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Kyushu University

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Kyushu University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kyushu University is a public research university in Fukuoka, Japan. It suits students who want to study at a large national university in Japan and are comfortable checking programme and admissions details directly on the university website.

  2. What you can study

    Kyushu University is a public research university. No subject areas or degree programmes are listed in the available information, so the programme catalogue should be checked on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official website for the programme they want, entry requirements, deadlines, and any language or document rules. The university does not publish programme-specific admissions details in the information available here, so confirm the current process with its admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Fukuoka will still need to be budgeted separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    Kyushu University is in Japan, and the language of instruction is not stated in the available information. Before applying, check the programme language, required documents, visa steps, and whether your qualifications are accepted by the admissions office.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Kyushu University sits in a very large national higher education system. Its main distinguishing points are that it is public, research-focused, and located in Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu.

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 Kyushu University

What type of university is Kyushu University?

It is a public research university.

Where is Kyushu University located?

It is located in Fukuoka, Japan, on the island of Kyushu.

What is the university website?

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

Does the available information list tuition fees?

No. The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the available information; confirm the current rate with its admissions office.

Overview

Kyushu University , abbreviated to Kyudai , is a public research university located in Fukuoka, Japan, on the island of Kyushu. Founded in 1911 as the fourth Imperial University in Japan, it has been recognised as a leading institution of higher education and research in Kyushu, Japan, and beyond.

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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