2023 - 2024

Table of Contents
1 Introduction

2 Faculties and Schools

3 Centers and Institutes

0 Table of Contents
1 Message from the President
2 Vision, Goals
3 Organization
4 Faculty of Letters
5 Faculty of Law
6 Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
7 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
8-9 Faculty of Education / Graduate School of Education (Professional Graduate School)
10 Faculty of Science
11 Faculty of Engineering
12-13 Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology / Graduate School of Science and Technology
14-15 School of Medicine / Graduate School of Medical Sciences / Graduate School of Health Sciences
16 School of Pharmacy / Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
17-18 Faculty of Life Sciences
19 Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
20 Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics / Institute of Industrial Nanomaterials /Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence / Organization for Globalization

21 Headquarters for Admissions and Education / Institute of Light Metals (ILM)
International Research Center for Medical Sciences (IRCMS)

22 International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology (IROAST) /Research and Education Institute for Semiconductors and Informatics /Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization
23 Eisei-Bunko Research Center / Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management /The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School
24 Magnesium Research Center / Institute of Resource Development and Analysis /Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection / University Archives / Environmental Safety Center
25 Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties / Health Care Center /Student Accessibility Support Room / Institutional Research Office / Campus Design Office
26 University Hospital
27 University Library / Technical Division
28-29 Local and Overseas Offices
30 Kumamoto University Campus Museum･Historical Architecture

31 International Collaborations
4 Academic and Research
Projects
32-33 Top Global University Project
34-36 Initiatives to Develop Prominent Reasearch
5 International Exchanges

6 Facts

37-41 International Exchange Agreements
42 Researchers and Scholars Exchanges
43 International Students
44 Japanese Students Abroad / Overseas Foreign Language Training Program
45 International Programs / Japanese Language Classes
46 Kumamoto University Summer Program / Double Degree Programs
47 International Projects and Activities
48 Administrative Officers
49 Number of University Personnel
50 Student Enrollment / Student Financial Aid
51 Student Admission / Student Tuitions and Fees
52 Degrees Awarded / After Graduation
53 Budget Breakdown
54 Welfare facility

7 History

55-56 History

8 Access

57-59 Campus Maps
60 Location
61 The Kumamoto Area

Part 1Introduction

Message from the President

K

umamoto University was established in 1949 as anational university through the merger of six
government schools, but its roots date all the way
back to the 18th century. To date, our university has sent
more than 120,000 talented individuals into the world, andour graduates are active in various fields throughout society.
Humanity faces many serious global issues today, including
environmental pollution, scarcity of energy, water and foodresources, regional conflicts, and anthropogenic climatechange. We believe an important mission of universities is totake on the challenges involved in solving the complex
problems that extend across national borders and return the
results of our efforts to benefit society.
With this role in mind, Kumamoto University has formulated
the “Kumamoto University Initiative 2030” looking ahead tothe year 2030. Through the three main ideals of “Always
communicating,” “Always transparent,” and “Always
improving,” we are working to achieve the SDGs beyond theboundaries of nation, region, and discipline, and alsoendeavor to be a research and education hub thatcollaborates with society.
In education, we will foster global citizens capable ofdeveloping novel solutions in the age of DX, irrespective of
their chosen field, through education that equips all students
with mathematical and data science expertise and thenecessary skills to engage in international dialogue. Our
doctoral program will nurture highly skilled professionals who
are accomplished at flexibly responding to the demands ofsociety through creative innovation.

OGAWA Hisao

President of Kumamoto University
advanced research organizations in the life and naturalsciences, humanities, and social sciences into one-of-a-kindresearch centers in Japan, and continue to refine our cuttingedge research abilities. Furthermore, we will work tostrengthen our research support system so that we may
discover and cultivate research fields with the greatest
potential.
In recent years, global companies in the semiconductor field
have been moving into Kumamoto Prefecture, thus increasing
the demand for human resources in the semiconductor field.
In response to this social need, we established the Researchand Education Institute for Semiconductors and Informatics
in April 2023. This institute aims to promote advanced
research in semiconductors and related fields, as well as thedevelopment of high-level human resources. Furthermore, in
April 2024, we plan to open the School of Informatics, which
will be the first faculty-equivalent organization since thefounding of Kumamoto University, and the Semiconductor
Device Program, marking the first bachelor’s degree programat a Japanese university specializing in semiconductor
education.
Kumamoto University is committed to strengthening its roleas an education and research hub contributing to the world
through “co-creation” with society. Our promise is to actively
return the fruits of our labor to humanity so that we may
improve the development of the region, society, and theworld.

In research, we will further develop our internationally1Part 1Introduction“Forest of Creative Power, Blaze of Challenging Spirit”

Kumamoto University (KU), a globally active research university with roots in local communities, has adopted a mottothat symbolizes the university’s unique attributes and expresses its essential quality: “KU Spirit.”

V ISION
Kumamoto 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.

G OALS
Education
In order to cultivate unique, creative people, the university provides a comprehensive education based on aconsistent philosophy followed by all of our undergraduate departments and graduate schools.
Our undergraduate departments, with the help of a broad education, inculcate in students the abilities ofinternational communication, adapting to the information age, and thinking and acting independently.
Our graduate schools cultivate highly specialized workers with comprehensive reasoning ability, technicalknowledge, and internationally recognized skills, in addition to deep insight into humankind and nature, on the basisof the undergraduate education that our student receive.
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 humanscience, social science, and natural science, as well as promoting interdisciplinary research, Kumamoto University
is working to contribute 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 communityand serve the functions of being a central research facility and cultivating leaders in the local community. By striving
to convey 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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O RGANIZATION
President

Faculties

Audit office
Graduate
Graduate
Schools
Schools

Diploma Course

International Research Center for Manga Studies

Special Support School Attached to the Faculty of Education

Center for Education and Research on Law and Public Policy
Engineering Research
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HospitalInternational Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences

Center for Organ Regeneration Research
Research Center for High Depth Omics
Center for Organ Regeneration Research (CORRE)

Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence
Kumamoto University Hospital
Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization
Priority Organization
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for Globalization
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Headquarters
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Research and Education Institute for Semiconductors and Informatics
Headquarters for Admissions and Education
International Research Center for Medical Sciences
International Research
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Center for Medical
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Inter-Department
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Mathematical Science Education Center
Center for International Education
Center for Teacher Education and Development
Center for Management of Information Technologies
Mathematical Science Education CenterCollege of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies

International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology
The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School
Eisei-Bunko
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Centerfor Managementof Information Technologies
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Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection
Environmental Safety Center
University Library
Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties
Health Care Center
Joint ResearchCenterSupportfor Human
Retrovirus Infection
Student
Accessibility
Room

Medical Library
Pharmacy Library

University Archives
Library
Institutional
HealthCareResearchCenter OfficeCampus Design OfficeStudent Accessibility Support Room
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office
University Archives
Technical Division
Institutional Research OfficeCampus Design Office
Audit Office
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Administration
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Introduction
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Part 1

Board ofTrustees
Board

Faculty of Letters
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Education
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Law
Faculty ofof Medicine
Science
SchoolSchool ofof Pharmacy
Medicine
SchoolSchoolFacultyofofPharmacy
Engineering
Faculty of Engineering

Medical Library
Pharmacy LibraryTechnical Office for Life Sciences

Technical Office for Science and Technology Ⅰ
Technical Office for Science and Technology Ⅱ

Joint Usage & Research Center
Support Group

Technical Office for Science and Technology Ⅲ

Strategic
Strategic Management
Management Planning
Planning Department
Department
Research//ResearchSocial-Academic
Research- IndustryCollaboration
Collaboration Department
Department
International Affairs Department
Research/Education Affairs Department
Research / Education Affairs Department

Life Sciences Administrative Department
Student Affairs Department
Student Affairs Department

University Hospital
Hospital Administrative
Administrative Department
Department
University

Secretarial Office
OfficeSecretarial
Research Advancement Division
Social-Academic
Division
SocialCo-creationCollaboration
Advancement
DivisionInternational AffairsCollaboration
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Research-Industry
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Office for Endowment andAlumni Association

International Affairs Division
University
Library Division
Division
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Information Planning Division
Administrative
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Student Life Division
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GeneralAffairs
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Management Strategy
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Accounting Division
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Medical Affairs
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GeneralGeneral Affairs
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Labor
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Financial Affairs
Affairs Department
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Financial
Financial Affairs
Affairs Division
DivisionContract
Contract Management
Management Division
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Facilities Department

Facilities Planning Division
Facilities Management Division

Office for Endowment andPublic Relations OfficeAlumni Association
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Facilities - Environmental
Facilities - Environmental
Management
Management Promotion
OfficePromotion Office3

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, Multicultural Studies■ Department of Communication and Information Studies

Communication and Information Studies, Contemporary Cultural Resource 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
the Department 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.
The Faculty’s research activities include aspects of thehistory and social problems specifically related to Kumamoto
prefecture. The Eisei-Bunko Research Center, an interdepartment institute of Kumamoto University since 2017, wasoriginally established as an affiliate institute of the Faculty of
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 promoteacademic advances of its research.

■ Institution ■Center for Soseki and Hearn Studies
The Faculty of Letters Center for Soseki and Hearn
Studies (established December 2017) aims to create
an organization dedicated to the comprehensive
research of Natsume Soseki and Lafcadio Hearn,
focusing mainly on Kumamoto University’s own
collection, coordinating with cultural administrative
organizations to promote cultural advancement in theregion, and using these activities to train professional
researchers who will contribute to research in thehumanities and social studies as well as cultural
promotion.

International Research Center for Manga Studies
International Research Center for Manga Studies
attached to the Faculty of Letters (established October2022) aims to play a central role in the concept of“Manga Prefecture Kumamoto” through collaboration
between industry, government and academia, and at
the same time to become a leading research institution
in Media Arts and contemporary culture research athome and abroad, by establishing a centre forresearch in Media Arts with a focus on Manga.

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

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FACULTY OF LAW

法学部

Part 2

Faculties and Schools

Faculty of Law■ Department

Department of Law■ Courses

Law･Public Policy, Advanced･Leader

Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law at Kumamoto University has beendelivering high quality legal education for almost 70 years.
Established in 1949, now with over 840 undergraduate
students and around 50 full-time staff, we have evolved into
one of the leading departments of law in Japan. We provide a
stimulating and supportive environment for undergraduate

study. Students are taught in a mixture of large lectures andsmall seminar groups where they develop their analytical andcritical skills. They may take a course of lectures on Public
Law, Private Law and International Law. Alongside the law
courses, students enrolled in this Faculty can also learn
Economics, Political Science and Conflict Resolution.

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

5GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL SCIENCES

社会文化科学教育部

Part 2

Faculties and Schools
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences■ Master's Program is composed of:Division of Jurisprudence and Public Policy
Joint Degree Program in Conflict Resolution of Kumamoto University and University of Massachusetts Boston
Division of Modern Social Human Studies
Division of Cultural Science Studies
Division of Instructional System Studies■ Doctoral Program is composed of:Division of Human and Social Science Studies
Division of Cultural Science Studies
Division of Instructional System Studies

Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
The former Graduate School of Social and Cultural
Sciences was established in April 2002, which offered athree-year independent, interdisciplinary and comprehensive
Doctoral Program based on a wide range of fields given in the
Faculty of Letters and the Faculty of Law. The Division ofInstructional System Studies (Master’s Program), which was
designed to foster e-learning professionals, was founded in
April 2006. In April 2008 was established the present
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences (GSSCS)
which consists of Master’s Program and Doctoral Program,by reorganizing the former Graduate School of Social andCultural Sciences (Doctoral Program), Graduate School ofLetters (Master’s Program), Graduate School of Law (Master’s
Program), and Division of Instructional System Studies.
The Master’s Program of the GSSCS is composed of fivedivisions: Jurisprudence and Public Policy Studies; Modern
Social Human Studies; Cultural Science Studies; Joint Degree
Program in Conflict Resolution between Kumamoto University
and University of Massachusetts Boston(JDP) ; Instructional
System Studies. The first three divisions offer three, four andseven courses respectively: Law, Policy and Conflict Resolution
Research Course, Law and Public Policy Practice Course,
Conflict Resolution Practice Course; East-Asian Business

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Communication Specialist Course, Advanced Ethics Research
Course, Field-Research Research Course, Cognitive
Philosophy and Psychology Research Course; CulturalAdministration and Curator Specialist Course, High School
Japanese-language Teaching Specialist Course, Englishlanguage Education Specialist Course, History Research
Course, Japanese and East-Asian Culture Research Course,
Euro-American Culture Research Course, Contemporary
Cultural Resources Research Course. And the JDP wasestablished in April 2021.
The Doctoral Program aims to foster highly specialized
professionals and researchers. It comprises three divisions:
Human and Social Science Studies, Cultural Science Studies,
Instructional System Studies. The first two divisions offer six
and four fields respectively: Public Policy Studies, Legal
Studies, Conflict Resolution Studies, Advanced Ethics Studies,
Field-Research Studies, Cognitive Philosophy andPsychology Studies; English-language Pedagogy Studies,
History Studies, Japanese and East-Asian Culture Studies,
Euro-American Culture Studies. The Master's and theDoctoral Programs are open to working people and overseas
students, as well as those who go on to it from the Master’s
Program.

