Chubu University
Kasugai-shi, Japan • World Rank #1876
Updated May 2026
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.
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
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Master's Degree 19 programmes
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How to apply to Chubu University
Application guidance for Chubu University, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 #79 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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