2017-2018

Table of Contents
1 Introduction

1 Message from the President
2 Vision and Goals
3 Organization

2 Faculties and Schools

4 Faculty of Letters
5 Faculty of Law
6 Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
7 School of Law / Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
8-9 Faculty of Education / Graduate School of Education / Graduate School of Teacher
Education
10 Faculty of Science
11 Faculty of Engineering
12-13 Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology / Graduate School of Science andTechnology
14-15 School of Medicine / Graduate School of Medical Sciences /Graduate School of Health Sciences
16-17 School of Pharmacy / Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
18 Faculty of Life Sciences
19 Undergraduate and Graduate Courses

3 Centers and Institutes

20 Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics / Institute of Pulsed Power Science /Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence
21 Organization for Globalization / Headquarters for Admissions and Education /International Research Center for Medical Sciences (IRCMS) / International
Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology (IROAST)
22 Center for Management of Information Technologies / College of Cross-Cultural
and Multidisciplinary Studies / Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization(KIDO) / Research Center for Instructional Systems
23 Eisei-Bunko Research Center / Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, andDisaster Management (CWMD) / The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School
24 Magnesium Research Center / Institute of Resource Development and Analysis /Center for AIDS Research
25 Environmental Safety Center / Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties /Health Care Center / Student Accessibility Support Room / University Archives
26 University Hospital
27 University Library
28-29 Domestic and Overseas Offices

4 Academic and Research
Projects

30 Top Global University Project
31 Center of Community Project / Program for Promoting Regional Revitalization by
Universities as Centers of Community (COC+)
32 Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities
33 Advanced Research Projects
34-36 Kumamoto University Challenging Research Projects

5 International Exchanges

37-40 International Exchange Agreements
41 Researchers and Scholars Exchanges
42 International Students
43 Japanese Students Study Abroad / International House
44-45 International Programs / Japanese Language Classes / Kumamoto University
Spring Program 201746-47 Topics of International Activities

6 Facts

48 Administrative Officers
49 Faculty and Staff Size
50 Student Enrollment / Student Financial Aid
51 Student Admission / Student Costs
52 Degrees Awarded / After Graduation
53 Budget Breakdown

7 Access

54-56 Campus Maps
57 Location

8 History

58-59 History
60 Kumamoto University Museums
61 The Kumamoto Area

Part 1Introduction

Message from the Presidentw

elcome to Kumamoto University (KU). Kumamoto
is located in the center of Kyushu Island in Japanand is rich in nature. We have the huge volcanic Aso
mountain in the eastern part of Kumamoto Prefecture. On thewest side, there is the picturesque Amakusa seashore with small
islands connected by 5 bridges. KU is situated in Kumamoto
City where historic Kumamoto castle is surrounded by many
trees. So, the city is called FOREST CITY. We have a hill cladin fresh greenery behind the KU campus, giving us a tranquil
atmosphere for studies. Kumamoto is also known for its highquality fresh water springs, which provide drinking water to theresidents.
These are some reasons I feel confident that visitors andinternational students in Kumamoto can have an enjoyable andhigh quality life. KU is one of the oldest universities in Japan
with seven faculties, eleven graduate schools and 23 research
centers/institutes (as of August 2017) that support a wide
spectrum of educational and research activities. Currently, theuniversity is home to around 8,000 undergraduate students
and 2,000 graduate students, including 507 international
students from 49 countries (as of May 2017). For over 100 years
our university has been at the forefront of culture, advancing
science and technology, and contributing to the development of
the Japanese educational system.

HARADA Shinji
President of Kumamoto University

Recently, we have been selected by the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for thefollowing 3 projects; the Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities, the Top Global University
Project and the Center of Community Project. Consequently,
KU will be seeing increased internationalization brought
about by international academic and student exchange programs (as of September 1, 2017, we have partnered with 222
institutes from 44 countries and regions), global-collaboration
research programs with the world’s leading researchers, andother such international activities. The short-term international student exchange programs are conducted at both KU
and our partner universities. Through these activities, KU has
been contributing to local communities and to global society.
We seek to cultivate an open mind with a broad view, acreative imagination, the ability to solve problems, and theaptitude to communicate internationally. We believe thispolicy will ensure that many competent professionals andleaders of future societies will emanate from our university.
I hope this book helps you to learn more about Kumamoto
University and its activities.

President of Kumamoto University
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Part 1Introduction“Forest of Creative Powers, Blaze of Challenging Spirits”
Kumamoto University (KU), a globally active research university with roots in local communities, has adopted a mottothat symbolizes the university’s brand attributes and expresses its essential quality: “KU Spirit.”

VisionKumamoto University aims to contribute to the community and global society by cultivating intelligent, moral, andskillful people, while working for the creation, inheritance, and development of knowledge, following the spirit of theFundamental Law of Education and the School Education Law.

Goals
Education

In order to cultivate unique, creative people, the university provides a comprehensive education based on a consistentphilosophy followed by all our undergraduate departments and graduate schools.
Our undergraduate departments, with the help of a broad education, inculcate in students the abilities of international
communication, adapting to the information age, and thinking and acting independently.
Our graduate schools cultivate highly specialized workers with comprehensive reasoning ability, technical knowledge,
and internationally recognized skills, in addition to deep insight into human beings and nature, on the basis of the undergraduate education that the workers have received.
As an institution that is open to the public, the university offers a place where people can engage in lifelong learning.
Research

The university strives to protect and develop humankind’s cultural heritage, while enhancing its capabilities to function
as a center of advanced academic research and proactively promote cutting-edge, creative academic research.
In addition, by making use of its unique features, comprehensively deepening knowledge in the fields of human science,social science, and natural science, as well as promoting interdisciplinary research, Kumamoto University is working tocontribute to the harmonious coexistence of humans and the environment, as well as sustainable societal development.
Contributions to local and global communities

As a university located in a regional hub city, the university will strengthen its cooperation with the local community andserve the functions of being a central research facility and cultivating leaders in the local community. By striving toconvey our academic culture to the world, the university will contribute to the promotion of local industry and toadvancing the provision of information about the culture.
In addition, the university strives to promote international intellectual exchange, educate international students, andtrain graduate students capable of producing a bilateral international exchange.

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Organization
Faculties

Faculty of Letters
Faculty of Education

Board ofTrustees

Faculty of Law

Auditors

School of Medicine

University Hospital

School of Pharmacy

Research Institute for Drug Discovery
Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences

Audit office

Eco-Frontier Center of Medicinal Resources (Medicinal Plant Garden)

Faculty of Engineering
Graduate
Schools

Engineering Research Equipment Center
Creative Engineering and Design Education Center

Graduate School of Education

Introduction

Faculty of Science

University Kindergarten
University Elementary School
University Junior High School
University Attached Special Support School
Center for Educational Research and School Development

Part 1President

Graduate School of Teacher Education
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Graduate School of Science and Technology

Global Joint Education Center
for Science and Technology

Faculty of Life Sciences
Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Law
Diploma Course

Diploma Course in Special Needs Education

Special Course

Yogo Teacher Training Special Course

Research
Institutes

Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics

Clinical Legal Education andResearch Center

Center for Organ Regeneration Research (CORRE)

Institute of Pulsed Power Science
Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence
Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization
Organization for Globalization
Headquarters for Admissions and Education
International Research Center for Medical Sciences
International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology

Inter-Department
institutes for
Education andResearchCenter for Management of Information Technologies
College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies
The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School
EISEI-BUNKO Research Center
Research Center for Instructional Systems
Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management
Magnesium Research Center
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Center for AIDS Research
Environmental Safety Center
Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties

Aitsu Marine Station

University Library

Medical Library

Health Care Center

Pharmacy LibraryStudent Accessibility Support RoomInstitutional Research Office
University Archives
Administration

Strategic Management Planning Department

External Affairs Department

Secretarial Office
Research Promotion Division
Social-Academic Collaboration DivisionInternational Affairs Division
Public Relations Division

Research/Education Affairs Department

University Library Division
Information Planning Division
Administrative Division of Social and Cultural Sciences
Administrative Division of Education
Administrative Division of Science and Technology
Administrative Division of Life Sciences
Administrative Division of Research Centers for Life Sciences

Student Affairs Department

Academic Affairs Division
Global Education Division
Admissions Division
Career Services Division
Administrative Division of the Teaching License Renewal Course

University Hospital Administrative Department

General Affairs Division
Management Strategy Division
Accounting Division
Medical Affairs Division
Facilities Division

Administrative Department

General Affairs Division
Personnel Division
Labor Division
Finance Affairs Division
Contract Management Division
Facilities Planning Division
Facilities Management Division

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FACULTY OF

LETTERS▪文学部▪

Part 2

Faculties and Schools
Faculty of Letters▪Department of Integrated Human Studies

Human Sciences, Socio-human Studies, Regional Science▪Department of History

Japanese History and Archaeology, The Modern World System▪Department of Literature

East-Asian Languages and Literature, Euro-American Languages and Literature, Transregional Studies ofLanguage and Literature▪Department of Communication and Information Studies
Communication and Information Studies

Faculty of Letters
The Faculty of Letters was established in May 1949 as partof the new Faculty of Law and Letters. This faculty was thensplit into the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Letters in 1979.
The education and research framework of the Faculty of Letters consists of four educational departments, which are theDepartment of Integrated Human Studies, the Departmentof History, the Department of Literature, and the Departmentof Communications and Information Studies. The Faculty
welcomes 170 new students each year. Approximately 70
faculty members are conducting academic research in a
broad number of areas, including the humanities, social studies, and cultural studies.
To satisfy new and contemporary needs, three interdisciplinary courses that made use of an existent educational system for cross-disciplinary learning were established in 1997.
In 2005, these courses were disbanded and the Department ofCommunication and Information Studies was established.
The aim of its establishment is to help students acquire outstanding abilities in international communication using
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English, as well as to teach them to excel at processing information. There are numerous international students across theFaculty, which is striving to develop people who can contribute to the international community through various researches.
The Faculty’s research activities include aspects of the history and social problems specifically related to Kumamoto
prefecture. The EISEI-BUNKO Research Center, an interdepartment institute of Kumamoto University since 2017,
was originally established as an affiliate institute of the Facultyof Letters in 2009. The purpose of the Center is to enable
analysis of the scholarly values of historical materials in the
Hosokawa clan’s centuries-old collection, and to promote academic advances of its research. Currently, on-going projects
by the Faculty such as archival studies of Minamata disease
based on the aggregation of field research data, and literarystudies of Meiji era writers who taught in Kumamoto are expected to be recognized as prioritized by the University.
URL: http://www.let.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/

FACULTY OF

LAW

▪法学部▪
Part 2

Faculties and Schools

Faculty of Law▪Department of Law
Division of Legal Culture, Division of Civil Law, Division of Modern Legal Policy,
Division of Public Policy

Faculty of Law

The educational goal of the Faculty is to develop

The origin of the Faculty of Law can be traced backstudents’ abilities, give them a foundational knowl-

to 1887 when the Fifth High School was founded inedge of legal principles and teach them to think

Kumamoto. Becoming the present Faculty of Law in

critically about legal and political issues in present-

1979, the Faculty has been offering an extensive

day society, leading them to be effective problem-

range of undergraduate programs of study leading tosolvers. To these ends, the Faculty of Law offers stu-

the degree of Bachelor of Laws. The Faculty has

dents a personalized education, including small

around 40 academic staff and 840 undergraduates.

seminar-style classes comprising of less than 20 stu-

Students may take a course of lectures on Public Law,

dents, one of which students are required to take

Private law and International Law. (The aforemen-each year.

tioned courses are only exemplary.) Alongside thelaw courses, students enrolled in the Faculty of Law

URL: http://www.law.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/

can also learn economics, political science and conflict resolution.

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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL SCIENCES ▪社会文化科学研究科▪

Part 2

Faculties and Schools
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences▪Master’s Course
Division of Public Policy Studies, Division of Jurisprudence,
Division of Modern Social Human Studies, Division of Cultural Sciences,
Division of Instructional Systems▪Doctoral Course
Division of Human and Social Sciences, Division of Cultural Sciences,
Division of Instructional Systems

Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
The Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences wasestablished in April, 2002 as a three-year independent,
interdisciplinary and comprehensive Doctoral Program
based on specialized fields in the Faculty of Letters and theFaculty of Law. In April, 2006, the Division of Instructional
Systems (master’s program) which was designed to fostere-learning professionals, was founded. In April, 2008, the
new Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences,which consists of the Master’s Program and the Doctoral
Program, was created by reorganizing and integrating theexisting Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences,
the Graduate School of Letters (master’s program), theGraduate School of Law (master’s program), and theDivision of Instructional Systems.
In addition to the traditional academic courses (8courses), the Master’s Program offers 7 newly-founded
professional courses, including Public Policy; The Legal
Profession; Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Orga-

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nizational Management; East Asian Business Communication; Cultural Administration and Curators; Japanese
Teaching in senior High Schools; and English Language
Teaching. These courses help to realize an education that
responds to a wide range of social needs.
The Doctoral Program aims to cultivate highlyspecialized professionals and researchers. It is comprised ofthree divisions. The Human and Social Sciences Division
pursues development and policy studies of new social
systems, and their theoretical groundings. The Cultural
Sciences Division is concerned with research into various
aspects of human culture and the formulation of cultural
policies for contemporary society. And the third is theInstructional Systems Division. All the three doctoral
divisions have been created to open the door for adultstudents and foreign students, in addition to those who
proceed from the Master’s Program.
URL: http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/dept/social/

SCHOOL OF

LAW▪法曹養成研究科▪
Part 2

Faculties and Schools

School of Law▪Legal Professional Course
School of Law
The School of Law was established in April 2004 for the purposeof training students to become legal professionals who will be activein the 21st century, and who will have the ability to respond to thespecial legal needs of local communities and to solve various global
legal problems. A total of 16 students (including a few students inthe shortened two-year course) are accepted into the program eachyear. The full-time teaching staff of 18 people comprises 4 practitioner-teachers, including practicing lawyers. The School of Law emphasizes the fostering of legal professionals with a process that focuses on education of the law in association with the national bar
examination and legal apprenticeships. Classes are separated into
four broad categories, which are the fundamentals of theoreticallaw, fundamentals of practical law, classes adjoined with the funda-

FACULTY OF

mentals of the law, and developing and current subjects. The Schoolof Law’s program uses a simulated and systematic education thatprovides its students with a practical grounding that links together
legal theory and legal practice – a distinctive education that canmeet the needs of a new legal era.
Clinical Legal Education and Research Center (the Law Center)
was established in September 2006 with the purpose of providing
education and research that specializes in legal practice.
(Notice: the School of Law is not accepting applicants from the2016 academic year.)
URL: http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/dept/ls/

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ▪人文社会科学研究部▪

Following the establishment of the Faculty of Life Sciences andthe Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, which arose fromthe process of a stricter selection focusing on research fields in thegraduate school, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences wasestablished on April 1, 2017 by reorganizing the Faculty of Letters,
the Faculty of Law, the Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences, and the School of Law.
The establishment of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences means that university teaching staff are effectively allocatedamong the three fields of life sciences, natural sciences and human/social sciences. This realignment makes it possible to work throughthe rapid population decline among youth and to meet the growing
needs of globalization. It also makes it possible to readjust education programs more flexibly, thereby ensuring a quality academic
education.
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences aims to contributeacademically with practical relevance to community vitalization, toconstruct a research hub for human and social science studies inorder to actively produce worldwide scholarly achievements, and topromote global level research through active collaboration among
members of the human/social science and legal fields. In humanscience fields such as psychology, history and sociology in particular, the Faculty also intends to augment relationships and cooperation with overseas colleges and universities and bring about greater
research achievements internationally, thereby shifting conventional academic culture studies to a more invigorating course infused with international cooperation.
The Faculty is also contributing to the field of conflict resolution
by consolidating the research resources of humanities, law andpolicy in order to establish a solid foundation of international
standards in research, and to develop practical areas of researchthat will be able to respond to the various demands of society.

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EDUCATIONGRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONGRADUATE SCHOOL OF TEACHER EDUCATIONFACULTY OF▪教育学部▪

Part 2▪教育学研究科▪
▪教職大学院▪

Faculties and Schools
Faculty of Education▪Curricula
Elementary School Teacher, Junior High School Teacher,Special Needs Education Teacher, School Health Teacher.

▪Departments
Japanese, Social Studies, Mathematics, Natural Science, Music, Art, Health and Physical Education,
Industrial Technology, Living Sciences, Foreign Languages (English), Special Education, School Health,Pedagogy, Psychology

Graduate School of Education
Educational Practices Major, School Subject Methods and Practices Major

Graduate School of Teacher Education
Teacher Training Practices and Development Major

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The Faculty of Education currently has four courses.
One course trains teachers for the elementary school andjunior high school levels, while a second trains teachersfor other types of schools.
In addition, at the Center for Educational Research and
School Development, students can receive advice on

ary education and current practice: Educational Practices
Major - school education (pedagogy and psychology),
special needs education, and school health nursing education - and School Subject Methods and Practices Major- Language Education (Japanese and English), Scienceand Mathematics Education (science and mathematics ),matters related to educational practice, particularly what
to do when problems occur on the job. The Center also
engages in practical research.
▪Institution▪
Center for Educational Research and School
Development

Social Science Education (social studies), Technology
and Human Life Science (technology education andhome economics education), and Arts and Sports Education (music, art, health and physical education). Since
the aim of the department is to improve the quality andqualifications of teachers, in-service teachers are also
admitted. The school provides instruction in and con-

The Center analyzes and seeks practical solutions
to the problems that arise in education. It also
conducts research on what types of classes andducts research on educational practices.
Students who complete the Graduate School of Education course receive a Master of Education degree. Stu-

curricula meet contemporary needs. To achievethese aims, it has established an Education Clinic
Division, comprised of an Education Consultation Section and an Education Organization

dents can also work to receive their teaching certificate.

Section, and an Education Curriculum Division.
It also develops comprehensive, practical activities in cooperation with related organizations.

started in April of 2017, the only major being: Teacher
Training Practices and Development.
The purpose of this major is to develop practical skills
in teaching, guiding students, and in managing schools▪Special Courses▪
Diploma Course in Special Needs Education
This course is geared toward incumbent teachers
as well as current students from Kumamotothemselves, as well as developing the ability to conduct
research on these topics.
This major is staffed with both researchers and practitioners.

University and toward students with a BA degree
or higher from other universities. Through specialized instruction in special needs education,
the course helps students to fulfill the requirements for their Diploma and teaching certificate
in Special Needs Education.
Yogo Teacher Training Special Course
This course is meant to produce highly-qualified
Yogo teachers. It is designed for those who al-

Faculties and Schools

Graduate School of Education
The Graduate School of Education has offered a master’s course program since April 1986. The department
currently offers two majors based on the three organizational principles of practical application, interdisciplin-

Part 2

Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education was established in May 1949
under the new Kumamoto University system. It originated from schools such as the Kumamoto Teacher’sHigh School created in 1874.

Graduate School of Teacher Education
The Graduate School of Teacher Education was newly

URL:
https://www.educ.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/?lang=en

ready have their nursing license, as well as those
who are in the process of obtaining it. The curriculum consists of general education subjects,
specialized subjects in Yogo teacher and specialized subjects in teaching.

