba University's teaching units laid out by faculty and school. Deep hierarchies (faculty to school to department) versus flat structures affect administrative complexity for students.
Unit 20 items
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Horticulture
- Faculty of Law and Economics
- Faculty of Letters
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Graduate School of Advanced Integration Science
- Graduate School of Education
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Horticulture
- Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Graduate School of Medicine
- Graduate School of Nursing
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Graduate School of Science
- Law School
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
Degrees
Also Juris Doctor
Other 13 programs
- Agriculture
- Arts and Humanities
- Economics
- Engineering
- Law
- Management
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Political Sciences
- Public Administration
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.
Academic Link (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Chemical Analysis (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
Environment, Health and Field Sciences (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Environmental Remote Sensing (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Surveying and Mapping
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Officer
- Climate Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Forensic Mental Health (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
Frontier Science (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
General Education (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Hadron Astrophysics (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Astrophysics
Common Career Paths
- Physicist
- Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
International Research and Education (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Foreigners Education
- Modern Languages
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Language Education (Centre) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- English
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- German
- Modern Languages
- Native Language Education
- Russian
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Preventive Medical Science (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Social and Preventive Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Radioisotope Research (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Radiology
Safety and Health Organization (Centre) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Occupational Health
- Safety Engineering
Sustainable Tourism Creation (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Tour Operator
- Hospitality Manager
- Travel Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Double Degree (Course/Programme) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering
- Horticulture
Excellent International Student (Course/Programme) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Education (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Continuing Education
- Education
- Health Education
- Nursing
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Faculty) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Architectural Restoration
- Architecture
- Architecture and Planning
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science
- Design
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology
- Nanotechnology
- Optical Technology
- Town Planning
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Horticulture (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Applied Chemistry
- Architectural and Environmental Design
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Crop Production
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Horticulture
- Landscape Architecture
- Natural Resources
Law and Economics (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Comparative Politics
- Economics
- International Economics
- International Law
- Law
- Management
- Political Sciences
- Private Law
- Public Law
- Social Policy
- Welfare and Protective Services
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Letters (Faculty) 16 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Applied Linguistics
- Arts and Humanities
- Behavioural Sciences
- Cognitive Sciences
- Cultural Studies
- Eurasian and North Asian Languages
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- International Studies
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Psychology
- Sociology
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Advanced Integration Science (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Information Sciences
- Nanotechnology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Graduate School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Curriculum
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Music Education
- Physical Education
- Science Education
- Technology Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Graduate School) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Architecture
- Biotechnology
- Design
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology
- Nanotechnology
- Urban Studies
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Horticulture (Graduate School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Architectural and Environmental Design
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Horticulture
- Landscape Architecture
- Natural Resources
Humanities and Social Sciences (Graduate School) 16 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities
- Cultural Studies
- History
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Graduate School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Pharmacology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (Graduate School) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Studies
- Gerontology
- Immunology
- Laboratory Techniques
- Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Neurosciences
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Physiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Nursing (Graduate School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Community Health
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
Common Career Paths
- Registered Nurse
- Clinical Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Graduate School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Genetics
- Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Neurology
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science (Graduate School) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Molecular Biology
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Statistics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Media and Information Technology (Institute) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Data Processing
- Information Technology
- Media Studies
Common Career Paths
- IT Consultant
- Network Engineer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Venture Business (Laboratory) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Natural Sciences
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Biomedical Sciences (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Genetics
Common Career Paths
- Biomedical Engineer
- Medical Device Specialist
- Clinical Engineer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Frontier Medical Engineering (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medical Technology
- Surgery
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Marine Biosystems Research (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science and Oceanography
Medical Mycology (Research Division) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Botany
- Immunology
- Molecular Biology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Chiba University International Cooperative Research Center (Research Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bioengineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Robotics
Law (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Nursing (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nursing
Common Career Paths
- Registered Nurse
- Clinical Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Chiba University's catalogue, searchable by name and grouped by level. Joint programmes with partner institutions appear here but carry dual-credentialing rules worth checking with both bodies.
Bachelor's Degree
11 programmes
Chiba University's 11 programmes at this tier lead to a bachelor's qualification, the first full degree most students pursue and the usual prerequisite for master's-level entry.
International Liberal Arts 国際教養学部 Liberal Arts
Nursing 看護学部 Nursing
Pharmacy 薬学部 Pharmacy
Medicine 医学部 Medicine
Horticulture 園芸学部 Horticulture and Crop Science
Informatics and Data Science 情報・データサイエンス学部 Data Science & Analytics
Engineering 工学部 General Engineering
Science 理学部 Natural Sciences
Education 教育学部 Education & Teaching
Law and Economics 法政経学部 Law
Literature 文学部 Literature
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
8 programmes
Chiba University provides 8 programmes at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
Graduate School of Global Initiatives 総合国際学位プログラム Politics & International Relations
Graduate School of Nursing 看護学研究科 Nursing
Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences 医学薬学府 Pharmacy
Graduate School of Horticulture 園芸学研究科 Horticulture and Crop Science
Graduate School of Science and Engineering 融合理工学府 General Engineering
Graduate School of Education 教育学研究科 Education & Teaching
Graduate School of Professional Law 専門法務研究科 Law
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 人文公共学府 Humanities & Cultural Studies
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
6 programmes
Chiba University's 6 programmes at this tier lead to a doctorate, the credential expected for academic, senior research, and many specialist professional roles.
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 人文公共学府 Humanities & Cultural Studies
Graduate School of Nursing 看護学研究科 Nursing
Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences 医学薬学府 Pharmacy
Graduate School of Horticulture 園芸学研究科 Horticulture and Crop Science
Graduate School of Informatics and Data Science 情報・データサイエンス学府 Data Science & Analytics
Graduate School of Science and Engineering 融合理工学府 General Engineering
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Chiba University
Below is a five-step path through the application process at Chiba University, useful for first-time applicants and international students.
- 1 Find a programme that fits your goals
Chiba University's catalogue includes 25 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Confirm you meet the requirements
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Chiba University's admissions process.
- 3 Assemble your application package
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Submit your application
Submit your completed application through Chiba University's official website at www.chiba-u.ac.jp. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Contact admissions and follow up
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at +81 (43) 251 1111. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chiba University
Quick reference for Chiba University: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.
In what year was Chiba University established?
Chiba University was founded in 1949 (approximately 77 years ago).
In which city is Chiba University?
Chiba University is based in Chiba, Japan.
Is Chiba University public or private?
Chiba University is a public institution.
How many students study at Chiba University?
Chiba University has approximately 10,000-14,999 students.
What is Chiba University's ranking?
It ranks #742 globally and #14 in Japan.
What is Chiba University's academic structure?
Chiba University has 20 academic units.
Who recognises Chiba University?
Chiba University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
Where can I learn more about Chiba University?
The institution's website is www.chiba-u.ac.jp.
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Faculties at Nearby Universities
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