Kagoshima University
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Kagoshima University

鹿児島大学  (Kagoshimadaigaku) 

Updates

28 Nov 2023

Overview

Kagoshima University

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1949

History
Vision and Mission
Official Website
English
Link
Features
Kagoshima University Fundamental Values
  Kagoshima University is located on the southernmost main island of the Japanese archipelago. Two defining features of the geography of the area are its openness to the Asian region and its natural environment consisting of the sea, volcanoes, and islands. Our unique initiatives will be based not only on such geographical features but also on our inherited tradition of education and spirit. It was immersion in the unique education and spirit of our region that motivated local predecessors to support Japan's Meiji Era modernization. We aim to contribute to local, national, and international communities and to be a comprehensive university with an enterprising spirit of which all members of the university, graduates, and the local community can be proud.
  As regards the fourth mid-term objectives and the planning period, we will continue to strengthen our functionality as a central hub for revitalization of the southern Kyushu and Nansei Islands regions while working toward the realization of a sustainable society. From the southern Kyushu region to the world, we wish to enhance flourishing through the fostering of human resources an enterprising spirit, a global perspective and an eagerness and initiative to take on difficult challenges. We will also work on the following fundamental objectives to enhance the university’s value as a ‘glocal’ education and research hub.
1. Reforming Education to Develop ‘Glocally-Minded’ Human Resources
2. Promotion of Academic Research That Utilize the Strengths and Uniqueness of the University
3. Promoting Social Contribution and Industry–Academia Collaboration to Address Regional Issues
4. Providing High-Quality Medical Care to the Community
5. Managing and Improving Organization Based on Self-Analysis
Link
TEL
81-99-285-7111
Email
Contact Info (for International Students)
International Student Office, International Cooperation Division, Student Affairs Department
ryugaku@kuas.kagoshima-u.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2023

Faculty of Law, Economics and Humanities
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Fisheries
Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Graduate School of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Graduate School of Clinical Psychology
Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine
The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange
92
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research
92
Office for Concluding Partnerships

International Cooperation Division, Student Affairs Department kjigyo@kuas.kagoshima-u.ac.jp

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2023

Overall Income
55,352,529,494 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income
3,226,301,583 yen
Competitive External Research Funds
Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members
1081

10,144
students

Total Enrollment

International
Students
Local Students
294 9,850

8,574
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International
Students
Local Students
104 8,470

1,570
students

Graduate Enrollment

International
Students
Local Students
170 1,400

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation
  • Certified Evaluation and Accreditation (CEA) - NIAD-QE (2022)
Program Accreditation
  • Faculty of Medicine

    医学教育分野別評価 (2017)

  • Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

    Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Bachelor)

    Veterinary Educational Program Standards - JUAA (2019)

  • Graduate School of Clinical Psychology

    Graduate School of Clinical Psychology (Professional Degree)

    専門職大学院認証評価 - FJCBCP (2021)

Campus Location

Main Campus

Korimoto Campus

1-21-24 Korimoto, Kagoshima 890-8580, Kagoshima Google Map

Schools:

Faculty of Law, Economics and Humanities , Faculty of Education , Faculty of Science , Faculty of Engineering , Faculty of Agriculture , Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine , Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences , Graduate School of Education , Graduate School of Science and Engineering , Graduate School of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries , Graduate School of Clinical Psychology , Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine , The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences

The Campuses of Kagoshima University are located in Kagoshima City, which has a population of more than half a million and is the most populous area in the southernmost part of Japan.
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
  • Halal food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (certified Halal)
  • Free Wi-Fi for students
  • Places for worship (Qibla indicated / washing place available)

Other Campus

Campus

Sakuragaoka Campus

8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8544, Kagoshima 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
Campus

Shimoarata Campus

4-50-20 Shimoarata, Kagoshima 890-0056, Kagoshima Google Map

Schools:

Faculty of Fisheries , Graduate School of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Location Type and Access
Suburban Link
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Facilities for extracurricular activities
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
  • Free Wi-Fi for students

Academic Support

Academic Support
  • Programs and support to strengthen language (Japanese) abilities
  • Support by fellow students (peer support/buddy system)
Cultural Experience Opportunities

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided
Provided
Monthly Fees in Yen: 5,900
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
Monthly Fees in Yen: 11,900
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
  • Men
  • Women
  • Undergraduate freshman
  • Undergraduate sophomore
  • Undergraduate junior
  • Undergraduate senior
  • Graduate student
  • Long-term exchange student
  • Family with several members
Monthly Fees in Yen: 14,200
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
  • Men
  • Women
  • Undergraduate freshman
  • Undergraduate sophomore
  • Undergraduate junior
  • Undergraduate senior
  • Graduate student
  • Long-term exchange student
  • Family with several members
Monthly Fees in Yen: 4,700
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
Monthly Fees in Yen: 9,500
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
  • Men
  • Women
  • Undergraduate freshman
  • Undergraduate sophomore
  • Undergraduate junior
  • Undergraduate senior
  • Graduate student
  • Long-term exchange student
  • Family with several members
Monthly Fees in Yen: 11,900
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
  • Men
  • Women
  • Undergraduate freshman
  • Undergraduate sophomore
  • Undergraduate junior
  • Undergraduate senior
  • Graduate student
  • Long-term exchange student
  • Family with several members
Monthly Fees in Yen: 14,200
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
  • Men
  • Women
  • Undergraduate freshman
  • Undergraduate sophomore
  • Undergraduate junior
  • Undergraduate senior
  • Graduate student
  • Long-term exchange student
  • Family with several members
Monthly Fees in Yen: 25,000
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
唐湊寄宿舎(Student dormitory in Toso)
Monthly Fees in Yen: 4,300
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
  • Men
  • Women
  • Undergraduate freshman
  • Undergraduate sophomore
  • Undergraduate junior
  • Undergraduate senior
  • Graduate student
桜ヶ丘寄宿舎(Student dormitory in Sakuragaoka)
Monthly Fees in Yen: 5,900
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
  • Women
  • Undergraduate freshman
  • Undergraduate sophomore
  • Undergraduate junior
  • Undergraduate senior
  • Graduate student

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
  • Halal food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (certified Halal)
  • Free Wi-Fi for students
  • Places for worship (Qibla indicated / washing place available)
Disability Support Services
  • Student mutual support (e.g., note taking)
  • Consultation service (in Japanese)

Safety

Crisis Management
Available

Libraries

Libraries
Kagoshima University Libraries Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes
Published Academic Articles and Citations
Campus Publication
Newsletter-KU Today
Link
In-house Journals
Link