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FACULTY OFSCIENCE▪理学部▪

Part 2

Faculties and Schools
Faculty of Science▪Department
Department of Science▪Courses
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biology

Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science was established in May 1949 as
one of the faculties under the new Kumamoto University
system. It grew out of the science department of the FifthHigh School, which was established in October 1887,
and one part of Kumamoto Kogyo Senmon (Technical)
High School. The Faculty of Science underwent somedramatic changes in 2004. The existing departments weremerged into one department containing 5 courses. In
addition, students are now able to decide what kind of
educational program they want during their first two
years after entering the university. Then, after accessing
what course is right for their own needs, students choosea major in their junior year.
At the same time, the Faculty of Science provides detailed educational services that are targeted to individual
students through the implementation of such things as adepartmental staff tutoring system.
While conducting fundamental research, which is what10

they specialize in, the Faculty of Science also actively
conducts applied research in specific fields that meets theneeds of communities and society. Although the pathstudents take after they graduate usually involves obtaining employment in fields such as the government andother public offices, business, or the teaching profession,
many students also choose to continue their education
by entering a master’s program.
URL:
http://www.sci.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/index.html

FACULTY OF

ENGINEERING▪工学部▪
Part 2

Faculties and Schools

Faculty of Engineering▪Department of Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry for Molecular Engineering, Chemistry for Materials Science, Biochemical Engineering,
Bio-related Molecular Science▪Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Eco-materials, Microstructure and Interface Control and Engineering, Material Physical Properties,
Advanced Materials, Environmental Engineering Materials, Functional Materials Design▪Department of Mechanical System EngineeringIntelligent Machine Design and Manufacturing, Intelligent System for Measurement and Control,
Thermal and Fluid Engineering, High Pressure Engineering and Material Processing▪Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Urban and Regional Design, Disaster Prevention, Infrastructural Development, Environmental Conservation▪Department of Architecture and Building Engineering
Planning and Design, Environmental Engineering and Utilities, Structures and Construction, Building Production▪Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Computer Science and Communication Engineering, Frontier Technology for Energy and Devices,
Human and Environmental Informatics▪Department of Mathematics and Engineering
Information Mathematics, Analysis of Complex Systems and Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations,
Probability, Statistics

Faculty of Engineering
The origin of the Faculty of Engineering was the Departmentof Engineering of the Fifth High School, which was establishedin 1897. Since then, the university has turned out more than
30,000 alumni who are working actively all around the world.
Thanks to an existing alumni network, graduates have beenable to find work with many quality companies. Many otherstudents choose to continue their education in a master’s program after they graduate. The goals of the Faculty of Engineering are two-fold. First, it aims to contribute to the well-being of
humankind and the development of society by creating thetechnology to help society co-exist with the global environment. Its second aim is to foster people with a rich sense ofhumanity who can contribute to the global and local communities by looking at things from a global point of view.

▪Institution▪
Engineering Research Equipment Center
Various measuring and testing instruments (LVP-SEM,
XRD, ESCA, etc - about 20 models) are made available
for advanced experiments and research by allowing theirshared use.
Creative Engineering and Design Education Center
The center cultivates technologists with a rich sense ofcreativity and the ability to build innovations. It does thisby developing and providing outstanding educational
programs at the Faculty of Engineering.
URL:
http://www.eng.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/english/index.html
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ADVANCED SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY ▪先端科学研究部▪
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY ▪自然科学研究科▪
FACULTY OF

Part 2

Faculties and Schools
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Keeping with the trend towards placing priority oncooperation between scientific and engineering departments, we launched this new organization system tograduate school education, and following the establishment of the Faculty of Life Sciences, the Graduate Schoolof Science and Technology was reorganized in April 2016
and the Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology(the organization that the faculty members belong to)promote unique and advanced research and applied research that will respond to social needs. We will endeavor
to deepen scientific technology in a comprehensive manner, create new scientific technologies, and promote individualization of the graduate school.

was established. Pursuant to this change, the Faculty is
responsible for organizational management and the
Graduate School is responsible for graduate school education.
The Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
consists of four divisions: Natural Science, Materials Science, Energy Science, and Environmental Science. There
are a total of 36 departments under these 4 divisions. The
Faculty aims to promote advanced natural sciences thatwill contribute to our coexistence with the global environment and to the sustainable development of society.
The Faculty also aims to create an academic hub for advanced research in applied technologies. Through close

Graduate School of Science and Technology
After restructuring in 2006, the Graduate School of
Science and Technology (GSST) became a new research
graduate school by integrating the teaching staff of theFaculty of Science and that of the Faculty of Engineering,
to conduct post-graduate education with a strong focus
on research. GSST now covers 9 research and educational fields in the Master’s Course and 5 fields in the
Doctoral Course. With rapid globalization in interna12

tional communities, it has become vitally important topromote international collaboration with overseas universities, both in research and education, as well as collaboration with graduate schools, industry and government institutions in Japan, to be able to provide aninternational and interdisciplinary environment for the
students.
We are committed to fostering students who can approach problems a rising out of a wide range of complex

tion subjects. These subjects provide students
with a broad knowledge of topics across the fields
of science and technology, and enhance theirapplication of future academic skills in society.

Master’s Course

Doctoral Course▪Science▪Science

Department of Physics
Department of Chemistry
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences▪Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Department of Applied Mathematics▪New Frontier Sciences
Department of New Frontier Sciences▪Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department of Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry▪Materials Science and Engineering
Department of Materials Science and Engineering▪Mechanical System Engineering
Department of Advanced Mechanical Systems
Department of Intelligent Mechanical Systems▪Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Department of Computer Science and Communication Engineering
Department of Frontier Technology for Energy and Devices

Faculties and Schools▪Institution▪
Global Joint Education Center for Science andTechnology (GJEC)
For the future of graduate education, we need topromote globalization and to foster individuals
with greater innovation skills through scienceand technology. To achieve this goal, it is vitalthat students add depth to their basic skills intheir field of s pecialization and that their innovative skills are applied with a wider vision. The
Global Joint Education Center for Science andTechnology (GJEC) was established in GSST in
April 2007, and allows students to take courses indifferent fields to develop innovation skills. In
GJEC, we also provide Advanced General Educa-

Part 2

issues with leadership and creativity, and to making
GSST an international institution marked by the active
creation of knowledge and the free exchange of ideas.

Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Chemistry
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences▪New Frontier Sciences
Department of New Frontier Sciences▪Advanced Technology
Department of Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Department of Advanced Mechanical Systems
Department of Intelligent Mechanical Systems▪Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Department of Computer Science and Communication Engineering
Department of Frontier Technology for Energy and Devices
Department of Human and Environmental Informatics
Department of Applied Mathematics▪Architectural and Civil Engineering
Department of Environmental Conservation Engineering
Department of Environmental Management and Planning
Department of Architecture and Environment Planning
Department of Building Materials and Structures

Department of Human and Environmental Informatics▪Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Environmental Conservation Engineering
Department of Environmental Management and Planning▪Architecture
Department of Architecture and Environment Planning
Department of Building Materials and Structures

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MEDICINE
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCESGRADUATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCESSCHOOL OF▪医学部▪

Part 2▪医学教育部▪
▪保健学教育部▪

Faculties and Schools
School of Medicine▪School of Medicine
Subjects➡ Molecular and Cellular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Anatomy and Histology, Physiology
and Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Pathology and Pharmacology, Social andEnvironmental Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Developmental Medicine, Bioethics,
Sensory and Motor Medicine, Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry, Integrated Medicine▪School of Health Sciences
Courses➡ Course of Nursing, Course of Radiological Sciences, Course of Medical Laboratory Sciences

Graduate School of Medical Sciences▪Master’s Course
Medical Sciences▪Doctoral Course
Medical Sciences

Graduate School of Health Sciences▪Master’s Course
Health Sciences, Nursing▪Doctoral Course
Health Sciences, Nursing

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Kumamoto Medical School in 1896. Specialized instruction in the field of medicine is conducted by faculty
members of Medical and Life Sciences. The medical
school constructs a curriculum framework that mostly
reflects actual medical research and medical care. The
curriculum focuses on fostering medical doctors who
acquire a high level of personal communication skills. A
new medical education and library building was com-experimental medicine and graduate school seminars.
Students complete the course by publishing their original
research results in an international academic journal andwriting a comprehensive thesis.
The graduate school has many special courses andprograms such as an educational course for researchers
on translational research for eradication of AIDS, an educational course for research frontiers on AIDS, a course
for researchers of developmental biology and regenerative medicine, a cancer professional training program, aprogram for experts of metabolism, circulation and related informatics, a HIGO program, Kumamoto University program for Leading Graduate School, and Shibasaburo program, a unique MD/PhD course. The schoolpleted in 2008. The Center for Medical Education andResearch was founded in October 2010 to promote a

has concluded the academic exchange agreement including double degree program with many universities overseas.

particular mission for education of medical professionals. This Education Center carries out the research on
educational systems, the curriculum reform of medical
school, and education of clinical medicine and practical

All courses are taught by instructors who belong toapproximately 90 diverse research areas and medical carefields from the following: the Faculty of Life Sciences,
Kumamoto University Hospital, the Health Care Center,

techniques, etc.
The School of Health Sciences was established in October 2003 by integrating the University’s former three-year
College of Medical Science (which includes the special

the Institute of Resource Development and Analysis, theCenter for AIDS Research, the Institute of Molecular
Embryology and Genetics, and the International Research Center for Medical Sciences.

course of study in tocology) with the University’s Department of Nursing from the Faculty of Education. The
school aims to provide a spiritually rich education basedon respect for life and humanity, along with a high level

URL:http://www.medphas.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/
en/medgrad/of specialized knowledge, and is cultivating medical staff,
researchers, and educators that are highly-qualified to beable to contribute to many facets of society as membersof medical teams.

Faculties and Schoolstion for Medical Practitioners, while graduates from thelatter become nurses, radiological technicians, and clinical technologists after passing the national examination
for their specialty.
The School of Medicine has produced over 10,000
graduates since it was established as the independent

in the doctoral course. The doctoral course (Medical
Sciences specialty) contains 88 students per academic
grade, for a total of 352 students. Personalized education
with research guidance is supplemented by courses inPart 2

School of Medicine
The School of Medicine comprises the two sub-schools:
the six-year School of Medicine and four-year School of
Health Sciences. Graduates from the former become
medical physicians after passing the National Examina-

Graduate School of Health Sciences
The Graduate School of Health Sciences was establishedin April 2008, and its doctoral program started in April
2010. The graduate school consists of the nursing course,

Graduate School of Medical Sciences
The Graduate School of Medical Sciences was remodeled and established in April 2003 as a graduate school

the radiological sciences course and the medical laboratory sciences course. The school aims to foster specialists
and produce researchers and educators who can incorporate a wide range of advanced medical knowledge toestablish and develop the educational system of healthsciences. Each department requires 2 years of study foreducational institution with the aim of cultivating medical researchers, educators, and advanced medical staff.
The graduate school consists of a four-year doctoral
course and a two-year master’s course that was established in 2002. The master’s course (in Medical Sciences)
was created in response to the upsurge in medical andbiological research, as well as societal needs. The course

the master’s program and 3 years for the doctoral program.
Each academic year of the master’s program has room
for a total of 24 students. Students can obtain a master’s
degree in either Health Sciences or Nursing. Each academic year of the doctoral program is limited to 6 students. Conditions for completion of the doctoral pro-is designed for graduates of 4-year undergraduate programs. Each academic year sees 20 students enrolled, fora total of 40 students. Graduates of the master’s course
are encouraged to continue their education by enrollinggram require a successful review of a doctoral thesis
and a passing grade on the final examination. Students
can obtain a doctor’s degree in either Health Sciences
or Nursing.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES ▪薬学教育部▪
SCHOOL OF

Part 2

Faculties and Schools
School of Pharmacy▪Department
School of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences▪Subject
Molecular and Genomic Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, Life and Environmental Sciences,
Clinical Pharmacy, Biomedical Polymer Sciences, Drug Delivery Sciences

Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences▪Master’s Course
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences➡ Drug Delivery, Bio-Pharma, Medicinal Chemistry, Life Science▪Doctoral Course
Clinical Pharmacy➡ Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences, Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences ➡ Drug Delivery, Bio-Pharma, Medicinal Chemistry, Life Science

School of Pharmacy
The School of Pharmacy is based upon the principlethat the pharmaceutical sciences are the integrated science contributing greatly to human health throughmedication. Students acquire a basic knowledge relating
to the development, production and management ofpharmaceutical products, environmental and health science as well as many other skills required for pharmacists.
The school aims to cultivate creative graduates with highpharmaceutical scientific and ethical abilities based onlife sciences. The school conducts basic practical and16

clinical training together with modern lectures that focus
on education, from the three perspectives of knowledge,
technique, and bedside manner.
After graduating, students go on to work in various
fields, as pharmacists in hospitals, pharmacies, pharmaceutical and chemical companies or in government andother public facilities. However, over half of the graduates continue their education at graduate level to become
either pharmaceutical researchers or advanced pharmacists.
In 2006, the pharmaceutical sciences course was split

focusing on the development of novel clinicaldrugs and the education of outstanding researchers in this field. The first institute of its kind at aJapanese national university, the RIDD comprises
four departments - Project Research Department,
Private Enterprise Joint Development Department, Local Network Department and Research
Support Department. The RIDD works to discover and develop therapeutically beneficial
drugs that will bear the label, “Made by Kumamoto University.”
Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences(CCPS) was founded as a research and education
institute for the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in April 2008. This facilitated the need forcollaboration between the Drug Development
Department and the Drugs Improvement Department in the pharmacy school. The CCPS
performs this task by providing a Department of
Education and a Department of Clinical Research, and is aiming to expand and promote
education in the appropriate use of drugs. We
welcome the involvement of our regional pharmacists and are committed to conducting research and educational activities that will advancethe appropriate use of drugs.

plants, and acquisition of medicinal plants andthe cultivation of medicinal plants. Seminars offered at the garden detail Kanpo Medicine andmedicinal plants. These seminars are open to thegeneral public and students alike.
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences wasestablished in April 2003 by partially integrating the faculties of the Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics and the Institute of Resource Development andAnalysis. This was preceded by the creation of the Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences by the

Faculties and Schools▪Institutes▪
Research Institute for Drug Discovery
The Research Institute for Drug Discovery(RIDD) was created as a research facility and isstaffed by members of the Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty at Kumamoto University. RIDD is
made up of researchers from various fields connected with drug discovery and development,

physiologically active materials taken from medicinal plants, genetic maintenance of medicinal

Part 2

into the School of Pharmacy, a six-year course for thecultivation of pharmacists, and the School of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, a four-year course focusing on
the training of researchers.

merging Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Graduate students at the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences are taught by teaching staff from theFaculty of Life Sciences (founded in January 2010 by reorganizing the Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical
Sciences), the Institute of Molecular Embryology andGenetics, the Institute of Resource Development andAnalysis and Kumamoto University Medical School
Hospital. By taking advantage of the individual strengthsof each faculty member, a great number of programs canbe provided by faculty members from the pharmaceutical sciences and medical fields cooperating to give special
lectures in Bioethics and Medical Oncology and Translational Research, as well as in bioethical and logical diagnostics. In the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, education is based on the foundation of basic
pharmaceutical knowledge acquired during undergraduate studies.
The school aims to cultivate pharmaceutical researchers and advanced pharmaceutical specialists that can act
independently and provide skilled leadership in a wide
variety of fields, including bioscience research, the creation of medicinal products, and clinical, environmental
and public health administration.
URL:http://www.pharm.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/

Center for Medicinal Resources and Ecological Frontier (Medicinal Plant Garden)
Containing roughly 1,000 varieties of medicinal
plants in the specimen and tree garden (3,100m2),
the Medicinal Plant Garden contributes to education in Pharmaceutical Science studies. The
garden is home to a host of medicinal plants foruse in studies and also contains a seedling nursery in the cultivation farm (3,700m2). The lab isdevoted to the continued research and study of17

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LIFE SCIENCES▪生命科学研究部▪

Part 2

Faculties and Schools
Faculty of Life Sciences
The explosive growth in life science research in recent
years has caused the traditional boundaries between thefields of medical, health science and pharmaceutical research to be substantially disappeared. Due to that, andto the striking development of research in the area of interdisciplinary studies, we are now in an era where theintegration of these fields has become essential. In orderto respond to these developments, the former Graduate
Schools of Medical Sciences, of Pharmacy and of Health
Sciences were integrated. As a result, a graduate schoolwith a new system that has a separate research department (faculty-only organization) and education department (educational organization) was established in April
2003. The faculty of Life Sciences is composed of 3 divisions, 15 major departments, and 76 departments of research, and is one of the largest research-oriented organizations with medical, pharmaceutical and health science
university staffs in Japan. In the Division of Integrated
Life Sciences, research is conducted with the aim of
deepening the understanding of basic knowledge andtheory in the fields of medicine, health science andpharmacy. In the Division of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, advanced research in the field of life sciences isconducted in such areas as transplantation therapy andnew drug development. In the Division of Environmental
and Sociomedical Sciences, along with scientific investigation of the link between both society and medicine/18

pharmacy as well as between disease and the environment, leading research related to life theory is conducted.
The mission of the Faculty of Life Sciences is to contribute to the health and well-being of mankind through research and education related to life sciences and medical
care
URL:
http://www.medphas.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/faculty/index.html

Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
Part 2▪Humanities and Social Sciences▪
Graduate (Master)Graduate (Doctor)

Professional Graduate School

Degrees Obtained

Degrees Obtained

Degrees Obtained

Degrees Obtained

Faculty of Letters

Graduate School ofSocial and Cultural
Sciences

Graduate School ofSocial and Cultural
Sciences

1.Master of Arts
2.Master of Law
3.Master of Public Policy
4.Master of Philosophy
5.Master of Science inInstructional Systems

1.Doctor of Literature
2.Doctor of Law
3.Doctor of Public Policy
4.Doctor of Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts

Faculty of Law

School of Law

Bachelor of Arts
in Laws

Faculty of Education

Faculties and Schools

Undergraduate

Juris Doctor

Graduate School of
Education

Graduate School of
Teacher Education

Master of Education

Bachelor of Education

Master of Education▪Science and Technology▪
Bachelor of Science

Graduate School of
Science and Technology

Graduate School of
Science and Technology

Faculty of Engineering

1.Master of Science
2.Master of Engineering
3.Master of Philosophy

1.Doctor of Science
2.Doctor of Engineering
3.Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Engineering▪Life Sciences▪
School of Medicine(School of Medicine)
Bachelor of Medicine

School of Medicine

Graduate School of
Medical Sciences
Master ofMedical Sciences*This course is open to graduatesof 4-year undergraduate program.

Graduate School of
Medical Sciences
1.Doctor of Medical
Sciences
2.Doctor of Life Sciences(School of Health Sciences)1.Bachelor of Nursing
2.Bachelor of Health
Sciences

Graduate School of
Health Sciences

Graduate School of
Health Sciences

1.Master of Nursing
2.Master of Health Sciences

1.Doctor of Nursing
2.Doctor of Health Sciences

School of Pharmacy
1.Bachelor of Pharmacy
2.Bachelor of
Pharmaceutical Sciences
3.Bachelor of Life Sciences

Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
1.Doctor of Pharmacy
2.Doctor of Pharmaceutical
Sciences
3.Doctor of Life Sciences

The above chart is an example of pursuing higher education between undergraduate and graduate courses,
but is not limited to this chart.

