The University of the Ryukyus (abbreviated as "Ryukyus") is a national university located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1950. It is the only national university in Okinawa Prefecture, and it is also the westernmost and southernmost national university in Japan. The following is a detailed introduction to the University of the Ryukyus:

Overview

Establishment time: 1950

Nature: National University

Location: The main campus is located at 1-2-1 Hisaya, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture

Number of students: About 6,000 (including undergraduates and graduate students)

Educational philosophy

The University of the Ryukyus adheres to the founding spirit of "freedom, equality, peace and tolerance", and takes "seeking truth", "contribution to the local and international community", and "pursuit of peace and coexistence" as its basic concepts. The school is committed to cultivating talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility through high-quality education and research activities.

Disciplines and Faculties

The University of the Ryukyus has the following faculties and disciplines:

Faculty of Law and Literature: Law, Political Science, Culture, Sociology

Faculty of Economics: Economics, Business Administration

Faculty of Education: Education

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

Faculty of Medicine: Medicine, Nursing

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

Faculty of Agriculture: Bioresource Science, Environmental Science

Graduate School

Graduate School of Law and Literature: Master's Program (Law, Political Science, Culture, Sociology), Doctoral Program (Law and Literature)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Features

Medicine and Agriculture: The Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of the Ryukyus are among its most famous faculties, especially in medicine and subtropical agriculture. The school has a high reputation in the fields of medicine and agriculture.

Internationalization: The school actively participates in international exchange and cooperation projects and has established cooperative relations with universities and research institutions in many countries. The school also attracts a large number of international students and researchers through international exchange student programs.

Ethnic Culture Research: The University of the Ryukyus has strong strength in Ryukyu culture and ethnic research, and has a dedicated research center to carry out related research and teaching activities.

Regional Contribution: The school focuses on cooperation with local society and contributes to the development of local communities through various projects and services. The school has multiple research centers and laboratories to carry out cutting-edge scientific research and technological development.

Ranking

The University of the Ryukyus enjoys a high reputation in many disciplines, especially in medicine, agronomy and ethnic culture research. According to different ranking agencies, its ranking in the country varies, 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: 1-2-1 Hisaya, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, 903-0125

Phone: +81-98-895-8000