Kagoshima University
Kagoshima, Japan • Founded 1949 • World Rank #1513
Overview
Founded in 1949, the Kagoshima University (Kagoshima Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Kagoshima (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kagoshima University is a large-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kagoshima University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 75-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Kagoshima University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
Enrolment scale, staff balance, and accreditation context for Kagoshima University are below. Female student percentage signals admissions reach and shapes the student-life environment.
Academic Structures
Kagoshima University's academic units, organised by type. Recently formed faculties (post-merger or post-split) often have updated curricula and may carry less institutional history than older units.
Unit 18 items
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Fisheries
- Faculty of Law, Economics and Humanities
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Science
- Graduate School of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Graduate School of Clinical Psychology
- Graduate School of Education
- Graduate School of Health Sciences
- Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
- Graduate School of Science and Engineering
- Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine
- The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences
Degrees
Below: every degree level Kagoshima University offers. Doctoral funding varies — some are fully funded studentships, others self-funded with no stipend; the difference materially affects access.
Other 14 programs
- Agriculture
- Arts and Humanities
- Clinical Psychology
- Cultural Studies
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Education
- Fishery
- Health Sciences
- International Studies
- Law
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.
Inamori (Academy) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Communication Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Ethics
- Leadership
- Management
- Philosophy
Computing and Communications (Centre) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Media Studies
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Centre) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Cultural Studies
- Foreign Languages Education
- Health Sciences
- Information Technology
- Japanese
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Physical Education
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
International Education and Research for the Pacific Islands (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pacific Area Studies
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Kagoshima University Innovation (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Technology
North American (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- American Studies
Research and Education for Lifelong Learning (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Adult Education
- Social and Community Services
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Agriculture (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Natural Resources
- Veterinary Science
Common Career Paths
- Agricultural Scientist
- Agronomist
- Farm Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Dentistry (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
Common Career Paths
- Dentist
- Oral Surgeon
- Dental Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Faculty) 19 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Adult Education
- Art Education
- Cultural Studies
- Education
- Foreign Languages Education
- Health Education
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Native Language Education
- Physical Education
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Teacher Training
- Technology Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Architecture
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Structural Architecture
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Fisheries (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Aquaculture
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science and Oceanography
Law, Economics and the Humanities (Faculty) 22 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- American Studies
- Arts and Humanities
- Asian Studies
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Cultural Studies
- Economics
- English
- English Studies
- European Studies
- French
- French Studies
- German
- Germanic Studies
- Information Sciences
- Japanese
- Law
- Media Studies
- Political Sciences
- Regional Studies
- Sociology
- Southeast Asian Studies
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (Faculty) 30 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Dermatology
- Health Sciences
- Hygiene
- Information Sciences
- Laboratory Techniques
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Neurological Therapy
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physical Therapy
- Physiology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Public Health
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Surgery
- Urology
- Virology
- Welfare and Protective Services
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Agricultural Sciences (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Fishery
- Philosophy
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Agriculture (Graduate School) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Forestry
- Natural Resources
Common Career Paths
- Agricultural Scientist
- Agronomist
- Farm Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Clinical Psychology (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Clinical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Educational Research
- Teacher Training
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Fisheries (Graduate School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Economics
- Aquaculture
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science and Oceanography
Health Sciences (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities and Social Sciences (Graduate School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Criticism
- Cultural Studies
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- International Studies
- Law
- Social Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medical and Dental Sciences (Graduate School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Health Sciences
- Information Management
- Medical Technology
- Nursing
- Sociology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science and Engineering (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Veterinary Science (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Veterinary Science
Common Career Paths
- Veterinarian
- Animal Health Specialist
- Wildlife Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Frontier Science (Research Division) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Studies
- Genetics
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Kagoshima University's catalogue, searchable by name and grouped by level. Joint programmes with partner institutions appear here but carry dual-credentialing rules worth checking with both bodies.
Bachelor's Degree
32 programmes
These 32 programmes make up Kagoshima University's undergraduate catalogue. A bachelor's degree is the baseline credential for most graduate careers and advanced study.