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Centers and Institutes
Part 3

Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics

発生医学研究所

Centers and Institutes

The Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics aims to contribute to the society by promoting the integration of life and medical
sciences from the viewpoint of developmental biology. This institutewas founded in 1992, and extensively reorganized in 2000 and 2009.
It has three divisions (Developmental Regulation, Stem Cell Research,and Organogenesis) consisting of 12 laboratories. Our research interests include: epigenetics chromosome and protein regulation, DNAdamage and repair, intercellular communications, ES and iPS cells,
mesenchymal stem cells, hematopoietic differentiation, gametogenesis, brain morphogenesis, and kidney development. The 21st Century Center-of-Excellence (COE) Program (2002-2006), followed by
the global COE Program (2007-2011) in the Institute, leads to theoutstanding research and educational activities. The Center for Organ
Regeneration Research started in 2012 to realize future regenerative
medicine and scientific collaborations with the University Hospital. In
addition, the Institute is one of the Joint Usage/Research Centers inJapan, and contributes to support the research community.

URL: http://www.imeg.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/

Institute of Pulsed Power Science

パルスパワー科学研究所
Pulsed power is an instantaneous form of energy which, when
temporally compressed, can exert a tremendous amount of electricity and power. In order to find solutions for various problems the international community is reaching for goals such as the realization ofa society which is safe and secure, which fosters environmental
protection and recycling, and which advances medicine and social
welfare. We conduct development of pulsed power science andtechnology and work to resolve issues from the viewpoint of pulse
power technology. In our international research environment, we
produce global leaders with interdisciplinary skills. As a world-leading
research center for pulsed power science and technology and related
fields, and as an organization that will be at the global forefront in thecreation of multidisciplinary human resources and innovation, we
aim to grow as an institute that is a credit to Kumamoto, to Japan,
and to the world.

URL: http://www.ipps.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/

Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence

大学院先導機構

The Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence was established to contribute to the enhancement and development of educational research activities at Kumamoto University. It does so by enriching and improving the graduate schools, and by promoting theworld’s most advanced COE (Center of Excellence) Studies program,a highly evaluated program that encompasses life science, naturalscience, social and cultural sciences and interdisciplinary, multiple,
or new disciplines base on organic cooperation between the fundamental sciences and the applied sciences. This has brought the creation of the new COE, a new research center and several new graduate courses (majors).

URL: http://poie.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/20グローバル推進機構

Headquarters for Admissions and Education

大学教育統括管理運営機構

The Headquarters for Admissions and Education, serves as a high governance organization to supervise quality controlof higher education in Kumamoto University. Dealing with a changing entrance examination system, and supporting
students who are entering Kumamoto University during these changes, this organization constructs, supervises, andmanages educational programs based on the analyses of enormous volume of educational data, and in accordance withthe vision, policy and strategy of the university as a core organization.

International Research Center for Medical Sciences (IRCMS)

Centers and Institutes

In 2014, Kumamoto University was chosen by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology(MEXT) as a member of the “Top Global University Project”, as a leading model to lead university reform in Japan, cultivate global human resources leadership, and actively promote globalization efforts at home and abroad.
The Organization for Globalization was established on March 1, 2015, to address university-wide globalization.

Part 3

Organization for Globalization

国際先端医学研究機構

The International Research Center for Medical Sciences (IRCMS)
was launched as the managing organization in April of 2015 to oversee Kumamoto University’s Center of Excellence for world-class research in the life sciences. The center partners with other life science
institutes in Kumamoto University to promote collaborative international research with distinguished research institutes overseas, andscouts and trains young investigators who contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in the medical sciences.
The center aims for 50% foreign researcher population, including
Ph.D. graduate students. To reach this goal, the research environment within the IRCMS is equivalent to world-class research institutes
found in western countries, and makes provisions for smooth international research collaborations.
The center has designated English as the official language, andfeatures an open lab layout with few walls and partitions between
labs to facilitate communication among scientists. It is expected that
this will promote fusion research between the various fields within
the institute.

URL: http:// ircms.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/

International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology (IROAST)

国際先端科学技術研究機構

The International Research Organization for Advanced Science andTechnology (IROAST), which launched in April of 2016, is a Center of
Excellence in Kumamoto University and promotes world class, cutting-edge research in science and technology. It features a standardized international research environment with several establishedglobal collaborations, and has adopted a tenure-track based personnel system.
The aim of IROAST is to further international collaborations to expand our research network in specific areas. To achieve this goal, theorganization is focused on creating strong researcher networks infour advanced areas: 1. Nano Material Science, 2. Green Energy, 3.
Environmental Science, and 4. Advanced Green Bio. English is theofficial language of the center, which will promote an internationallycollaborative environment among the various fields in the institute.
The ultimate goal of IROAST is to produce outstanding researchers
who will be world leaders in their respective fields.

URL: http://iroast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/

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Center for Management of Information Technologies

総合情報統括センター

Centers and Institutes

This center, the Center for Management of Information Technologies, was established as the central organization to integrate theuniversity computer systems and info-communication networks organically. Our mission is to develop education and research at Kumamoto University through information technology. To achieve themission, we conduct research on information processing, support
information-related research, and provide education on information
literacy. We also provide, operate, and maintain computers and network equipment in our university.

URL: http://www.cc.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/

College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies

グローバル教育カレッジ

The College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies, with
the Deputy Director of the Organization for Globalization acting as
the College Director, is the core organization of the Organization for
Globalization.
The college consists of three centers: The “Center for Global Communications”, the “Center for Japanese Language and Culture”, andthe “Center for Open Education”. The College of Cross-Cultural andMultidisciplinary Studies will foster and expand a variety of measures,such as the provision of global subjects, the enhancement of Japanese language and culture education, and providing cooperative
learning between high schools and the university, in addition to connecting with the local community and local businesses.

URL: http://www.c3.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/

Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization (KIDO)

熊本創成推進機構

The Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization (KIDO) was established on April 1, 2017 with the aim of contributing to the development of the Kumamoto region and the enhancement of its information transmission capacity, especially in the areas of industrial, human resource and local community development.
The organization consists of the Innovation and Collaboration Center (KUICC), the Center for Policy Studies and the
Kumamoto Regional Industrial Development Center (KRIDC). It supplies the Kumamoto region with human and intellectual resources that respond to local needs and problems, and also drives the Japanese government’s Program for Promoting Regional Revitalization by Universities as Centers of Community (COC+).

URL: http://www.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/syakairenkei/kumamotosouseisuishinkikou

Research Center for Instructional Systems

教授システム学研究センター

RCiS, the Research Center for Instructional Systems, consists of three research departments and one operations department. The research departments aim to make RCiS a world-leading research center for instructional systems. The
operations department is IeLD, the Institute for e-Learning Development. RCiS is distinctive in that it offers practical fields
inside and outside Kumamoto University, and is developing research on both higher education and vocational education.
RCiS, as the first research center in Japan for Instructional Systems, manifests the belief, “When it comes to Instructional Systems or Instructional Design, there’s no institution like Kumamoto University.” RCiS works in close cooperation
with research centers inside and outside Japan. It develops instructional systems and contributes to society through joint
research with associate research institutions, which include corporations and higher education institutions, and withassociate researchers consisting of graduates of the Graduate School of Instructional Systems in Kumamoto University
and elsewhere.

URL: http://www.rcis.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/home_en/22

永青文庫研究センター

thropy unique to Kumamoto University.
Through the general study of the Eisei-Bunko Collection and other documents, the Eisei-Bunko Research Center hasorganized a solid base for research. The Center also gives back results from its studies to the community through cooperation with cultural administrative organizations. At the same time, we help with the development of human resources
who can contribute to the promotion of culture and research with a focus on the humanities and social sciences.

Centers and Institutes

The Eisei-Bunko Research Center was established by the Inter-Department Institutes for Education and Research in April 2017. Its
purpose is to help us develop our research on the basis of the resultsof study and philanthropy. The Eisei-Bunko Research Center is attached to the Faculty of Letters, which was established in 2009.
Research is focused on documents related to the Kumamoto Domain, the Eisei-Bunko Collection. This collection is currently housed
at Kumamoto University, and the documents are among the mostdetailed and extensive daimyo documents available, both in terms of
quality and quantity. This is a priority area for research and philan-

Part 3Eisei-Bunko Research Center

URL: http://www.let.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/eisei/

Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management (CWMD)

くまもと水循環･減災研究教育センター

The Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management (CWMD) was established in April 2017,with 4 laboratories, namely, the Water Resource Research Laboratory, Marine Science Laboratory, Disaster Mitigation
Laboratory, and Urban and Regional Design Laboratory. The CWMD will lead in the research and management ofgroundwater resources in Kumamoto, the marine environment around the Ariake Sea and Yatsushiro Sea, disaster mitigation, and community design. The CWMD returns the results of its research to society.
◆The Water Resource Research Laboratory is aimed at perpetuating healthy water cycles centering on groundwater
resources through various academic efforts.
◆The Marine Science Laboratory carries out the research on biodiversity and ecosystems, the preservation and sustainable development of marine resources, and the analysis of environmental changes in the seabed in coastal areas.
◆The Disaster Mitigation Laboratory promotes a wide range of research and education focused on disaster prevention
and mitigation activities, to help develop and sustain a society with reduced disaster risk.
◆The Urban and Regional Design Laboratory works on designs and implementations aimed at realizing a resilient,livable and sustainable region focused on local public participation.

URL: http://cwmd.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/

The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School

Photograph by Toru Sakamoto※ It is currently closed because of Kumamoto earthquake in 2016

熊本大学五高記念館

The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School is composed of
two historic buildings which have been designated as Important
Cultural Properties, the main building of the Fifth High School andthe Chemical Laboratory. It contains exhibits of historical documents
relating to higher education and activities of the Fifth High School
along with other relevant artifacts. In addition to these standing exhibits, the Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School offers lectures,lessons on cultural themes, experiential learning meetings, as well as
concerts.
In addition, the museum serves as a training center for the museum
curator training course at Kumamoto University, and also offers reference services. The support of lifelong learning and community activities are central to the mission of the Memorial Museum of theFifth High School.

URL: http://www.goko.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/

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先進マグネシウム国際研究センター

Centers and Institutes

Currently, there is a strong demand in the transportation industry
for ways to reduce the weight of structural components, in order toreduce both energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Magnesium isthe lightest known structural metal and magnesium alloys are increasingly being used in a wide range of applications for both structural and functional benefits. The Magnesium Research Center at
Kumamoto University (“MRC”), established in December 2011, hasbeen engaged in and dedicated to a variety of magnesium-related
research areas. They include alloy design, casting metal formation,mechanical properties, corrosion, surface treatment, and recycling.
MRC has also developed an international magnesium research network, particularly involving countries in the East Asia region. MRC
has three missions: 1) to provide state-of-the-art research and education, 2) to develop an international research network, and 3) to promote international joint research.

URL: http://www.mrc.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/

Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

生命資源研究・支援センター

The Institute of Resource Development and Analysis (IRDA) wasestablished for the purpose of promoting comprehensive education
and research in various scientific areas by providing diverse researchresources and information.
Two major objectives of the IRDA are: 1) Production, development,
preservation, and supply of experimental animals, including genetically engineered animals, and construction and analysis of databases
using advanced bioinformatics, and phenotype analysis. 2) Research,education, enlightenment, data management and technical support
for experiments using animals, genetic materials and radioisotopes.

URL: http://irda.kuma-u.jp/en/index.html

Center for AIDS Research

エイズ学研究センター
The Center for AIDS Research (CAIDS) conducts research on thepathogenesis, treatment, and prevention of AIDS. The center also
promotes AIDS research by engaging in international and domestic
collaborations. In 2008, our program “Global Education and ResearchCenter Aiming at the Control of AIDS” was selected as one of the
global Center of Excellence programs supported by the Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. CAIDS also
promotes sciences at international level and education for the future
global scientific leaders in the field of HIV/AIDS Research via thisprogram.

URL:http://www.caids.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/aidsnew/englishpage/index.html

24環境安全センター

URL:http://www.esc.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/

Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties

Centers and Institutes

The Environmental Safety Center was established in 2001 to manage environment and safety issues at the university and its surroundings. The center aims to maintain a satisfactory setting for students
studying at the university as well as ensure the safety of its staff andstudents, and in doing so, contribute to the overall promotion of education and research.
The main services of the center are : 1) Safety management andenvironmental conservation, including chemical management, forstudents studying at the university, as well as all related education
and awareness services. 2) Services related to proper managementand disposal of waste products. 3) Services related to environmental
measurements such as water quality and atmospheric tests.

Part 3

Environmental Safety Center

埋蔵文化財調査センター

The eight campuses of this university are built on top of some of
the most famous remains from the Jomon period down to modern
times (Kurokamimachi, Honjo, Oe sites among others) in Kumamoto
prefecture. Therefore, whenever it is inevitable to dig into the groundfor maintenance of the facilities of the campuses (construction or
repair of buildings, infrastructure), archaeological excavations arecarried out in order to save the remains. This center emerged as oneof the Inter-Department Institutes for Education and Research in October 2011 from the Research Office for Buried Cultural Properties,
which undertook excavations since 1994. The center’s objectives are
documentation, preservation and practical use of the excavated cultural properties (sites and finds). Excavation results are presented to
Photo:
Potteries excavated from the ruins of the campus(1600 years ago) the public in annual and other reports, and visitors are always welcome to study the original finds.

URL: http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/dept/maibun/

Health Care Center

保健センターThe Health Care Center is located on the Kurokami North Campus.
Three physicians, one clinical psychotherapist and three nurses areavailable during normal school hours for consultation and treatment.
Health Care Center provides help in resolving the various troubles,
concerns, worries, and illness that can occur during college life. The
service is free to all members of the university community.

URL: http://hcc.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/

Student Accessibility Support Room

障がい学生支援室

The Student Accessibility Support Room was established on November 1, 2015 to enhance the support system forstudents with disabilities and to contribute to their unimpeded education along with the enactment of the Act on the
Elimination of Disability Discrimination of April 2016. The room receives consultations from students with disabilities andprovides the necessary consideration and support for them.

URL: https://sien.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/

University Archives

文書館

The University Archives were established on April 1, 2016 to enable the acquisition of documents, to preserve andprovide archival materials and to manage official documents related to historical collections and materials at the university. The Archives have mainly been used for the preparation of inventory to collect data for the compilation of Sixty Yearsof History, the management of official documents, and for Kumamoto University History (Modern Higher Education
History).

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University Hospital

Kumamoto University Hospital comprises medical examination

Centers and Institutes

departments, a pharmaceutical department, a nursing department,
and central consultation facilities, among other features. The hospitalhas 848 beds and over 1,300 outpatients per day.
The hospital is currently advancing redevelopment plans such as
the opening of a new Outpatient Building in September 2014, withthe aim of constructing a university hospital that will be able to handle
the medical science and medical care needs of the 21st century.
Through this, the hospital is promoting the establishment of a comprehensive medical care system that combines advanced medical
treatment and comprehensive holistic medical treatment. As a part ofthis, the divisions of medical treatment shifted to an overall medical

University Hospital▪Division of Internal Medicine
Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Nephrology and Hypertension, Diabetes.
Metabolism and Endocrinology, Cardiovascular
Medicine, Neurological Medicine▪Division of Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Breast and Endocrine Surgery,
Pediatric Surgery, Transplantation, Urology, Gynecology▪Division of Child Health and Development
Pediatrics, Obstetrics▪Division of Sensory and Motor Organs
Orthopaedic Surgery, Dermatology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial
surgery▪Division of Radiology
Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology,
Radiation Oncology▪Division of Anesthesia, Neurosurgery
and Psychiatry
Neuropsychiatry, Neurosurgery, Anesthesia▪Departments
Laboratory Medicine, Surgical Center, Central Radiology, Intensive Care Unit, Central Medical Supply,
Rehabilitation, Surgical Pathology, Transfusion
Medicine and Cell Therapy, Emergency and General
Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Dialysis Center, Endoscopic Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Departmentof General Clinical Investigation, Department ofMedical Infomatics and Administrative Planning,
Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Technology, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Department of Medical
Quality and Safety Management, Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Administration▪Centers
Comprehensive Clinical Education, Training and Development Center, Innovation Center for Translational Research, Medical Liaison Center, Perinatal
Medical Center, Cancer Center, Medical Engineering
Center, Regional Medical Support Center, Transplantation Center

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医学部附属病院

care system categorized by each internal organ and body systemstarting in January 2004. Additionally, the hospital was designated asa Center of Prefectural Cancer Treatment and Center of Liver Disorder
Treatment.
As the only Advanced Treatment Hospital in Kumamoto prefecture,
the hospital is now focusing on improving the standards of healthcare
for the local community.

MissionKumamoto University Hospital is dedicated to excellence in patientcare, developing improved methods of healthcare, and developing
health professionals and students. Members of the staff also contribute communities for their welfare and health.

Vision❖Patient First: We dedicate to excellence in patient care for respecting patient’s wishes, anticipations and requests.

❖Excellence: We provide high-quality health care in a safe andreliable manner.

❖Teamwork: We develop a positive role for health professionals.
❖Innovation: We develop and improve the method of healthcare.

Patient Rights❖Right to medical care of good quality❖Right to information❖Right to self-determination❖Right to confidentiality
Patient Responsibilities❖To provide accurate and complete information
about your health❖To follow any of hospital rules❖Not to disturb hospital peace
URL: http://www.kuh.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/index.html

附属図書館
The University Library is composed of the Central Library, the Medical Livices to support the University’s educational and research activities.
The Central Library is open from 8:40 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday,
and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Library Holdings (As of March 31st, 2017)
Books

Periodicals

Central Library

1,042,065

14,889

Medical Library

175,093

5,287

Pharmacy Library

39,312

1,029

Total

1,256,470

21,205Centers and Institutes

brary and the Pharmacy Library. It provides information resources and ser-Part 3

University LibrarySpecial Collections of Books and Manuscripts
1. The Aso Manuscript Collection
This impressive collection of historical documents, formerly kept at Aso
Shrine, contains a wealth of information relating to the Nanbokucho and
Kamakura Periods. Of the 1,047 items of this collection, 34 volumes of 304
letters and 36 manuscripts have been designated as Important Cultural
Properties.

2. The Hosokawa Manuscript Collection
This is the largest collection of primary source materials on the administration of the Hosokawa government (Hosokawa Han), ranging from the
Nanbokucho Period to the early Meiji Period.

3. The Lafcadio Hearn Collection
This is an extensive collection of various editions of the works of Lafcadio
Hearn and fundamental research materials about Hearn, chiefly in English.
It contains his English translations of Anatole France, Gustave Flaubert, andTheophile Gautier.

