Iwate University (abbreviated as "Iwate University") is a national university located in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1949. The school is famous for its outstanding research and education in many fields such as agriculture, engineering, medicine, and education. It is an important higher education institution in the Northeast region. The following is a detailed introduction to Iwate University:

Overview

Establishment time: 1949

Nature: National University

Location: The main campus is located at 4-3-5 Ba, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture

Number of students: About 7,000 (including undergraduates and graduate students)

Educational philosophy

Iwate University is committed to cultivating talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility through high-quality education and research activities. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, pays attention to the all-round development of students, and encourages students to actively participate in social services and international exchanges.

Disciplines and Faculties

Iwate University has the following faculties and disciplines:

Faculty of Education: School Education, Lifelong Learning Education, Special Support Education

Faculty of Economics: Economics, Business Administration

Faculty of Letters: Cultural Studies, Social Sciences

Faculty of Science: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Planetary Sciences

Faculty of Medicine: Medicine, Nursing

Faculty of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, System Design Engineering

Faculty of Agriculture: Bioresource Science, Environmental Science

Graduate School

Graduate School of Education: Master's Program (Education Major), Doctoral Program (Education Major)

Graduate School of Economics: Master's Program (Economics Major, Business Administration Major), Doctoral Program (Economics Major, Business Administration Major)

Graduate School of Letters: Master's Program (Cultural Studies Major, Sociology Major), Doctoral Program (Cultural Studies Major, =Sociology)

Graduate School of Science: Master's Program (Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Earth and Planetary Sciences), Doctoral Program (Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Earth and Planetary Sciences)

Graduate School of Medicine: Master's Program (Medical Sciences, Nursing), Doctoral Program (Medical Sciences, Nursing)

Graduate School of Engineering: Master's Program (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, System Design Engineering), Doctoral Program (Engineering)

Graduate School of Agriculture: Master's Program (Bioresource Science, Environmental Science), Doctoral Program (Bioresource Science, Environmental Science)

Features

Agricultural Research: Iwate University has strong research capabilities in the field of agriculture, especially in biological resource science and environmental science. The school has multiple research centers and experimental farms, providing students with abundant practical opportunities.

Medical education: The school's medical school and medical research department have high-level education and research facilities and are an important medical center in Iwate Prefecture.

Internationalization: Iwate University actively participates in international exchange and cooperation projects and has established cooperative relations with universities and research institutions in many countries. The school also carries out international development cooperation projects through organizations such as JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency).

Regional contribution: The school focuses on cooperation with local society and contributes to the development of local communities through various projects and services.

Ranking

Iwate University enjoys a high reputation in many disciplines, especially in agriculture, medicine and engineering. Its ranking in the country varies according to different ranking agencies, but it is generally at an upper-middle level.

Fees

Tuition fees: The tuition fees of national universities in Japan are relatively uniform, and the tuition fees for undergraduates are approximately 535,800 yen/year (for reference only, please refer to the latest official information for specific fees).

Other expenses: Including accommodation fees, living expenses, etc., which will vary according to personal circumstances.

Campus

Facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, etc., providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Accommodation: We provide a variety of dormitories, including single rooms, double rooms, etc., suitable for students with different needs.

Contact information

Address: 020-8550 4-3-5 Ba, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture

Phone: +81-19-621-6111