Fisheries - Food and Life Science Field 食品生命科学分野 Religious Studies
Fisheries - Fishery Economics Field 水産経済学分野 Economics
Fisheries - Aquatic Environmental Conservation Field 水圏環境保全学分野 Marine Science
Fisheries - International Food Resources Special Course 国際食料資源学特別コース Marine Science
Fisheries - Fishery Resources Science Field 水産資源科学分野 Marine Science
Engineering - Advanced Engineering - Marine and Civil Engineering 海洋土木工学プログラム Civil Engineering & Construction
Education - School Education Teacher Training 学校教育教員養成課程 Education & Teaching
Science - Mathematical and Information Science 数理情報科学プログラム Mathematics
Science - Physics and Space 物理・宇宙プログラム Physics & Astronomy
Science - Chemistry 化学プログラム Chemistry
Science - Biology 生物学プログラム Biological Sciences
Science - Earth Science 地球科学プログラム Earth Sciences & Geology
Medicine 医学科 Medicine
Health Sciences - Nursing 看護学専攻 Nursing
Health Sciences - Physical Therapy 理学療法学専攻 Health Sciences
Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy 作業療法学専攻 Rehabilitation Sciences
Dentistry 歯学科 Dentistry
Engineering - Advanced Engineering - Mechanical Engineering 機械工学プログラム Mechanical Engineering
Engineering - Advanced Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering 電気電子工学プログラム Robotics & Automation
Law and Humanities - Legal and Social Studies 法経社会学科 Law
Engineering - Advanced Engineering - Chemical Engineering 化学工学プログラム General Engineering
Engineering - Advanced Engineering - Chemical and Life Engineering 化学生命工学プログラム Religious Studies
Engineering - Advanced Engineering - Information and Biomedical Engineering 情報・生体工学プログラム Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Engineering - Architecture 建築学プログラム Architecture
Agriculture - Plant Resource Science 植物資源科学プログラム Agriculture
Agriculture - Environmental Symbiosis Science 環境共生科学プログラム Environmental Sciences
Agriculture - Food Life Science 食品生命科学プログラム Agriculture
Agriculture - Agricultural Food Industry and Regional Management 農食産業・地域マネジメントプログラム Agriculture
Agriculture - International Food and Agricultural Resources Special Course 国際食料資源学特別コース Agriculture
Veterinary Medicine 共同獣医学科 Veterinary Medicine
Animal Science 畜産学科 Animal Science
Fisheries - Aquatic Science Field 水圏科学分野 Marine Science
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
15 programmes
Kagoshima University provides 15 programmes at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
Science and Engineering - Engineering 工学専攻 General Engineering
Humanities and Social Sciences - Law 法学専攻 Law
Humanities and Social Sciences - Economic and Social Systems 経済社会システム専攻 Economics
Humanities and Social Sciences - Human Environment and Culture Theory 人間環境文化論専攻 Humanities & Cultural Studies
Humanities and Social Sciences - International Comprehensive Culture 国際総合文化論専攻 Politics & International Relations
Education - Advanced School Education Practice 学校教育実践高度化専攻 Education & Teaching
Health Sciences - Master's 保健学専攻 Health Sciences
Science and Engineering - Science 理学専攻 Natural Sciences
Science and Engineering - Information Science 情報科学専攻 Information Systems & Technology
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Agricultural and Forest Resources Science 農林資源科学専攻 Forestry & Natural Resources
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Food Creation Science 食品創成科学専攻 Forestry & Natural Resources
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Environmental Field Science 環境フィールド科学専攻 Environmental Sciences
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Aquatic Resources Science 水産資源科学専攻 Forestry & Natural Resources
Medical and Dental Sciences - Medical Science 医科学専攻 Dentistry
Clinical Psychology 臨床心理学専攻 Clinical Psychology
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
7 programmes
There are 7 programmes to choose from at Kagoshima University for doctoral candidates. A PhD or equivalent typically takes three or more years of supervised, independent research.
Humanities and Social Sciences - Regional Policy Science 地域政策科学専攻 Public Policy
Health Sciences - Doctor's 保健学専攻 Health Sciences
Science and Engineering - Comprehensive Science and Engineering 総合理工学専攻 General Engineering
Medical and Dental Sciences - Health Science 健康科学専攻 Dentistry
Medical and Dental Sciences - Advanced Treatment Science 先進治療科学専攻 Dentistry
Joint Veterinary Science - Doctor's 獣医学 Veterinary Medicine
United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences - Doctor's 農水生命科学 Agriculture
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Kagoshima University
Step-by-step guidance for applying to Kagoshima University, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.
- 1 Research programmes at Kagoshima University
Kagoshima University's catalogue includes 54 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Kagoshima University's admissions process.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Lodge your application
Submit your completed application through Kagoshima University's official website at www.kagoshima-u.ac.jp. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at +81 (99) 285 7111. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kagoshima University
Frequently asked questions about Kagoshima University, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.
How old is Kagoshima University?
The institution opened in 1949 (approximately 77 years ago).
What city is Kagoshima University in?
Kagoshima University operates from Kagoshima, Japan.
What is Kagoshima University's control type?
Kagoshima University operates as a public institution.
How big is Kagoshima University's student body?
Kagoshima University serves approximately 10,000-14,999 students.
Where does Kagoshima University stand in university rankings?
It ranks #1513 globally and #51 in Japan.
How many faculties does Kagoshima University have?
Kagoshima University has 18 academic units.
Is Kagoshima University accredited?
Kagoshima University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
How do I find Kagoshima University online?
Kagoshima University's official website is www.kagoshima-u.ac.jp.
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Where Else to Study Agriculture
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