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

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
■ Institution ■International Research Center for Humanities andSocial Sciences

Faculties and Schools

The International Research Center for Humanities
and Social Sciences (IRCHSS) was established in2020 as a project based research organization
affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social
Sciences for the global and local promotion ofresearch activities in selected fields where ongoing
research by the faculty members has had significant
achievement and deserves international recognition.
The initial two projects of the Center are New
Approaches to Theories and Methods of Historical
Document and Artifact Analysis and Research
Resource Archives for Interdisciplinary Studies.

Part 2

Following the establishment of the Faculty of Life Sciences
and the Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, whicharose from the process of a stricter selection focusing on
research fields in the graduate school, the Faculty of
Humanities and Social Sciences was established on April 1,2017 by reorganizing the Faculty of Letters, the Faculty ofLaw, 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
allocated among the three fields of life sciences, naturalsciences and human/social sciences. This realignment
makes it possible to work through the rapid population
decline among youth and to meet the growing needs ofglobalization. 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, to construct a research hub for human and social
science studies in order to actively produce worldwide
scholarly achievements, and to promote global level researchthrough active collaboration among members of thehuman/social science and legal fields. In human science fields
such as psychology, history and sociology in particular, theFaculty 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 ofhumanities, law and policy in order to establish a solid
foundation of international standards in research, and todevelop practical areas of research that will be able to respondto the various demands of society.

人文社会科学研究部

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FACULTY OF EDUCATIONGRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (Professional Graduate School)

教育学部
教育学研究科（教職大学院）

Part 2

Faculties and Schools
Faculty of Education■ Course

Teacher Training for School Education■P rograms(Major)

Primary and Secondary Education Program,Special Needs Education Program, School Health Teacher Education Program■P rograms(Minor)

Japanese, Social Studies, Mathematics, Sciences, English, Music, Art, Health and Physical Education, Technology andEngineering, Home Economics, Special Needs Education, Educational Studies, Psychology, Special Needs Education

Graduate School of Education (Professional Graduate School)
Professional and Developmental Course in School Education

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Faculty of Education■ Institution ■Center for Educational Research and School
Development

The Graduate School of Education was newly started in
April of 2017, the only major being: Teacher Training Practices
and Development.
The purpose of this major is to develop practical skills inteaching, guiding students, and in managing schools
themselves, as well as developing the ability to conduct
research on these topics.
This major is staffed with both researchers and practitioners.
In April, 2020, the Graduate School of Education was
expanded and started to offer the following three courses: 1)
Advanced Course in Educational Practices, 2) Advanced
Course in School Subject Methods and Practices, and 3)
Advanced Course in Special Needs Education.
Students who complete the Graduate School of Education
course receive a professional degree of Master of Educationand their Advanced Class Teacher Certificates.

URL: https://www.educ.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/~profsch/

Faculties and Schools

URL: https://kurokami.educ.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/

Graduate School of Education (Professional Graduate School)

Part 2The Faculty of Education was established in May 1949
under the new Kumamoto University system. It originatedfrom schools such as the Kumamoto Teacher’s High School
created in 1874.
Teacher Training Course for School Education in the Facultyof Education currently has three programs: 1)Primary andSecondary Education Program; 2)Special Needs Education
Program; and 3)School Health Teacher Education Program.
In addition, at the Center for Educational Research and
School Development, students can receive advice on mattersrelated to educational practice, particularly what to do whenproblems occur on the job. The Center also engages inpractical research.

The Center analyzes and seeks practical solutions
to the problems that arise in education. It also conducts
research on what types of classes and curricula meetcontemporary needs. To achieve these aims, it hasestablished an Education Clinic Division and an
Education Curriculum Division. It also develops
comprehensive, practical activities in cooperation
with related organizations.

URL: https://www.educ.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/~jissen/■ Special Courses ■Diploma Course in Special Needs Education
This course is geared toward incumbent teachers aswell as current students from Kumamoto University
and toward students with a BA degree or higher fromother universities. Through specialized instruction in
special needs education, the course helps students tofulfill the requirements for their Diploma and teachingcertificate 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 already havetheir nursing license, as well as those who are in theprocess of obtaining it. The curriculum consists ofgeneral education subjects, specialized subjects in
Yogo teacher and specialized subjects in teaching.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE

理学部

Part 2

Faculties and Schools
Faculty of Science■ Department

Department of Science■ Courses

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biological Science

Faculty of Science
Kumamoto University was established in May of 1949 byintegrating six education institutions under the old system.
Among them were the Fifth High School (est. October of 1887)
and the Kumamoto Technical College (est. 1906). With these
two schools as the predecessors for the Faculty of Science,education in natural sciences has been fundamental for
Kumamoto University since its founding. In 2004, the Facultyof Science underwent dramatic changes by merging theexisting six departments into one, to offer courses for the firsttwo years of the bachelor’s degree program. Undergraduate
students then decide the specialized educational program
they are interested in. After assessing which courses areappropriate for their career paths, students may choose amajor in their third year of undergraduate studies.

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In addition, the Faculty of Science provides personalized
educational activities to individual students through the tutor
system run by the department staff. The Faculty of Science
conducts not only basic research, but also applied research invarious fields to address the technological and social issues in
the Kumamoto and Kyushu regions. Student career prospects
after graduation include employment in the government andpublic sectors, businesses, and education. Many students
also choose to continue their studies in post-graduate
education.

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

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

工学部

Part 2

Faculties and Schools

Faculty of Engineering■ Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture

・Civil and Environmental Engineering
・Urban and Regional Planning and Design・Architecture and Building Engineering■ Department of Mechanical and Mathematical Engineering

・Mechanical Engineering
・Mechanical Systems
・Applied Mathematics■ Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

・Electrical Engineering
・Electronic Engineering
・Computer Science■ Department of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry

・Chemistry and Bioscience
・Chemistry and Materials
・Materials Science and Engineering

Faculty of Engineering
The origin of the Faculty of Engineering was the
Department of Engineering of the Fifth High School, which
was established in 1897. Since then, the university has turned
out about 40,000 alumni who are working actively all aroundthe world. Thanks to an existing alumni network, graduates
have been able to find work with many quality companies.
Many other students choose to continue their education in amaster’s program after they graduate. The goals of theFaculty of Engineering are two-fold. First, it aims to contributeto the well-being of humankind and the development ofsociety by creating the technology to help society coexist
with the global environment. The second aim is to foster
people with a rich sense of humanity 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 (TEM, LVPSEM, XRD, ESCA, etc. - about 20 models) are madeavailable for advanced experiments and researches
by allowing their shared use.

Education Center for Global Human Resources in 
Engineering
At this center, basic courses (basic engineering,
engineering English), fundamental department
courses, and sub-education programs (creativeengineering and design, global extension, disasterprevention and mitigation, etc.) are offered to all
departments of the Faculty of Engineering.

URL: https://www.eng.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/english/

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FACULTY OF ADVANCED SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGYGRADUATE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY

先端科学研究部
自然科学教育部

Part 2

Faculties and Schools
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology (FAST)
Keeping with the trend towards prioritizing post-graduate
education, the Graduate School of Science and Technology(GSST) was reorganized in April 2016, and the Faculty of
Advanced Science and Technology (FAST) was established.
In accordance to this change, FAST is now responsible forthe administrative management duties, while GSST handles
the education activities.
FAST consists of 6 divisions: Natural Science, Materials
Science and Chemistry, Industrial Fundamentals, Informatics
and Energy, Civil Engineering and Architecture, andBiomedical Engineering with a total of 27 research fields
under these divisions. FAST aims to promote the study ofadvanced natural sciences, leading to a cooperative andsustainable global society. In addition, FAST also aspires tocreate an academic hub for advanced research in applied
technologies. Through close cooperation between basic
research and engineering departments, this new organization
system was launched to promote unique and advanced
research activities to address current societal issues. FAST
endeavors to comprehensively deepen scientific knowledge,
develop new technologies, and foster individualization in
post-graduation education.

■ Institution ■Innovative Research and Education Center forEngineers
The center provides access to engineering equipment
to support research and education. Although the center
itself does not house the equipment, it collaborates with
the Engineering Research Equipment Center,
Innovation Machine Factory and Kurokami Radioisotope Laboratory to manage and provide access ofthe equipment for Kumamoto University faculties withsome facilities also available for the local communities.

International Research Center for Agricultural andEnvironmental Biology (IRCAEB)The International Research Center for Agricultural andEnvironmental Biology (IRCAEB) was founded in Aprilof 2021 to facilitate collaboration among researchers inmolecular genetics, chemistry, agronomy andpharmacology. In addition, IRCAEB also promotes thecooperation between academics and industry experts
performing basic and applied research. IRCAEB is
divided into the Department of Basic Research and theDepartment of Molecular Agriculture, and aims toenhance the productivity and sustainability of
Kumamoto’s agriculture and fishery industries, whileconnecting with the international community todisseminate its research findings.

URL: https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/home/12Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST)

Global Joint Education Center for Science andTechnology (GJEC)
For the future of post-graduate education, thepromotion of globalization and the fostering ofinnovation skills in individuals through science andtechnology are essential. To achieve these goals, it isvital that students deepen their basic skills in theirrespective fields of specialization, such that theseskills can applied in broader perspectives. GJEC wasestablished in GSST in April of 2007, to provide
students the opportunities to take courses in different
fields and develop innovation skills. GJEC also offers
Advanced General Education subjects, which provide
students with broad-range knowledge across multiple
disciplines of science and technology, to enhance theutilities of their academic skills in various aspects ofthe society.

Faculties and Schools

URL: https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst-en/■ Institution ■Part 2After its restructuring in 2006, GSST now conducts postgraduate education with a strong focus on research. GSST
includes 5 departments that grant master’s degrees and 2
departments that grant doctorates. With the rapid pace of
globalization, it has become vitally important to promoteinternational collaboration with universities abroad, in bothresearch and education. Furthermore, domestic collaborations
among Japanese universities, industry and government
institutions are also critical in developing an international andinterdisciplinary environment for students.
GSST is committed to foster comprehensive problemsolving skills, leadership and creativity in students, making
GSST an international institution distinguished by its fastidiouspursuit of knowledge and academic freedom.

Master’s Course

Department of Science

Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering and Architecture
Department of Mechanical and Mathematical Engineering
Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Department of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry

Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Biological Sciences
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Urban and Regional Planning and Design
Architecture and Building Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Systems
Applied Mathematics
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Computer Science
Chemistry and Bioscience
Chemistry and Materials
Materials Science and Engineering

Doctoral Course

Department of Science

Department of Advanced Industrial Science

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

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MEDICINE
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCESGRADUATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

医学部

SCHOOL OF

医学教育部

Part 2

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 and Environmental Medicine,Internal Medicine, Surgery, Developmental Medicine, Bioethics, Sensory and Motor Medicine,
Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry, Integrated Medicine■S chool 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■D octoral Course

Medical Sciences

Graduate School of Health Sciences■M aster’s Course

Nursing, Radiological Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Genetic counseling■D octoral Course

Nursing, Radiological Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences

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School of Medicine

The Graduate School of Medical Sciences was remodeled
and established in April 2003 as a graduate school educational 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 establishedin 2002. The master’s course (in Medical Sciences) was
created in response to the upsurge in medical and biologicalresearch, as well as societal needs. The course is designed
for graduates of 4-year undergraduate programs. Eachacademic year sees 20 students enrolled, for a total of 40
students. Graduates of the master’s course are encouraged
to continue their education by enrolling 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 in experimental medicine andgraduate school seminars. Students complete the course
by publishing their original research results in an international
academic journal and writing a comprehensive thesis.
The Graduate School has many special courses andprograms such as “Course of Educational Program for
Advanced Research in Infectious Diseases and AIDS,“Course of Developmental Biology and Regenerative
Medicine,” “Program for Experts of Metabolism, Circulation
and Related Informatics,” and “Course of Educational
Program for Extension of Healthy Life Expectancy,” and aunique MD/PhD course, the Shibasaburo Program. The
school has concluded the academic exchange agreement
including double degree program with many universities
overseas.
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, theInstitute of Resource Development and Analysis, the Joint
Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection, the Instituteof Molecular Embryology and Genetics, the International
Research Center for Medical Sciences, and the Center for
Metabolic Regulation of Healthy Aging.