URL: http://www.lib.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/

The Hosokawa Manuscript Collections

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Domestic And Overseas Offices
Part 3

Domestic Offices
Kumamoto University Tokyo Office

東京オフィスCenters and Institutes

Established: April 2004
Scope:
1. Provides support for university-industry collaborations
2. Offers information regarding the educational research activities of KU tobusinesses, the government, and other public offices and organizations
3. Offers information regarding entrance exams to prospective students,
and provides support to KU students who are seeking jobs
4. Collaborates with alumni associations
5. Conducts seminars and organizes various gatherings

Kumamoto University Kansai Office

関西オフィスEstablished: December 2011
Scope:
1. Provides support for university-industry collaborations
2. Offers information regarding the educational research activities of KU tobusinesses, the government, and other public offices and organizations
3. Offers information regarding entrance exams to prospective students,
and provides support to KU students who are seeking jobs
4. Collaborates with alumni associations
5. Conducts seminars and organizes various gatherings

Kumamoto University Kansai Liaison Office

関西リエゾンオフィス

Established: October 16, 2009
Scope:
1. Promotes collaboration with industry and government offices in the Kansai
region, and promotes technology transfers
2. Provides technical consultation, and conducts meetings and collaborative
research gatherings
3. Exhibits research processes and engages in public relations activities
4. Distributes pamphlets and provides information about the entrance exams
of KU, and assists students in finding jobs
5. Collaborates with alumni associations
6. Conducts seminars and other gatherings
Address:
South Facility #2203, Creation Core Higashi Osaka 1-4-1 Aramoto Kita, Higashi
Osaka City, Osaka 577-0011, Japan
E-mail: kansai@kumamoto-u.ac.jp

Overseas Offices
Kumamoto University Liaison Office at KAIST韓国 KAISTオフィス

Established: September 2008
Scope:
1. Promotes research collaboration
2. Supports the joint symposiums of KU and KAIST
3. Provides information about KU and its entrance exams, and assists withpublic relations activities
Address:
KAIST Biomedical Research Center 291 Daehak-ro (373-1 Guseong-dong),
Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 305-701, Korea

Global Academic-Industry Collaboration Satellite Office in Shandong University

山東大学オフィス（中国）

Kumamoto University and Shandong University (Jinan City, Shandong Province, China) signed a memorandum on March 22, 2010 tomark the establishment of satellite offices to promote personnel exchanges and mutual friendship between the two universities in the fieldof academic-industry collaboration. Based on this agreement, a KU satellite office was openedin the Department of Academic Research of Shandong University, and a Shandong University
satellite office was set up in the Kumamoto University Innovation and Collaboration Center(KUICC).
Established: March 2010
Scope:
1. Promotes the collaboration of university, industry and government
2. Promotes academic exchange
3. Provides information about KU
4. Functions as a center for KU activities in China

Kumamoto University Liaison Office at ITS
Established: April 2010
Scope:
1. Promotes academic and student exchanges with partner institutions
2. Cultivates Indonesian students who are interested in studying at KU, and assists
students who are preparing to come to KU to study
3. Promotes international collaboration of the university, industry and government
4. Provides information about KU and its entrance exams, and assists with public
relations activities
5. Supports alumni activities
Address:ITS International Office Gedung Rektorat Lantai 1 Kampus ITS Keputih-Sukolilo
Surabaya Jawa Timur, 60111, Indonesia
TEL: +62-31-596-6985 E-mail: mia.hernawati.sby@gmail.com

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インドネシアITSオフィス

大連オフィス

Kumamoto University Sudan Office

スーダンオフィス

Established: June 2016
Scope:
1. Service as a base of research and educational exchange in Africa
2. The dissemination of information on Japan and Kumamoto University to students and academic staff of exchange partner universities in Africa
3. The establishment of a network of alumni and similar groups and persons in
Africa
4. Service as a base of Kumamoto University’s activities in Africa
Address:
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Khartoum. P.O. Box: 1996, Al-Qasr street,
Khartoum 11111, Sudan

Centers and Institutes

Established: March 2011
Scope:
1. Provides information regarding Japan and KU to students and the faculty of
Dalian University of Technology and partner institutions in northern China
2. Builds networks of alumni and other relevant people in northern China
3. Strengthens the relationship with other partner institutions in northern China
4. Promotes KU’s various activities in northern China
Address:
Room 106, Bldg. B, No. 80 Software Park Rd, Dalian 116024, China
TEL: +86-411-8470-2983

Part 3

Kumamoto University Dalian Office

Six National Universities Network (SUN) Changchun Joint Office 国立六大学長春共同事務所
As a first joint office of Six National Universities Network (SUN) which consists of Chiba University, Niigata University, Kanazawa University, Okayama University, Nagasaki University and Kumamoto University.
Established: November 2014
Scope:
1. Provides information regarding Japan and SUN to students and the faculty ofpartner institutions in northeastern China
2. Builds networks of alumni and other relevant people in northeastern China
3. Strengthens the relationship with other partner institutions in northeastern China
4. Promotes SUN’s various activities in northeastern China
Address:
Jingyue Campus of Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, China
TEL: +86-431-8451-6278

Six National Universities Network (SUN) European Platform of SixERS

国立六大学欧州事務所

Established as a joint office of six national universities (Chiba Univ., Niigata Univ., Kanazawa Univ., Okayama Univ., Nagasaki Univ. andKumamoto Univ.)
Established: August 2016
Scope:
1. The dissemination of information on academic and cultural ties between Japanand the Netherlands
2. The promotion of partnerships with inter-university networks and international
joint educational platforms in the Netherlands and EU
3. The collection of information on local universities
4. The dissemination of information on Japan and the six national universities tostudents and academic staff of local universities
5. The implementation and operation of six national university joint programs
Address:
SieboldHuis 5th floor, Rapenburg 19, 2311 GE Leiden, The Netherlands

Six National Universities Network (SUN) Bangkok Office of AP-Six ERS

国立六大学バンコク事務所

Established as the joint office of six national universities (Chiba Univ., Niigata Univ., Kanazawa Univ., Okayama Univ., Nagasaki Univ.
and Kumamoto Univ. )Established: July 2017
Scope:
1. Joint implementation of student exchange programs in Thailand and other ASEAN countries
2. Dissemination of information on Japan and the six universities to students and academic
staff in Thailand and other ASEAN countries
3. Promotion of international industry-academia-government collaborative programs in Thailand and other ASEAN countries
4. Promotion of exchanges with ASEAN University Network (AUN) member universities
Address:
KMUTT Knowledge Exchange for Innovation Center (KX) 12F
110/1 Krung Thonburi Road, Banglamphulang,
Khlongsan, Bangkok 10600, Thailand

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Top Global University Project
Part 4

A Leading University Cultivating Global Leaders from Kumamoto

Academic and Research Projects

Kumamoto University has been selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology (MEXT) for the 2014 Top Global University Project. Our slogan is“A Leading University Cultivating Global Leaders from Kumamoto,”and, accordingly, we
aim to refine our education to shape ourselves into a truly global university. We plan to act
as a driving force for globalization in Kumamoto and strive to take our place in the world
as a center for research that also contributes to the community.

The Future of Kumamoto University as a Global University
1. An education system highly
conductive to internationalism
We are introducing a new education systemthat is compatible with the academic year ofother countries and allows graduate students toenroll early or study abroad, and offers flexible
credit transfers. This system accelerates an increase of international students and Japanese
students who study abroad.

Target Figure
Number of international students (all year)
2013

2023

1,600
(16%)

764
(7.6%)

Number of students who have studied abroad (all year)
2013

2023
541
(5.8%)

1,200
(14%)

2. Global atmosphere for the inclusionof international students
We want to enhance our high quality curriculum to students learning about Japanese culture
to promote enrollment of international exchange
students. Additionally, we will offer a variety ofservices, including support and advice for exchange students and promotion of international
networking events. New building for the Collegeof Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies
was completed in spring 2016.

3. Strengthened and globalized graduate
education to support cutting-edge
research
We are beginning a global education programthat applies to both undergraduate and graduatelevel studies with the aim of educating elite
graduates going on to be active throughout theworld. We send students to partner universities
in the US and Europe to offer double degrees
and support collaborative research.

4. Global campus as a driving force forinternationalization in the local
community
We provide opportunities for local youth to receive an early global education and assist study
abroad programs.

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Double Degree Program Partners(Graduate School)

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia
Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
National Kaohsiung First University of Science andTechnology, Taiwan
Southern Taiwan University of Science andTechnology, Taiwan
AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland
Paichai University, Korea
University of Bordeaux, France
Blaise Pascal University, France
University of Lorraine, France
De La Salle University, Philippines
Mahidol University, Thailand
Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Center of Community Project

Local community oriented education in Kumamoto University shall move forward as follows:
Step 1: Find motivation for learning by understanding the local history, culture and current situation.
Step 2: Identity specific local issues through the lectures of business people and KU instructors (class lectures).
Step 3: Join with the community in dealing with actual issues.
Kumamoto University will incorporate these community issues and solutions into its education through the Centerof Community Project, and make every effort to reform the university organization and curricula to produce talented individuals who proactively learn from the community, think effectively while using their special knowledge,
and seize the initiative.

Program for Promoting Regional Revitalization
by Universities as Centers of Community (COC+)

Academic and Research Projects

The purpose of The Project for Planning and Promoting Local Community Oriented Education (also called“COC”)
is to produce individuals who study in the community to find ways to address various problems with creativity,
and to contribute to progress in society from a global perspective. This involves the nurturing of talented people
who are brimming with the“Spirit of Kumamoto University.”Major changes in global society, such as depopulation, have brought deeply-interconnected problems to the local communities of Kumamoto Prefecture as well.

Part 4

The Project for Planning and Promoting Local Community Oriented Education

Education Program to expand industry and employment in Kumamoto under“All Kumamoto”united efforts
In order to control the outflow of younger population from Kumamoto Prefecture and to attract the young talents, it is essential to provide them with the industry-oriented education system which nurtures the students for
local industries and community. The Program for Promoting Regional Revitalization by Universities as Centers ofCommunity (COC+) aims to promote the representative industries of Kumamoto, in the area of manufacturing,
agriculture, forestry and fishing. It also aims to produce skilled individuals who can implement the measuresneeded for“revitalization”process and job creation.
Kumamoto University is holding a leadership role in industry development mainly in the manufacturing industryof the central and northern areas of Kumamoto Prefecture. In this program, universities, business organizations
and other business-related associations in Kumamoto, as well as in Kumamoto Prefectural Government, willclosely cooperate with each other for human resource development under“All Kumamoto”united efforts.

Promote industry and increase employment in Kumamoto, and increase the number ofyoung students attracted to working places in Kumamoto

Internships /educational
Kumamoto Association collaborationof Corporate Executives(Banking institution)

Education partner schools

Collaboration in
attracting companies
to Kumamoto

Kumamoto University, Prefectural University of Kumamoto,

Employment Kumamoto Gakuen University, Sojo University, Tokai University, Employment
supportsupport

Shokei College / Shokei Junior College, Kyushu University of

Nursing and Social Welfare, National Institute of Technology,
The Kumamoto
Chamber ofInternships / Kumamoto College
Commerce and Industry educational

Kumamoto Prefectural collaboration
Federation of Societies ofCommerce and Industry
Kumamoto Prefectural
Federation of Small
Business Associations

JA Kumamoto
Chuuoukai

Kumamoto Prefecture/ Kumamoto City

Employment
supportInternships /educational
collaboration

Education program to promote regional revitalization

Internshipcollaborations
・
Employment
support Kumamoto Industrial

Industry development/creation program(to grow local manufacturing industries, etc.)
Program to promote agriculture, forestry and

Employment ﬁshing industries (Kumamoto Southern Food Valley, etc.)
support

Joint researchFederation

Collaboration
betweencompanies
Collaboration
supportBusinesses outside

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Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities
Part 4

Academic and Research Projects

Since being selected for the“Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities”by the
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in 2013, we have established international collaborative research groups for life sciences, natural sciences, and humanities and social sciences inorder to globalize and strengthen our research activities. Under the management of top professors in each research group, we invite researchers from abroad, recruit talented young researchers, regularly hold international seminars, establish overseas joint laboratories, and do much more.

Institutions Collaborating with Kumamoto University(2007-2017)
Kumamoto University is currently working with 1,696 international institutions and we actively promote newcollaborations to deliver quality research.

79 countries
1,696 institutional collaborations

Top 10 Institutional Collaborations by Number of Publications
No

University / Institution

Country1

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

162

USA

2

Chulalongkorn University

106

THAILAND

3

Mahidol University

98

THAIILAND

4NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI)

97

USA

5

Harvard University

94

USA

6

University of California System

87

USA

7

Chest Disease Research Institute81

THAILAND

8

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)

78

FRANCE

9

Chinese Academy of Sciences

56

CHINA

10

VA Boston Healthcare System

54

USA

Thomson Reuters InCites BA
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Number of Publications

Advanced Research Projects
KATSUKI Sunao,

Pulsed Power Science and Application

Pulsed power is an instantaneous form of energy, whether electrical energy, chemical energy,
mechanical energy, or optical energy, that can exert a tremendous amount of power. The magnitudeof pulsed power can be equivalent to the total of all electrical power consumption at an instant inKyushu, in Japan, or even in the world. Pulsed power is capable of generating unusually extreme
fields, such as ultra-high-pressure fields, ultra-high electromagnetic fields, super-gravity fields anda variety of plasmas. This group furthers studies of pulsed-power produced in extremely reactive
fields, and explores applications in material processing, environmental protection, biotechnology,
medical treatment, food processing, and more, as well as further developing pulsed power technology. Our facilities and equipment are among the most advanced in the world, and include a comprehensive explosion experiment facility, the world’s first super-gravity generation device, a comprehensive bioelectrics experiment
facility, and pulsed power infrastructure equipment of great variety in terms of time range (down to sub-nanoseconds) andpower range (up to 10 GW). The facilities and equipment are used not only for our own research but also for researchers fromdisparate fields associated with both companies and other universities, and, as such, are widely deployed in the related fields ofpulsed power science and technology.
We are seeking solutions to various problems that the international community is facing, and working to contribute to therealization of a safe and secure society by using pulsed power science and technology. Furthermore, we seek to encourage
young researchers to be international leaders by providing them with international and interdisciplinary research environments.
NISHINAKAMURA Ryuichi, Stem Cell-Based Tissue Regeneration Research and Education Unit
Institute of Molecular
Embryology and Genetics

This group was established by Kumamoto University in 2013 for the purpose of consistently promoting the scientific activities of the Global COE Program, funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology from 2007 to 2011. We aim to establish an education and research
unit that will foster creative researchers who focus on stem cell-based developmental medicine.

Academic and Research Projects

Institute of PulsedPower Science

Part 4▪Group for Globally-advanced Research▪

Stem cell research is one of the most attractive fields in biomedical science, and the expectations
for regenerative medicine are rising, as the derivation of human iPS cells has opened the door to
the regeneration of organs and tissues. To achieve this goal, however, a deeper understanding ofbroad areas of science including developmental biology is crucial. We have recruited leading
researchers with various backgrounds, including those from the fields of medicine, pharmacology, and developmental biology.
Our research topics include the molecular mechanisms of stem cell maintenance, lineage specification of early-stage embryos,
the establishment of iPS cells from patients, the development and regeneration of the pancreas, kidneys, eyes, and neurons, aswell as epigenetics and metabolisms in diseased states. We expect that these research activities will synergistically contributeto a better understanding of organogenesis and to strategies to treat diseases. We have seen seminal achievements during therecent several years. They include the induction of three-dimensional kidney tissue from human iPS cells, the derivation of
insulin-producing pancreatic cells from ES/iPS cells, a method of eliminating the undifferentiated cells during tissue differentiation, a drug development using the patient-derived iPS cells, and epigenetic control of energy expenditures and cancers.
This group also seeks to encourage young scientists in research fields related to stem cells and organogenesis. We support
these young scientists by providing in-house grants, travel expenses, and many other benefits. We hope that young researchers
training in this program will interact and motivate each other to build a global next-generation network in developmental
medicine. We are confident that this environment will help young postdocs and students become globally oriented independentscientists.

TAKIGUCHI Masafumi,International Research Center Aiming at the Control of AIDS

Center for AIDS ResearchMore than 30 million people are living with HIV-1 worldwide, and roughly two million people die of
AIDS-related illnesses each year. Among developed countries, Japan has been experiencing
increased incidences of HIV infection. Thus, HIV/AIDS remains a substantial threat to the global
health, and developing an HIV vaccine and therapies to cure HIV/AIDS have been the ultimate goal.
New program “International Research Center Aiming at the control of AIDS” will establish an
enhanced international research and education core based on the framework of the successfully
implemented global COE “Global Education and Research Center Aiming at the Control of AIDS”
Program over the five years. To further expand international collaborations, research effort will be
reorganized and place a renewed emphasis on studies leading to the development of 1) new therapies to cure HIV/AIDS and 2)
an HIV/AIDS vaccine. This program will also enhance educational opportunities for Ph.D. students and assume its role as a
top-level international graduate school. The current internationally open educational system in the AIDS course provides overseas research experience. The new program will increase the number of students who will perform research at the Overseas
Liaison Laboratories (OLL) and enhance the quality of education.

KAWAMURA Yoshihito,

International Research Core for Advanced Magnesium Alloys

Magnesium Research Center

One current global environmental strategy to reduce CO2 gas emission is to achieve total weight
reduction in transportation especially relating to automotive, railway, and aerospace applications.
Magnesium alloys have a light weight among structural metals, and are therefore very attractive
materials for the weight-savings initiative. New magnesium alloys possessing excellent mechanicalproperties and non-flammability have been developed at Kumamoto University and are called“KUMADAI magnesium alloys.” This project aims to progress the research and development onthese alloys for their practical application and to establish international research networks with
universities, institutes, and industries, for advanced magnesium alloy science and technology.

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Kumamoto University Challenging Research Projects
Part 4▪Cultural and Social Sciences▪
ISHIHARA Akiko,

Academic and Research Projects

Faculty of Humanities andSocial Sciences

The vision of this project is to establish grand theories for communication between people withdementia and those without it, using a knowledge of conflict transformation. Many BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia) can be eliminated if communication with dementia
sufferers is done properly, and if conflicts between people with dementia and those around themare properly transformed. In 30 years, it is estimated that about 10% of the Japanese population
may suffer some level of dementia symptoms. This research project is aimed at contributing to asociety in which people with dementia and those without dementia can live together in harmony.

▪Natural Sciences▪
OHIRA Shinichi,
Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology

Separation, purification and recovery of rare metals by means of electrodialytic ion
transfer device
Rare earth elements are defined not only by the trace amounts found in the earth but also by thedifficulty of purification and recovery. The need to recycle elements will dramatically grow in the
coming decade because of shortened product lifetimes. In this project, the recovery of elementsfrom used Li-batteries is studied. The electrodialytic ion transfer device, which can transfer ionsquantitatively between solution phases, is applied for purification, especially for the separation ofcobalt and nickel. The study is aimed at developing a highly effective and clean recovery methodthat is free of toxic chemicals.

TAKANO Hiroyoshi,
Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology

NAKANISHI Yoshitaka,
Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology

HINOKUMA Satoshi,
Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology

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Grand Design for Healthy Communication with Dementia Sufferers as a New Mode ofInteraction Leveraging Conflict Transformation Theories

Are moss chloroplasts surrounded by a wall?
It is now widely accepted that an endosymbiotic cyanobacterium evolved into the plastids of green
plants. Although free-living bacteria typically have peptidoglycan in their cell wall, it is believed thatthe plastids of green plants lost endosymbiotic peptidoglycan during evolution. We isolated ahomolog of the bacterial peptidoglycan-synthetic gene encoding D-alanine (D-Ala):D-Ala ligase fromthe moss Physcomitrella patens. Generated knockout transformants showed disrupted chloroplast
division and giant chloroplasts, and the phenotype was recovered by the addition of DA-DA. Using ametabolic labeling method for peptidoglycan with a DA-DA dipeptide probe and click chemistry, we
visualized plastid peptidoglycan fully surrounding the chloroplasts of the moss. Our findings suggestthat the plastids of basal land plants have a peptidoglycan wall.

