Global Thinking and Local Action
Kumamoto University was founded in 1949 as a national university. We seek to cultivate an open mind with a broad view, a creative imagination, the ability to solve problems, and the aptitude to communicate internationally.
School Address:
2-39-1 Kurokami Chuo-ku Kumamoto, 860-8555 JAPAN
2-40-1 Kurokami Chuo-ku Kumamoto, 860-8555 JAPAN
1-1-1 Honjo Chuo-ku Kumamoto, 860-8556 JAPAN
2-2-1 Honjo Chuo-ku Kumamoto, 860-0811 JAPAN
4-24-1 Kuhonji Chuo-ku Kumamoto, 862-0976 JAPAN
Tel:096-342-2108
www.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/
2-39-1 Kurokami Chuo-ku Kumamoto, 860-8555 JAPAN
2-40-1 Kurokami Chuo-ku Kumamoto, 860-8555 JAPAN
1-1-1 Honjo Chuo-ku Kumamoto, 860-8556 JAPAN
2-2-1 Honjo Chuo-ku Kumamoto, 860-0811 JAPAN
4-24-1 Kuhonji Chuo-ku Kumamoto, 862-0976 JAPAN
Tel:096-342-2108
www.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/
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Application Requirements / Open Campus Information for International Students
Enrollment | April, October |
English-only Admission | Available →See here for details (GSST) →See here for details (GSMS) ※GSST:Graduate School of Science and Technology ※GSMS:Graduate School of Medical Sciences |
Courses in English | Available |
Faculties that can be completed with English-only lectures | Unavailable |
Courses that can be completed with English-only lectures | Available |
Scholarships for Non-Japanese Students | Unavailable |
Dormitories | Available |
Entrance Exams for International Students | Privately-funded International Students →See here for details |
Entrance Exams for Returnees | Entrance examination for retunees (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Engineering and Technology) →See here for details |
Entrance Exams that are available overseas | Online interviews are partially available |
Click here for Open Campus Information
Click here to download documents/applications(GSST)
Click here to download documents/applications(GSMS)
Support Center
We have “Student Accessibility Support Room” to assist you and deal with your study concerns. We support international students seeking employment at Japanese Companies through the CDP+K program.
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