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Kagawa University

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Kagawa University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kagawa University is a public national university in Takamatsu, Japan. It suits students who want to study at a university with economics and agriculture strengths and a location in the Shikoku region.

  2. What you can study

    Kagawa University offers study in economics and agriculture. The Faculty of Economics is the oldest public specialized school in the Shikoku region, and the Faculty of Agriculture conducts research into rare sugar. The university also supports the Setouchi Triennale in academic and cultural ways with Kagawa Prefecture.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements on its website. The university page does not provide details on required documents, deadlines, entrance exams, or language requirements, so confirm those directly with admissions before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish tuition figures in the information available here, so confirm the current fee for international students with its admissions office. Living costs in Takamatsu should be budgeted separately and checked against your housing and daily expense plans.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Japan and the language of instruction is not stated in the information available here. Before applying, confirm the programme language, visa steps, document requirements, and whether you will need proof of Japanese or other language ability.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, and Kagawa University stands out as a public national university in Takamatsu rather than a large metropolitan institution. Its clear academic identity is in economics and agriculture, so it may suit students who want those fields and a setting in the Shikoku region.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Kagawa University

What kind of university is Kagawa University?

It is a public national university in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan.

What subjects are mentioned for study there?

Economics and agriculture are the subject areas mentioned.

Does the university publish tuition fees for international students?

No fee is given in the available information. Confirm the current rate with the admissions office.

What is the university’s website?

http://www.kagawa-u.ac.jp/

Overview

Kagawa University is a national university in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan. Kagawa university has its roots in a vocational school founded in 1874. The university was established in 1949 as a national university after the consolidation and reorganization of the Kagawa Normal School, the Kagawa Normal School for Youth and the Takamatsu College of Economics. The Faculty of Economics is the oldest public specialized school in the Shikoku region. The business school is located in Takamatsu, where the main national government offices governing the four Shikoku prefectures and the branches of listed companies are concentrated. The Faculty of Agriculture conducts research into rare sugar. In cooperation with the Kagawa Prefecture, the university supports the Setouchi Triennale in both academic and cultural aspects.

Programs at Kagawa University

1 programs across 1 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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