Processing technology for creation of bio-inspired surface to various materials
The biomechanisms of the lotus leaf and moth eye have been explored. In particular, the relationship between their structures and their water-repellency effect and reflection suppression havebeen elucidated. These studies have contributed to the development of innovative industrial products. The microscopic structure seen on a natural surface is generally created by a nanoimprint
method based on semiconductor manufacturing technology, so some limitations must be considered in terms of product size, shape, and material. This study aims to explore surface micromachining, a mechanical material removal process that serves as an alternative to a nanoimprinting, increating a bio-inspired surface on artificial materials.

Material design of ammonia combustion catalysts based on mullite type crystal structureThis study focuses on the material design of novel catalysts for the combustion of ammonia, whichhas potential as a renewable and carbon-free energy source. The target catalyst is based on amullite-type crystal structure with high thermal stability, and enables the low-temperature light-off
of ammonia and negligible emissions of nitrogen oxide to realize environmentally friendly catalytic
combustors for ammonia fuel. The use of ammonia as potential substitute for fossil fuel resources
can be advanced by knowledge gained from this study.

MATSUDA Mitsuhiro,
Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology

Development of Zr- and Hf-based high temperature shape memory alloys by the addition of
B and rare earth elements

Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology

KOSUMI Daisuke,
Institute of Pulsed Power
Science

Science and Engineering of Carbon Nanopot
The carbon nanopot (CNPot) is a novel pot-shaped nanomaterial, recently invented using ouroriginal submarine-style chemical vapor deposition technique. It is produced in series to form longfibers from which each nanopot is easily separable. Our study has also suggested that CNPot isamphiphilic. These features make CNPot a promising tool for application in drug delivery systems,
gas or bio-sensors, functional hybrid materials, electrode materials for high-performance batteries,
and more. We also expect that the unique nanostructure of CNPot may offer yet undiscovered novel
physical properties. Experimental and theoretical studies of this distinctive nanomaterial areintensively under way.

Elucidation of physical properties of optical functional materials in an extremely
spatiotemporal reaction field
A timescale of femtoseconds (10-15 s) is comparable with the oscillation periods of nuclear motions,such as molecular vibrations and lattice vibrations. Ultrafast spectroscopy enables us to observe thenon-equilibrium dynamics of materials that take place at an extremely fast timescale. This project isaimed at elucidating the energy movement of optical functional materials under an extreme
reaction field, by combining graphene plasmonics and ultrafast spectroscopic measurements.

Academic and Research Projects

YOKOI Hiroyuki,

Part 4

Martensitic transformation behavior and microstructure in shape memory alloys and B2-type
intermetallic compounds, such as zirconium- and halfnium-based alloys, have been investigatedusing transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffractometry. We have clarified themicrostructural features using synchrotron radiation and TEM analysis in Ti-Pd, Ti-Pt and ZrCobased alloys subjected to high pressure torsion. Their functional properties are based on a martensitic phase transformation that can be strongly affected by disordering, and are grain-size at
nanoscale.

▪Life Sciences▪
OHTSUBO Kazuaki,
Faculty of Life Sciences

KOJIMA Sunao,
Faculty of Life Sciences

Development of antimetastatic drugs targeting cancer-associated sugar chains
The sialyl-Tn antigen is a glycan tumor marker molecule that facilitates tumor invasion and metastasis. Its presence is associated with a poor prognosis for cancer patients. Using chemical screening, we have obtained chemical compounds bearing an ST6GalNAc-I inhibitory activity, thereby
suppressing the sialyl-Tn antigen-induced tumor invasion. We are working on developing antimetastatic drugs by focusing on molecular modifications of ST6GalNAc-I inhibitor compounds forstructural optimization, based on X-ray crystallography of the enzyme-compound complexes. Next
generation drugs targeting cancer-associated glycans must provide a new concept for drug discovery, and must contribute to improved outcomes for current multimodal cancer treatments andquality of life for patients.

Impact of Asian dust and PM2.5 in patients with acute myocardial infarction / out-of-hospital
cardia arrest and identification of susceptible group
Epidemiological studies have demonstrated the potential association of Asian dust and PM2.5 withadverse health effects. Asian dust contains harmful chemical agents such as sulphur and nitrogenoxides, by-products formed from combusted coal and other fossil fuels, and microbiological materials that have been suggested as causing an increase in the incidence of respiratory events caused
by inflammation. Particular air pollutants may enhance atherothrombotic processes via the generation of pulmonary inflammation or by direct translocation into systemic circulation, where smaller
particles may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. We planned a project to elucidate theassociation between air pollutants and the incidence of AMI and OHCA during a definite period in a
population of patients from a well-defined geographical region known to have greater than averagesusceptibility to AMI and OHCA.

SAWA Tomohiro,
Faculty of Life Sciences

Development of novel antibiotics targeting bacterial amino acid synthase and theirapplication to clinical use
This research project is aimed at discovering novel antibiotics that target the inhibition of specificbacterial amino acid synthase. The antibiotics will be examined to determine their therapeutic
efficacy in fighting life-threating bacterial infections, and particularly drug resistant bacteria. The
antibiotics will also be examined to see whether they can enhance the chemotherapeutic potential
of existing drugs. The current study is being conducted to establish a novel chemotherapeutic
approach to controlling infectious diseases caused by emerging, re-emerging, and drug resistantbacteria.

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HASEGAWA Yu,
Faculty of Life Sciences

Does periodontal infection increase nursing care in Alzheimer's disease?

Part 4

Inflammatory responses brought on by periodontal disease (PD) are known to induce cardiovascular
injuries, including stroke. Recent evidence suggests that PD correlates with the pathogenesis of
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), though it is unclear how PD-induced brain inflammation modifies cognitive impairment and systemic organ dysfunction in AD patients.
This project is aimed at clarifying whether brain inflammation caused by PD is significant in AD
prognosis and the burden of care. To pursue these answers, we employ AD model mice, which
undergo intracerebroventricular injection of lipopolysaccharides derived from PD, and evaluate thecognitive function and extracerebral organ injuries, especially sarcopenia.

Academic and Research Projects

MASUDA Takeshi,
Faculty of Life Sciences

Culture systems for expansion of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) demonstrate both self-renewal and differentiation abilities. Currently, an HSC transplant is the only therapy available for the treatment of hematologic cancer andhemoglobinopathies. However, approximately 40% of all patients cannot receive this therapy
because of human leukocyte antigen compatibility issues and treatment costs. If HSCs wereexpandable, many more patients would have the chance to receive HSC transplants. Yet, there is nogold standard culture system for immature HSCs. In this project, the applicant intends to develop an
in vivo mimic culture system for immature HSCs, and will unveil the regulating mechanisms of HSC
self-renewal by using original proteomic techniques.

YAMAGUCHI Tomoya,
Priority Organization for
Innovation and Excellence /Faculty of Life Sciences

YONEDA Tetsuya,
Faculty of Life Sciences

Role of ROR1 in cell membrane organization and dynamics in cancer
We previously identified the receptor tyrosine kinase-like orphan receptor 1 (ROR1) as a target fortranscriptional activation via the lineage-survival oncogene TTF-1 in lung adenocarcinoma. ROR1
facilitates the interaction of CAVIN1 and CAV1 at the plasma membrane in a kinase activity-independent manner, which in turn sustains caveolae formation and pro-survival signaling towards AKT
through multiple RTKs such as EGFR, MET and IGF-IR, via its scaffold function for CAVIN1 and CAV1
in lung cancer. In this project, we focus on the role of ROR1 as a caveolae-regulating molecule forcell membrane organization and dynamics in cancer. The goal of this project is to understand themolecular pathogenesis of human solid tumor, hard-to-cure cancers, especially lung cancer, andthen to translate our findings in order to develop novel strategies for better diagnosis, treatment andprevention.

R&D of myelin quantification for detecting preclinical neurodegenerative disorders on clinical
MRI
Myelin, found in white matter in the brain, plays an important role in neuronal activity and signaltransmission. The aim of this research is to develop a high-accuracy quantification protocol using
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We use the phase of the MRI signal to quantitate myelin
because it is known to be a physical variable sensitive to the magnetic susceptibility of biologicaltissue. Phase information of white matter simultaneously contains various elements, including
myelin. Our research factorizes them to drive the myelin fraction in the phase. We expect our
research to be utilized in the image diagnosis of various neurodegenerative disorders, such as
Parkinson’s disease, in which the myelin fraction of white matter is causally decreased.

HATAKEYAMA Jun,
Institute of Molecular
Embryology and Genetics

NOGUCHI Ryo,
University Hospital

Mechanisms of cerebral cortex expansion in primates
Expansion of the cerebral cortex is one of the main factors related to advanced cognitive and sensorimotor skills. Primates, including human beings, have a particularly expanded cerebral cortex.
However, it is still unclear how species-specific cerebral cortex size is determined and whatmechanisms underlie the massive enlargement of the human cerebral cortex. I aim to elucidate theregulation mechanism that controls brain size in various mammalian species, including primatesand rodents, to gain insights into cerebral cortex expansion.

Development of novel technology for fabricating scaffold-free functional vascular tissue
The aim of this project is to develop a unique technology that can provide completely scaffold-free,cell-based, three-dimensional vascular graft engineering utilizing the phenomenon of cell aggregation (spheroid formation) and self-assembling tissue spheroids. In our developing system, vascularcomponent cells such as endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts are fused to form avascular tissue spheroid. Next, we managed to form three-dimensional vascular tissue using asimple tissue engineering process. Finally, we elucidated tissue to fabricate cell-based scaffold-freevascular tissue. Aiming at applications in clinical vascular surgery, further development is ongoingin our laboratory.

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International Exchange Agreements

Lists of University-level Exchange Agreements
105 partner institutions (32 countries and regions)

Country
University / Institute
Since
Australia The University of Newcastle
1986
Australia Queensland University of Technology
2014
Australia University of Technology Sydney
2017
BanglaUniversity
of
Dhaka
2000
desh
Burkina
University Ouaga I Professor Joseph KI-ZERBO
2016
Faso
Cambodia Royal University of Phnom Penh
2016
CanadaUniversity of Alberta
2001
Canada
McGill University
2016
China
Guangxi Normal University
2005
China
Tongji University
2005
China
Dalian University of Technology
2006
China
Nanchang University
2006
China
Shanghai Normal University
2008
China
Harbin Institute of Technology
2009
China
Jilin University
2009
China
Nankai University
2009
China
Shandong University
2009
China
Sichuan University
2009
China
Northeastern University
2010
China
Beijing University of Technology
2011
China
Shenzhen University
2011
China
The University of Macau
2011
China
East China University of Political Science and Law 2011
China
Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology
2013
China
Northeast Normal University
2014
China
Chongqing University
2014
China
NanJing Normal University
2015
China
Guilin University of Technology
2015
China
Anhui University
2015
China
Wuhan University of Technology
2016
D.R Congo University of Mbuji-Mayi
2015
Djibouti
Djibouti University
2013
Egypt
Suez Canal University
2006
Egypt
Fayoum University
2008
FranceBordeaux Institute of Technology
2006
FranceUniversity of Bordeaux2007
FranceAix-Marseille University
2016
FranceUniversity Bordeaux Montaigne
2017
Germany Saarland University
2001
Germany Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
2017
Hungary Pázmány Péter Catholic University
2015
The Consortium of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh
Nopember, Indonesia (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh
Indonesia Nopember, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Universitas 2008
Mataram, Universitas Cenderawasih, Universitas
Nusa Cendana)
Indonesia Institut Teknologi Bandung
2011
Indonesia Gadjah Mada University
2013
Indonesia Airlangga University
2013
Indonesia Udayana University
2015
Indonesia University of Indonesia
2016
Indonesia University of Brawijaya
2016
Korea
Pai Chai University
1999
Korea
Dong-A University
2005
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technolo- 2006
Korea
gy
Korea
Chosun University
2009
Korea
Pukyong National University
2011

Country
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea
Laos
Malaysia
Myanmar
Myanmar
Nepal
New
Zealand
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
PolandPolandRomania
RwandaSlovenia
Spain
TaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTanzania
ThailandThailandThailandThailandTurkeyTurkey
UK
UK
UK
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnam(As of September 1, 2017)
University / Institute
University of Seoul
Ajou University
Chungbuk National University
Pusan National University
Chonbuk National University
Hannam University
National University of Laos
University Sains Malaysia
Yangon Technological University
Pathein University
Pokhara University

Since
2011
2011
2012
2012
2012
2016
2011
2012
2015
2016
2010

Massey University

1996

University of the Philippines, Diliman

2002

University of the Philippines, Los Baños

2015

Ateneo de Manila University

2016

International Exchanges

1

chart

Part 5

Kumamoto University has formed cooperative relationships with foreign academic institutions by concluding academic exchange agreements. As of September 1, 2017 we have 222 partner institutions in 44 countries and regions.

University of Warsaw
2009
Lublin University of Technology
2015
University of Bucharest
2015
University of Rwanda
2014
University of Maribor
2016
University of Valencia
2014
Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technol- 2008
ogy
National Tsing Hua University
2015
National University of Kaohsiung
2016
Chang Jung Christian University
2016
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences 2015
Kasetsart University
1994
Khon Kaen University
2004
Mahidol University
2013
Burapha Univerisity
2017
Ege University
2000
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
2015
Durham University
1993
University of Birmingham
1993
University of Leeds
2006
The University of Montana
1987
Montana State University
1987
Virginia Commonwealth University
1989
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1990
Texas Tech University
1994
The University of Texas at San Antonio
2010
University of California, Los Angeles
2014
University of Massachusetts Boston
2016
The University of Georgia
2017
Wright State University
2017
VNU University of Science
2007
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
2010
Hue University
2010
National University of Civil Engineering
2010
University of Social Sciences and Humanities,
2016
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
University of Languages and International Studies, 2016
VNU
Foreign Trade University
2016

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International Exchange Agreements
Part 5chart

International Exchanges

2
Country

117 partner institutions (31 countries and regions)
University / Institute

Australia

Griffith School of Engineering, Griffith University

Australia

Austria

Division of Materials Engineering, The University of
Queensland
Australian Phenomics Facility, The Australian National
University
Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, University of
ViennaBrazilUniversity of Campinas

Australia

BrazilCanadaCanadaCanada
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China

(As of September 1, 2017)
Counterpart

Since

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology

2012

Magnesium Research Center

2013

Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

2014

Center for Policy Studies

2016

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolTechnological Institute of Aeronautics
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolFaculty of Engineering, University of Waterloo
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolQueen's University at Kingston
ogy
University of Calgary, Schulich School of Engineering
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
School of Medicine
Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
School of Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences,
Harbin Medical University
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Shanghai Laboratory Animal Center, Chinese Academy ofInstitute of Resource Development and Analysis
Science
Guangxi Medical University
Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
College of Civil Engineering & Architecture, School of
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolChemistry & Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolCollege of Engineering, Peking Universityogy
Wenzhou Medical University
Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
University
School of Foreign Languages, Hangzhou Normal University
Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
Civil Engineering College, Municipal and Environmental
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolEngineering College, Transportation Engineering College,ogy
Graduate School, Shenyang Jianzhu University

Czech

Institute for Biomedical Research / Medical College, Xiamen
University
School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
School of Energy and Civil Engineering, Harbin University ofCommerce
National Institutes for Food and Drug Control
School of Geography and Planning, Sun Yat-sen University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
School of Tourism and City Administration, Zhejiang
Gongshang University
Technical University of Ostrava and Institute of Geonics of the
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague

Czech

University of Pardubice

Czech

Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences of Czech Republic

FranceUniversity of Clermont Auvergne

FranceUniversite Joseph Fourier - Grenoble I

FranceÉcole nationale supérieure des mines de Saint-Étienne

FranceFranceGermany
Germany

CRM2 Laboratory, University of Lorraine
Institut Pasteur
Faculty of Arts, University of Bonn
Leibniz Institute for Applied Geophysics
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Ruhr-University Bochum
Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering, Institute of Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolPhysical Metallurgy and Metal Physics, RWTH Aachen
ogy
University

China
China
China
China
China
China
China
Czech

Germany
Germany
Germany
India
India
India
India
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Kenya
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea

38

Lists of Department-level Exchange Agreements

Institute of Physics of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural
Sciences, University of Rostock

2017
2013
2014
2016
1983
1993
1999
2004
2007
2007
2008
2008
2009
2010
2010

School of Medicine, Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences

2010

School of Medicine, Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Center for Policy Studies
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced
Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced
Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced
Science and Technology
Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Faculty of Letters
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology

2010

Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolFaculty of Engineering & Technology, Annamalai University
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolManipal University
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolNational Institute of Technology Karnataka
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolAlva’s Institute of Engineering & Technology
ogyElectrical Engineering School, Graduate School, Telkom
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolUniversity
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolFaculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University
ogy
Faculty of Industrial Technology, Islamic University ofFaculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolIndonesia
ogySchool of Humanities and Social Sciences, Pwani University
Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
College of Education, Kangnam University
Faculty of Education
Advanced Process and Materials R&BD Group, Korea Institute Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technolof Industrial Technology
ogy
Nano Materials & Products Regional Innovation Center, Hoseo Shock Waves and Condensed Matter Research Center
University
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolCollege of Engineering, Hoseo University
ogyCollege of Health Science, Korea University / Department of
Bio-convergence engineering, Korea University Graduate
School of Medicine, Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences
SchoolLaw School, Yeungnam University
School of Law
College of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolRegional Innovation Center for Environmental Technology ofogyThermal Plasma, Inha University
College of Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University

2009

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology

2012
2012
2013
2013
2015
2009
2010
2015
2015
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
1997
2013
2014
2015
2017
2006
2009
2009
2017
2014
2015
2017
2015
2002
2003
2004
2007
2007
2010
2011
2011

University / InstituteCounterpart

TaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanThailandThailandThailandThailandThailandTurkeyTurkeyTurkeyTurkey
UK
UK
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamNational Laboratory Animal CenterCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, Chang Jung
Christian University
College of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Tamkang
University
National Cheng Kung University Hospital
College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, National
Taipei University of Technology
Mariculture Research Center, Fisheries Research Institute,Council of Agriculture
Tatung University, College of Electrical Engineering andComputer Science
School of Law , Soochow University

Since
2011
2012
2013
2013
2014
2014
2015
2014
2016
2014
2012
2015
2013
2013
2016
2015
2015
2011
2010
2008
2015
2012
2014
2012
2016
2005
2009

Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

2010

Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences

2011

Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences

2013

University Hospital, Faculty of Life Science
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology

