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Kumamoto University

country rank  34
world rank  1131

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Overview

Founded in 1949, the Kumamoto University (Kumamoto Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kumamoto (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kumamoto University is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kumamoto University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Kumamoto University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Kumamoto University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Kumamoto University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Kumamoto University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Kumamoto University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) 熊本大学
Name (English) Kumamoto Daigaku
Acronym
Founded 1949 Origins date back to 1925
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University Location

Address 2-39-1 Kurokami, Chuo-ku
Kumamoto
860-8555 Kumamoto
Japan
Kumamoto University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Kumamoto University Phone Number +81 (96) 344 2111
Kumamoto University Fax Number +81 (96) 342 3110

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Kumamoto University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Kumamoto University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Kumamoto University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Kumamoto University.

Kumamoto University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Kumamoto University's admission information.

Kumamoto University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Kumamoto University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Kumamoto University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Kumamoto University's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Kumamoto University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Kumamoto University has more than 500 international students.

Kumamoto University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Kumamoto University.

Kumamoto University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Kumamoto University has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Kumamoto University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Kumamoto University's Control Type Control Type

Kumamoto University is a public higher education institution.


Kumamoto University's Entity Type Entity Type

Kumamoto University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Kumamoto University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Kumamoto University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Kumamoto University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Kumamoto University's main facilities:


Kumamoto University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Kumamoto University's Library


Kumamoto University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Kumamoto University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Kumamoto University's main services:


Kumamoto University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Kumamoto University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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Kumamoto University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Kumamoto University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Kumamoto University's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Kumamoto University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Kumamoto University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Kumamoto University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Kumamoto University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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Twitter X (Twitter)

Kumamoto University's X (formerly Twitter) page Kumamoto University's official Twitter page

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Kumamoto University's YouTube channel Kumamoto University's official YouTube channel

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Kumamoto University's Instagram page Kumamoto University's official Instagram channel

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Free Online Courses

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