Iwate University

National

Iwate University

岩手大学 (iwate daigaku)

Additional Information

Updates

Overview

Iwate University

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1949

History	Link	Vision and Mission	Link
Official Website	English Link Chinese Link Korean Link
Features	Iwate University is a national coeducational university offering a broad curriculum designed to meet student needs in undergraduate and graduate education. Located in the center of Morioka, a medium-sized city, international students are able to build close relationships with local residents. There are many opportunities for international students to introduce their cultures as well as learn about the Japanese language and culture. Such opportunities serve to help students understand Japan as a whole. Link
TEL
Email
Contact Info (for International Students)	Iwate University International Office gryugaku@iwate-u.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2024

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Science and Engineering	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Agriculture	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences [Master's Program]	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Education [Professional School for Teaching Education Program]	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Science and Engineering [Doctoral Program]	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences [Doctoral Program]	More Information Total Estimated Costs
United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences [Doctoral Program]	More Information Total Estimated Costs

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations	Link
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions	Link
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange	59	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research	59
Office for Concluding Partnerships	International Education Center (iuic@iwate-u.ac.jp)

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2024

Overall Income	12,091,342,417 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income	947,652,000 yen
Competitive External Research Funds	1,026,306,000 yen

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	364

5,393
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
151	5,242

4,551
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
46	4,505

842
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
106	736

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	Institutional Accreditation - NIAD-QE (2020)
Program Accreditation

Campus Location

Main Campus	Ueda Campus 020-8550 3-18-8, Ueda, Morioka, Iwate Google Map Schools: United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences [Doctoral Program] Iwate Prefecture is about 500 kilometers north of Tokyo in the Tohoku region at 39° 41'N (lat.) and 141° 9'E (long.). As the second largest prefecture in Japan, its area is seven times larger than that of Tokyo. The prefecture of Iwate is well known both for its spectacular natural beauty, such as the Rikuchu (sawtooth) Coast and Mt. Iwate (called "NANBU-FUJI"), as well as for its cultural assets, including the Chusonji Temple in the town of Hiraizumi. In addition, many typical Japanese recreational attractions such as hot springs and ski resorts abound. Iwate University is located in Morioka City, the capital of Iwate Prefecture. It is one of the principal cities in the Tohoku region. The population of Morioka is approximately 280,000. Three rivers, the Kitakami River, the Nakatsu River, and the Shizukuishi River, merge in the center of the city. Morioka is a city surrounded by historic sights and unspoiled nature. Established in 1949 as a national university, Iwate University was inaugurated into a national university corporation along with 86 other national universities in 2005. The university is composed of the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Science and Engineering, and Agriculture. There are currently over 5,000 students enrolled, served by 700 administrative and teaching staff. Also, Iwate University hosts more than 150 international students from about 20 countries. The campus is about a 20-minute walk from Morioka JR Train Station and beautiful downtown Morioka. It is very convenient for students to find part-time jobs, go shopping, and enjoy city life. Also, on the campus, students will find many facilities for their studies and extracurricular activities, such as the university library, gymnasiums, and a swimming pool. The Student Union, "The University Co-op," has a bookstore, ticketing service, travel service, housing service and food kiosks.
Location Type and Access	Suburban 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 Muslim-friendly food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (not certified Halal) 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 Support by fellow students (peer support/buddy system) Support in English or an international student’s native language Other support for international students
Cultural Experience Opportunities	Link

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided	Provided

International House (Kokusai Koryu Kaikan)	Monthly Fees in Yen: 33,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student

Jikeiryo	Monthly Fees in Yen: 26,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Long-term exchange student

Kobairyo	Monthly Fees in Yen: 26,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Long-term exchange student

Accommodation Support

Other Housing and Accommodation	Information on Housing and University Guarantor Available Link
Accommodation Support for International Academic Staff	Academic Staff Housing Provided Link

Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities	Part-time jobs on campus; TAs and RAs 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 Muslim-friendly food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (not certified Halal) Free Wi-Fi for students
Disability Support Services	Student mutual support (e.g., note taking) Consultation service (in Japanese) Consultation service (in foreign language(s) such as English)

Safety

Crisis Management	Available Link

Libraries

Libraries	Iwate University Library Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes	Link

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
Campus Publication	In-house Journals Link