2014

Center for Marine Environment Studies

2014

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences, School of Law
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolFaculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolLadkrabangogy
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University
Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, The Joint Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Graduate School of Energy and Environment
School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University
Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, AIDS Research Center
Institute of Environmental Sciences, Bogazici University
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolEngineering Faculty, Cankiri Karatekin University
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Natural andFaculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolApplied Science, Gazi University
ogy
Kilis 7 Aralık University
School of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mary Lyon Centre, MRC Harwell
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
The School of Engineering, University of Glasgow
Institute of Pulsed Power Science
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolCollege of Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
ogy
The Jackson Laboratory
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Faculty of Sciences, Graduate School of Science of Health and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science andSchool of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco
Technology
School of Nursing and Health Professions, University of San
Faculty of Sciences, Graduate School of Science of Health and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science andFranciscoTechnology
College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, St. John's Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy
University
Mouse Biology Program, University of California, Davis
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Center for Inflammation, Immunity & Infection, Georgia State Faculty of Life Science, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy
University
Institute of Pulsed Power Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington
and Technology
Vietnam Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources,
Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Ministry of National Resources and Environment
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolDanang University of Technology
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolHo Chi Minh City University of ArchitectureogyVietnam National Museum of Nature, Vietnam Academy of
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolHanoi University of Mining and Geology
ogyInstitute of Marine Geology and Geophysics, Vietnam Academy Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technologyof Science and Technology

International Exchanges

Graduate School of Kosin University and College of Natural
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced
Science, Kosin University
Science and Technology
National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation (NIFDS), Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Korea
Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA)
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolKorea
College of Engineering, Yonsei University
ogy
Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute
Korea
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Korea
Light Metal Division, Korea Institute of Materials Science
Magnesium Research CenterCollege of Natural Sciences, Teachers' College, Kyungpook
Korea
Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
National University
Magnesium Technology Innovation Center, Seoul National
Korea
Magnesium Research Center
University
Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of National
KyrgyzInstitute of Pulsed Power Science
Academy of Science of the Kyrgyz Republic
FacultyofEngineering,
Facultyof
Science,
InstituteofNaturalFaculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced
Kyrgyzand Applied Sciences, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University
Science and Technology
Laos
Faculty of Nursing Sciences, University of Health Sciences
Faculty of Life Science
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced
Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Science and Technology
Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Autonomous Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced
MexicoUniversity of Nuevo León
Science and Technology, Institute of Pulsed Power Science
School of Mathematics and Computer Science, National
MongolFaculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
University of Mongolia
School of Economics and Business, Mongolian University ofMongolFaculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Life Sciences
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolMongol
Mongolian University of Science and Technology
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolMyanmar
Mandalay Technological University
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolNetherlands Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente
ogy
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolPhilippines College of Engineering, De La Salle University-Manila
ogy
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
PolandScience and Technology
Aircraft and Mechanical Engineering Faculties, Novosibirsk
RussiaShock Wave and Condensed Matter Research Center
State Technical University
RussiaInstitute of Advanced Technologies, Togliatti State Univeristy Magnesium Research Center
Spain
The Spanish National Research Council
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Faculty of Life Science, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy
Sri Lanka
Kelaniya
Sudan
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Institute
Faculty of Life Science, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy
Sudan
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Khartoum
School of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
TaiwanNan Jeon University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Education
College of Engineering, College of Electrical Engineering andFaculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and TechnolTaiwan
Computer Science, National Kaohsiung First University ofogy
Science and Technology

Part 5Country
Korea

2014

2017
2017
2011
2014
2016
2016
2016
2008
2015
2015
2017
2011
2014
1996
2004
2011
2012
2012
2013
2013
2015
2007
2008
2008
2012
2015
2017

The department names above are written as they existed when the agreements were concluded / renewed.

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International Exchanges

3

Changes in Numbers of Partner Institutions(As of September 1, 2017)
222

220
208

210
200
185

190

Total
Department-level
University-level

180
170
160
150

165
151

143

140
130

125

120

117

Numbers of Partner Institutions

113

110

102

98

100

92

90
74

80
70
50
40 35

39

49

45

42

30

27

54

32

20

22

23

10 15
0

17

19

18

19

22

2000 2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

20

68

69

2011 2012

2013

62

52
37

37

40

37

39

46

51

27

2006 2007 20082009 2010

2014

2015

2016

As of September 1 each year

chart

4

World Map with the Numbers of Partner Instituions
University-level
Department-level

Kumamoto University

12

11

15

Total 23
North America
03Total 3Central andSouth America

40

25

Total 40
Europe

105

73

63

62

100

83

82

75

64

60

30

79

108

7

3

Total 10Africa65

2

4Total 6
Middle East

69

Total 134
Asia

4

2

Total 6
Oceania

2017

1
1
8
4
24

4
2
2
2
2
1

3

33

7

3

7

2
7
3
1
51

5
1
1
22

1
1
1

3

1

3

0

2
1
4

1

0

1
1
1
1

1

3
4
0

0
6
6

1
1

1
2
18
20

0

0
6

1

2
1

2
1

0

0

0

0

3
1

10
32
2
5
39
17
235
252
2
2
2
6
17
2
5
4
5
1
6
38
53
4

1

0
3

1
1

1
4

7
7

11
11

1
1
1

0
2

1
1
8

5
23

2
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3
1

4

1
1
1
4
12
1
4
2

1

1
2
1

1
2

1
1

2

1

1
4

10
41

25
83

0
7

18
18
5
26
1
257
946

1
1
1

1
2

18
80

12
49

4

8

1

3

8
5
3
5

7

6
4
8
7

13

14
2

2

1
1

1
5

1

1
1
4
1

1

3

2
1

1
1
27
1
1

8
1

14
2

13

7
1
14

20
5
70

7
1

6
2

41

28

0

0

1
1

1
1

1
0

3

1
2
3
1

2

1

2

1
1
1
1
1

3
2

2
4

5
1

3
5

4
1

3
0

2

18
18
1

2
2

1

0
1

4
3

0

4

0

12
12

2
2

0
4
1

1
2

1

4

5
5

0
3
4
7

22
22

1

0

0

6
8

1

1
1
1

2
1

2
1

1
7

1
1
3

19
70

16
37

5

1

1

0
20

2
6

1
1

32
126

16
69

2
57

Sub-total

Private-Funded

1

Japan International
Cooperation Agency(JICA)

Foreign Governments/
Institutes

3
16

4
3
1
7

Other Domestic Funds

1
8
1
2

12

2
1
6
110
12
13
149
3
13
6
26
5
7
29
66
38
29
515
0
1
0
1
0
6
1
9
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
3
0
4
0
12
36
2
6
1
45
19
277
296
2
2
3
0
7
26
2
5
7
6
2
6
46
64
4
0
5
26
1
1
7
1
6
13
1
6
3
1
21
19
8
34
1
322
1206

Japan Society for the
Promotion of Science(JSPS)

4
1
1

5
2

1
5
86
7
4
117
1
11
6
11
3
4
25
44
30
23
378

Sub-total

Private-Funded

Foreign Governments/
Institutes

Other Domestic Funds

Japan International
Cooperation Agency(JICA)

2
1
3

Ministry of Education(MEXT)

Bangladesh
BhutanCambodia
China
India
Indonesia
Korea
Laos
Malaysia
Asia
MongolMyanmar
Nepal
Philippines
Singapore
TaiwanThailand
Vietnam
Sub-total
Iran
IsraelPakistan
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Syria
TurkeyUAE
Sub-total
Algeria
Benin
Cameroon
Egypt
Ethiopia
Kenya
Mauritius
AfricaMoroccoNigeriaSouth Africa
Sudan
Tanzania
UgandaSub-total
Australia
New Caledonia
Oceania New ZealandSamoa
Sub-total
CanadaNorth
USA
America
Sub-total
Argentine
BrazilSouthMexico
MiddleAmerica Suriname
Sub-total
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belgium
Czech
Denmark
Estonia
FinlandFranceGermany
GreeceHungary
Ireland
Italy
Kazakhstan
EuropeLuxembourg
Netherlands
NorwayPolandPortugal
Romania
RussiaSlovakia
Slovenia
Spain
SwedenSwitzerland
UK
UkraineSub-total
Total

Japan Society for the
Promotion of Science(JSPS)Country

Visiting Foreign Researchers

17
0
0
48
11
25
17
0
9
6
5
0
3
1
14
31
6
193
1
2
1
0
1
3
0
8
1
1
2
8
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
22
4
0
3
0
7
3
58
61
1
0
0
2
3
5
1
1
3
0
0
0
16
20
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
2
0
1
1
5
17
0
85
379

International Exchanges

RegionMinistry of Education(MEXT)

University Staff Sent Abroad

Funding
SourcePart 5

Researchers and Scholars Exchanges (April 2016- March 2017)41

(As of May 1, 2017)

China

31

1

56

88

India

3
55

Korea

8

20

28

6

7

35

2

2

2

14

Malaysia

12

Mongol

2

1

3

1

0

2

4

18

2

2

1

3

5

0

23

1

24

24
2

0

2

2

Philippines

1

1

3

3

4

Taiwan

16

16

8

1

13

29

6

8

11

Thailand3

3

2

Vietnam

2

2

6

113

167

234

53

1

0

4

6
16

7

15

272

8
0

439

Afghanistan

0

8

8

8

Iran

0

1

1

1

Iraq

0

1

1

1

Oman

0

1

1

1

1

1
1

11

0

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

Sub-total

0

0

0

0

Dominican Republic

1

USA

Mexico
1

0
0

0

0

11

0

0

0

1

0

0

1
0

12

0

1

1

1

1

0

1

0

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

GuatemalaAustralia

0

0

0

2

2
0

4

0

1

Papua New Guinea

0

2

2

2

Samoa

0

2

2

2

Solomon

0

1

1

1

5

Benin

0

1

1

1

Cabo Verde
Democratic Republicof the Congo
Egypt

0

1

1

1

0

1

1

1

0

3

3

Ghana

0

3

3

Kenya

0

4

4

4

Morocco

0

1

2

2

Nigeria

0

3

3

3

South Africa

0

1

1

1

Sudan

0

3

3

3

Tanzania

0

4

4

4

0

1

Sub-total

Uganda

0

0

0

1

1

0

1

1

26

Armenia01Austria0

Sub-total

1

0

0

0

1

1

Zimbabwe000

Bulgaria

0France11Germany

2

2

Slovenia
2

Uzbekistan

2

0

0

1

1
1
1

1
0

27

6

3
1

4

1
1

29

1

1

1

1

1

1

4

5

6

0

2

1

1

1

1

0

5

1

0

UK

42

Total

3
44

Sub-total

EuropeJapanese Language
Trainees3
44

Sub-total

Africa2090TurkeyOceania

1

121

11

Sub-total

SouthMiddle
America

7

9

Nepal

North
America32Myanmar

Middle
East

12

33

1

Indonesia
Lao
Asia

33
1

99

Sub-total

Graduates
33

0Special ResearchStudents

Sub-total
0

Cambodia

Auditors

BangladeshCountry

Research Students

Graduate Schools
Special Auditors

Research Students

International Exchanges

StatusRegionUndergraduates

Faculties

Special Auditors

Part 5International Students

1

1

3

1

1

Sub-total

0

0

0

5

5

3

2

1

5

11

0

16

Total (From 49 countries)

55

1

0

120

177

282

18

8

21

329

1

507

Part 5

Japanese Students Study Abroad

Country
Australia
Cambodia
CanadaCanada
China
China
Czech
FranceFranceFranceFranceGermany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Indonesia
Korea
Korea
Korea
New Zealand
PolandPhilippines
Slovenia
Spain
TaiwanThailandThailand
UK
UK
USA
USA
USA

Partner University
The University of Newcastle
Royal University of Phnom Penh
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
Tongji University
Shenzhen University
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
Ecole nationale superieure des mines de Saint-Etienne
Bordeaux Montaigne University
Bordeaux Institute of University
Universite Blaise Pascal - Clermont Ferrand-II
Leibniz Institute for Applied Geophysics
Saarland University
The University of Wurzburg
University of Freiburg
University of Giessen
Airlangga Unviersity
Ajou University
Dong-A University
Korea University
Massey University
Warsaw University
Ateneo de Manila University
University of Maribor
Valladolid University
Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Chulalongkorn University
Khon Kaen University
Durham University
University of Leeds
Montana State University
Old Dominion University
The City University of New York
Total (April 2016- March 2017)

Number of Students
8
14
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
3
1
4
6
1
3
7
7
9
1
20
3
2
3
1
3
4
13
8
1
1
137

International Exchanges

The table below shows the number of students who have studied abroad at overseas universities with which Kumamoto
University has concluded a student exchange agreement, or have otherwise mutually agreed on a student exchange.
(The period of study abroad is not indicated)

International Houseumamoto University International House Resi-

K dence A was constructed in 1985 to provide

accommodation for international students and foreign researchers. To respond to the increase in thenumber of foreign students and researchers, Residence B was built in 1995, followed by Residences C,
D and E in November 2009. As of May 2017, international students and researchers from about 29 countries are residing in all 232 rooms. The I-House officein Residence A is available to respond to questions
from residents and to provide consultation and assistance.
(Address)
7-763 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto 860-0862(Location)
About 1.5 km east of the Kurokami Campus

Residence
A
B
C
D
E
Total number of rooms

Family3
4

Couple3
3

7

6

Room Type
Single Shared (quad)
49
50
36
36
48
147
72

Total
55
57
36
36
48
232

Common Facilities
LoungeConference room
Japanese-style room
Public Lobby
Multipurpose room
Laundry room

2
1
1
1
1
10

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Part 5International Programs

International Exchanges

Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program
The Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program is designed for full-time undergraduate students
who are from universities that have a student exchange agreement with Kumamoto University, and have foreign
citizenship. The program offers undergraduate international students, who are interested in the Japanese language, Japanese and Asian society and culture, advanced science and technology, and interactions with international students, the chance to study for up to a year in Japan while still retaining their full-time status at theirhome universities. The university also hopes that the program will promote exchange between university students
from foreign countries and Japanese university students.

• E Course (Program in English)• J Course (Program in Japanese)

As a general rule, this course is intended for third

Students in this course mainly take classes in spe-year undergraduate students who are currently at theircialized subjects for undergraduate students of eachhome universities. Students in this course mainly takefaculty, as well as classes in the Japanese Language andShort-Term Exchange Program classes taught in Eng-Japanese Studies. Also, they can take General Educa-lish. Also, they can take Japanese Language and Japa-

tion classes and Short-Term Exchange Program

nese Studies classes. The students can take specializedclasses taught in English.

subjects for undergraduate students of each facultyand General Education classes which are not included
in program completion requirements as well.
(Note: Most specialized subjects and General Education classes are taught in Japanese.)

Kumamoto University Japanese Studies Program
The Kumamoto University Japanese Studies program is a one-year program intended for undergraduate international students who are majoring in fields
related to Japanese language and culture. The aim of
the program is to improve Japanese proficiency, toimpart the knowledge and skills required to conduct
Japanese studies, and to help students acquire a practical knowledge of Japanese language and culture foruse in society.

44lated to the Japanese language and Japanese studies
for international students and researchers at Kumamoto University.
◦ Japanese Language and Japanese Studies classes(General Education classes)◦ Japanese classes for the “Kumamoto University
Short-Term Exchange Program” and “Intensive
Japanese course for Japanese Government Scholarship students”, “Teacher-Training students”, and“undergraduate students in the Japan - Korea Joint
Exchange Program in Science and Engineering”

Various levels of classes are offered so that students
can choose classes according to their Japanese
proficiency and their interests. Japanese Studies
classes are also offered to provide students with abroad knowledge and understanding of Japaneseculture and society.

International Exchanges

he College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisci-

T plinary Studies offers the following classes re-Part 5

Japanese Language Classes

Undergraduate students, students in the Short-Term
Exchange Program and students in the Japanese Studies Program may enroll in most of these classes foracademic credits.

Kumamoto University Spring Program 2017
At Kumamoto University, we offer two short-term
study programs in Kumamoto for undergraduate stu-

Over the course of the 10-day program, participants
enjoyed lectures from professors at Kumamoto Uni-dents from our partner universities – the Summer
Program, held in late July and early August; and theSpring Program, held in February and March.

versity, educational excursions to Yamaga, Mt. Aso,and Kumamoto Castle, first-hand cultural experiences,
and an international exchange event with local highschool students.

Due to the damage from the large earthquake that
occurred in Kumamoto on April 16, 2016, we were
unfortunately unable to carry out the Summer Pro-

All participating students gave positive reviews of
their experiences, with many expressing their gratitude

gram due to safety concerns. As a result, we increased
the amount of participants in our Spring Program tomake up for some of the missed opportunity in thesummer.

at being given the opportunity to come to Japan, andan interest in returning to Kumamoto University to
study in the future.

This program was designed to provide an opportunity for undergraduate students from overseas partner
universities to enjoy a short stay in Kumamoto while
deepening their interest and understanding of life inJapan, as well as the natural and scientific aspects ofKumamoto and Kumamoto University.

45

Topics of International Activities
Part 5International Exchanges

The Globalf Leader Course was estabs oan linitiative in human recasilished
p
o
a
T
tion
a
n
sourcedevelopment
at Kumamotor
Inte ivities
University,
to connect the university toAct
the world.
Kumamoto University is home to many international
students and academic members from a wide range ofcountries around the world. Its campuses are full ofopportunities to develop international sensibilities evenwhile still in Kumamoto. This distinctive quality of theuniversity has made it possible to establish the Global
Leader Course (GLC), which aims to foster talented
individuals who will be able to play active roles in the
global society of the 21st century.
The GLC offers an original educational curriculum
called the GOKOH School Program, which carries on thespirit of the former Fifth High School, summed up by“Goki Bokutotsu” (strength of character and rugged
honesty). After their entrance, GLC students will cultivate
the general skills required of future global leaders andbasic expertise for two years. Then, they will select a
department and course in the third year to acquire
advanced and specialized skills. This course aims tonurture individuals who are not only equipped withknowledge, education and expertise, but who have theconfidence to positively engage with people from home
and abroad, and who will thrive and serve in active roles
in global society.
One of the most distinctive features of the course is the
Global Study Program. This program offers multidisci-

U.S. – Japanf Relations Seminar Heldcs o alipoatTKumamoton University with Mansatio
n
r
e
field
Int Foundation
ities
v

Acti

On June 15, 2017, scholars visiting Kumamoto as partof the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation’s U.S.
– Japan Network for the Future program held a panel
discussion at the Faculty of Engineering 100 Year Memorial Hall with attendance by approximately 150 participants, including local high school students, university
students and staff, the U.S. – Japan Relations Association of Kumamoto, as well as the general public of Kumamoto.
The discussion focused on the current context, as wellas the potential future course, of U.S. – Japan relations.
The conversation was joined by three scholars from theMansfield Foundation; Dr. Gerald Curtis (Columbia
University, Mansfield Foundation Board of Directors), Dr.
Leonard Schoppa (University of Virginia), and Dr. Sheila
Smith (Council on Foreign Relations), and was moder-46

Members of the inaugural class of the Global Leader
Courseplinary studies conducted in English where students cansimulate studying abroad. Students can build a flexible
and logical way of thinking, analytical skills and English
communication abilities by studying in a diverse environment with international students and working people.

Class scene

ated by Mr. Benjamin Self (Vice-President of the Mansfield Foundation).
The seminar was a meaningful opportunity to promote
understanding and a more global perspective among thecitizens of Kumamoto. At the Center for Open Education, we hope to continue strengthening our important
relationship with the Mansfield Foundation, as well as tocontinue offering similar opportunities for academic
growth in the future.

