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新潟大学

Niigata University

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world rank  1013

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Overview

Niigata University (新潟大学) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Niigata, Japan. Founded in 1922, Niigata University (NU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. NU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 104-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 40-49%. It is considered an averagely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. NU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Niigata University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Niigata University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Niigata University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Niigata University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name (Non Latin) 新潟大学
Name
Name (English)
Acronym NU
Founded 1922 Origins date back to 1870
Motto Autonomy and Creation
Colours Green
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Location

Address 8050 Ikarashininocho, Nishi-ku
Niigata
950-2181 Niigata
Japan
新潟大学's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Niigata University Phone Number (25) 223 6161
Niigata University Fax Number (25) 262 7519
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Website

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Niigata University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1949


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Niigata University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Niigata University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Niigata University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Niigata University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Niigata University's academic range and degree level offering.



Niigata University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Niigata University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Niigata University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Niigata University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Niigata University.



新潟大学: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Niigata University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Niigata University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Niigata University Admission Info


Niigata University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

新潟大学 is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Niigata University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

新潟大学 has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

新潟大学's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Niigata University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Niigata University has more than 300 international students.


Niigata University's Admission Office Admission Office

8050, Ikarashi 2-nocho
Niigata 950-2181
(25) 262 7628


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Niigata University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Niigata University Size and Profile


Niigata University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

新潟大学 has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Niigata University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

新潟大学's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Niigata University's Control Type Control Type

新潟大学 is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Niigata University's Entity Type Entity Type

新潟大学 is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Niigata University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

新潟大学's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Niigata University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

新潟大学 adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Niigata University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Niigata University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Niigata University Facilities


Niigata University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Niigata University's Library


Niigata University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Niigata University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Niigata University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Niigata University Services


Niigata University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Niigata University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Niigata University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Niigata University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Niigata University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Niigata University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Niigata University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Niigata University
  • College of Creative Studies
  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Economic Sciences
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Science
  • Professional School of Teacher Education
  • Graduate School of Health Sciences
  • Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
  • Graduate School of Modern Society and Culture
  • Graduate School of Science and Technology

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Memberships and Affiliations

Niigata University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Niigata University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Japan Association of National Universities


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