Faculties and Schools

URL: http://www.medphas.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/medical/index.html

Graduate School of Medical Sciences

Part 2The Kumamoto University School of Medicine comprises
the School of Medicine, which offers a six-year medical
degree program, and the School of Health Sciences, which
offers a four-year health sciences degree program. The
Kumamoto University School of Medicine fosters doctors andmedical professionals possessing cutting-edge medical
knowledge and deep compassion for their patients.
The School of Medicine has produced over 10,000
graduates since it was established as the independent
Kumamoto Medical School in 1896. Specialized instruction in
the field of medicine is provided by faculty members inmedicine and life sciences. The School of Medicine hasdeveloped a curriculum that mostly reflects actual medical
research and medical care, focusing on fostering medical
doctors with excellent personal communication skills. The
Center for Medical Education and Research was founded in
October 2010 with the mission of educating medical
professionals. This Center carries out research on educational
systems, curriculum reform of the Medical School, educationof clinical medicine and practical techniques, and so forth.
In October 2003, the College of Medical Sciences, which
included an advanced midwifery course, and the Nursing
Teacher Training course from the Faculty of Education were
integrated into the School of Health Sciences. The School
has three courses (Course of Nursing, Course of Radiological
Sciences, Course of Medical Laboratory Sciences), and aims
to provide a spiritually rich education based on respect for lifeand humanity, along with a high level of specialized
knowledge, and is cultivating medical staff, researchers, andeducators who are highly qualified to contribute to many
facets of society as members of medical teams.

URL:http://www.medphas.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/medgrad/
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, theradiological sciences course, the medical laboratory
sciences course, and the genetic counseling course, whichis added since April 2022. 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 for 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 ineither Health Sciences or Nursing.
Each academic year of the doctoral program is limited to 6
students. Conditions for completion of the doctoral program
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.

URL: http://www.hs.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/
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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

薬学部

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

薬学教育部

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■D octoral 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 principle thatthe pharmaceutical sciences are the integrated science
contributing greatly to human health through medication.
Students acquire a basic knowledge relating to thedevelopment, production and management of pharmaceutical products, environmental and health science as well as
many other skills required for pharmacists. The school aims
to cultivate creative graduates with high pharmaceuticalscientific and ethical abilities based on life sciences. The
school conducts basic practical and clinical training together
with modern lectures that focus on education, from the threeperspectives of knowledge, technique, and bedside manner.
After graduating, students go on to work in various fields, as
pharmacists in hospitals, pharmacies, pharmaceutical andchemical companies or in government and other public
facilities. However, many graduates continue their education
at graduate level to become either pharmaceuticalresearchers or advanced pharmacists.
In 2006, the pharmaceutical sciences course was split into
the School of Pharmacy, a six-year course for the cultivationof pharmacists, and the School of Pharmaceutical and Life
Sciences, a four-year course focusing on the training ofresearchers.

Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences wasestablished in April 2003 by partially integrating the facultiesof the Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics (IMEG)
and the Institute of Resource Development and Analysis(IRDA). This was preceded by the creation of the Faculty of
Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Thus, graduate
students are educated by teaching staff from the Faculty ofLife Sciences (founded in January 2010 by re-organizing theFaculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences), IMEG and
IRDA. The school takes advantage of the strength of eachfaculty member to provide a great number of educational
programs by combining pharmaceutical sciences andmedical fields such as bioethics, genetics, embryology,
cardiovascular, metabolism, and translational research.
These unique educational programs further reinforce thefoundation of basic pharmaceutical knowledge acquired
during undergraduate studies.
The Graduate School aims to cultivate pharmaceuticalresearchers and advanced pharmaceutical specialists who
can act independently and provide leadership in a wide
variety of pharmaceutical fields involving the creation of
medicinal products, biomedical research, and clinical/publichealth administration.

URL: http://www.pharm.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/
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FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES

生命科学研究部

Part 2

Faculties and Schools

Faculty of Life Sciences
The Kumamoto University Faculty of Life Sciences is one of
the leading schools in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, andhealth sciences in Japan. The Faculty of Life Sciencescomprises three divisions (Integrated Medical andPharmaceutical Sciences, Advanced Biomedical Sciences,and Environmental and Sociomedical Sciences), 15
specialized areas, and 57 departments, with affiliatedfacilities such as the Southern Kyushu and Okinawa Unit
Center of the Japan Environment and Children’s Study, theCenter for Metabolic Regulation of Healthy Aging, and the
Global Center for Natural Resources Sciences. The missionof the Faculty of Life Sciences is threefold: (1) to produce
world-class, cutting-edge knowledge through research
activities, (2) to contribute to the health and welfare of society
and humankind by using research knowledge as a driving
force, and (3) to train the next generation of professionals
who will play an active role in the local region and worldwide.
To achieve these goals, faculty members in medicine,
pharmacy, and health sciences conduct research based oninterdisciplinary collaboration while maintaining their
specialized capabilities and academic identities.

URL:http://www.medphas.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/faculty/index.html

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■ Institution ■Southern Kyushu and Okinawa Unit Center ofJapan Environment and Children’s Study
Part 2

Faculties and Schools

Southern Kyushu and Okinawa Unit Center of Japan
Environment and Children’s Study was founded as a
research institute in July 2010 under the Faculty ofLife Sciences at Kumamoto University. Children are
exposed to various environmental risks, such as
natural and manmade chemicals and socio-economic factors. The Japanese government (Ministry of theEnvironment) established a birth cohort study in 2010
to understand the effects of children’s environmental
exposures and to explore ways to reduce children’srisks from environmental exposures. The Unit Centercollects data within the designated study regions,and investigates environmental factors that affectchildren’s health and development.

Center for Metabolic Regulation of Healthy Aging
Japan is now a “super-aged” society, and extending
healthy life expectancy is one of the most important
issues. On May 1, 2018, we launched a new Center
for Metabolic Regulation of Healthy Aging (CMHA).
CMHA comprises five divisions: (1) Metabolic andCirculatory Research, (2) Cancer and Stem Cell
Research, (3) Nervous System, Sensory, andLocomotive Research, (4) Animal Models of Aging
Research, and (5) Epidemiological Research. The
goal of CMHA is to advance research on aging andhealthy aging, and to train internationally competitive
human resources in these fields.

Center for Medical Education and Research
The Center for Medical Education and Research was
founded in October 2010 to contribute to the trainingof medical professionals through research andpractice in order to achieve its educational mission of
fostering medical specialists. The Center carries out(i) research on building systems for the education of
medical professionals, (ii) curriculum reform alignedwith a new medical education system, (iii) instruction
in clinical medicine via student participation andpractice in clinical medicine and procedures, etc.

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Global Center for Natural Resources Sciences(GCNRS)The Global Center for Natural Resources Sciences(GCNRS) promotes natural product sciences and the
UpRod project1) by utilizing a global researchcollaboration to improve lives and human healththrough developing innovative novel medicines.
GCNRS will contribute to the development of human
networks and resources related to the conservationof natural resources in different parts of the world.
Furthermore, in cooperation with various relatedcompanies, this center will promote drug discovery
research geared toward realizing the vision of a
glocal society where natural ecosystems and humanhealth are coordinated and harmonized.
1)

UpRod project: In this project, we collect useful natural

products that are not yet utilized around the world, extract
active ingredients, and evaluate their pharmacologicalefficacy. We then select and optimize drug candidate
compounds before we commercialize them.

Center for Biomedical Laboratory Science
The development of clinical laboratory techniques has
led to the highly advanced medical diagnostic technology
available today. To ensure the sustainable developmentof medical care, it is important to promote thedevelopment of new diagnostic technologies andcultivate human resources by reinforcing research at theuniversity. We also have a duty to provide medicallaboratory techniques developed in the university to thecommunity as part of our social contributions. The Center
for Biomedical Laboratory Science was affiliated with theFaculty of Life Sciences in Kumamoto University on April
23, 2021 to promote research and development of novel
laboratory techniques, training of advanced medical
professionals, and provide laboratory tests to thecommunity. The Center carries out administrative
screening inspections and mutational analyses of SARSCoV-2 and conducts research and development on
novel inspection technologies. Through this work, theCenter also trains advanced medical professionals.

U NDERGRADUATE AND G RADUATE C OURSES
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

Faculties and Schools

Undergraduate

Bachelor ofArts in Laws

Faculty of Education

Part 2

Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate School of
Education (Professional)

Bachelor of Education

Master of Education (M.Ed)

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

Graduate School of
Medical Sciences
Master ofMedical Sciences

School of Medicine(School of Health Sciences)1.Bachelor of Nursing
2.Bachelor of Health
Sciences

1.Doctor of Medical
Sciences
2.Doctor of Life Sciences*This course is open to graduatesof 4-year undergraduate program.

Graduate School of
Health Sciences

Graduate School of
Health Sciences

1.Master of Health Sciences
2.Master of Nursing

1.Doctor of Health Sciences
2.Doctor of Nursing

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

Graduate School of
Medical Sciences

Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
Master ofPharmaceutical 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 comprehensive.

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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 society bypromoting the integration of life and medical sciences form the viewpoint of developmental
biology. This institute was founded in 1992, and extensively reorganized in 2000 and2009. It has three divisions (Developmental Regulation, Stem Cell Research, andOrganogenesis) consisting of 14 laboratories. Our research interests include: epigenetics,
chromosome and protein regulation, DNA damage and repair, intercellularcommunications, ES and iPS cells, hematopoietic differentiation, gametogenesis, brain
function and morphogenesis, DNA higher-order structure, muscle regeneration, cell
movement and morphogenesis, and kidney development. The institute is selected as
one of the Joint Usage/Research Centers in Japan, designated as“Joint Research Centerof Medical Embryology”, and supports the research community. In addition, the Center
for Organ Regeneration Research was launched in 2012 to realize regenerative medicine
through scientific collaborations with the University Hospital. Furthermore, the institutejoins Inter-University Research Network for Research Center for High Depth Omics andthe Research Center for High Depth Omics was launched in 2022 to promote thecomprehensive approach driven by big-data of multi-level omics.

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

Institute of Industrial Nanomaterials

産業ナノマテリアル研究所

The Institute of Industrial Nanomaterials was established in April 2020 to specializein two-dimensional nanomaterials, including nanosheets, surfaces, and grainboundaries. Two-dimensional nanomaterials are expected to greatly innovatematerials chemistry, and therefore we perform research in various fields spanningthe basics of two-dimensional nanomaterials involving nanosheets and surfaces/
grain boundaries to specialized practical applications for these nanomaterials. The
Institute has a comprehensive research facility to promote two-dimensional
nanomaterial research, as well as special synthesis process facilities including an
explosion experiment and bioelectrics research facilities of the formerly Institure ofPulsed Power Science. These facilities are provided not only for on-campus faculty
and students, but for researchers at companies and other universities as well.

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

Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence

大学院先導機構

The Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence was established tocontribute 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 the world’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 theapplied 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/en/

Organization for Globalization

グローバル推進機構

In 2014, Kumamoto University was chosen by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) asa member of the “Top Global University Project”, to be a leading model for university reform in Japan, cultivating global humanresources leadership, and actively promoting globalization efforts at home and abroad.
The Organization for Globalization was established on March 1, 2015 to address university-wide globalization. The
Organization for Globalization was reorganized to establish the vice president as Director in April, 2018, to further strengthen
globalization efforts in Kumamoto University.

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大学教育統括管理運営機構■ Mathematical Science Education Center ■

附属数理科学総合教育センター

The Mathematical Science Education Center (MSEC) in the Headquarters for Admissions and Education wasestablished in January 2019 with the aim of promoting and enhancing mathematical science education including data
science. MSEC also aims to improve mathematical science education in Kumamoto by cooperating with regional
universities, technical colleges, and high schools.
In order to achieve these goals, MSEC improves teaching methods at Kumamoto University and prepares effective
teaching materials related to mathematics and data science.
■ Center for International Education ■

Centers and Institutes

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

Part 3

Headquarters for Admissions and Education

附属多言語文化総合教育センター

The Center for International Education, affiliated with the Headquarters for Admissions
and Education, offers multilingual, multicultural, and multidisciplinary studies courses
aimed at equipping graduates with the skills needed to work on a global scale. These
subjects help students develop deep comprehension of social and natural sciences, learn
modern languages, and understand the values of various foreign countries and cultures,
thereby providing them the tools needed to think both comprehensively and globally.
The Center is involved in cooperative learning programs between high schools
and the university, and also works together with local businesses and the community.
■ Center for Teacher Education and Development ■

附属教職総合センター

The Center for Teacher Training, affiliated with the Headquarters for Admissions and Education, was established in
2022 in order to manage and improve the quality of teacher training at Kumamoto University. Cooperating with the local
educational organization in Kumamoto as well as with other universities that offer teacher training courses, the Center
contributes to the development of primary and secondary education in Kumamoto.

Institute of Light Metals (ILM)

先進軽金属材料国際研究機構

In April 2021, Kumamoto University established the Institute of Light Metals (ILM), together with the University of Toyama. This
Institute is dedicated for advanced research and education on light metallic materials based on magnesium, aluminum andtitanium, and it is the first such hub in Japan.
In April 2022, the Japanese government officially certified ILM a joint usage and research center, is also open for international collaboration.
The scope of the ILM is science, technology, education and international outreach. Moreover, ILM aims to help solve important
issues regarding the environment, energy, sustainability, disaster prevention and mitigation, and biomedical technology byleveraging the robust research and development resources of the Magnesium Research Center of Kumamoto University andthe Aluminum Research Center of the University of Toyama.
The ILM will also play a key role in enhancing industries in Japan by conducting integrated research and development onmagnesium, aluminum and titanium alloys.

