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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FITNESS AND SPORTS IN KANOYA

鹿屋体育大学  (kanoyataiikudaigaku)  / NIFS

School of Physical Education

Overview

Departments and Divisions
Academic Program
Typical Length of Program
Degrees
Integrated Sports Science Course
4
Bachelors
(Physical Education)
Budo Course
4
Bachelors
(Physical Education)
Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar: semester
Entry Timing: Apr.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Oct.
List of Courses and Schedule
Degree Programs Offered in English
Curriculum Policy of Institution
Contact Info (for International Students)


Degree Awarding Policy

Program Profile

Official Website
Link
Brochures and App Form
School Features
Link
Criteria for Awarding Degrees
Link
Supplementary Japanese Language Class

Curriculum Policy of Institution
Japanese Language Course at an Affiliated School (Separate Admission Process for the University)

Study Abroad Programs (Incl. in and outbound) / Length of Program
Exchange Programs with Partner Institutions Overseas
1 yr
Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs

MEXT Research Students Scholarship
Prospective Students may Apply
Types of Professional Qualifications
  • Teacher's License

Students

As of May 1, 2025

total
774
Students

Students

Number of International Undergraduate Students Local Students
2 772

Number of International Students by Nationality

Number of Spring Admissions
182
Number of Spring International Admissions
0
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
22
Number of Graduating Students in 2025 (International Students)
192 ()
Completion Rate in 2025
95 %
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2025

Faculty

As of May 1, 2025

List of Academic Staff/Faculty Members (Title, Degree and Achievements)
Link
Total Number of Academic Staff/Faculty Members
62

  • Student : Faculty Ratio (both Full-time)

    774:62

Number of International Academic Staff/Faculty Members (by Gender)
Professors
Associate Professors
Lecturers
Assistant Professors
Research Associates
Total
%
Male
25
12
17
2
56
90
Female
2
1
2
1
6
9
International Faculty
1
1
1

Post-graduate Pathways

As of May 1, 2025

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
35
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
149
Main Pathways for International Students
Number of International Graduating Students Employed in Japan (Upon Graduation)
Information on Career Prospects
Internships and Other Opportunities
  • Internships/On-the-job training in Japan (Convert to credit)
Career Support

Voices of International Students
International Alumni Networks

Campus Location

Campus
Shiromizu Campus
1-Shiromizu-cho, Kanoya, Kagoshima Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Suburban
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

Entrance Exam for International Students

As at 03rd 10 2025

Admission Policy of Institution
Entrance examination provisions for international students
Available
Name of Procedures for International Admissions and Program
Entrance examination for privately funded international students
Consultation for Prospective Students Overseas
Special Arrangement on Admission for Persons with Disabilities
  • Consideration given to location of exam room (e.g., distance from restroom and elevator)
  • Other special measures such as use of walking sticks, hearing aids, wheelchairs, and specially made desks, etc.
Transfer within the Institution
Transfer from Another Institution
Eligible to Apply
Options for Testing / Qualifications
  • Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU): Japanese as a Foreign Language
  • Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU): Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU): Japan and the World
  • Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU): Mathematics
Remarks
  • Online application available
  • Examination fees and other charges payable by credit card or online payment system
  • Exam must be taken in Japanese
Application Timing
Jan. / Feb.

Entrance Exam for All Students

Information on Selection Method (for All Students)
  • General
  • Comprehensive selection
  • Recommendation (open recruitment, designated schools)
  • Special selection for applicants those have returned from abroad
  • Special selection for working adults
  • Entrance examination provisions for international students
  • Transfer between schools

Tuition and Fees

As at 03rd 10 2025

Total Estimated Costs
961,600 yen
Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Third Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Fourth Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Link
Admission Fee
282,000 yen
Other Charges
First Year    86,800 yen
Link
Estimated Housing and Utilities Cost (Per Month)
9,300 yen
Estimated Food Cost (Per Month)
45,000 yen
Estimated Textbooks and Supplies Cost (Per Month)
5,000 yen
Fees Charged during Student Short-time Leave
no payment

Special Payment Arrangements

As at 03rd 10 2025

Late Payment Plan
Available
Installment Payment Plan
Available
Tuition Waivers
Student may Apply for Waiver or Reduction of Tuition

Scholarships/Loans

Grants (All Students may Apply)
Available
Grants (All International Students may Apply)
Available
Loans (All Students may Apply)
Details

JASSO Website

Types of Professional Qualifications

For each acquirable professional qualification, the eligibility requirements such as prescribed curriculum or requirement for practical experience and the nationality requirement may differ.

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Total estimated costs

"Total estimated costs" is the total of tuition (maximum possible for first-year students × length of the course of study), entrance fees, other costs (lab fees, facility and equipment fees, student accident insurance for first-year students × length of the course of study), and main living expenses × 12 months × length of the course of study. Living expenses include housing expenses. NIAD-QE calculates a reference value of housing expenses based on the Campus Life Data Survey by University Co-op, which each university may change to reflect the actual conditions.

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Estimated Housing and Utilities Cost (Per Month)

Where there are several campuses, housing costs are calculated based on area the main campus is located in.

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Admission Fee

Fee charged when one is admitted as a qualified student and decides to be enrolled.

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MEXT Research Students Scholarship

  • Those who are enrolled in a master’s course, a doctoral course, or a professional graduate course at a graduate school.
  • Those who are conducting research in a specialized field at an undergraduate department, graduate school, institute attached to a university, etc. without the aim of completing the course, or who are receiving preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects prior to placement at the university, etc. (Excluding the Young Leaders Program(YLP) students or teacher training students.)
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Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs

  • Double Degree Program: Programs for which multiple diplomas are awarded by completing learning at Japanese and foreign institutions using the credit transfer system.
  • Joint Degree Program: Programs for a single diploma jointly awarded by two or more institutions based on cooperation established by Japanese and foreign institutions.
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Tuition Waivers

Tuition waivers may be entire or partial.

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Grants (All Students may Apply)

Scholarships may include loans and grants.
This part shows scholarships limited to students of this program. However, other scholarships may be available at the institutional level. Check the university’s website for details.

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Number of Spring Admissions

See the section on "entry timing" for the availability of admissions other than in the spring.

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Location Type

  • 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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