Introduction to Kyushu University

Overview

Kyushu University (Japanese: Kyushu University, abbreviated as: Kyushu University/きゅうだい) is a national comprehensive research university located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1903. Its history can be traced back to the Fukuoka Domain Medical School established in 1867. Kyushu University is one of the old imperial universities in Japan and a member of the Japanese Super International University Plan (Class A). As the highest institution of higher learning in Kyushu, Japan, Kyushu University enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad.

Campus

The main campus of Kyushu University is located in Fukuoka City, including the following campuses:

Hakazaki Campus: Located in Hakata District, Fukuoka City, it is the main campus with most faculties and graduate schools.

Ito Campus: Located in Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, it mainly has the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Agriculture, etc.

Higashi Park Campus: Located in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, it mainly has the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, etc.

Chihaya Campus: Located in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, it mainly has the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics and Accounting, etc.

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Kyushu University is to cultivate outstanding talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. 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 activities and international exchanges. The school is committed to contributing to the progress of society and mankind through high-level education and research.

Disciplines and Faculties

Kyushu University has multiple faculties and graduate schools covering a wide range of subject areas:

Faculty of Literature: including literature, history, philosophy, sociology, etc.

Faculty of Education: including education, psychology, etc.

Faculty of Law: including law, political science, etc.

Faculty of Economics: including economics, accounting, etc.

Faculty of Science: including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Faculty of Medicine: including medicine, health science, etc.

Faculty of Pharmacy: including pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, etc.

Faculty of Engineering: including mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering, etc.

Department of Agriculture: including agricultural science, environmental science, bio-production science, etc.

Department of Art and Engineering: including design, art, media, etc.

Graduate Schools include:

Department of Humanities: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in literature, history, philosophy, sociology, etc.

Department of Education: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in education, psychology, etc.

Department of Law: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in law, political science, etc.

Department of Economics: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in economics, accounting, etc.

Department of Science: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Department of Medicine: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in medicine, health science, etc.

Department of Pharmacy: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, etc.

Department of Engineering: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering, etc.

Department of Agriculture: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in agricultural science, environmental science, bio-production science, etc.

Art and Engineering School: It offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of design, art, and media.

Features

Medical Department: Kyushu University's Medical Department enjoys a high reputation in Japan, especially in medical education and research. The school has advanced medical facilities and research institutions, providing students with abundant practical opportunities.

Engineering Department: Kyushu University's Engineering Department has outstanding performance in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, and information engineering, and cooperates with many companies and research institutions to carry out joint research and internship projects.

Art and Engineering Department: The Art and Engineering Department is a featured department of Kyushu University, focusing on interdisciplinary education, covering multiple fields such as design, art, and media.

International Exchange: The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with abundant international exchange and internship opportunities.

Industry-University-Research Cooperation: The school cooperates with many companies and research institutions to carry out joint research and internship projects, providing students with abundant practical opportunities.

Featured Research Institutes: The school has many research institutions, such as Kyushu University Medical Research Institute, Kyushu University Engineering Research Institute, etc., providing advanced research platforms for scientific researchers.

Ranking

According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Kyushu University ranks 132nd among universities in the world. The school performs particularly well in the fields of medicine, engineering, science, and agriculture.

Cost

The tuition fees at Kyushu University are relatively reasonable because it is a national university. Generally speaking, the annual tuition fees for undergraduates are around 535,800 yen, and graduate students may be slightly higher. In addition, there are other fees such as admission fees and facility fees.

Campus Life

Kyushu University has a beautiful campus environment and modern facilities. The school offers a variety of club activities and academic research opportunities to help students develop in an all-round way. The school has also established cooperative relations with many well-known universities around the world, providing students with rich international exchange and internship opportunities.

Internationalization

Kyushu University attaches great importance to international education and offers a variety of international exchange programs and English-taught courses. The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with rich overseas study and internship opportunities. The school enrolls a certain number of international students every year, and the proportion of international students increases year by year, creating a multicultural and international learning environment.

Contact information

Address: 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 〒819-0395

Tel: +81-92-802-2111