International Research Center for Medical Sciences (IRCMS)

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 researchwith distinguished research institutes overseas, and scouts and trains young investigators
who contribute to ground-breaking 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 toworld-class research institutes found in western countries, and makes provisions for smooth international research collaborations.
The center has designated English as the official language, and features 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 thevarious fields within the institute.

URL: https://ircms.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/
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International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology (IROAST) 国際先端科学技術研究機構

Centers and Institutes

The International Research Organization for Advanced Science andTechnology (IROAST), established in April 2016, is a Center of Excellence
at Kumamoto University that promotes world-class, cutting-edge researchin science and technology. Featuring a standardized international research
environment that collaborates globally, the Organization utilizes a tenuretrack personnel system.
IROAST encourages international collaboration to establish international
research networks, recruit and develop excellent young researchers,
promote ongoing leading-edge research, and initiate innovativeinterdisciplinary research projects. Especially, the Organization engages ininternational research activities focused on the science and technology
needed to build a society that provides safety, security, and well-being, withthe goal of realizing Society 5.0, which will support the next generation ofnatural sciences.

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

Research and Education Institute for Semiconductors and Informatics

半導体・デジタル研究教育機構

The Research and Education Institute for Semiconductors and Informatics was established in April 2023 with the aim ofnurturing researchers and engineers who will lead Japanese industry and education. Our institute consists of the Semiconductor
Division and the Integrated Information Division.
We are committed to advancing electronic and information technologies, through the research and development of cuttingedge semiconductors, spanning fields from fundamental principles to practical system applications, and of artificial intelligence(AI) and data science.
■ Center for Management of Information Technologies ■

附属情報統括センター

As the implementing organization for comprehensive information
strategy at Kumamoto University, the Center for Management ofInformation Technology is established as a facility of the Researchand Education Institute for Semiconductors and Informatics. Thiscenter aims to enhance and develop the educational and research
activities of the university by establishing and operating theinformation infrastructure, providing information services, andadvancing information security. Additionally, substantial progress isbeing made in the utilization of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) in education.

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

Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization (KIDO)

熊本創生推進機構

The Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization (KIDO) wasestablished on April 1st, 2017 with the aim of contributing to the developmentof the Kumamoto region. In April 2018, KIDO was reorganized as a unified
consulting department that provides systematic and strategic solutions to
the needs and problems of the Kumamoto region. KIDO works actively inindustry promotion, creation of employment opportunities, reconstruction
after the Kumamoto Earthquakes of 2016, local problem solving, anddeveloping community-oriented human resources.

URL:https://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/centers/organizations/policy

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The Eisei-Bunko Research Center was established in 2009 as a facility affiliatedwith the Faculty of Letters. In April 2017, the Center was reorganized as an InterDepartment Institute for Education and Research to expand its achievements inresearch and social contributions more broadly.
Research is focused on the Eisei-Bunko Collection, a collection of documents
related to the Kumamoto Domain. This collection is currently housed at Kumamoto
University, and the documents are among the most detailed and extensive
accounts of daimyo-era Japan available, both in terms of quality and quantity.
This is a priority area for research and philanthropy unique to Kumamoto University.
Through the general study of the Eisei-Bunko Collection and other documents, the Eisei-Bunko Research Center has developed
a solid research foundation. The Center also cooperates with culture organizations and local government to provide the results of
its studies to the local community. In addition to this, the Center helps train students to be able to contribute in promoting culture
and research that focuses on the humanities and social sciences.

Part 3

永青文庫研究センター

Eisei-Bunko Research Center

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

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. CWMD consistsof four laboratories: the Water Resource Research Laboratory, the Marine Science Laboratory, and the Disaster Mitigation Laboratory
and, the Urban and Regional Design Laboratory. The Center is a leader in research and education on groundwater resources inKumamoto, the marine environments of the Ariake and Yatsushiro Seas, disaster mitigation, and community design and participation.
◆Water Resource Research Laboratory
Through research and academic efforts, it aims to protect the water cycle related to groundwater resources.
◆Marine Science Laboratory
It studies on biodiversity and ecosystems, sustainable development and conservation of marine resources, and analysis ofenvironmental changes in coastal seabeds.
◆Disaster Mitigation Laboratory
It promotes a wide range of research and education in disaster prevention and reduction activities to develop and sustain adisaster-resilient society.
◆Urban and Regional Design Laboratory
It works on designing and implementing a livable, resilient, and sustainable local society that actively involves local
communities and residents.

URL: https://cwmd.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/■ Aitsu Marine Station ■

合津マリンステーション
The Aitsu Marine Station is located where the Ariake and Yatsushiro

Seas meet, at an area remarkable for its 5-meter difference in sea levelat low and high tides. No other marine station is situated at a place withsuch a high change in tides. Aitsu Marine Station is staffed by four
people specialized in bioresource and biodiversity analysis who
conduct training and research. The station has three buildings: a threestory dormitory for researchers (589 m2), a two-story building for practical

study (785 m2), and a one-story building for breeding marine creatures.
There are two boats: the Dolphin Super Challenger and the Shiranuhi.

The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School

五高記念館

The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School is composed of two historicbuildings - the main Fifth High School building and the Chemical Laboratory - bothof which are Important Cultural Properties. The Museum exhibits historical
documents and artifacts related to education and activities at the Fifth HighSchool. In addition to its exhibits, the Museum also holds lectures, lessons on
cultural topics, experiential learning meetings, Community activities and the
support of lifelong learning are central to the mission of the Memorial Museum of
the Fifth High School.
Photograph by Toru Sakamoto

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

23Part 3Magnesium Research Center (MRC)

先進マグネシウム国際研究センター

Centers and Institutes

For many years, there has been a strong demand in the transportation industry,including automotive, rail and aerospace, for ways to reduce the weight of structuralcomponents, in order to reduce both energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Magnesium is the lightest known structural metal and magnesium alloys are increasingly being used in a wide range of applications for both structural and functional benefits.
In addition, biodegradable Mg biomedical devices can provide an impactful benefit
for people’s well-being.
The Magnesium Research Center (MRC) at Kumamoto University, established in
December 2011, has been engaging in various magnesium-related researchendeavours. They include alloy and process design, microstructure analysis,
mechanical property characterization, corrosion, surface protection and recycling.
MRC has also developed an international magnesium research network. MRC has three missions: 1) to provide state-of-theart research and education, 2) to develop a global research network, and 3) to promote international research collaboration.

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

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) was established for the
purpose of promoting comprehensive education and research in various scientificareas by providing diverse research resources and information. Two major objectivesof the IRDA are: 1) Production, development, preservation, and supply of experimental animals, including genetically engineered animals, and construction and analysisof databases using advanced bioinformatics, and mouse phenotyping analysis
and 2) Research, education, enlightenment, data management, and technical support
for experiments using laboratory animals, genetic materials, and radioisotopes.

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

Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection

ヒトレトロウイルス学共同研究センター

On April 1, 2019, the Center for AIDS Research of Kumamoto University and theCenter for Chronic Viral Diseases of Kagoshima University merged to form the Joint
Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection. This inter-university research center
between two National University Corporations is a pioneering enterprise in Japan. The
Center focuses on the prevention and eradication of human retroviruses, the latency ofwhich has made it a challenging global health problem. To this end, we conduct global
research and education based on our research achievements regarding thepathogenesis of human retroviruses. We are also developing our strengths—AIDS
research at the Kumamoto campus and HTLV-1/HBV research at the Kagoshima campus—by utilizing economies of scale andthe resources of our parental centers, clarifying our goals, educating the next generation of researchers, and sharpening our
URL: https://kumamoto-u-jrchri.jp/en/competitive edge in the world.

University Archives

文書館

The University Archives was established on April 1, 2016. In April 1, 2023, the Archives was designated as a facility for theappropriate management of historical or cultural materials, or materials for academic research by the Prime Minister. Our aim is
to collect, preserve, and provide research materials related to: the history of Kumamoto University; local Kumamoto history andculture; and social issues that have occurred in the Kumamoto area, such as Minamata disease, the Menda incident, andleprosy (Hansen’s disease). The contents of these collections are available on our website.
URL:http://archives.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/Environmental Safety Center

環境安全センター
The Environmental Safety Center was established in 2001 to manage environmentand safety issues at the university and its surroundings. The center aims to maintain asatisfactory setting for students studying at the university as well as ensure the safetyof its staff and students, and in doing so, contribute to the overall promotion of
education and research.
The main services of the center are : 1) Safety management and environmental
conservation, including chemical management, for students studying at the university,
as well as all related education and awareness services. 2) Services related to proper
management and disposal of waste products. 3) Services related to environmental
measurements such as water quality and atmospheric tests.

URL:http://www.esc.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/
24Pottery pieces excavated from within campus grounds (from 1,600 years ago)

The eight campuses of Kumamoto University are built over some of the most
famous historical sites in Kumamoto Prefecture, dating from thousands of years
ago to modern times (at places like Kurokamimachi, Honjo, and Oe). As such,whenever digging must be performed as part of maintenance of college
facilities (construction and repair of buildings and infrastructure), archaeologicalexcavations are also performed to prevent damage to historical artifacts. In
October 2011, the Center emerged as one of the Inter-Department Institutes for
Education and Research from the Research Office for Buried Cultural
Properties, which had been performing excavations since May 1994. The
Center’s objectives are the documentation, preservation, and practical use of
the excavated cultural properties (archaeological features and relics).
Excavation results are made public via annual and ad hoc reports, and visitors
are always welcome to learn about what has been found in exhibition room.

Centers and Institutes

Photo:

埋蔵文化財調査センター

Part 3

Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties

URL: https://www.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/organizations/maibun/en/
保健センター

Health Care Center

The Health Care Center is located on the Kurokami North Campus. Threephysicians, two clinical psychotherapists, one campus social worker andthree nurses are available during normal school hours for consultation andtreatment. 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/english/

Student Accessibility Support Room

障がい学生支援室

The Student Accessibility Support Room was established to enhance the support system for students with disabilities and tocontribute to their unimpeded education in accordance with the enactment of the Act on the Elimination of Disability Discriminationof April 2016. The room facilitates consultations for students with disabilities and provides them with both reasonableaccommodations and support adapted to individual needs.Also, regardless of disability or lack thereof, we also provide support
for basic needs of student and daily life.
URL: https://sien.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/

Institutional Research Office

大学情報分析室The Institutional Research Office (IR) was established in July 2014 to provide information, assessments, and evaluations on
university administration to support decision making.
The IR is run by faculty staff and officers. Currently, it consists of a vice president, five faculty staff, twenty-one management
staff, and four URA members.
The main work of the IR is collecting, investigating, and analyzing university data and IR advisors provide overall advice on IR
activities. A database system named KU-RESAS that uses BI tools allows us to visualize data and make it available for analysis.
Data is obtained from Kumamoto University systems such as SOSEKI (education administration), ASO (GPA visualizations
and education effectiveness), UPDS (employee and salary management), and COMET (entrance examination management).
This data is categorized into education, research, social contributions, international relations, and administrative foundations.
This data can also be combined for different purposes, e.g., finding relationships between education and research. Other
university data, such as university ranking data, is also collected to measure and compare performance. This and other activities
are how the IR contributes to university development.

Campus Design Office

キャンパス整備戦略室

The Campus Design Office was established in November 2018 in order to plan university
development with a long-term perspective that ensures the university’s facilities operate effectively
and efficiently. The office utilizes a top-down facility management system to manage the whole
university. The Campus Design Office consists of three departments (Facility Management, Energy
Management, and Environmental Management) so that it can respond flexibly to situational changes
in the future. The Office Manager and Department Heads are appointed by professors of the Facultyof Engineering to encourage collaboration among faculty and administrative staff members.

25Part 3

病院

University Hospital

Centers and Institutes

Rendering of completed amenity facility

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, Neurology,
General Medicine

Division of Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Gastro-

enterological 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 andReconstructive 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

L aborator y Medicine, Surgical Center, Central

Radiology, Intensive Care Unit, Central Medical Supply,

In addition to central medical facilities, the hospital includes a
Diagnosis and Treatment Department, a Department of Pharmacy, anda Nursing Department, with a total of 845 beds on inpatient floors (795
General Ward beds and 50 Psychiatric Ward beds). The hospitalprovides medical care to an average of over 1,450 outpatients per day.
As the only advanced treatment hospital in Kumamoto Prefecture,
Kumamoto University Hospital works closely with local medical
institutions to provide treatment services for complex diseases andadvanced medical care (e.g., organ transplantation). Moreover, as a
Prefecture-Designated Cancer Treatment Core Hospital, a Core
Hospital for AIDS Treatment, a Kumamoto Prefectural Core Medical
Center for Dementia Disorders, and a Kumamoto Prefectural Liver
Disease Medical Treatment Core Hospital, Kumamoto University Hospital
plays a central role in regional disease treatment.
In order to safely provide the highest levels of medical care, Kumamoto
University Hospital has enhanced its medical infrastructure withadvanced technologies like the da Vinci Xi surgical assistance robot, aneonatal ambulance, and a hybrid operating room.
Furthermore, with the aim of further improving services for all visitors,
the hospital is in the process of building a new amenity facility that willhouse a convenience store, a bus waiting area, and a pharmacy on the
1st floor, a restaurant on the 2nd floor, and a multipurpose conference
room on the 3rd floor, all accessible not just to university staff andstudents, but to visitors to the hospital as well. (To be completed in
FY2024)

MissionThrough advanced medical safety management, Kumamoto University Hospital practices “patient first” medical care, is dedicated to medical development
and educating medical professionals, and contributes to the health and welfare ofits community.

