Shibaura Institute of Technology for International Students

R E P O R T C A R D

Shibaura Institute of Technology

Tokyo

Japan

Shibaura Institute of Technology, founded in 1949, is a world-renowned private research university in Japan. It is best known for its international exchange programs, whereby it collaborates with universities from all over the world to create an international educational experience. Shibaura Institute of Technology stands out from other regional universities by incorporating hands-on, research-based learning across its many esteemed disciplines.

Overall Score:

34.57

We grade on a curve:

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

1224

Total Years to Degree

Total Tuition Cost ($)

4896

Location

Tokyo, the populous and vibrant capital of Japan, home to 9.27 million people, is a major metropolitan area on the eastern coast of Honshu Island. Located near Haneda Airport and other transportation hubs, it serves as a major hub for international flights and trains travelling across Japan. Visitors of the city can witness historic monuments, temples, and shrines like the Imperial Palace and Tsukiji Fish Market, or catch a glimpse of the city from the top of the Tokyo Skytree.

Overall Scores

Academics

39.07

Happiness

26.4

Costs

38.23

Overall Grade

34.57

1. Academics

Rank:

1350

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

27.9

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better).

Number of English Taught Programs:

13

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take.

Total Academic Score:

39.07

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

37.1

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

6

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

51.51

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad?

Total Happiness Score:

26.4

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

10.1

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living.

Rent Index Percentile:

23.2

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

4896

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

38.23

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

34.57

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C