Chubu University
Kasugai-shi, Japan • World Rank #1876
Overview
Chubu University is a private institution located in Kasugai-shi, Japan. It operates as a higher-education provider.
Teaching at Chubu University covers multiple qualification levels, delivered through numerous faculties and schools. The institution maintains a catalogue of active programmes spanning undergraduate and postgraduate routes.
Chubu University's ranking position is #1876 globally and #78 within Japan. The institution participates in Japan's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.
Location & Contact
Chubu University's coordinates, postal address, and the contact channels admissions teams respond on. Campus tour bookings often have their own page distinct from general contact channels.
Academic Details
Scale, staffing, and recognition figures for Chubu University are summarised below. These numbers help you size the institution against your shortlist and weigh academic depth alongside programme fit.
Degrees
Chubu University's degree range. Credit-recognition across borders depends on the level and the qualification framework; check whether your home system accepts Chubu University's credits.
Other 38 programs
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Chemistry
- Architecture
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Cultural Studies
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- English
- Food Science
- Forestry
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- History
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- International Studies
- Literature
- Mechanical Engineering
- Modern Languages
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Education
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Robotics
- Sports
Faculties & Divisions
Chubu University's academic divisions and the subject areas each houses are mapped below. Knowing where your subject lives helps navigate department websites and identify the right contact points.
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
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medical Technology Education and Training (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medical Technology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Nursing Practicum (Centre) 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.
Physical Education and Cultural Activities (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Practice for Registered Dietitian (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dietetics
Practice of Medical Techniques (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medical Technology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
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
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
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
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business Administration and Information Sciences (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Information Sciences
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Contemporary Education (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Child Care and Development
- Education
- Preschool Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (College) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities (College) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Asian Studies
- Communication Studies
- English
- English Studies
- Geography (Human)
- History
- Japanese
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
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
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Bioscience and Biotechnology (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business Administration and Information Sciences (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Information Sciences
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Graduate School) 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.
Engineering (Graduate School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
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
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
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
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
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
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
General Research of Science (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Natural Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
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
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Information Science (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Information Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Life and Health Sciences (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Health Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Molecular Catalyst (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Molecular Biology
Nutritional Health Science (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Nutrition
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Production Engineering (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Production Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
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
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Studies of University Education (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- Higher Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Thin Film (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Physics
Programs Offered
Browse Chubu University's programmes by level, or filter by name to find a specific course. The grouping helps when you have a target qualification tier but want to compare specific programme content.
Bachelor's Degree
32 programmes
At undergraduate level, Chubu University offers 32 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.