VisionWe provide safe, reliable, and high-quality medical
services thanks to our advanced medical safety
management systems
We are dedicated to excellence in patient carefor respecting patient’s wishes, anticipations
and requests
We develop and promote advanced medicalcare and educate outstanding medical professionals
We contribute to local community by acting as
a base for medicine and disaster prevention
We are dedicated to practice sound operationand management to achieve our philosophy
Patient Rights
We respect your personal wishes and dignity.

Rehabilitation, Surgical Pathology, Transfusion Medicine

You have the right to fair, quality medical care.

Diseases, Kidney Disease and Dialysis Center,

You have the right to receive adequate 
explanation and information.

of General Clinical Investigation, Department of Medical

You may choose medical care according to 
your own wishes.

Nursing, Medical Technology, Department of ClinicalYour privacy and personal information will be 
protected.

and Cell Therapy, Emergency Medicine, Infectious

Endoscopic Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Department
Infomatics and Administrative Planning, Pharmacy,

Nutrition, Department of Medical Quality and Safety
Management, Department of Infection Prevention andControl, Administration

Centers

Patient Responsibilities
Please give us an accurate description of your health condition.

Comprehensive Clinical Education, Training andPlease participate actively in medical treatment.

Research, Medical Liaison Center, Perinatal Medical

Please follow social rules and our hospital’s
regulations.

Regional Medical Support Center, Transplantation

Do not cause trouble for others.

Development Center, Innovation Center for Translational
Center, Cancer Center, Medical Engineering Center,

Center, Disaster Medical Education and Research Center

Please pay your medical fees on time.
URL: https://www.kuh.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/index.html

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Library Holdings (As of March 31st, 2023)
Books

Periodicals

Central Library

1,044,375

14,971

Medical Library

173,135

5,333

Pharmacy Library

35,371975

Total

1,252,881

21,279Centers and Institutes

The University Library is composed of the Central Library, the Medical
Library and the Pharmacy Library. It provides information resources andservices to support the University’s educational and research activities. The
Central Library is open from 8:40 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday,
and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. (except for thevacations)

Part 3

附属図書館

University LibrarySpecial 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.

URL: https://www.lib.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/eng/howtouseSpecial Collections from the 17th century and Meiji period

Kumamoto University Library
Official Mascot “KUMAPON”

Technical Division

技術部“We support research and education using Technical Skills”
The Technical Division was organized in April 2020 to provide technical support
for all departments in Kumamoto University. Every member of our team has a highlevel of expertise in their respective area.
We are energetically involved in many aspects of the university, such as
experimentation, practical training, safety management, information security,
machining and analysis. Additionally, we develop effective and efficient technicalsupport for interdisciplinary and other forms of research.

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L OC AL A ND O VERSE AS O FFICESPart 3

Local Offices
Kumamoto University Tokyo Office

東京オフィスEstablished: April 2004

Centers and Institutes

Scope:

Address:

1. Provides support for university-industry collaborations
2. O ffers 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, andprovides support to KU students who are seeking jobs
4. Collaborates with alumni associations
5. Conducts seminars and organizes various gatherings
4F Hibiyachunichi Building,2-1-4, Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 100-0011, Japan

Kumamoto University Kansai Liaison Office

関西リエゾンオフィス

Established: October 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: sangaku-somu@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp

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

Established: September 2008
Scope:

Address:

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 various gatherings
KAIST Biomedical Research Center 291 Daehak-ro (373-1 Guseong-dong),
Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 305-701, Korea

Kumamoto University Liaison Office at ITS

インドネシアITSオフィス

Established: April 2010
Established as the joint office of six national universities: April 2020
(Chiba Univ., Niigata Univ., Kanazawa Univ., Okayama Univ., Nagasaki Univ. and Kumamoto Univ. )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

Kumamoto University Sudan Office
Established: June 201628

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, AlQasr street,
Khartoum 11111, Sudan

スーダンオフィスEstablished: March 2019
Scope:

Address:
Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (STUST) Office of	International Affairs (W804), No. 1, NanTai Street, Yongkang Dist., Tainan City
71005, Taiwan R.O.C

タンザニアオフィス

Kumamoto University Liaison Office in Tanzania
Established: October 2020
1. Service as a base of joint research in Tanzania and Sub-Saharan Africa‌2.‌ Promotes Faculty, staff and student exchange programs in Tanzania and SubSaharan Africa‌
3. Builds networks of alumni and relevant people in Tanzania and Sub-SaharanAfricaAddress:	‌Office of Research and Publications, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied
Sciences, 9 United Nations road, Upanga, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Scope:

Six National Universities Network (SUN) Changchun Joint OfficeCenters and Institutes

1. Promotes academic and student exchanges with partner institutions in Taiwan
2. Promotes international collaboration with partner intuitions in Taiwan
3. Provides information on Japan and KU to academic and students in Taiwan
4. Strengthens networks of alumni and relevant affiliates in Taiwan
5. Supports other international engagements of KU in Taiwan

Part 3

台湾南台オフィス

Kumamoto University Liaison Office at STUST

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: +8615543288200

国立六大学欧州事務所

Six National Universities Network (SUN) European Platform of SixERS
Established as a joint office of six national universities(Chiba Univ., Niigata Univ., Kanazawa Univ., Okayama Univ., Nagasaki Univ. and Kumamoto Univ.)
Established: August 2016
Scope:
1. The dissemination of information on academic and cultural ties between Japanand the Netherlands
2. T he promotion of partnerships with interuniversity 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) ASEAN Platform of SixERS

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. The dissemination of information on academic and cultural ties between Japan
Joint implementation of student exchange programs in Thailand and other
2. ASEAN countries Dissemination of information on Japan and the six universities
to students and academic staff in Thailand and other ASEAN countries
3. Promotion of international industryacademiagovernment collaborative programsin 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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K UMAMOTO U NIVERSITY C AMPUS M USEUM · H ISTORICAL A RCHITECTURE
Part 3

Centers and Institutes

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 Important Cultural Property, along with the Chemical Laboratory, the Front 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 to create the “Kumamoto University
Campus Museum,” which will consist of these buildings and artifacts.

The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School


五高記念館(National Important Cultural Property)

The Fifth High school was established for young boys as the mostprominent educational institution in Kyushu in 1887. Jigoro Kano,
Yakumo Koizumi (Lafcadio Hearn) as well as Soseki Natsume wereamong the more celebrated professors who taught here. Even after 130
years, the original Fifth High School building is still well-maintained andvery much appreciated by the public.

http://www.goko.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/
表門（赤門）The Front Gate (The Red Gate)
(National Important 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 campusof Kumamoto University.

The Chemical Laboratory of the Fifth High School

化学実験場(National Important Cultural Property)

This building was used as the lab for chemical experiments. There is arow of labs as well as a tiered lecture hall with a corridor situated on thewest side.

The Museum of the Engineering Faculty 

工学部研究資料館(National Important Cultural Property)

This building was constructed in 1908 as a machine shop for studentsof 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, and the
University Festival.

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INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

101 countries
1,821institutional collaborations

Academic and Research Projects

Institutions Collaborating with Kumamoto University (2014-2023)

Kumamoto University is currently working with 1,821 international institutions and we actively promote new collaborations todeliver quality research.

Part 4Since 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 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.

Top 10 Institutional Collaborations by Number of Publications
Rank

Name

Number of Publications

Country

1

Harvard University

137

USA

2

National University of Singapore

111

SINGAPORE

3

Universite Paris Cite100

FRANCE

4

University of Sydney

97

AUSTRALIA

5

University of Oxford

82

ENGLAND

6

University of Southern California

78

USA

7

Asia University Taiwan

68

TAIWAN

8

Universite Paris Saclay

62

FRANCE

9

Sorbonne Universite

60

FRANCE

10

University College London

59

ENGLAND

Clarivate Analytics InCites BA (Organization Type: Academic)

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T OP G LOBAL U NIVERSITY P ROJECTPart 4

A Leading University Cultivating Global Leaders from Kumamoto[Name of Project][Future Vision of the University Planned in TGU Project]

Academic and Research Projects

Kumamoto University is open, compatible, and mobile
Introducing an internationally standardized education system offering compatibility and mobility

Kumamoto University is a regional globalization
Promoting regional human resources, supplying innovative talent who can help advance a technology-oriented nation

Kumamoto University continually improves, researches, and develops
Enriching an advanced education system and research activities[Summary of Project]Through this project, we aim to become a truly global university by implementing various educational reforms. To that end, we

will contribute to the globalization of the local community as a globally competitive research hub with the following 4 targets:❶ An education system highly conductive to internationalism❷ Global atmosphere for the inclusion of international students❸ Strengthened and globalized graduate education to support cutting-edge research❹ Global campus as a driving force for internationalization in the local community

Leading Japan to the Future
through Education and Research

A Truly Global University Global campus for internationalization

Global education environment for
cutting-edge research

Pioneer in globalized university reform

Global environment with students from all over the world
Expanding overseas offices and joint research laboratories
Strategic collaboration with the US, Europe, Africa, andSoutheast Asia

Promote globalization of
graduate education
Enhancing our Globally Coordinated Education
Program, including our double degree program

KU Global Youth Campus for local youth to cometogether and study
Advancing multicultural coexistence in the local
community

Increased mobility
via FleCSKU FleCS

Flexible enrollment periods

Promote globalization of current
undergraduate programs
Global Leader Course
Globalize liberal arts studies
Implement AO entrance examinations
overseas

Supporting graduate education by the International
Research Center for Medical Sciences and theInternational Research Organization for Advanced
Science and Technology

Flexible curriculain the local community

Flexible Curriculum System

Flexible credit recognition
Flexible learning periods

Center for International Education.
Drive far-reaching reforms in global education at KU
Implement a multilingual
global curriculum

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Further knowledge and interestin Japan across the globe

Offer opportunities to receive
a global education locallyCurrent Details
Part 4

Total Number of students enrolled in the Global Leader Course(2023 academic year)

To promote the globalization of undergraduate education, a Global Leader
Course has been established in four existing academic divisions (Faculty of
Letters, Law, Science, and Engineering). The Course began in April 2017 and
169 participants are registered for the 2023 academic year. The Course
centers on material from the “GOKOH School Program,” which inherited the
traditions and spirit of The Fifth High School (located on the grounds ofKumamoto University before its founding). The Course endows global leaderswith experience and a broad, multicultural, world-embracing mindset that
equips them to thrive in the 21st-century global society.

1719

Expansion of global education

Academic and Research Projects

169

Global Leader Course

Number of students enrolled in liberal arts courses taught in English(2021 academic year)

A “Multidisciplinary Studies” department was newly established in 2017 toprovide liberal arts courses in English for all international and Japanese
students. Focusing on liberal arts education with an international basis, andtaught mainly by foreign lecturers, classes were offered in English on 39 themesin 10 subject areas in 2021. A total of 1719 students enrolled.

391

Broad expansion of the Kumamoto 
University Global Youth Campus Program

Number of participants in the Kumamoto University Global Youth Campus
Program (2022 academic year)

For regional high school, technical college and other students, programs andevents designed to spark an interest in global education before university
enrollment are being developed. These provide opportunities for global educationand deepen the students’ understanding of and interest in global interaction.
Besides activities held at the University such as “Meet & Greet Study-Abroad
Students” (high school students interact with University students who studied
abroad), foreign teaching staff and international students are also sent outside theUniversity to interact with SSH (Super Science High school), local high school andtechnical college students through various activities, in 2022, 391 students
participated in these programs.

