Kurume University

Overview

English Name: Kurume University

Control Type: Private

World Rank: #1558

Rank in Japan: #56

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Kurume University runs as a private institution in Kurume-shi, Japan, serving as a higher-education provider within Japan.

Academically, Kurume University delivers teaching across multiple qualification levels. Its institutional structure includes numerous faculties and schools and runs a catalogue of active programmes across multiple disciplines.

Kurume University's standing — captured by #1558 globally and #56 within Japan — places it within Japan's academic hierarchy. The institution participates in Japan's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Kurume University's street address and primary contact methods. Social channels often differentiate by purpose — admissions on one, alumni on another, events on a third.

Academic Details

Kurume University's institutional metrics — useful for sizing it against other shortlisted universities. The proportion of academic staff with doctorates correlates with research output and graduate-school admissions.

Degrees

Also Professional Graduate Diploma in Law

Faculties & Divisions

Kurume University's teaching divisions and their subject focus. Departmental ownership of programmes determines who handles admissions queries, scholarship questions, and timetable issues.

Programs Offered

All active programmes at Kurume University are listed by degree level. Cross-reference against the divisions section to identify which faculty owns each programme — that determines admissions handling.

How to apply to Kurume University

A short guide to applying to Kurume University — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.

1. 1
   Research programmes at Kurume University

   Use the programme finder to browse Kurume University's 23 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

2. 2
   Review admissions criteria

   Programme-level requirements at Kurume University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

3. 3
   Gather supporting documents

   Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

4. 4
   Lodge your application

   Kurume University processes applications through www.kurume-u.ac.jp. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

5. 5
   Confirm receipt and track progress

   Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kurume University

Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about Kurume University, drawn directly from institutional records.

Top-Ranked Universities in Japan

Selectivity at the top Japan universities sets admissions baseline expectations for students applying to Kurume University. The selectivity gap between Kurume University and the leaders below tells you about admissions context.

Kyoto University

Kyoto · Public · Rank #149

Osaka University

Suita · Public · Rank #209

Tohoku University

Sendai · Public · Rank #252

Kyushu University

Fukuoka · Public · Rank #328

Keio University

Tokyo · Private · Rank #358

Where Else to Study Politics & International Relations

Industry partnership exclusives on Politics & International Relations programmes vary — some Japan institutions hold sponsored chairs, others run rotating industry guest-teaching arrangements.

Nagoya University

Nagoya · Public · Rank #413

University of Tsukuba

Tsukuba · Public · Rank #500

Waseda University

Tokyo · Private · Rank #529

Kobe University

Kobe · Public · Rank #715

Chiba University

Chiba · Public · Rank #742

Universities Often Compared with Kurume University

Peer cohort post-graduation outcomes — employment rates, graduate-school placement, salary data — often track closely across institutions at Kurume University's level. Comparable cohorts tend to land in comparable places.

Yamaguchi University

Yamaguchi-shi · Public · Rank #1553

Hosei University

Tokyo · Private · Rank #1563

FU

Fujita Health University

Toyoake-shi · Private · Rank #1548

University of Electro-Communications

Tokyo · Private · Rank #1542

The Jikei University School of Medicine

Tokyo · Private · Rank #1515