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University of the Ryukyus

country rank  54
world rank  1590

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Overview

Founded in 1950, the University of the Ryukyus (Ryukyu Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Nishihara (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Okinawa. This institution also has a branch campus in Nakagusuku and Ginowan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, University of the Ryukyus is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. University of the Ryukyus 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 73-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of the Ryukyus also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of the Ryukyus's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of the Ryukyus's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of the Ryukyus' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of the Ryukyus's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) 琉球大学
Name (English) Ryukyu Daigaku
Acronym
Founded 1950
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University Location

Address 1 Senbaru
Nishihara
903-0213 Okinawa
Japan
University of the Ryukyus's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of the Ryukyus Phone Number +81 (98) 895 2221
University of the Ryukyus Fax Number +81 (98) 895 8102
Other locations Nakagusuku and Ginowan

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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 University of the Ryukyus'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 University of the Ryukyus'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 University of the Ryukyus'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 University of the Ryukyus.

University of the Ryukyus: 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 University of the Ryukyus's admission information.

University of the Ryukyus's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of the Ryukyus's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of the Ryukyus a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of the Ryukyus's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


University of the Ryukyus's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

University of the Ryukyus has more than 100 international students.

University of the Ryukyus'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 University of the Ryukyus.

University of the Ryukyus's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of the Ryukyus has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


University of the Ryukyus's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


University of the Ryukyus's Control Type Control Type

University of the Ryukyus is a public higher education institution.


University of the Ryukyus's Entity Type Entity Type

University of the Ryukyus is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of the Ryukyus's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of the Ryukyus's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of the Ryukyus 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 University of the Ryukyus's main facilities:


University of the Ryukyus's Library University Library

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University of the Ryukyus's Housing University Housing

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


University of the Ryukyus's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

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


University of the Ryukyus's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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University of the Ryukyus's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of the Ryukyus's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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University of the Ryukyus's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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University of the Ryukyus'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.


University of the Ryukyus's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of the Ryukyus 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

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of the Ryukyus's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)

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 University of the Ryukyus 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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