University of Niigata Prefecture

Public

University of Niigata Prefecture

新潟県立大学 (Niigatakenritsudaigaku) / UNP

Updates

30 Oct 2023

Overview

University of Niigata Prefecture

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

2009

History	Link	Vision and Mission	Link
Official Website	English Link Japanese Link
Features	The University of Niigata Prefecture (UNP) is a public university established in April 2009. UNP consists of 3 Faculties, 2 Graduate Schools and 1 Institute: The Faculty of International Studies and Regional Development, The Faculty of Human Life Studies (Department of Child Studies, Department of Health and Nutrition), The Faculty of International Economic Studies, Graduate School of International Studies and Regional Development, Graduate School of Health and Nutrition and Economic and Social Research Institute for Northeast Asia (ERINA-UNP). UNP admits approximately 360 undergraduate students a year. Following the basic principles of “Development of an International Perspective,” “Regional Emphasis,” and “Development of Human Qualities,” UNP is striving to nurture human resources who can resolve various issues and contribute actively in both global and regional arenas. Link
TEL	+81-25-270-1300
Email	unp@unii.ac.jp
Contact Info (for International Students)	international exchange division gyoumu@unii.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2023

Faculty of International Studies and Regional Development	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Human Life Studies	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of International Economic Studies	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of International Studies and Regional Development	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Health and Nutrition	More Information Total Estimated Costs

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions	Link
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange	21	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research	16
Office for Concluding Partnerships	業務推進部　国際交流課　gyoumu@unii.ac.jp https://www.unii.ac.jp/overview/facilities/international-center/en/

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2023

Overall Income	1,687,317,304 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income	14,449,149 yen
Competitive External Research Funds	36,208,515 yen

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	89

1,566
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
7	1,559

1,550
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
3	1,547

16
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
4	12

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	認証評価 - JUAA (2015) 認証評価 - JAQUE (2022) 法人評価 - 新潟県公立大学法人評価委員会 (2023)
Program Accreditation

Campus Location

Main Campus	本部キャンパス 471, Ebigase,Higashi-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, Japan 950-8680, Niigata Google Map Schools:
Location Type and Access	Metropolitan Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students

Academic Support

Academic Support	Assignment of a tutor; support from educational support staff members, TAs, RAs, etc. Support for students with insufficient fundamental academic ability Programs and support to strengthen language (Japanese) abilities Other support for international students
Cultural Experience Opportunities

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided	Provided

借り上げ宿舎	Monthly Fees in Yen: 43,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Short-term exchange student

借り上げ宿舎	Monthly Fees in Yen: 33,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Short-term exchange student

Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities	Introductions from the university or university coop for part-time jobs Part-time jobs on campus; Others

Health Care

Physical and Mental Health Support (for International Students)	Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Japanese Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Foreign Languages Health Check Limited Medical Assistance
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students
Disability Support Services	Consultation service (in Japanese)

Safety

Crisis Management	Available

Libraries

Libraries	新潟県立大学図書館

Centers and Institutes

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
Campus Publication	国際地域研究論集人間生活学研究