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北九州市立大学

The University of Kitakyushu

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Overview

The University of Kitakyushu (北九州市立大学) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan. Founded in 1946, The University of Kitakyushu is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. This institution provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as 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 80-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 10-19%. It is considered an extremely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. The University of Kitakyushu also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

The University of Kitakyushu's Control Typepublic

Entity

The University of Kitakyushu's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The University of Kitakyushu' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

The University of Kitakyushu's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (Non Latin) 北九州市立大学
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Founded 1946
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Location

Address 4-2-1 Kitagata, Kokuraminami-ku
Kitakyushu
802-8577 Fukuoka
Japan
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The University of Kitakyushu Phone Number (93) 964 4004
The University of Kitakyushu Fax Number (93) 964 4028
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1999


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


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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 The University of Kitakyushu 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

The University of Kitakyushu Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

The University of Kitakyushu Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

The University of Kitakyushu Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of The University of Kitakyushu 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 The University of Kitakyushu.



北九州市立大学: 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 The University of Kitakyushu Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official The University of Kitakyushu website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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The University of Kitakyushu's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

北九州市立大学 is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


The University of Kitakyushu's Admission Selection Admission Selection

北九州市立大学 has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

北九州市立大学's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely 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


The University of Kitakyushu's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


The University of Kitakyushu's Admission Office Admission Office

4-2-1 Kitagata, Kokuraminami
Kitakyushu 802-8577
(93) 964 4022


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

Size and Profile

The University of Kitakyushu Size and Profile


The University of Kitakyushu's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

北九州市立大学 has a student enrollment ranging from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


The University of Kitakyushu's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

北九州市立大学's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


The University of Kitakyushu's Control Type Control Type

北九州市立大学 is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


The University of Kitakyushu's Entity Type Entity Type

北九州市立大学 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.


The University of Kitakyushu's Campus Setting Campus Setting

北九州市立大学's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


The University of Kitakyushu's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

北九州市立大学 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.


The University of Kitakyushu's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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The University of Kitakyushu is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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The University of Kitakyushu's Library University Library

Yes Visit The University of Kitakyushu's Library


The University of Kitakyushu's Housing University Housing

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The University of Kitakyushu's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


The University of Kitakyushu's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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The University of Kitakyushu's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


The University of Kitakyushu's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


The University of Kitakyushu's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

The University of Kitakyushu's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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The University of Kitakyushu's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

The University of Kitakyushu Organisational Structure

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

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  • Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
  • Faculty of Environmental Engineering
  • Faculty of Foreign Studies
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Law
  • Graduate School of Business Administration
  • Graduate School of Environmental Engineering
  • Graduate School of Law
  • Graduate School of Social System Studies

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Memberships and Affiliations

The University of Kitakyushu Affiliations and Memberships

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