The panel discussion at the Faculty of Engineering 100
Year Memorial Hall

Part 5

With the aim of promoting student and researchexchanges with the Faculty of Medicine of Khon Kaen
University, a double-degree agreement for a doctoral
course with the Graduate School of Medical Sciences ofKumamoto University was concluded, and the signingceremony was held at Khon Kaen University on Thursday, November 3rd, 2016. It was the first double-degree
agreement concluded for the Graduate School of Medical
Sciences.
Four representatives from Kumamoto University,
including Professor Kazuhito Tomizawa, Education
Committee Chairman of the Graduate School of Medical
Sciences, attended the ceremony. The signing ceremony
was followed by a courtesy visit by the Vice President in
Charge of Research, and an introduction to Kumamoto
University by Professor Tomizawa. On November 4th, aresearch seminar was held where Professor Kazuhito

Signing ceremony at Khon Kaen University

Tomizawa, Professor Song Wen-Jie and Professor Seiji
Okada presented research summaries and introductions
to the School of Medicine and the Graduate School of
Medical Sciences of Kumamoto University, which led todeepened mutual understanding and further exchanges
in the future.
Khon Kaen University is one of nine National Research
Universities in Thailand. It is a comprehensive universitythat leads in research and education in the northeasternpart of the country. Since the conclusion of the exchange
agreement in 2004, Khon Kaen University has been
actively promoting student and researcher exchanges
with Kumamoto University.

International Exchanges

A double fdegree agreement was cono
cswithicludedpoTnalKhon Kaen University’srdoitFaculty
rna of Medicine on November 3 ,Inte ivities
2016.
Act

s of

ic
l
The
TopOpening
iona Ceremony of AP-SixERS
t
a
n
r
Takes
in Bangkok, Thailand
Inte Place
ities
v

Acti

On August 21, Kanazawa University and SUN/SixERS(Six National Universities International Education andResearch System) hosted the Opening Ceremony for
SixERS ASEAN Platform (AP-SixERS) in Bangkok, Thailand. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Shigeki Kobayashi, Head of the Cultural Public Relations Department at the Embassy of Japan in Thailand, Dr. Choltis
Dhirathiti, Executive Director of ASEAN University
Network, and approximately 100 participants fromgovernment agencies, partner institutions in Thailand,
and Japanese businesses located in Bangkok, and theycelebrated the opening of the new office.
This office is the third joint office established by SUN/
SixERS, a consortium of six national universities, Chiba
University, Niigata University, Kanazawa University,
Okayama University, Nagasaki University and Kumamoto
University, after the Asian Platform (Changchun, China)
established in November 2014 and European Platform(Leiden, Netherland) established in August 2016. The
purpose of the joint offices is to promote exchanges withexcellent universities on the globe, particularly with thosein the regions of strategic importance.
This office was established after changing the location of
the Bangkok Office, which Kanazawa University set upon the campus of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, and putting it into joint use for SUN/
SixERS (Six National Universities International Education
and Research System). The office aims to promotealliances in the ASEAN region and to develop global
human talent in partnership with industry. The Graduate
School of Science and Technology and the Faculty ofOpening Ceremony group photo

Advanced Science and Technology of Kumamoto University concluded a department-level exchange agreementwith the Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment of King Mongkut’s University of Technology
Thonburi on October 5, 2016. This has brought about
various achievements, including the acceptance ofspecial research students and joint research projects
through JST. The office will direct its energies to further
promoting such exchange programs. In addition, as
Kumamoto University is a member of the ASEAN+3
University Network, which includes 30 universities in
ASEAN member nations and 18 universities in Japan,
China and Korea (including six national universities inJapan), this office is expected to serve as an importantliaison and coordinationbase for the six national
universities, and will offer
diverse advantages ofscale. Furthermore, theKX building (establishedby King Mongkut’s
University of Technology
Thonburi for the purposeof improving innovation
capabilities in Thailand)
has tenant space available
for companies, which will
help enable industryuniversity cooperation
with local and Japanese
Front of the KX building
companies.

47

Administrative Officers
President

HARADA Shinji, M.D., D.M.Sc.

Part 6

FURUSHIMA Mikio, D.Sc.
Vice-Presidents

Facts

Trustees

MATSUMOTO Yasumichi, D.Eng.
YAMAZAKI Kodo, LL.D.
TAKEYA Motohiro, M.D., Ph.D.
NISHIKAWA Izumi
SHIOTANI Yoshiko
TAKASHIMA Kazuki, D.Eng.

Vice-Presidents

MIZUTA Hiroshi, M.D., Ph.D.
ASAI Yutaka

Auditors

TSURUTA Tetsuzo

Faculty of Letters

Dean

MIZUMOTO Toyofumi, M.Lit.

Faculty of Education

Dean

YAHATA Hideyuki, Ph.D.

Kindergarten Attached to the Faculty of Education

Principal

OGATA Nobuyuki, M.ed.,M.F.A.

Elementary School Attached to the Faculty of Education

Principal

SHIMADA Hideaki, Ph.D.

Junior High School Attached to the Faculty of Education

Principal

SHIMATANI Hiroshi, M.A.

Special Support School Attached to the Faculty of Education

Principal

SAKASHITA Reiko, Ph.D.

Center for Educational Research and School Development

Director

HOSHIKAWA Takashi, Ph.D.

Faculty of Law

Dean

FUKAMACHI Kiminobu, LL.M.

Faculty of Science

Dean

ICHIKAWA Fusao, D. Sc.

School of Medicine

Dean

ANDO Yukio, M.D., Ph.D.

School of Pharmacy

Dean

KAI Hirofumi, Ph.D.

Research Institute for Drug Discovery

Director

SUGIMOTO Yukihiko, Ph.D.

Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences

Director

HIRATA Sumio, Ph.D.

Eco-Frontier Medicinal Resources

Director

WATANABE Takashi, Ph.D.

Dean

USAGAWA Tsuyoshi, D.Eng.

Engineering Research Equipment Center

Director

MACHIDA Masato, D.Eng.

Creative Engineering and Design Education Center

Director

TOMIMURA Toshio, D.Eng.

Graduate School of Education

Dean

YAHATA Hideyuki, Ph.D.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dean

MIZUMOTO Toyofumi, M.Lit.

Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences

Dean

TANAKA Tomohiro, Ph.D.

Graduate School of Science and Technology

Dean

USAGAWA Tsuyoshi, D.Eng.

Director

USAGAWA Tsuyoshi, D.Eng.

Faculty of Life Sciences

Dean

ANDO Yukio, M.D., Ph.D.

Graduate School of Medical Sciences

Dean

ANDO Yukio, M.D., Ph.D.

Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dean

KAI Hirofumi, Ph.D.

Graduate School of Health Sciences

Dean

YOSHINAGA Kazuya, D.V.M., Ph.D.

Graduate School of Teacher Education

Dean

YAHATA Hideyuki, Ph.D.

School of Law

Dean

MATSUBARA Hironobu, LL.M.

Director

MATSUBARA Hironobu, LL.M.

University Hospital

Director

MIZUTA Hiroshi, M.D., Ph.D.

University Library

Director

YAMAO Toshitaka, D.Eng.

Center for Management of Information Technologies

Director

SUGITANI Kenichi, D.Eng.

College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies

Director

TAKASHIMA Kazuki, D.Eng.

Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School

Director

ITO Juko, D.Eng.

EISEI-BUNKO Research Center

Director

INABA Tsuguharu, D.Lit.

Research Center for Instructional Systems

Director

SUZUKI Katsuaki, Ph.D.

Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management

Director

KAKIMOTO Ryuji, Ph.D

Magnesium Research Center

Director

KAWAMURA Yoshihito, Ph.D.

Institute of Pulsed Power Science

Director

KATSUKI Sunao, D.Eng.

Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

Director

OIKE Yuichi, M.D., Ph.D.

Center for AIDS Research

Director

MATSUSHITA Shuzo, M.D., Ph.D.

Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics

Director

NISHINAKAMURA Ryuichi, M.D.,Ph.D.

Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence

Director

HARADA Shinji, M.D., D.M.Sc.

Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization

Director

HARADA Shinji, M.D., D.M.Sc.

Headquarters for Admissions and Education

Director

FURUSHIMA Mikio, D.Sc.

International Research Center for Medical Sciences

Director

SUDA Toshio, M.D., Ph.D.

Health Care Center

Director

FUJISE Noboru, M.D., Ph.D.

Environmental Safety Center

Director

TOGAWA Kenichi, D.Ecs.

Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties

Director

ITO Masahiko, D. Lit.

Institute for e-Learning Development

Director

FURUSHIMA Mikio, D.Sc.

Faculty of Engineering

Global Joint Education Center for Science and Technology

Clinical Legal Education and Research Center48(As of April 1, 2017)

Faculty and Staff Size

44

3

82

Faculty of Science
School of Pharmacy

3

2

1

1

Faculty of Engineering
Graduate School of Education

2

Total

Administrative andTechnical Staff

179

3

182

0

3

3

7

5

12

0

45

45

2

2

122

122
196

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

56

58

7

Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology

78

82

2

34

196

Faculty of Life Sciences

72

45

18

105

240

9

249

Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics

8

4

1

9

22

9

31

Institute of Pulsed Power Science

7

5

2

14

1

15

8

5

13

13

Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence1

Sub-total

Teachers(Attached School)

Research Assistant

Assistant Professors

Lecturers (Full-time)

Associate Professors

Professors
50

Facts

Faculty of Education

Part 6Classification(As of May 1, 2017)

Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization

2

4

6

6

Headquarters for Admissions and Education

1

2

3

3

Center for Management of Information
Technologies

4

1College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies

1

1

The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School

1

6

3

3

9

5

5

1

1

1

Eisei-Bunko Research Center

1

1

2

2

Research Center for Instructional Systems

3

4

7

7

Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment andDisaster Management

4

6

1

11

Magnesium Research Center

2

1

1

4

Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

3

2

5

12

Center for AIDS Research

4

2

2

8

8

1

1

2

2

2

1

3

Environmental Safety Center

2

1

Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties
Health Care Center

1

1

University Hospital

4

7

33

65

0
304

284

69

234

12
4

7

3

19

6

109 1113 1222

Administration Bureau
Total

1

2

82

421

421

975 1623 2598

49

Student Enrollment(The 2017 School Year)Part 6▪Undergraduate Students▪
Faculty and School▪Graduate Students▪

NumberFacts

Letters775

544

Education

1,217

676

Law

900

421

Faculty and School

MasterMaster ofEd.

Education

82

41

13

Social and Cultural
Sciences

164

101

—

Juris
DoctorDoctor
—

—

76

35

—

6

Science806

204

Medicine

1,332

694

Science andTechnology

905

127

—

201

43

—

Pharmacy

505

244

Medical Sciences

25

13

—

346

104

—

Engineering

2,387

400

Health Sciences

52

32

—

43

20

—

3,183

Pharmaceutical
Sciences

69

24

—

74

28

—

Total

7,922

School of Law▪Diploma Course▪
Faculty and School

Total

Number

Diploma Course inSpecial Needs Education

18

—
1,297

13

338

6

740

230

13

4

13

4

10

▪Attached Schools▪

▪Special Course▪

Classification

Faculty and School

Number

Yogo Teacher Training

42

41*Colored figures indicate the number of females includedin the figures.

NumberElementary School

643

322

Junior High School

476

237

Special Support
School61

19

Kindergarten

139

68

Total

1,319

646

Student Financial Aid▪Japanese Students▪

(As of March 1, 2017)
Number ofStudents

Japanese
Government
Scholarship

Other
Scholarships

7,936

4,160

120

4,280

53.9%

Master

1,326

636

11

647

48.8%

Doctor

728

67

1

68

9.3%

Juris Doctor

17

13

0

13

76.5%

10,007

4,876

132

5,008

50.0%

Classification
Undergraduate Students

Graduate Students

Total▪International Students▪

Rate(As of May 1, 2017)
Number ofStudents

Japanese
Government
Scholarship

Other
Scholarships

Undergraduate Students

177

6

18

24

13.6%

Graduate Students

329

69

113

182

55.3%

Japanese Language Trainees

1

1

0

1

100.0%

Total

507

76

131

207

40.8%

Classification

50

Total

Total

Rate

Student Admission(The 2017 School Year)

Faculty and School

Applicants

Newly Enrolled
Students

Rate of Enrollment

709

179

25.2%

Education

696

250

35.9%

Law

729

214

29.4%

Science

707

203

28.7%

Medicine

599

116

19.4%

Health Sciences

556

147

26.4%

Pharmacy

416

92

22.1%

Engineering

1,200

532

44.3%

Total

5,612

1,733

30.9%

Newly Enrolled
Students

Rate of Enrollment

Facts

Letters

Part 6▪Undergraduate Students▪

▪Graduate Students▪
Faculty and School
Education
Social and Cultural Sciences
Science and Technology
Medical Sciences
Health Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences

Applicants
Master

36

33

91.7%

Master of Ed.

14

13

92.9%

Master

81

66

81.5%

Doctor

17

11

64.7%

Master

510

411

80.6%

Doctor

32

31

96.9%

Master

14

10

71.4%

Doctor

78

73

93.6%

Master

26

23

88.5%

Doctor

9

7

77.8%

Master

33

31

93.9%

Doctor17

17100.0%

867

726

83.7%

Newly Enrolled
Students

Rate of Enrollment

18

90%

Newly Enrolled
Students

Rate of Enrollment

42

63.6%

Total

▪Diploma Course▪
Applicants
Diploma Course in Special Needs Education

20▪Special Course▪
ApplicantsSpecial Course in School Health66

Student Costs(As of May 1, 2017 / Unit: yen)
Entrance exam fee

Admission fee

Tuition fees

Undergraduate Students

17,000282,000

535,800/ year

Graduate Students

30,000282,000

535,800/ year

Graduate Students (School of Law)

30,000282,000

804,000/ year

Research Students

9,800

84,60029,700/ month

Auditing students*

9,800

28,20014,800/ credit* Includes non-degree course students
51

Degrees Awarded
Part 6▪Master's Degree▪

(As of March 31, 2017)▪Doctoral Degree▪
New System

New System

Facts

Classification

2016.42017.3

Total

Master of Arts

26

1,043

Master of Education

42

1,179

Master of Law

5464

Master of Public Policy

492

Master of Medical Sciences

10

Classification

Old
SystemCourse Completion

Thesis Submission

2016.42017.3

Total

2016.42017.3

Total
19

Doctor of Literature

—

4

70

1

Doctor of Public Policy

—

—

22

—

3

Doctor of Laws

—

—

8

—

—

294

Doctor of Science

—

10

207

—

30

Doctor of Engineering

—

20

665

—

110

Doctor of Philosophy

—

16

337

—

20

1,663

51

2,120

13

999

Master of Health Sciences

16

89

Master of Nursing

964

Master of Pharmaceutical
Sciences

24

1,757

Doctor of Medical
Sciences

Master of Clinical Pharmacy—

76

Doctor of Health Sciences

—

1

7

—

—

Master of Health Life Science823

Doctor of Nursing

—

—

2

—

—

Master of Science

81

2,341

Master of Engineering

354

9,256

Doctor ofPharmaceutical
Sciences

—

18

298

4

160

Master of Philosophy

13

107

Master of Science inInstructional Systems

—

—

7

—

—

12

118

Doctor of ClinicalPharmacy
Doctor of Life Sciences

—

1

24

—

5

604 16,903

Total

Juris Doctor

—

4

176

—

—

Total

1,663

125

3,943

18

1,346

After Graduation(The 2017 School Year)▪Undergraduate Students▪
Faculty and School

Numberof
Graduates

Number of Continuing
Higher Education

Number of Employed

Rate

OthersRate

Rate

Letters

178

13

7.3%

128

71.9%

37

20.8%

Education

303

41

13.5%

222

73.3%

40

13.2%
19.1%

Law

204

11

5.4%

154

75.5%

39

Science

187

99

52.9%

70

37.4%

18

9.6%

Medicine

257

23

8.9%

103

40.1%

131

51.0%

Pharmacy

87

36

41.4%

45

51.7%

6

6.9%

Engineering

527

317

60.2%

184

34.9%

26

4.9%

Total

1,743

540

31.0%

906

52.0%

297

17.0%

▪Graduate Students▪
Faculty and School

Number of Continuing
Higher Education

Master42

Social andCultural Sciences

Master57

Doctor5

Science andTechnology

Master438

29

Health Sciences

Number of Employed

Rate

Education

Medical Sciences

1

Others

Rate

2.4%

36

2

3.5%

0

0.0%

Rate

85.7%

5

11.9%

27

47.4%

28

49.1%

3

60.0%

2

40.0%

6.6%

380

86.8%

29

6.6%
36.7%

Doctor

49

0

0.0%

31

63.3%

18

Master

12

4

33.3%

7

58.3%

1

8.3%

Doctor

66

0

0.0%

53

80.3%

13

19.7%

Master

25

3

12.0%

20

80.0%

2

8.0%

Doctor

1

0

0.0%

1

100.0%

0

0.0%

Pharmaceutical
Sciences

Master

30

11

36.7%

19

63.3%

0

0.0%

Doctor

21

0

0.0%

18

85.7%

3

14.3%

Law

Juris Doctor

4

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

4

100.0%

750

50

6.7%

595

79.3%

105

14.0%

Total
52

Numberof
GraduatesBudget Breakdown

Subsidy for Facility
976
Subsidy for Facility
Commissioned 976
Research(1.8%)

Unit: million yen
14,43032,411

Commissioned Research

4,567

Subsidy for Facility

976

Loan for Facility

1,495

Total

53,8794,567(2.8%)(8.5%)

Grantsfor Management

4,567

53,879(8.5%)

Statementsof Income
53,87914,430Grants(26.8%)
for Management
14,430(26.8%)

Facts

Grants for Management

Commissioned
Research(2.8%)

Loan for Facility
1,495Part 6▪Statements of Income (FY2017)▪

Tuition and University Hospital

Loan for Facility
1,495(1.8%)

Statements
Tuitionandof Income

University Hospital
32,411
Tuition(60.2%)
andUniversity Hospital
32,411(60.2%)▪Statements of Expenditure (FY2017)▪
Unit: million yen
Personnel Cost

19,783

Cost of Supplies

24,493

Debt Redemption

2,565

Commissioned Research

4,567

Expenditure for Facility

2,471

Total

53,879

Expenditure
for Facility
2,471
Expenditure(4.6%)
for Facility
2,471

Commissioned Research
4,567(8.5%)

Commissioned Research
4,567
Debt
Redemption (8.5%)
2,565
Debt (4.8%)
Redemption
2,565(4.8%)(4.6%)

53,879Personnel Cost
19,783

Statementsof Expenditure

Personnel Cost
19,78353,879Statements(36.7%)(36.7%)

of of
Expenditure
Cost
Supplies
24,493(45.5%)

Cost of Supplies
24,493(45.5%)▪Funds from Other Sources (FY2016)▪
Proposals
Selected

Research
ExpenseGrants-in-Aid for Scientific Research

660

1,827,391

Grants & Endowment

1,512

1,831,884

Commissioned Research299

2,392,851

Categories

Cooperative Research with Private Sector
Total

313

500,2622,784

6,552,388

Unit: thousand yen▪Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (FY2016)▪
Proposals
Selected*Research
ExpenseGrant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas

24

193,570

Scientific Research (S)3150,800

Scientific Research (A)12153,140

Scientific Research (B)75

373,100

Scientific Research (C)311

468,246

Categories

Challenging Exploratory Research

68

111,150

Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (A)1269,940Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)135

201,053

Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up

10

14,560Grant-in-Aid for Publication of Scientific Research Results

2

2,500

Fund for the Promotion of Joint International Research(Fostering Joint International Research)

