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Overview

Okayama University (岡山大学) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Okayama, Japan. Founded in 1949, Okayama University is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. This institution 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 77-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Its acceptance rate is 20-29%. This makes it a very selective. International students are welcome to apply. Okayama University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Okayama University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Okayama University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Okayama University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Okayama University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) 岡山大学
Acronym
Founded 1949 Origins date back to 1870
Motto Creating and fostering higher knowledge and wisdom
Colours Blue and red
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Location

Address 1-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku
Okayama
700-8530 Okayama
Japan
Okayama University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Okayama University Phone Number (86) 252 1111
Okayama University Fax Number (86) 254 6104
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Okayama 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 Okayama 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

Okayama University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Okayama 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 Okayama University's academic range and degree level offering.



Okayama 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
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Okayama University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Okayama University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Okayama 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 Okayama University.



Okayama University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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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 Okayama University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Okayama University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Okayama University Admission Info


Okayama University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Okayama University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Okayama University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Okayama University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Okayama University's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very 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


Okayama University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Okayama University has more than 1300 international students.


Okayama University's Admission Office Admission Office






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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 Okayama University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Okayama University Size and Profile


Okayama University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Okayama University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Okayama University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Okayama University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Okayama University's Control Type Control Type

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


Okayama University's Entity Type Entity Type

Okayama University 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.


Okayama University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Okayama University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Okayama University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Okayama University 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.


Okayama University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Okayama University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Okayama University Facilities


Okayama University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Okayama University's Library


Okayama University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Okayama University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Okayama University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Okayama University Services


Okayama University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Okayama University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Okayama University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Okayama University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Okayama University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Okayama University Organisational Structure

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

Okayama University
  • Dental School
  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Environmental Science and Technology
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Letters
  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Faculty of Science
  • School of Medicine
  • Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science
  • Graduate School of Health Sciences
  • Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
  • Joint Graduate School in Science of School Education, Hyogo University of Teacher Education

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Memberships and Affiliations

Okayama University Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Okayama University public or private?

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

Is Okayama University profit or non-profit?

Okayama University 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.

What is the size of Okayama University in terms of enrollment?

Okayama University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Okayama University in terms of academic staff?

Okayama University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Okayama University a coeducational institution?

Okayama University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Okayama University use?

Okayama University 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.

What religion is Okayama University affiliated with?

None.

Does Okayama University admit international students?

Yes. Okayama University has more than 1300 international students.

What is Okayama University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Okayama University's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Okayama University ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Okayama University located?

Okayama University is located in Okayama, Okayama, Japan. Address: 1-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku.

Is Okayama University accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Okayama University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (since ).

Does Okayama University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Okayama University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Okayama University have a university library?

Yes

Does Okayama University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Okayama University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Okayama University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Okayama University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Okayama University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Okayama University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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