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Chubu University

Kasugai-shi, Japan • THE 2026 #1501-2191

Updated May 2026 · Source: chubu.ac.jp

Overview

English Name: Chubu University
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Private
Rankings:
Times Higher Education 2026 #1501-2191 SCImago 2026 #1876
Approach to Chubu University campus

Chubu University is a private university located in Kasugai-shi, Japan. It operates as a higher-education provider.

Chubu University teaches across multiple qualification levels, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs a broad programme catalogue.

Chubu University is ranked #1876 globally and #79 within Japan.

Location & Contact

Where to find Chubu University, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links.

Address: 1200 Matsumoto-cho
Postal Code: 487-8501
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Academic Details

Enrolment, faculty headcount, and accreditation data for Chubu University are listed below.

Academic Year: April to March (April-September; October-March)
Accrediting Agency: Japan Institution for Higher Education Evaluation (JIHEE)
Admission Requirements: Graduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination

Academic Structures

The faculties, schools, and constituent units that make up Chubu University are listed below.

Unit 14 items
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • Faculty of Applied Biosciences
  • Faculty of Business Administration and Information Science
  • Faculty of Contemporary Education
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of International Studies
  • Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
  • Graduate School of Applied Biosciences
  • Graduate School of Business Administration and Information Science
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Graduate School of Engineering
  • Graduate School of Global Humanics
  • Graduate School of Life and Health Sciences

Faculties & Divisions

Chubu University's faculties, divisions, and subject specialisms are listed below.

Information Systems (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
International Programmes (Centre) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Japanese Studies at Chubu University (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Japanese
Language (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Linguistics
  • Modern Languages
Media Education (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Cinema and Television
  • Media Studies
Medical Technology Education and Training (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medical Technology
Nursing Practicum (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Nursing
Physical Education and Cultural Activities (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physical Education
  • Sports
Practice for Registered Dietitian (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Dietetics
Practice of Medical Techniques (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medical Technology
Research Collaboration Support (Centre) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Support for Teacher Education (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Teacher Training
Teaching Practicum (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Teacher Training
VMS (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Japanese
Bioscience and Biotechnology (College) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science
  • Nutrition
Business Administration and Information Sciences (College) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Information Sciences
  • Management
Contemporary Education (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Child Care and Development
  • Education
  • Preschool Education
Engineering (College) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Architecture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
Humanities (College) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Asian Studies
  • Communication Studies
  • English
  • English Studies
  • Geography (Human)
  • History
  • Japanese
  • Psychology
International Studies (College) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Asian Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • International Studies
Life and Health Sciences (College) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biomedicine
  • Engineering
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Sports
Bioscience and Biotechnology (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biotechnology
Business Administration and Information Sciences (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Information Sciences
  • Management
Education (Graduate School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
Engineering (Graduate School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
Global Humanics (Graduate School) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Asian Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • English
  • Geography (Human)
  • History
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Japanese
  • Modern Languages
  • Psychology
Life and Health Sciences (Graduate School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biomedicine
  • Health Sciences
  • Nursing
Advanced Studies (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chubu Institute
Applied Superconductivity and Sustainable Energy (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Energy Engineering
Biological Functions (Research Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biology
Contemporary Education (Research Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Child Care and Development
  • Primary Education
Digital Earth Research Center for Synthesis of Knowledge (Research Division) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Education in Laboratory Animal (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Laboratory Techniques
General Research of Science (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Natural Sciences
Global Humanics (Research Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • International Studies
  • Regional Studies
  • Social Sciences
Industry and Economics (Research Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Industrial and Production Economics
Information Science (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Information Sciences
Life and Health Sciences (Research Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Health Sciences
Molecular Catalyst (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Molecular Biology
Nutritional Health Science (Research Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Health Sciences
  • Nutrition
Production Engineering (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Production Engineering
Radioisotope (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Radiology
Science and Technology Research (Research Division) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Materials Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Technology
Studies of University Education (Research Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Educational Testing and Evaluation
  • Higher Education
Thin Film (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Physics

Programs Offered

Browse Chubu University's programmes by level, or filter by name.

51 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Japan

Bachelor's Degree 32 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Applied Biology - Applied Biochemistry
Biochemistry

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Applied Biology - Environmental Biology
Biological Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Applied Biology - Food & Nutrition Science (Food & Nutrition)
Nutrition & Dietetics

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Applied Biology - Food & Nutrition Science (Management Nutrition)
Nutrition & Dietetics

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Business Information - General Management
Business & Management

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Contemporary Education - Contemporary Education (Contemporary Education)
Education & Teaching

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Contemporary Education - Contemporary Education (Secondary Education)
Education & Teaching

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Contemporary Education - Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Engineering - Aerospace & Aeronautics
General Engineering

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Engineering - Applied Chemistry
Chemistry

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Master's Degree 19 programmes

Graduate School of Applied Biology - Applied Biology
Biological Sciences

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Graduate School of Business Information - Information Science
Business & Management

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Graduate School of Business Information - Management
Business & Management

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Graduate School of Education - Education
Education & Teaching

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Graduate School of Engineering - Aerospace & Aeronautics
General Engineering

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Graduate School of Engineering - Applied Chemistry
Chemistry

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Graduate School of Engineering - Computer Science
Computer Sciences

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Graduate School of Engineering - Construction Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction

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Graduate School of Engineering - Creative Energy Science & Engineering
General Engineering

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Graduate School of Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Robotics & Automation

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How to apply to Chubu University

How to apply to Chubu University — a five-step structure.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Chubu University

    Use the programme finder to browse Chubu University's 51 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Programme-level requirements at Chubu University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Chubu University processes applications through www.chubu.ac.jp. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chubu University

Concise answers to common questions about Chubu University.

What city is Chubu University in?

Chubu University operates from Kasugai-shi, Japan.

Is Chubu University public or private?

Chubu University operates as a private institution.

Where does Chubu University stand in university rankings?

Chubu University is ranked THE 2026 #1501-2191.

How many faculties does Chubu University have?

Chubu University has 14 academic units.

Is Chubu University accredited?

Yes, Chubu University is recognised by Japan Institution for Higher Education Evaluation (JIHEE).

Where can I learn more about Chubu University?

Chubu University's official website is www.chubu.ac.jp.

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