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2024 Ranking and Overview

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world rank  1100

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Overview

Established in 1949, the Kanazawa University (Kanazawa Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Kanazawa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ishikawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kanazawa University is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kanazawa 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 74-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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Kanazawa University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Kanazawa University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Kanazawa University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Kanazawa University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Kanazawa University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name
Name (Non Latin) 金沢大学
Name (English) Kanazawa Daigaku
Acronym
Founded 1949
Colours Dusky purple
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Campus Location

Address Kakuma-machi
Kanazawa
920-1192 Ishikawa
Japan
Kanazawa University Phone Number +81 (76) 264 5111
Kanazawa University Fax Number +81 (76) 234 4010

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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 Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

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 Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa University.

Kanazawa Daigaku: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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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 Kanazawa University's admission information.

Kanazawa University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Kanazawa University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


Kanazawa University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Kanazawa University has more than 600 international students.

Kanazawa 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 or assessing its value. 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 Kanazawa University.

Kanazawa University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Kanazawa University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Kanazawa University's Control Type Control Type

Kanazawa University is a public higher education institution.


Kanazawa University's Entity Type Entity Type

Kanazawa University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Kanazawa University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Kanazawa University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa University's main facilities:


Kanazawa University's Library University Library

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


Kanazawa University's Housing University Housing

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


Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa University's main services:


Kanazawa University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Kanazawa University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Kanazawa University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Kanazawa University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Kanazawa University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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.


Kanazawa University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1949


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Kanazawa University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)
  • National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE)


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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 disciplines and fields of study 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

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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

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Facebook Facebook

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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