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I NITIATIVES TO D EVELOP P ROMINENT R ESEARCHPart 4■ Kumamoto University Challenging Research Projects ■ めばえ研究推進事業NEO

Academic and Research Projects

Bold research projects with the potential for revolutionizing established concepts and changing the direction of academia fallwithin the framework of Kumamoto University Challenging Research Projects. These programs aim to revitalize research that
may represent the future of Kumamoto University and are funded for one year.
Project

Project Leader

Impact of technological innovations focusing on the interdependence of power and transport systems on
disaster vulnerability

ANDO Hiroe

Effect of Random Arrangement of Cations in Spinel Ferrite on Oxidation Reaction

INOMATA Yusuke

Studies on the “Epoch of Poets and Thinkers” in Germany

EKI Toshiro

Development of a platform for multi-omics data analysis

ETOH Kan

Invention of a new design method of tissue vascular network for tailor-made regenerative medicine

OMATA Seiji

Elucidation and control of the mechanisms of organ aging based on altered mitochondrial homeostasis

KADOMATSU Tsuyoshi

Investigation for pathological mechanism of pulmonary diseases by analyzing epigenetic gene regulation
KAMEI Shunsukein endothelial cells via cross-talk with pathological epithelial cells

Development of an instrument playing support robot for education and welfare

KOUTAKI Gou

Establishment of the innovative new treatment strategy for gastrointestinal cancer by radiogenomics

KOSUMI Keisuke

2D Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Superstructures with Exotic Electronic & Electrochemical Properties

ZHANG Zhongyue

Development of polar switching molecules by hydrogen bonding assembly

SEKINE Yoshihiro

Elucidation of the mechanisms of anti-tumor effect of butyrate-producing gut microbe and development of
TOMITA Yusuke
a novel cancer therapy targeting gut microbiome in advanced lung cancer

Resolving reproductive crisis by targeting cross-species sperm capacitation regulators

NAKAO Satohiro

Amniotic Fluid Metabolomics including Modified Nucleoside Measurements to Elucidate the Pathogenesis
NAGAYOSHI Yu
of Infection-Related Preterm Birth34

Ex utero embryo rotation culture unveils inter-organ crosstalk in mouse organogenesis

NITA Akihiro

Development of barrier films using epoxy carbon nanosheets

HATAKEYAMA Kazuto

Establishment of novel mouse model of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) andelucidation of a mechanism of HFpEF

HANATANI Shinsuke

Turn motivation on with light

HITORA Natsuko

New Therapeutic Strategies Targeting Macrophages for intractable mycobacterial infection

YANO Hiromu

■ Cross Frontier Research Project ■ クロス・フロンティア研究推進事業
The Cross Frontier Research Project supports basic research by research teams aiming to create new value and achieve
breakthroughs by incorporating findings and methodologies from different research areas.
Project Leader

ARIMA Yuichiro

Visualizing and quantifying of nucleus epithermal growth factor receptor in multidrug resistance breast
cancer

LEE Ruda

An integrated understanding of the circulating tumor cells and cancer assisted fibroblasts in bloodstream KITAMURA Yusuke

Reinvigoration of depopulated areas by development of international standard to evaluate SATOYAMA
landscape

SAWA Shinichiro

Understanding of brain chimerism, a principle coupling organ aging

TAKIZAWA Hitoshi

Academic and Research Projects

Development of biomicroenvironmental dynamics by digital image analysis and computational fluid
dynamics

Part 4

Project

Artificial intelligence-driven discovery of pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals from natural sources HITORA Yuki

Elucidating the biological effects of “invisible” force through active collaboration between medicine andengineering

MOROISHI Toshiro

Research on scientific communication about infectious diseases based on the case studies of Hansen’sdisease, HIV / AIDS, and Covid-19

YAHATA Hideyuki

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■ Group for Globally-advanced Research ■ 国際先端研究拠点Σプロジェクト
Part 4

IDA Shintaro,
Institute of Industrial
Nanomaterials

Nanosheet Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Production

Academic and Research Projects

The Institute of Industrial Nanomaterials (IINa) is focused on the development of functional two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials
and surface/grain boundary materials created under extreme conditions. IINa maintains the only explosion testing facility inJapan and an exceptional pulsed power testing facility, and is highly experienced at creating materials under extreme
conditions. 2D nanomaterials have attracted significant worldwide attention due to their excellent material properties, and it isexpected that to be that an entirely new industries will be established.
Professor Shintaro Ida’s research investigates functional 2D materials with a thickness of only one nm (one billionth of a meter)at the molecular level. His work focuses on the functional materials and application of the two-dimensional nanosheets
synthesized from various elements of the periodic table. He is also investigating special structures that can be created using
2D materials but not with ordinary materials. Since nanosheets are obtained by exfoliating layered materials, Dr. Ida says that it is possible to impart various
properties into the nanomaterials, such as electrical conductivity, semiconductor properties, or the ability for protons and ions to pass through the material.
Currently, he is concentrating on semiconductor nanosheets with photocatalyst functionality, i.e., breaking water into hydrogen and oxygen using only sunlight.
Since hydrogen does not emit CO2 when burned, it can be used as a fuel to help reduce CO2 emissions. Now however, fossil fuels are the main source of hydrogenso the discovery of an effective photocatalyst could lead to the development of an energy system independent of fossil fuels.

NIWA Hitoshi,
Institute of Molecular
Embryology and Genetics

International Research Enhancement Project for Stem Cell Biology and Developmental Medicine

International Advanced Research Σ Project at IMEG is on a mission to delve deeper into developmental medicine
and stem cell biology, while enhancing the institute’s global presence. We are dedicated to conducting comprehensive
research, ranging from unraveling the fundamental principle of development biology to exploring medical applications.
We promote the activities of the High-Depth Omics Research Center, established in 2022, and also prioritize theeducation of young researchers in this field.
We provide specialized support for single-cell RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, mass spectrometry, and data analysis
through our team of skilled professionals at the Research Support Facility within IMEG. To encourage productive
discussion within our institute, we regularly organize Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) roundtable talks andinformation exchange sessions every month. Through these interactions, we keep ourselves well-informed about the latest technologies and trends
in NGS analysis.
Beyond the confines of your institute, we actively disseminate our research findings and seek international collaborations, leveraging our extensive
research network. To this end, we generously support young researchers in presenting their work at international conferences and co-organizing
workshops and symposiums at national academic gatherings. We even offer partial assistance with publication fees and open access costs for papers
where young researchers take the lead as first authors or corresponding authors.
In the fiscal year 2023, we have extended invitations to researchers affiliated with collaborative research centers, inviting them to participate in a
retreat Aso. This retreat serves as a platform for young researchers to exchange research outcomes and foster lasting connections. Through these
initiatives, we aim to strengthen information sharing and fortify a robust network for cutting-edge research.

International Research Center Aiming at the Control of AIDSUENO Takamasa,
Joint Research Center for Over 35 million people are still living with HIV-1 infection, and nearly two million people die of AIDS-related illnesses
Human Retrovirus Infection each year in the world. In addition, among developed countries, our country has been experiencing increased
incidences of HIV-1 infection. Thus, HIV/AIDS remains a substantial threat to the global health, and developing an HIV
vaccine and therapies to cure HIV/AIDS have still been a global challenge. New program “International ResearchCenter Aiming at the control of AIDS” intends to enhance and expand 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 do this, we reorganize our mission to make a substantial effort
to research studies leading to the development of (1) new therapies to cure HIV/AIDS and (2) an HIV/AIDS vaccine.
Also, in collaboration with the newly reformed Educational Program for Advanced Research in Infectious Diseases and AIDS, this program intends toenhance capacity-building opportunities, and thereby junior-level scientists and graduate students can be self-standing and globally visible.
Collectively, we will contribute to constructing a distinguishable platform that fosters leading-edge research and education in HIV/AIDS ﬁeld throughour expanding inter-continental academic/education partnerships.

International Research Core for Advanced Magnesium Alloys
KAWAMURA Yoshihito,
Magnesium Research Center Currently there is a high demand in the transportation industry for light-weight structural components to reduce both
energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Magnesium is the lightest structural metal and Mg alloys are now used ina wide range of applications for structural and functional benefits. In addition, biodegradable Mg biomedical devices
can provide impactful benefits for people’s well-being.
The Magnesium Research Center (MRC) at Kumamoto University, established in December 2011, has been engaging
in various Mg-related research endeavours including alloy and process design, physical metallurgy fundamentals,
mechanical metallurgy, corrosion, surface treatment, and recycling. The MRC has developed several advanced newgeneration Mg alloys that have an excellent balance of mechanical performance, non-flammability, and corrosion resistance under the “KUMADAI
Mg” name. The MRC has three key goals, (1) provide state-of-the-art research and education, (2) help the development and use of KUMADAI Mg
alloys into actual applications, and (3) establish a global research network to significantly enhance collaboration with universities, research institutes,
and industries from around the world.

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Part 5

Lists of Inter-University Exchange Agreements
136 partner institutions (43 countries and regions)

Country
University/ Institute
Australia The University of Newcastle
Australia Queensland University of Technology
Australia University of Technology Sydney
Azerbaijan Baku State University
Bangladesh University of Dhaka
Burkina
University Ouaga I Professor Joseph KI-ZERBO
Faso
Cambodia Royal University of Phnom Penh
CanadaUniversity of Alberta
Canada
McGill University
Czech
University of Bohemia
China
Guangxi Normal University
China
Tongji University
China
Dalian University of Technology
China
Nanchang University
China
Shanghai Normal University
China
Harbin Institute of Technology
China
Jilin University
China
Nankai University
China
Shandong University
China
Sichuan University
China
Northeastern University
China
Beijing University of Technology
China
Shenzhen University
China
The University of Macau
China
East China University of Political Science and Law
China
Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology
China
Northeast Normal University
China
Chongqing University
China
NanJing Normal University
China
Guilin University of Technology
China
Anhui University
China
Wuhan University of Technology
China
Guangxi Medical University
China
Fuzhou University Zhicheng College
China
Beijing Institute of Technology
Congo
University of Mbuji-Mayi
Djibouti
Djibouti University
Egypt
Suez Canal University
Egypt
Fayoum University
Egypt
Ain Shams University
FranceBordeaux Institute of Technology
FranceUniversity of BordeauxFranceAix-Marseille University
FranceUniversity Bordeaux Montaigne
Germany Saarland University
Germany Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Germany Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin
Germany RWTH Aachen University
Hungary Pázmány Péter Catholic University
India
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
India
Indian Institute of Science
The Consortium of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh
Nopember, Indonesia (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh
Indonesia Nopember, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Universitas
Mataram, Universitas Cenderawasih, Universitas
Nusa Cendana)
Indonesia Institut Teknologi BandungIndonesia Gadjah Mada University
Indonesia Airlangga University
Indonesia Udayana University
Indonesia University of Indonesia
Indonesia University of BrawijayaIndonesia State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel Surabaya
Ireland
Waterford Institute of Technology
Italy
University of Padova
Korea
Pai Chai University
Korea
Dong-A University
Korea Advanced Institute of Science andKorea
Technology
Korea
Chosun University

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University/ Institute
Since
Korea
Pukyong National University
2011
Korea
University of Seoul
2011
Korea
Ajou University
2011
Korea
Chungbuk National University
2012
Korea
Pusan National University
2012
Korea
Chonbuk National University
2012
Korea
Hannam University
2016
KyrgyzKyrgyz-Turkish Manas University
2022
Laos
National University of Laos2011
LatviaRiga Technical University
2018
Malaysia University Sains Malaysia
2012
Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia
2018
MexicoAutonomous University of Nuevo León
2017
MongolMongolian University of Life Sciences
2018
Myanmar Yangon Technological University
2015
Myanmar Pathein University
2016
Nepal
Pokhara University
2010
New Zealand Massey University
1996
Philippines University of the Philippines, Diliman
2002
Philippines University of the Philippines Los Baños
2015
Philippines Ateneo de Manila University
2016
PolandUniversity of Warsaw
2009
PolandLublin University of Technology
2015
Romania University of Bucharest
2015
RussiaKazan Federal University
2021
Rwanda University of Rwanda
2014
Slovenia University of Maribor
2016
Spain
University of Valencia
2014
Spain
University of Santiago de Compostela
2018
Spain
Valladolid University
2018
Sudan
University of Khartoum
2020
Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology 2008
TaiwanTaiwanNational Tsing Hua University
2015
TaiwanNational University of Kaohsiung
2016
TaiwanChang Jung Christian University
2016
TaiwanFisheries Research Institute, Council of Agriculture 2020
Tanzania Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences 2015
Thailand Kasetsart University
1994
Thailand Khon Kaen University
2004
Thailand Mahidol University
2013
Thailand Burapha Univeristy
2017
Thailand Chiang Mai University
2018
Thailand Chulalongkorn University
2019
Thailand Mae Fah Luang University
2020
Research Institute, Chulabhorn
Thailand Chulabhorn
2022
Graduate InstituteTurkeyEge University
2000
TurkeyCanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
2015
UK
Durham University
1993
UK
University of Birmingham
1993
UK
University of Leeds
2006
USA
The University of Montana
1987
USA
Montana State University
1987
USA
Virginia Commonwealth University
1989
USA
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1990
USA
Texas Tech University
1994
USA
The University of Texas at San Antonio
2010
USA
University of Massachusetts Boston
2016
USA
The University of Georgia
2017
USA
Wright State University
2017
USA
University of Alaska Anchorage
2018
Vietnam VNU University of science
2007
Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
2010
Vietnam Hue University
2010
Vietnam National University of Civil Engineering
2010of Social Sciences and Humanities,
Vietnam University
2016
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
UniversityofLanguages
andInternational
Studies,Vietnam VNU
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Vietnam Foreign Trade University
2016

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I NTERNATIONAL E XCHANGE A GREEMENTS
Part 5International Exchanges