Faculty of Contemporary Education - Early Childhood Education 現代教育学部 幼児教育学科 Early Childhood Education
Faculty of Contemporary Education - Contemporary Education (Contemporary Education) 現代教育学部 現代教育学科 現代教育専攻 Education & Teaching
Faculty of Contemporary Education - Contemporary Education (Secondary Education) 現代教育学部 現代教育学科 中等教育国語数学専攻 Education & Teaching
Faculty of Science & Engineering - Mathematics & Physics Science 理工学部 数理・物理サイエンス学科 Physics & Astronomy
Faculty of Science & Engineering - AI & Robotics 理工学部 AIロボティクス学科 Robotics & Automation
Faculty of Science & Engineering - Aerospace 理工学部 宇宙航空学科 General Engineering
Faculty of Life & Health Sciences - Sports Health & Medicine 生命健康科学部 スポーツ保健医療学科 Medicine
Faculty of Humanities - Psychology 人文学部 心理学科 Psychology
Faculty of Engineering - Urban & Civil Engineering 工学部 都市建設工学科 Civil Engineering & Construction
Faculty of Engineering - Architecture 工学部 建築学科 Architecture
Faculty of Engineering - Applied Chemistry 工学部 応用化学科 Chemistry
Faculty of Engineering - Computer Science 工学部 情報工学科 Computer Sciences
Faculty of Engineering - Robot & Robotics 工学部 ロボット理工学科 Robotics & Automation
Faculty of Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Systems 工学部 電気電子システム工学科 Robotics & Automation
Faculty of Engineering - Aerospace & Aeronautics 工学部 宇宙航空理工学科 General Engineering
Faculty of Business Information - General Management 経営情報学部 経営総合学科 Business & Management
Faculty of International Relations - International Studies 国際関係学部 国際学科 Politics & International Relations
Faculty of Humanities - Japanese & Japanese Culture 人文学部 日本語日本文化学科 Humanities & Cultural Studies
Faculty of Humanities - English & American Culture 人文学部 英語英米文化学科 Humanities & Cultural Studies
Faculty of Humanities - Communications 人文学部 コミュニケーション学科 Communication Studies
Faculty of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering 工学部 機械工学科 Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Humanities - History & Geography 人文学部 歴史地理学科 History
Faculty of Humanities - Media & Information Society 人文学部 メディア情報社会学科 Media Studies & Mass Media
Faculty of Applied Biology - Applied Biochemistry 応用生物学部 応用生物化学科 Biochemistry
Faculty of Applied Biology - Environmental Biology 応用生物学部 環境生物科学科 Biological Sciences
Faculty of Applied Biology - Food & Nutrition Science (Food & Nutrition) 応用生物学部 食品栄養科学科 食品栄養科学専攻 Nutrition & Dietetics
Faculty of Applied Biology - Food & Nutrition Science (Management Nutrition) 応用生物学部 食品栄養科学科 管理栄養科学専攻 Nutrition & Dietetics
Faculty of Life & Health Sciences - Biomedical Science 生命健康科学部 生命医科学科 Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Faculty of Life & Health Sciences - Nursing 生命健康科学部 保健看護学科 Nursing
Faculty of Life & Health Sciences - Physical Therapy 生命健康科学部 理学療法学科 Health Sciences
Faculty of Life & Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy 生命健康科学部 作業療法学科 Rehabilitation Sciences
Faculty of Life & Health Sciences - Clinical Engineering 生命健康科学部 臨床工学科 Health Sciences
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Master's Degree
19 programmes
Explore 19 programmes of postgraduate study at Chubu University. A master's degree sharpens specialist knowledge and often carries a dissertation or major project.
Graduate School of Engineering - Robot & Robotics 工学研究科 ロボット理工学専攻 Robotics & Automation
Graduate School of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering 工学研究科 機械工学専攻 Mechanical Engineering
Graduate School of Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Engineering 工学研究科 電気電子工学専攻 Robotics & Automation
Graduate School of Engineering - Construction Engineering 工学研究科 建設工学専攻 Civil Engineering & Construction
Graduate School of Engineering - Applied Chemistry 工学研究科 応用化学専攻 Chemistry
Graduate School of Engineering - Computer Science 工学研究科 情報工学専攻 Computer Sciences
Graduate School of Engineering - Creative Energy Science & Engineering 工学研究科 創造エネルギー理工学専攻 General Engineering
Graduate School of Engineering - Aerospace & Aeronautics 工学研究科 宇宙航空理工学専攻 General Engineering
Graduate School of Business Information - Information Science 経営情報学研究科 経営情報学専攻 Business & Management
Graduate School of Business Information - Management 経営情報学研究科 経営学専攻 Business & Management
Graduate School of Global & International Humanics - International Relations 国際人間学研究科 国際関係学専攻 Politics & International Relations
Graduate School of Global & International Humanics - Languages & Cultures 国際人間学研究科 言語文化専攻 Politics & International Relations
Graduate School of Global & International Humanics - Psychology 国際人間学研究科 心理学専攻 Psychology
Graduate School of Global & International Humanics - History & Geography 国際人間学研究科 歴史学・地理学専攻 History
Graduate School of Applied Biology - Applied Biology 応用生物学研究科 応用生物学専攻 Biological Sciences
Graduate School of Life & Health Sciences - Nursing 生命健康科学研究科 看護学専攻 Nursing
Graduate School of Life & Health Sciences - Rehabilitation 生命健康科学研究科 リハビリテーション学専攻 Physiotherapy
Graduate School of Life & Health Sciences - Health Care Science 生命健康科学研究科 保健医療学専攻 Health Sciences
Graduate School of Education - Education 教育学研究科 教育学専攻 Education & Teaching
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Chubu University
Application guidance for Chubu University, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.
- 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 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 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 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 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
Quick answers to the most common questions about Chubu University — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.
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 #1876 globally and #78 in Japan.
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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Faculties at Nearby Universities
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Where Else to Study Robotics & Automation
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