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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FITNESS AND SPORTS IN KANOYA
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FITNESS AND SPORTS IN KANOYA

鹿屋体育大学  (かのやたいいくだいがく)  / NIFS

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Updates

26 Oct 2023

Overview

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FITNESS AND SPORTS IN KANOYA

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1981

History
Link
Vision and Mission
Link
Official Website
English
Link
Features
The National Institute of Fitness and Sports (NIFS) was established in 1981 in order to provide instruction and carry out research concerning the theory and practice of physical education, sports, and recreation, and to train creative and effective leaders in these areas who are highly educated and expertly skilled.
TEL
+81-994-46-4111
Email
soumu@nifs-k.ac.jp
Contact Info (for International Students)
International Exchange Section
kyoumu2@nifs-k.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2023

School of Physical Education
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Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Physical 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
5
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research
10
Office for Concluding Partnerships

International Exchange Section

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2023

Overall Income
2,096,911,705 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income
43,790,920 yen
Competitive External Research Funds
40,303,856 yen
Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members
60

862
students

Total Enrollment

International
Students		Local Students
10 852

781
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International
Students		Local Students
3 778

81
students

Graduate Enrollment

International
Students		Local Students
7 74

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation
  • Institutional Accreditation - NIAD-QE (2015)
  • Institutional Accreditation - NIAD-QE (2022)
Program Accreditation

Campus Location

Main Campus

Shiromizu Campus

1-Shiromizu-cho, Kanoya, Kagoshima Google Map

Schools:

School of Physical Education , Graduate School of Physical Education

National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya (NIFS) is the only national university in Japan specializing in sports, which is located in the southern part of Japan, Kanoya city, Kagoshima.
Surrounded by mountains and ocean, NIFS offers students perfect conditions both for studying and dedicating to competition.
NIFS has established several sophisticated research facilities. Sports Performance Research Center is the newest one and has installed state-of-the-art equipment called a 50-m force platform systems. Those facilities support students’ academic activities and enhance their competitiveness.
Moreover, in the Center for Water Sports and Science, located only 10 minutes by car from the campus, students can play marine sports such as canoe and wind surfing.
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)
  • 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
Student dormitories
Monthly Fees in Yen: 17,800
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

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
  • 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)
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
  • Free Wi-Fi for students
Disability Support Services
  • Consultation service (in Japanese)

Safety

Crisis Management
Available
Link

Libraries

Libraries
Library

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes
Link
Published Academic Articles and Citations
Link
Campus Publication
In-house Journal
Link

Location Type and Access

  • Metropolitan: Tokyo 23 Wards, Cities, of those population are more than 500,000, designated by the government decree
  • Urban: Cities in Tokyo Metropolitan (other than 23 wards), Cities in Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka and Hyogo Prefecture except for those designated as underpopulated areas by the act.
  • Suburban: Other areas than Metropolitan or Urban

The above classifications are a guide suggested by NIAD-QE; each university chooses the classification for its own campus.

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Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange

This number shows the student exchange agreements that the institution has with overseas institutions enabling programs for international credit transfers, double degrees, and so on.

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