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金沢大学

Kanazawa University

country rank  24
world rank  930

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Overview

Kanazawa University (金沢大学) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. Founded in 1949, Kanazawa 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. The acceptance rate is 10-19%. This places it among an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. Kanazawa University also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Kanazawa University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Kanazawa University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Kanazawa University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Kanazawa University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (Non Latin) 金沢大学
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Name (English)
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Founded 1949
Motto
Colours Dusky purple
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Location

Address Kakuma-machi
Kanazawa
920-1192 Ishikawa
Japan
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Kanazawa University Phone Number (76) 264 5111
Kanazawa University Fax Number (76) 234 4010
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)
  • 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 Kanazawa 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

Kanazawa University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Kanazawa 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

Kanazawa University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Kanazawa University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa University.



金沢大学: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 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 Kanazawa University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Kanazawa University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Kanazawa University Admission Info


Kanazawa University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Kanazawa University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

金沢大学 has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

金沢大学'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


Kanazawa University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Kanazawa University has more than 600 international students.


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

Size and Profile

Kanazawa University Size and Profile


Kanazawa University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

金沢大学 has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Kanazawa University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

金沢大学's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Kanazawa University's Control Type Control Type

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


Kanazawa University's Entity Type Entity Type

金沢大学 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.


Kanazawa University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Kanazawa University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

金沢大学 adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


Kanazawa University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Kanazawa University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Kanazawa University Facilities


Kanazawa University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Kanazawa University's Library


Kanazawa University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Kanazawa University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Kanazawa University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Kanazawa University Services


Kanazawa University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Kanazawa University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Kanazawa University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Kanazawa University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Kanazawa University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Kanazawa University Organisational Structure

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

Kanazawa University
  • College of Human and Social Sciences
  • College of Medical,Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • College of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation
  • Institute of Liberal Arts and Science
  • Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences
  • Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative
  • Graduate School of Human and Socio-Environmental Studies
  • Graduate School of Law
  • Graduate School of Medical Sciences
  • Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
  • Graduate School of Professional Development in Teacher Education

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Memberships and Affiliations

Kanazawa University Affiliations and Memberships

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