University of Niigata Prefecture
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University of Niigata Prefecture

新潟県立大学  (Niigatakenritsudaigaku)  / UNP

Updates

01 Nov 2024

Overview

University of Niigata Prefecture

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

2009

History
Vision and Mission
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
Contact Info (for International Students)
international exchange division
gyoumu@unii.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2024

Faculty of International Studies and Regional Development
Faculty of Human Life Studies
Faculty of International Economic Studies
Graduate School of International Studies and Regional Development
Graduate School of Health and Nutrition

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions
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, 2024

Overall Income
1,891,651,701 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income
20,250,186 yen
Competitive External Research Funds
35,636,297 yen
Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members
91

1,572
students

Total Enrollment

International
Students
Local Students
8 1,564

1,549
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International
Students
Local Students
1 1,548

23
students

Graduate Enrollment

International
Students
Local Students
7 16

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
Campus Publication
国際地域研究論集
人間生活学研究