3

34,320Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows

32

31,870Total

687

1,804,249* Includes overhead costs/ Unit: thousand yen

53Campus Maps ※ National Important Cultural Property ▪Registered Tangible Cultural Property
Part 7

Kurokami North Campus

Access

7

11

9

8

13

12

To Tatsuda Nature Park

14
6
5
3

43

10
4

15

1

45

2
36

35

27

29

18

44

28

40

42
16

34

41
39

38
26
33
30
19

22

31
37

21

23

20

17

24

25

To Aso32

To City Center

Kurokami North Campus
1 Kurokami North N1(Faculty of Letters) (Faculty of Law)
2 Kurokami North N2(Faculty of Letters) (Faculty of Law)
3 Kurokami North N3 (School of Law)
4 Kurokami North N4(Faculty of Letters) (Faculty of Law)
5 Kurokami North N5(Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences)
6 Kurokami North N6(Faculty of Letters) (Faculty of Law)
7 Kurokami North N7 (Faculty of Education)
8 Kurokami North N8 (Faculty of Education)
9 Kurokami North N9 (Faculty of Education)
10 Kurokami North N10 (Faculty of Education)
11 Kurokami North N11 (Faculty of Education)
12 University Archives

13 ‘Ai Work’ Job Café

29 The Chemical Laboratory of the Fifth High School ※14 Chimeido Hall

30 Environmental Safety Center

15 Kusunoki Hall

31 College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies

16 Kurokami North Facility and Administration Building

32 Club Rooms 1

17 Kurokami North C1

33 Kurokami Gymnasium(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 5)
18 The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School ※19 University Library
20 University Library (South Building)/
The Open University of Japan Kumamoto Study Center
21 Health Care Center
22 North Student Hall Bldg. A(Cafeteria, Bookstore and Shops)
23 North Student Hall Bldg. B
24 Guard Station
25 The Front Gate (The Red Gate) ※26 Kurokami North E1 (General Education Building)
27 Kurokami North E2(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 6)
28 Kurokami North E3(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 6)

34 Club Rooms 2
35 Club Rooms 3
36 Athletic Field (Bufugen)
37 Swimming Pool

University Attached Special Support School
38 Kurokami North E8 (Faculty of Education)
39 Kurokami North E9 (Special Support School Bldg. A)
40 Kurokami North E10 (Special Support School Bldg. B)
41 Kurokami North E11 (Special Support School Bldg. C)
42 Kurokami North E12 (Special Support School Gymnasium)
43 Kurokami North E13 (‘Suzukake-no-ie’ ADL Training House)
44 Swimming Pool
45 Athletic Field

Kurokami Campus (311, 478m2)
54

Campus Maps ※ National Important Cultural Property ▪Registered Tangible Cultural Property
Part 7

Kurokami South Campus
65

68

64
66

56

To City Center
91
93

To Aso

70

57

94

69

AccessPrefecture Road

58

67

92
47
49

55

46

48

73
62

50

53 54
51

61

47 Kurokami South W2(Computer Science and Electrical Engineering)48 Kurokami South W3(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 1)
49 Kurokami South W4(Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry)
50 Kurokami South W5(Engineering Research Laboratories)

78

85
90

83

81

86

61 Kurokami South C6 (Acoustic Laboratory)

81 Kurokami South S3 (Disaster Prevention Laboratory)

62 Kurokami South C7

82 Kurokami South S4 (Kurokami Radioisotope Laboratory)(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 3)
83 Kurokami South S5
63 Kurokami South C8 (Engineering Lecture Hall)
64 Kurokami South C9(Center for Management of Information Technologies)

86 Kurokami South S8 (Shock Wave Laboratory)

67 Museum of the Engineering Faculty ※87 Kurokami South S9(Engineering Experimental Laboratories)

53 Kurokami South W8

70 Kurokami South E2 (Faculty of Science)

56 Kurokami South C1(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 7)
57 Kurokami South C2(Architecture and Building Engineering)(Civil and Environmental Engineering)*The new building is under construction.
58 Kurokami South C3(Mechanical System Engineering)(Materials Science and Engineering)
59 Kurokami South C4(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 2)
60 Kurokami South C5(Laboratory for Nanostructure Characterization)(Shock Wave and Condensed Matter Research Building)

66 University Hall (Administrative Offices)

69 Kurokami South E1 (Faculty of Science Bldg. 1&2)

55 100th Anniversary Hall

84 Kurokami South S6 (Venture Laboratory)

85 Kurokami South S7 (Incubation Center)

52 Kurokami South W7 (Machine Shop B)(Creative Engineering and Design Education
Laboratory 2)(Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties)

65 University Archives

68 Guard Station

54 Kurokami South W9

75

79

82

84

51 Kurokami South W6 (Machine Shop A)(Creative Engineering and Design Education
Laboratory 1)

77

80

88 89

Kurokami South Campus
46 Kurokami South W1(Mathematics and Engineering)

76
74

59
60

52

87

72

71
63

88 Kurokami South S10 (MRC Casting Laboratory)(Graduate School of Science and Technology)
71 Kurokami South E3 (Faculty of Science Bldg. 3)
72 Kurokami South E4 (Faculty of Science Bldg. 4)
73 Kurokami South E5(Research Building for Science and Technology)(Magnesium Research Center(MRC))
89 Kurokami South S11(MRC Forming and Machining Laboratory)
90 Kurokami South S12(International Research Center for
Advanced Science and Technology)
91 Kurokami South W11 Building A(Faculty of Engineering Temporary School
Building)

74 Kurokami South E6(Experimental Building for Science and Technology)
75 Kurokami South E7

92 Kurokami South W12 Building B(Faculty of Engineering Temporary School
Building)(Acoustic Analysis Laboratory for Underwater Environments)
93 Kurokami South W13 Building C
76 Kurokami South E8(Low Temperature and He Gas Recovery Station)
77 South Student Hall
78 FORICO (Cafeteria and Convenience Store)(Faculty of Engineering Temporary School
Building)
94 Kurokami South W14 Building D(Faculty of Engineering Temporary School
Building)

79 Kurokami South S1 (Hydraulic Laboratory)
80 Kurokami South S2(Instrumental Analysis Center for Engineering Research)55

Campus Maps ※ National Important Cultural Property ▪Registered Tangible Cultural Property
Part 7

Honjo North Campus

Honjo North, Central, South
CampusShirakawa

Access

1

2
11

10

12

River

13

9

3

14

4

15

5

8

To Kumamoto Station

16

6

gyo

22
21

Honjo Central Campus

Road

19 Honjo Central1 (Institute of Resource Development andAnalysis (Center for Animal Resources and Development))29

20

20 Honjo Central2 (Center for AIDS Research, Center for

To Aso

24
28

17

7

18

San

1 West Tower
2 East Tower
3 Central Examination Building
4 Outpatient Building
5 Administration Building
6 Old Outpatient Examination and Clinical Research Building
7 Location of Old Administration Building
8 Yamasaki Hall ■9 Welfare Facilities
10 Facilities Management Building
11 Honjo North1 (Clinical Medicine Research Building)
12 Honjo North2 (Medical Education & Library Building)
13 Honjo North3 (General Medical Research Building)
14 Honjo North4 (Basic Research Building)
15 Honjo North5 (The Center for Medical Education and Research)
16 Old Clinical Research Building
17 Multistory Parking Garage 1
18 Multistory Parking Garage 2

Animal Resources and Development )21 Honjo Central3 (International Research Center for

19

Medical Sciences(IRCMS))

23

25

22 Honjo Central4 (Lecture Building)
23 Honjo Central5 (Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics)
24 Honjo Central6 (Institute of Resource Development and26

27

Analysis (Gene Technology Center / Radioisotope Center))

25 Honjo Central7 (Academic Commons Honjo-1)
26 Club Room 1
27 Club Room 2
28 Club Room 3
29 Higo Iiku Monument Hall

30
31
35

7

34

8
2

32

36

10

3

5

30 Student Union “Kaiju”
31 Gymnasium
32 Honjo South1 (School of Health Sciences Bldg. A, B, C)
33 Honjo South2 (Academic Commons Honjo-2)
34 Honjo South3 (School of Health Sciences Bldg. E)
35 Club RoomTo Minami Kumamoto
36 Kobato Nursery

14
13

15

19

16

To Misotenjin

17
18

19

Oe Campus

Oe Campus

1 Oe C1 (Main Building A, B, C)
2 Oe C2 (Main Building D)
3 Oe C3 (Main Building E(Library, Research Institute for Drug Discovery))Honjo North, Central, South Campus (133, 312m2)
56

12

4

1
33

Honjo South Campus

11

9

6

4 Oe C4 (Lecture Building)
5 Oe C5 (Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences)
6 Oe W1 (Animal House)
7 Oe W2 (Joint Research Building)
8 Oe W3 (Radioisotope Center)
9 Oe E1 (General Research Building)
10 Oe E2 (Instrumental Analysis Center)
11 Oe E3 (Medicinal Plant Garden Administration House)
12 Compost Depot
13 Banjikan Hall (Restaurant, Seminar Room, Liaison Office)14 Oe Gymnasium
15 The Kumayaku Museum and Miyamoto Memorial Hall
16 School of Pharmacy Resource Center
17 Staff Residence
18 Athletic Field
19 Eco-Frontier Center of Medicinal Resources(Medicinal Plant Garden)

Oe Campus (51, 264m2)

Location
Part 7KYUSHU Island

People’s Republic of
China
Russian Federation

Access

Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea

Kumamoto University
Republic of Korea

Kumamoto CityTOKYO

Aitsu Marine StationOSAKA

FUKUOKA

Kumamoto
Prefecture

JAPAN

KUMAMOTOKUMAMOTO CityTo Hakata(Fukuoka)

To Fukuoka•University Elementary School•University Junior High School•Center for Educational Research and
School Development•Student Dormitory, International house•Kurokami North Campus•Kurokami South Campus•University Attached Special
Support School3

Kami-Kumamoto
StationTo AsoTatsutaguchi
Station337•University Kindergarten

Tokaigakuen-mae
StationKokai
Bridgegyo

Kagoshima Line

Kyushu Shinkansen

Kumamoto
Castle

San

d

Roa

•Oe Athletic Field

Municipal Office
Bus Center•Oe Campus
Suizenji Station

iver

R
wa
raka

Shi
Kumamoto
StationShin-Suizenji
Station•Honjo North, Center,
South Campus
hi
Ho

e

Lin

Minami-Kumamoto
StationHeisei Station
To Kagoshima

Kyushu Shinkansen
Japan Railway
Bus
Tram

57

History
Part 81756 Saishunkan established (Origin of School of Medicine and University Hospital)
1874 Kumamoto Teachers College established

History1885 Kumamoto Pharmaceutical College established1887 The Fifth High School established1896 Kumamoto Medical College established1897 Kumamoto Technical College established
There were five institutions of higher education in Kumamoto during the Meiji Era
which eventually united to form Kumamoto University. Among these institutions was
The Fifth High School, which was a center for higher learning in western Japan, andprovided students with preparatory education to enter the Japanese Imperial Universities.
A number of foreign teachers joined the school to offer western culture and knowledge tothe students.
These young men, aged from their teens to late twenties, resided in a dormitory, andbuilt a tradition of student community as well as lasting friendships.
1949 Kumamoto University established
Kumamoto University was established under the National School Establishment Law
that reformed the preceding Japanese educational system. The new university incorporated the older institutions described above.
At its establishment, The Fifth High School comprised six departments, with an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students.
Discussion of the school’s curriculum began soon after the founding of the school.
After the Graduate School of Medicine was established in 1955, other graduate schools
were subsequently established within the university.
The establishment of research and education institutions within the university wasstarted early on. In the 1950s, both Kumamoto University Hospital and the University
Library were completed. In addition, a number of research centers that conduct the highest level of scholarly research have been consecutively established over the past 20 years.
2004 Kumamoto University enters the 21st Century
The acceptance of government-sponsored international exchange students started
around 1960, but records indicate that several international exchange students studied in
the Faculty of Medicine as early as the 1950s. Since the 1960s, though, the number of international students has been steadily increasing. There were approximately 50 international students at the university in 1984, and that number increased to over 300 twenty
years later in 2004.
Since Kumamoto University became a National University Corporation in 2004, theuniversity has been ushering in an era of change. Nevertheless, the university will still
continue to strive for further advancements in education, research, and medical carebased on the knowledge and experience it has gained since it was first established, in order
to contribute to society in the 21st century.

History of the University Hospital
The history of Kumamoto University Hospital goes back to the opening of the Hosokawa Clan Hospital in 1870.
After being reorganized and relocated several times, the hospital was moved to its current location in 1901.
In 1949, after Kumamoto Medical College was absorbed into Kumamoto University, the name of the hospital waschanged to Kumamoto University Hospital. It started with a system of eleven medical departments.
In the past several decades, in order to respond to the segmentation and advancement of medical services, the hospital established central consultation facilities as well as new medical departments with the aim of increasing efficiency, among other improvements.
Kumamoto University Hospital has grown to become a general hospitalwith technologically advanced medical facilities and a comprehensive
medical system. It is still continuing to make advancements in its aim tobecome a university hospital that can continue to provide quality medicalcare in the 21st century.

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Part 8

Historical Figures

History

Lafcadio Hearn(1850-1904)

Natsume, Soseki(1867-1916)

Ikeda, Hayato(1899-1965)

Sato, Eisaku(1901-1975)

Though he was of Irish extraction, he was born in
Greece. He came to Japan in
1890. In 1891, he took up his
new post at The Fifth HighSchool. His work “Ghost Stories” (“Kaidan”) introduces
Japan’s mysterious traditions
in English, and is widely
known.

In 1896, he came to Kumamoto to take up his new post
as a lecturer at The Fifth HighSchool. He was residing inKumamoto during the time
he went on the trip that appears in his famous novel“Kusamakura”.

Hayato Ikeda was a politician
who was born in Hiroshima
prefecture and studied at The
Fifth High School. He became
the Prime Minister of Japan in
1960, and his administration
led Japan for a prolonged time
during its era of high economic
growth.

Eisaku Sato was a politician
who was born in Yamaguchi
prefecture and studied at The
Fifth High School. He became
the Prime Minister of Japan in
1964, and played a key role in
the return of Okinawa to Japanese rule and the creation ofJapan’s “Three Non-Nuclear
Principles.” He received theNobel Peace Prize in 1974.

History of the University

2000’s1900’s1800’s1700’s
September 1756

Saishunkan established(Origin of
School of Medicine andUniversity Hospital)

February 1896

Renamed as Kumamoto
Medical College

May 1929

May 1949

RenamedasKumamoto
Medical
University

May 1874

Kumamoto Teachers
College established(Origin of Faculty of
Education)

July 1756

Unified as
Kumamoto
University

March 1885

Banjien established(Origin of
School of Pharmacy)

April 2004

Renamed as Kumamoto
Pharmaceutical College

Renamed as National
University Corporation
Kumamoto University

May 1887

The Fifth High School
established(Origin of Kumamoto
University)
April 1897

Engineering Division of theFifth High School established(Origin ofFaculty of Engineering)

March 1906

RenamedasKumamoto
Technical
College

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Kumamoto University Museums
Part 8

History

The main building of the former Fifth High School, now the Memorial Museum, is the symbol of Kumamoto University. The building has been designated as a National Cultural Property, along with the Chemical Laboratory, themain gate, and the Museum of the Engineering Faculty. We also preserve the tangible cultural properties of the Yamazaki Memorial Hall on the Honjo campus and the Kumayaku Museum on the Oe campus. We are planning tocreate the “Kumamoto University Museum,” which will consist of these buildings and artifacts. As the first step in thisprocess, the university initiated the renewal of the Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School in 2006, and is now
gathering historical documents and materials. An exhibit is currently open to the public.
五高記念館

The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School(National Cultural Property)

The Fifth High school was established for young boys as themost prominent educational institution in Kyushu in 1887. Jigoro
Kano, Yakumo Koizumi (Lafcadio Hearn) as well as Soseki Natsume were among the more celebrated professors who taught here.
Even after 120 years, the original Fifth High School building is still
well-maintained and very much appreciated by the public.
Hours

10:00 – 16:00 (Entrance allowed up to 15:30)

Days Closed

Every Tuesday, August Obon holidays
Year-end and New Year’s holidays
National holidays between December and February only

Admission

Freehttp://www.goko.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/※ It is currently closed because of Kumamoto earthquake in 2016

正門
（赤門）

The Front Gate (The Red Gate)(National Cultural Property)

The front gate of the Fifth High School is popularly known as
the Red Gate (AKAMON) and is still the dignified main gate of
the north campus of Kumamoto University.

化学実験場

The Chemical Laboratory of the Fifth High School(National Cultural Property)

This building was used as the lab for chemical experiments.
There is a row of labs as well as a tiered lecture hall with a corridor
situated on the west side.
※ It is currently closed.

工学部研究資料館

Museum of the Engineering Faculty(National Cultural Property)

This building was constructed in 1908 as a machine shop forstudents of the former Kumamoto Junior College of Technology.
The exhibits include various machines and tools still in working
condition. The public is welcome to visit the museum during
Open Campus Days, the University Festival and of course the following Days.
※ It is currently closed because of Kumamoto earthquake in 201660

Days Opened

The third Friday of the month (13:00–16:00)

Admission

FreeThe Kumamoto Area
Kumamoto University is located in the city of Kumamoto in Kyushu, the southern-most main island of Japan.
Kumamoto City is the third biggest city in Kyushu. It hashistory and plenty of rich nature; and Aso National Park,
crowned by the active volcano Mt. Aso, with the largest
caldera volcano in the world. Because of its proximity toa population of approximately 740,000, which is equivalent to about 41% of the total population of the prefecture.
By air it takes 90 minutes from Tokyo and 60 minutes

Mt. Aso, the Kumamoto area also has an abundance of
natural hot springs. Kumamoto is also well-known inJapan for its delicious drinking water. Because the rainfall

from Osaka; by Kyushu Shinkansen it takes 40 minutes
from Fukuoka City.
The weather is generally mild, though there is a rainyseason from early June to mid-July, followed by a subtropically hot summer season. Autumn and spring offerthat soaks into the ground in the mountains of the Aso
region takes many years to come out, one can always beable to drink delicious water.

the most comfortable weather. Warm clothing is necessary in January and February. It seldom snows even in
midwinter, and never more than a few centimeters.
Known for its abundance of trees and greenery, Kumamoto is one of Japan’s oldest cities. While offering thelatest in modern facilities, Kumamoto has managed toretain a purity and simplicity of old Japanese customs,
flavor, and spirit which make it an interesting place tovisit and a delightful place to live.
Local attractions include Kumamoto Castle, one of theoldest and grandest medieval castle in Japan; Kumamoto
downtown area, located 10-15 minutes away from Kumamoto University by bicycle and known for a lot of officebuilding and shopping streets; the Amakusa Islands, a
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“Forest of Creative Powers, Blaze
of Challenging Spirits”
Kumamoto University (KU), a globally active research university withroots in local communities, has
adopted a motto that symbolizes theuniversity's brand attributes andexpresses its essential quality: "KU
Spirit."Chuo-ku,

Calligraphy by Mr. Takehiko Inoue,
a manga artist known for SLAMDUNK, Vagabond and many more.
He is a former student of the Facultyof Letters of Kumamoto University.