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chart

Country

141 partner institutions (41 countries and regions)
University / Institute

Division of Materials Engineering, The University of
Queensland
Australian Phenomics Facility, The Australian National
Australia
University
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information
Australia
Technology (EAIT), The University of Queensland
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research
Australia
Organisation
Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, University
Austriaof Vienna
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of
Bangladesh
Science, Noakhali Science And Technology University
Australia

BrazilCambodia
CanadaCanada
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
Congo
Czech
Czech
Czech
Czech
Czech
Czech
Denmark
Egypt
FranceFranceFranceFranceFranceFranceFranceFranceGermany
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Lists of Inter-Department Exchange Agreements
Counterpart(As of May 1, 2023)
Since

Magnesium Research Center

2013

Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

2014

Institution of Industrial Nanomaterials

2018

Faculty of Adcanced Science and Technology, International Research Organization for Advanced
Science and Technology

2019

Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization

2016

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

2018

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Technological Institute of Aeronautics
and Technology
University of Health Sciences, Cambodia
School of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Queen's University at Kingston
and Technology
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
School of Medicine,Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Graduate
Harbin Medical University
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
College of Civil Engineering & Architecture, School of
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
College of Engineering, Peking University
and Technology
Wenzhou Medical University
Faculty of Life Sciences
School of Foreign Languages, Hangzhou Normal
Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
University
Civil Engineering College, Municipal and Environmental
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Engineering College, Transportation Engineeringand Technology
College, Graduate School, Shenyang Jianzhu University

School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
School of Medicine, Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences
National Institutes for Food and Drug Control
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Center for Public Policy and Governance, Shanghai Jiao
Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization
Tong University
School of Tourism and City Administration, Zhejiang
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Gongshang University
and Technology
Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant
Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS),
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (LICP)
School of Medicine, Department of Laboratory Animal
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Xi'AN University of Technology,
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, and Graduate School ofGraduate School and Facluty of Mechanical andScience and Technology
Precision Instrument Engineering
Nanning Health School
Faculty of Life Sciences
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of
School of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences
Kinshasa
Technical University of Ostrava and Institute ofFaculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Geonics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech
and Technology
Republic
University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of
University of Pardubice
Advanced Science and Technology
Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences of Czech
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Republic
and Technology
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University Magnesium Research Center
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Letters, Center for International Education
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences andSchool of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical Industries, Future University in Egypt
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of
University of Clermont Auvergne
Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
University Joseph Fourier - Grenoble I
and Technology
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of
École nationale supérieure des mines de Saint-Étienne
Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science andCRM2 Laboratory, University of Lorraine
Technology
Institut Pasteur
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Faculty of Sciences and Engineering, Toulouse III Paul Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Sabatier
and Technology, Faculty of Science
University of Côte d’Azur and Institute Sophia
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology,International Research Center for Agricultural &Agrobiotech (ISA)
Environmental Biology
University of Clermont Auvergne, Engineering Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of
University School of Physics and Engineering
Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Arts, University of Bonn
Faculty of Letters
Leibniz Institute for Applied Geophysics
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Ruhr-University Bochum
and Technology
Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Institute of Physical Metallurgy and Metal Physics,
and Technology
RWTH Aachen University
Institute of Physics of Faculty of Mathematics andFaculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science andNatural Sciences, University of Rostock
Technology
Faculty for Chemistry and Pharmacy, Würzburg
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
University
and Technology
Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Adcanced Science andDepartment of Chemistry, Philipps-University Marburg
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Eötvös Loránd University, Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty ofSpecial Needs Education
Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Annamalai
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Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Education

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology, Institution of Industrial Nanomaterials
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Manipal University
and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Alva’s Institute of Engineering & Technology
and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineeringand Technology
Electrical Engineering School, Graduate School, Telkom Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
University
and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Faculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University
and Technology
Faculty of Industrial Technology, Islamic University ofFaculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced ScienceIndonesia
and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Padjadjaran
Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Graduate School of Science and Technology,
Faculty of Biological Sciences, Alzahra University
Institution of Industrial Nanomaterials
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
The University of Brescia
and Technology
School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Pwani
Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
University
Advanced Process and Materials R&BD Group, Korea Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Institute of Industrial Technology
and Technology
College of Health Science, Korea University /Department of Bio-convergence engineering, Korea
School of Medicine, Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences
University Graduate School
College of Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
University
and Technology
Graduate School of Kosin University and College ofFaculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of
Natural Science, Kosin University
Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
College of Engineering, Yonsei University
and Technology
Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea ResearchInstitute of Resource Development and Analysis
Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Light Metal Division, Korea Institute of Materials
Magnesium Research Center
ScienceCollege of Natural Sciences, Teachers' College,
Kyungpook National University
Magnesium Technology Innovation Center, Seoul
National University
College of Health Science and Institute of Biomedical
Engineering, Yonsei University at Wonju
Center for Advanced Aerospace Materials (CAAM),
Pohang University of Science andTechnology (POSTECH)
Department of Marine Science and Convergence
Engineering, BK Educational Research Center,
Hanyang University
College of Engineering, Future and Fusion Lab ofArchitectural, Civil and Environmental
Engineering,Korea University
Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of
National Academy of Science of the Kyrgyz Republic

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Faculty of Engineering, Souphanouvong University

Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Institute of Advanced Technologies, Togliatti State
Univeristy

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for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management

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Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Center
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Institution of Industrial Nanomaterials
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of
Advanced Science and Technology

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Malaysia
Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management
Security, University Technology Malaysia
Earth Observation Centre, Institute of Climate Change,
Malaysia
Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
The Center for Molecular Medicine and Biobanking,
Malta
Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine
University of Malta
School of Mathematics and Computer Science, National Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science andMongolUniversity of Mongolia
Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
MongolMongolian University of Science and Technology
and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
MyanmarMandalay Technological University
and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Netherlands Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente
and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Philippines College of Engineering, De La Salle University-Manila
and Technology, Institute of Industrial Nanomaterials
Philippines Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH
PolandGraduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
University of Science and Technology
Republic of School of Pharmacy and Faculty of Natural Sciences,
School of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences
South Africa University of the Western Cape
Aircraft and Mechanical Engineering Faculties,
RussiaInstitution of Industrial Nanomaterials
Novosibirsk State Technical University
RussiaSince

International Exchanges

Germany

University / Institute

TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Faculty of Mechanical,
Process and Energy Egineering
Faculty of Science, Eberhard Karls University of
TubingenPart 5Country
Germany

Magnesium Research Center

2014
2017
2012
2018
2019
2019
2013
2016
2015
2015
2011
2020
2010
2018
2008
2015

39

Part 5Country

University / Institute

Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI), National
University of Singapore
Spain
The Spanish National Research Council
Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies, Department of
Switzerland
Japanology, University of Zurich
School of Biology, Faculty of Biology and Medicine,
Switzerland
University of LausanneSingapore

International Exchanges

Switzerland Faculty of Science, University of Geneva
TaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanThailandThailandThailandThailandThailandThailandThailandTurkeyTurkeyTurkeyTurkeyUK
UK
UK
Uruguay
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA

VietnamDanang University of Technology

VietnamVietnam

40

2017
2018

Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences

2016

Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Graduate School of Science and Technology,
Faculty of Science, International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Adcanced Science andTechnology

College of Health Sciences and Technology, National
Faculty of Life Sciences
Central University
Center for Micro/Nano Science and Technology,
Magnesium Research Center
National Cheng Kung University
College of Design, National Yunlin University of Science
Faculty of Life Sciences
and Technology
Takming University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute ofFaculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Technology Ladkrabang
and Technology
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, The
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment
Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
University
and Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology,
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Silpakorn University
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Faculty of Life Scinences, Joint Research for Humana Retrovirus Infection
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
Magnesium Research Center
Welding Research and Consulting Center
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Engineering Faculty, Cankiri Karatekin University
and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Natural and Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Applied Science, Gazi University
and Technology
Kilis 7 Aralık University
School of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Anadolu University
Faculty of Life Sciences, 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
Institution of Industrial Nanomaterials
School of Metallurgy and Materials, The University ofGraduate School of Science and Technology
Birmingham
Institut Pasteur de Montevideo
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
College of Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
and Technology
The Jackson Laboratory
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Mouse Biology Program, University of California, Davis Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Center for Inflammation, Immunity & Infection, Georgia
Faculty of Life Science, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy
State University
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, International Research Organization for Advanced
Michigan State University
Science and Technology
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), College ofCenter for Water Cycle, Marine Environment and Disaster Management
William and Mary
Board of Trustees, University of Florida
Magnesium Research Center
The University of New Mexico (UNM) College ofFaculty of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy

Vietnam

Since

Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

College of Engineering, College of Electrical
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Engineering and Computer Science, National
and Technology
Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology
National Laboratory Animal Center
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
College of Foreign Languages and Literatures,
Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
Tamkang University
College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
National Taipei University of Technology
and Technology
Tatung University, College of Electrical Engineering and Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Computer Scienceand Technology
Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social
School of Law , Soochow University
Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Social and Cultural
School of Law, Fu Jen Catholic University
Sciences
Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
Magnesium Research Center
National Taiwan University

Vietnam Institute of Geosciences and Mineral
Resources, Ministry of National Resources andEnvironment

Vietnam

Counterpart
International Research Center for Medical Sciences

2018
2019
2009
2010
2013
2014
2017
2017
2018
2018
2018
2019
2019
2022
2014
2016
2016
2018
2018
2019
2019
2015
2015
2017
2017
2011
2014
2018
2017
1996
2004
2013
2013
2018
2019
2020
2020

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

2007

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

2008

Vietnam National Museum of Nature, Vietnam Academy
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technologyof Science and Technology
Institute of Marine Geology and Geophysics, Vietnam
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Academy of Science and Technology

National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting,
Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment and Disaster Management
Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration

2012
2017
2021

I NTERNATIONAL E XCHANGE A GREEMENTS

3

Changes in Numbers of Partner Institutions(As of May 1, 2023)

280

277

144

146

147

141

131

133

133

136

267
260

246

240
222

220

208

200

Total
Inter-Department
165
Inter-University

180
160

185

151
143

140

140
130

125

Numbers of Partner Institutions

120

113
102

98

100
74

80

92

79

60

20
0

35

45

42

39

20

22

23

15

17

19

27

30

32

18

19

22

63

62

54

49

52
37

37

40

37

39

82

75

64

40

117

62

83

108

116

127

International Exchanges

279

275

2280

Part 5

chart

105

100

73
69

68

51

46

27

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

chart

4

As of September 1 each year

WORLD MAP WITH THE NUMBERS OF PARTNER INSTITUTIONSInter-University
Inter-Department

Kumamoto University

12

10

25

Total 2242

Total 67

EuropeNorth America
1

2

9

4

Total 13Africa83
2

5

Total 3

Total 7

Central andSouth America

Middle East

74

Total 157

Asia

4

4

Total 8

Oceania41

R ESEARCHERS A ND S CHOL ARS E XCHANGES(FY2022)
Part 5

RegionInternational Exchanges

Asia

Country

Oceania

North
AmericaSouthMiddle
America

42

RegionCountry

University Staff Visiting Foreign
Sent Abroad
Researchers

Bangladesh

08Austria1

1

Cambodia00

Azerbaijan

0

0

China

1

52

Belgium

0

2

India

4

7

Croatia00Indonesia

4

17

Cyprus00

Kazakhstan

0

1

Czech

1

7

Korea

28

50

Denmark

2

1

Laos

1

0

Finland1

0

Malaysia

2

5France18

39

Mongol02Germany

20

14Myanmar0

1

Greece

1

1

Nepal

0

2

Hungary

52

Philippines2

4

Iceland0

0

Singapore

11

0

Italy

5

7

Sri Lanka

05

Kyrgyz0

2

Taiwan9

7

Latvia00

Thailand28

21

Lithuania

25Vietnam

5

9

Malta

0

1

Sub-total

95

191

Netherlands

2

0

Iran

0

1

Norway20Israel1

1Poland50

33Portugal

1

0

2

0

Russia0

2

65Slovakia

0

0

Egypt

0

8

Slovenia

02Ethiopia

1

0

Spain

13

4

Nigeria01

Sweden41South Africa

1

2

Switzerland

5

1

Sudan

1

2

UK

36

9

Tanzania

20

Ukraine0

3

Sub-total

124

104

333

379

Middle East Turkey
United ArabEmirates
Sub-total

AfricaUniversity Staff Visiting Foreign
Sent Abroad
Researchers

Sub-total

5

13Australia

1223

Micronesia

10

New Zealand3

1Sub-total

16

24

Canada

3

1

USA

82

39

Sub-total

85

40

Brazil

1

0

Chile

0

1

Costa Rica

0

1

Mexico

1

0

Peru

0

0

Sub-total22EuropeTotal

I NTERNATIONAL S TUDENTS(As of May 1, 2023)
Graduate Schools

Asia

MiddleEast
SouthMiddle
America

Bangladesh
China
India
Indonesia
Korea
Lao People’s Democratic
Republic
Malaysia
MongolMyanmarTaiwanThailand
Vietnam
Sub-total
Afghanistan
Iran
Oman
Sub-total
MexicoSub-total

