Saitama University

National

Saitama University

埼玉大学 (Saitama Daigaku) / SU

Additional Information

Updates

06 Nov 2024

Overview

Saitama University

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1949

History		Vision and Mission	Link
Official Website	English Link
Features	At SU, all academic departments and graduate schools are located on a single campus. The geographical proximity naturally exposes students to multiple fields of academics and enables them to form diverse human networks. Link
TEL	+81-48-858-3011
Email	soumu@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp
Contact Info (for International Students)	Office of International Affairs ryugaku@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2024

Faculty of Liberal Arts	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Economics	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Science	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Engineering	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Science and Engineering	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Education	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	102	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research	115
Office for Concluding Partnerships	Office of International Affairs

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2024

Overall Income	13,256,359,000 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income	1,270,478,000 yen
Competitive External Research Funds

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	436

8,406
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
444	7,962

6,813
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
117	6,696

1,593
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
327	1,266

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	Certified Evaluation and Accreditation - NIAD-QE (2023)
Program Accreditation	Graduate School of Education 教育学研究科教職実践専攻 (Professional Degree) 教職大学院認証評価 - IETE (2023)

Campus Location

Main Campus	Okubo Campus 255 Shimo-Okubo,sakura-ku,Saitama City,Saitama 338-8570, Saitama Google Map Schools: Faculty of Liberal Arts , Faculty of Economics , Faculty of Education , Faculty of Science , Faculty of Engineering , Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences , Graduate School of Science and Engineering Okubo Campus is situated in the southern part of Saitama Prefecture, within the Greater Tokyo area, approximately an hour from JR Tokyo station. Saitama is known for its well-developed industries and cultures, and well-balanced urban and natural environment.
Location Type and Access	Urban 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
Cultural Experience Opportunities	Link

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided	Provided

	Monthly Fees in Yen: 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 Family with several members

Accommodation Support

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

Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities	Part-time jobs on campus; TAs and RAs Peer support (with payment) 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 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
Disability Support Services	Consultation service (in Japanese)

Safety

Crisis Management	Available Link

Libraries

Libraries	Saitama University Library Link

Centers and Institutes

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
Campus Publication