University of Miyazaki

Miyazaki-shi, Japan World Rank #1853

Overview

English Name: University of Miyazaki
Control Type: Public
World Rank: #1853
Rank in Japan: #75

University of Miyazaki is a public institution based in Miyazaki-shi, Japan, operating as a higher-education provider within Japan's higher-education sector.

Academically, University of Miyazaki delivers teaching across multiple qualification levels. Its institutional structure includes numerous faculties and schools and runs a focused programme catalogue across multiple disciplines.

Position #1853 globally and #75 within Japan captures University of Miyazaki's ranking footprint. The institution participates in Japan's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Address, contact details, and online presence for University of Miyazaki are summarised below. Cross-check with the official website if you intend to send documents or financial information.

Address: 1-1 Gakuen Kibanadai-nishi Miyazaki-shi
Postal Code: 889-2192

Academic Details

University of Miyazaki's academic structure, enrolment numbers, and accreditation context are gathered below. Together they describe how the institution operates beyond the surface-level overview.

Academic Year: April to March (April-September; October-March)
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Admission Requirements: Graduation from high school or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination

Degrees

Below: University of Miyazaki's degree portfolio by level. Honours versus general degrees differ in academic depth and graduate-school recognition — read entry requirements carefully.

Other 27 programs
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Applied Physics
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Cell Biology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • Immunology
  • Information Technology
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Native Language Education
  • Nursing
  • Pathology
  • Production Engineering
  • Veterinary Science
  • Vocational Education

Faculties & Divisions

The structure of University of Miyazaki's faculties, with subjects each houses. Subject-area research clusters often cross faculty boundaries — check the institution's research strategy for active clusters.

Animal Disease Control (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Animal Husbandry
  • Epidemiology
Collaborative Research and Community Cooperation (Centre) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Education and Student Support (Centre) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Agriculture (Faculty) 15 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science
  • Genetics
  • Marine Biology
  • Nutrition
  • Public Health
  • Soil Science
  • Veterinary Science

Common Career Paths

  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Agronomist
  • Farm Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Education and Culture (Faculty) 21 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • American Studies
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Constitutional Law
  • Cultural Studies
  • Education
  • English
  • English Studies
  • European Studies
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • History
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Japanese
  • Law
  • Primary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Training

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
  • Applied Physics
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Medicine (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medicine
  • Nursing

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Medical Researcher
  • Clinical Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Agriculture and Engineering (Graduate School) 12 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Computer Science
  • Energy Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Information Technology
  • Marine Biology
  • Materials Engineering
  • Production Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Education and Culture (Graduate School) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Cultural Studies
  • Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • English
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • Japanese
  • Native Language Education
  • Teacher Training
  • Vocational Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering (Graduate School) 13 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Applied Physics
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Medicine (Graduate School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Cell Biology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Immunology
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pathology

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Medical Researcher
  • Clinical Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (Graduate School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Animal Husbandry
  • Food Science
  • Hygiene
  • Medicine
  • Veterinary Science

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Medical Researcher
  • Clinical Specialist

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
  • Molecular Biology

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

The programmes you can apply for at University of Miyazaki are grouped by degree level. Programme-level accreditation (separate from institutional) matters for regulated professions like law, medicine, and engineering.

Bachelor's Degree

5 programmes

University of Miyazaki lists 5 programmes that award a bachelor's degree — the foundational tier where students establish a discipline before narrowing their focus later.

Faculty of Education Education & Teaching 4 years On-campus Japanese
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Faculty of Medicine Medicine 6 years On-campus Japanese
Duration: 6 years
Delivery: On-campus
Faculty of Engineering General Engineering 4 years On-campus Japanese
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Faculty of Agriculture Agriculture 4 years On-campus Japanese
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Faculty of Regional Innovation Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus Japanese
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus

Master's Degree

4 programmes

There are 4 programmes to choose from at University of Miyazaki for graduates, aimed at advanced expertise, a career change, or a stepping stone toward doctoral research.

Graduate school of Nursing Science Nursing 2 years On-campus Japanese
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Graduate school of Engineering General Engineering 2 years On-campus Japanese
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Graduate school of Agriculture Agriculture 2 years On-campus Japanese
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Graduate School of Regional Innovation Social Sciences & Education 2 years On-campus Japanese
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus

Professional Doctorate

1 programme

At the highest level, University of Miyazaki runs 1 programme. These doctoral programmes are built around a sustained research project rather than taught coursework.

Graduate School of Education Education & Teaching 2 years On-campus Japanese
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus

Doctorate

2 programmes

At the highest level, University of Miyazaki runs 2 programmes. These doctoral programmes are built around a sustained research project rather than taught coursework.

Interdisciplinary Graduate school of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine 4 years On-campus Japanese
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Interdisciplinary Graduate school of Agriculture and Engineering Agriculture 3 years On-campus Japanese
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus

How to apply to University of Miyazaki

The standard application path for University of Miyazaki, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. University of Miyazaki runs 12 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Before applying to University of Miyazaki, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Japan.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with University of Miyazaki's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.miyazaki-u.ac.jp). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of Miyazaki

Concise answers to the most-searched questions about University of Miyazaki, useful as a quick orientation before exploring the rest of the profile.

Where is University of Miyazaki located?

University of Miyazaki is located in Miyazaki-shi, Japan.

Is University of Miyazaki public or private?

University of Miyazaki is a public institution.

Where does University of Miyazaki stand in university rankings?

University of Miyazaki holds rank #1853 globally and #75 in Japan.

Is University of Miyazaki officially recognised?

Yes, University of Miyazaki is recognised by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).

How do I find University of Miyazaki online?

University of Miyazaki's official website is www.miyazaki-u.ac.jp.

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