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Niigata University

新潟大学 (niigatadaigaku)

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14 Nov 2024

Overview

Niigata 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	Niigata University has a long institutional history, with origins going back some 150 years. Since our inauguration as a national university in 1949 under the new university system, we have played an important role in higher education and research in Japan. Over the years, we have grown into a large-scale comprehensive university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs under ten faculties and five graduate schools in a wide range of disciplines spanning the humanities, education, law, economics, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, health sciences, and dentistry. We have a student body of approximately 12,000 and 3,000 academic and administrative staff members. As a research-oriented university, we boast several world-leading research institutes, including the Brain Research Institute and the Research Institute for Natural Hazards and Disaster Recovery as well as a university hospital providing high-level medical care as an advanced treatment hospital for the region. With "Autonomy and Creativity" as its philosophy, Niigata University strives to function as a repository of knowledge committed to development both locally and internationally through education, research, and contribution to society. Our education is designed to equip our students with the skills and knowledge they need to address unforeseen future issues. In addition to promoting state-of-the-art research in conventional research fields, Niigata University promotes the creation of an interdisciplinary research environment open to society. Located in Niigata City, facing the Sea of Japan, Niigata University acts as a gateway to the world with its base in Asia, and we will continue to elevate our presence to be world-leading and world-changing. Link
TEL	+81-25-262-6935
Email	pr-office@adm.niigata-u.ac.jp
Contact Info (for International Students)	International Office, Niigata University kokusai@adm.niigata-u.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2024

Faculty of Humanities	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Law	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Economics	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Economic Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Science	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Medicine	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Dentistry	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Engineering	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Agriculture	More Information Total Estimated Costs
College of Creative Studies	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Professional School of Teacher Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Modern Society and Culture	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Science and Technology	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Health Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences	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	543	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research	337
Office for Concluding Partnerships	https://www.niigata-u.ac.jp/en/contact/

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2024

Overall Income	61,819,433,322 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income	5,088,036,084 yen
Competitive External Research Funds	3,665,902,786 yen

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	1407

12,118
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
382	11,736

10,006
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
54	9,952

2,112
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
328	1,784

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	国立大学法人評価 - 国立大学法人評価委員会 (2023) 機関別認証評価 - NIAD-QE (2022)
Program Accreditation	Faculty of Science Geology Engineering (Bachelor) JABEE (2016) Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Medicine (Bachelor) 医学教育分野別評価認定制度 - 日本医学教育評価機構（JACME） (2022) Professional School of Teacher Education 教職大学院 (Professional Degree) 教職大学院認証評価 - IETE (2024)

Campus Location

Main Campus	Ikarashi Campus 8050 Ikarashi 2-no-cho, Nishi-ku, Niigata, 950-2181, Niigata Google Map Schools: Faculty of Humanities , Faculty of Education , Faculty of Law , Faculty of Economics , Faculty of Economic Sciences , Faculty of Science , Faculty of Engineering , Faculty of Agriculture , College of Creative Studies , Professional School of Teacher Education , Graduate School of Modern Society and Culture , Graduate School of Science and Technology Niigata University is located in Niigata city, which faces the Sea of Japan and is at the mouth of the longest river of Japan called Shinano-gawa.
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 Free Wi-Fi for students Places for worship (Qibla not indicated / washing place available)

Other Campus

Campus	Asahimachi Campus 757 Ichibancho, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8510, Niigata Google Map Schools: Faculty of Medicine , Faculty of Dentistry , Graduate School of Health Sciences , Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
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 Free Wi-Fi for students Places for worship (Qibla not indicated / no washing place available)

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	Monthly Fees in Yen: 22,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Graduate student Long-term exchange student Family with several members

Rikka Hall	Monthly Fees in Yen: 13,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student

Ikarashi Hall	Monthly Fees in Yen: 4,300 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior

Co-op Leased Apartments Supported by Niigata University	Monthly Fees in Yen: 35,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-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 Peer support (with payment)

Health Care

Physical and Mental Health Support (for International Students)	Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Japanese 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 Free Wi-Fi for students Places for worship (Qibla not indicated / washing place available)
Disability Support Services	Student mutual support (e.g., note taking) Consultation service (in Japanese)

Safety

Crisis Management	Available Link

Libraries

Libraries	Niigata University Library Link Medical and Dental Library(Asahimachi Branch of Niigata University) Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes	Link

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
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