Benin
Chad
Djibouti
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
Kenya
AfricaMalawi
Mauritania
Nigeria
Sudan
Tanzania
Zimbabwe
Sub-total
Armenia
Austria
Czech
FranceGermany
Kazakhstan
KyrgyzEuropeMalta
North Macedonia
Slovenia
Spain
Swiss
UK
Sub-total
Australia
New Zealand
Oceania
Vanuatu
Sub-total
Total (From 45 countries)

12
1

9

12

6

9

6
4

1

29

9

0

1
2
1
3
29

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2
5

0

0

0

3
1
11
3
1

0
29

0
9

0
0

4
44

0
33
1
0
15

18
191
1
29
4

0
7
4
1
2
1
3
67
0
0
0
0
0

17
5
282
6
4
2
12
1

0

1

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
11
3
1
0
4
82

Japanese Language
Trainees

Sub-total

Special ResearchStudents

Special Auditors

Research Students

Graduates

Sub-total

Special Auditors

Auditors

Undergraduates

Country

18
225
1
31
4

18
258
2
31
19

1

1

1

3
4
9

3
4
10
1
20
6
324
6
4
2
12
1

10
8
11
3
21
9
391
6
4
2
12
1

24

1

9

1

1

1
1
3
24

1
3

15

0

0

0

0

0

0

1
1
1
9
1
5
3
1
2
2
2
6
33
2
1

1
2

1
2

0

0

1
2
1

3

1
1
1
1

8
1
1
2
338

0

6

3

0
26

0
9

0
18

1
1
1
1
9
1
5
3
1
2
2
2
6
1
35
2
1
1
5
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
17
1
0
1
2
391

0

0
0

1
1

1

1

0
2

International Exchanges

RegionResearch Students

Status

Total

Part 5

Faculties

1
1
1
1
9
1
5
3
1
2
2
2
7
1
36
2
1
1
7
7
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
29
4
1
1
6
475

43

J APANESE S TUDENTS A BROAD
Part 5The 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)
Due to COVID-19, some students participated in online classes offered at partner universities.

International Exchanges(Reference) April 2022- March 2023
Country
Ireland
Australia
NZ
UK
UK
UK
FranceUSA
USA
Germany
Germany
Denmark
TaiwanVietnam
Malaysia

Partner University
South East Technological University
University of Technology Sydney
Massey University
Durham University
University of Leeds
Bangor University
Universite Bordeaux Montaigne
The University of Montana
Montana State University
Universität BonnAlbert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
University of Copenhagen
Chang Jung Christian University
Foreign Trade University
University Sains Malaysia
Total(April 2022 - March 2023)

Number of Students
4
2
10
3
10
6
2
1
5
2
1
1
2
1
1
51

O VERSEAS F OREIGN L ANGUAGE TRAINING P ROGRAM
While expanding the number of partner universities that students can attend for foreign-language training during
spring and summer breaks, we are striving for greater differentiation among destinations to provide students withdiverse study-abroad opportunities. Partners include Montana State University (USA), the University of Alberta(Canada), the University of Leeds (England), the University of Freiburg (Germany), Massey University (New Zealand)
and additional destinations in the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia and other locations are being planned. The
program not only immerses students in a foreign language, but also provides them with an opportunity to experience
the unique culture of the host country.

44

I NTERNATIONAL P ROGR AMS• E Course

Students in this course mainly take Short-Term
Exchange Program classes taught in English, andJapanese language classes if the students’ Japanese
language level meets the class level.

• J Course*

Students in this course mainly take Japanese
language classes and specialized undergraduate
classes offered by each faculty. General Education
classes and Short-Term Exchange Program classes
taught in English are also available.

International Exchanges

The Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program is designed for full-time foreign undergraduate students ofuniversities that have a student exchange agreement with Kumamoto University. The program offers courses on
Japanese language, Japanese and Asian society and culture, and advanced science and technology. At Kumamoto
University, there are both half- and full-year programs, and students retain full-time student status at their home
universities. This program encourages promotion of cultural and academic interactions between Kumamoto University
and partner universities’ students.

Part 5

Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program

Kumamoto University Japanese Studies ProgramThis is a one-year program intended for Japanese Studies
Program students who are MEXT** scholarship recipients.
The purpose of the program is to teach the skills that areimportant for Japanese studies and research, and toencourage development of perspectives that take the broad
approaches to Japanese culture and language needed tolive in society.

J APANESE L ANGUAGE C L ASSESThe Center for International Education offers thefollowing Japanese language classes for international
students and researchers at Kumamoto University.

 Japanese language classes Intensive Japanese courses (non-credit) open to
MEXT** scholarship students and Teacher-Training
students.
 Japanese Language Course for Beginners (noncredit) designed for Kumamoto University
international students, researchers, and their spouses.

*The prerequisite for language proficiency is N2 level.
** Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Japan)

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K UMAMOTO U NIVERSIT Y S UMMER P ROGR AM
Part 5

At Kumamoto University, we offer a short-term study
program in Kumamoto for undergraduate students fromour partner universities – the program is held in late Julyand early August.

International Exchanges

This program is designed to provide an opportunity forundergraduate students from overseas partner universities
to enjoy a short stay in Kumamoto while deepening theirinterest and understanding of life in Japan, as well as thenatural and scientific aspects of Kumamoto and Kumamoto
University.

Over the course of the 10-day program, participants
enjoy lectures from professors at Kumamoto University,
educational excursions to Minamata, Mt. Aso, and Kumamoto
Castle, first-hand cultural experiences, and an international
exchange event with local high school students.
All participating students give positive reviews of theirexperiences, with many expressing their gratitude atbeing given the opportunity to come to Japan, and aninterest in returning to Kumamoto University to study inthe future.

D OUBLE D EGREE P ROGR AMS
Through the cultivation and revitalization of relationships with overseas partner universities, we have established andcontinue to develop a high-quality student framework that includes 27 unique double-degree exchange programs.
These efforts both enhance the global learning environment for Japanese students and attract outstanding international
students from overseas.

Lists of Double Degree Programs

Graduate School of Medical
Sciences

Graduate School of Science and Techonology

Kumamoto
University

Counterpart
University / Institute
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)
Graduate Program
Indonesia Institut Teknologi Bandung
Graduate School
Universitas Hasanuddin
Faculty of Engineering
Korea
Pai Chai University
Graduate School
Malaysia Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Centre for Graduate Studies
Gokongwei College ofPhilippines De La Salle University
Engineering
Southern Taiwan University of Science andCollege of Engineering
Techonology
TaiwanNational Kaohsiung First University of Science College of Engineeringand Techonology
Department of Sciences andUniversity of BordeauxTechonologies
FranceBlasé Pascal University
Université de Lorraineof Materials Science andPolandAGH University of Science and Techonology Faculty
Ceramics
Graduate School of Natural andKyrgyzKyrgyz-Turkish Manas University
Applied Sciences
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Mahidol University
Hospital
Khon Kaen University
Faculty of Medicine
Thailand Chiang Mai University
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Associated Medical
Chiang Mai University
Science
Prince of Songkla University
Faculty of Medicine
Centre for Molecular Medicine &Malta
University of Malta
Biobanking
China
Shandong University
Cheeloo College of Medicine
Country

CourseSince
Master's / Doctoral (M)2013 / (D)2008
Master's / Doctoral (M)2020 / (D)2012
Master's / Doctoral (M)2023 / (D)2023
Doctoral2012
Doctoral
2019
Master's / Doctoral (M)2016 / (D)2016
Master's / Doctoral (M)2015 / (D)2009
Master's / Doctoral (M)2017 / (D)2009
Doctoral2015

DoctoralDoctoral

2015
2016

Doctoral2010

Master's / Doctoral (M)2022 / (D)2022
Doctoral2017

DoctoralDoctoral

2017
2019

Doctoral

2020

Doctoral

2020

Doctoral

2021

Doctoral2022

Latest Information ⇒https://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/about/publication-educational-information/11_double_degree_program/46

I NTERNATIONAL P ROJEC TS A ND A C TIVITIESKumamoto University Global Advisory Board
meeting
In June 2022, a meeting of the FY2022 Kumamoto University Global
Advisory Board was held to exchange opinions with experts from Japan andabroad on the global strategy of the university. The meeting was held via the
web due to the coronavirus infection control measures. Participants fromJapan (Hiroshima and Tokyo), overseas (U.S. and Turkey), and Kumamoto
had a lively exchange of opinions.
Members from outside the university provided valuable opinions andadvice about the future global strategy of Kumamoto University based on its
efforts, evaluation results, and response status in the Top Global University
Project.

From the Symposium Flyer

International Exchanges

In December 2022, a symposium on the theme of “Gender-Inclusive
Society” was held at the Center for International Education. The symposiumincluded keynote lectures by guest lecturers from Japan and abroad, groupsessions with our multinational faculty, our students including those from the
Global Leader Course, and students from overseas partner universities, andposter presentations by students. It provided a good opportunity toexperience educational activities provided by the Center for International
Education.

Part 5International symposium by the Center forInternational Education

Global Advisory Board Meeting

Kumamoto University Global Youth Campus
Kumamoto University Global Youth Campus project provides high schooland junior high school students with classes in English and opportunities tointeract with international students.
In FY2022, students from Kumamoto Prefectural Seiseiko High Schooljoined summer training, in which they worked on project study withinternational students. Students from Shiiba Junior High School, Miyazaki
Prefecture, participated in upskilling training, in which they interacted withinternational students and delivered a speech in English about their dreams
for the future. A total of more than 390 high school students and technicalcollege students.
We have established close cooperative relationships with local highschools and other organizations, which has helped us to achieve great resultsin the penetration and expansion of early global education in the local
community.

Summer Training

TICAD8 Official Side Event
In September 2022, an online international symposium entitled “HealthRelated Quality of Life and Well-being by Drug Development and African
Traditional Medicines” was held. This symposium was held as an official side
event of the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development(TICAD8) held in August 2022, jointly hosted by Kumamoto University and the
NGO Rocinantes. So far, we have made various efforts to improve publichealth and promote healthier lives in Africa through the safe and secure
utilization of traditional African medicines in collaboration with educational
institutions in Africa. This symposium focused on drug discovery and theutilization of traditional African medicines in modern Africa. A panel discussion
was held between Japanese and African healthcare experts to examine thecurrent issues and consider a new action plan to solve the problems facing
the continent. On the day of the symposium, it was streamed live on YouTube
Japanese and English channels, with a maximum of 634 and 520 viewers,
respectively.

From the Flyer

47

A DMINISTRATIVE O FFICERS
Part 6

Facts
48

President(As of September 1, 2023)

OGAWA Hisao, M.D., Ph.D.
TOMIZAWA Kazuhito, D.D.S., Ph.D. ｜ OTANI Jun, Ph.D. ｜ USAGAWA Tsuyoshi, D.Eng. ｜ MIZUMOTO Toyofumi, M.A.
Board
KURONUMA Ichiro
Members
MIYAO Chikako
Auditors
WATANABE Keiko ｜ TATEISHI Kazuhiro
BABA Hideo, M.D., Ph.D. ｜ KANAOKA Shogo, D.Eng. ｜ SHIMIZU Kiyoyuki, Ph.D. ｜ ICHIKAWA Fusao, D.Sc. ｜Vice-Presidents
KISHIDA Mitsuyo, Ph.D. ｜ MAEDA Hitomi, RN, Ph.D.
AdvisorHISHIYAMA Yutaka, Ph.D.
Special Advisor
MARUYAMA Youji, M.P.P.
Faculty of Letters
Dean
ITOH Masahiko, D.Lit.
Center for Soseki and Hearn Studies
Director
ARAI Hidenaga, D. Lit.
International Research Center for Manga Studies
Director
ITOH Masahiko, D.Lit.
Faculty of Education
Dean
FUJITA Yutaka, Ph.D.
Center for Educational Research and School Development
Director
YAMASHIRO Chiaki, Ph.D.
Affiliated School
General Director
IFUKU Hirotoshi, Ph.D.
Kindergarten Attached to the Faculty of Education
Principal
SUZUKI Mako, B.A.
Elementary School Attached to the Faculty of Education
Principal
NAKANO Hiroyuki, B.A.
Junior High School Attached to the Faculty of Education
Principal
YAMAMOTO Kazuo, B.A.
Special Support School Attached to the Faculty of Education
Principal
TOSHIDA Kazuko, B.A.
Faculty of Law
Dean
OBINATA Nobuharu, Ph.D.
Center for Education and Research on Law and Public Policy
Director
OBINATA Nobuharu, Ph.D.
Faculty of Science
Dean
FUJIMOTO Hitoshi, D.Sc.
School of Medicine
Dean
OIKE Yuichi, M.D., Ph.D.
School of Pharmacy
Dean
MORIOKA Hiroshi, Ph.D.
Faculty of Engineering
Dean
TSUREKAWA Sadahiro, D.Eng.
Engineering Research Equipment Center
Director
MATSUDA Motohide, D.Eng.
Education Center for Global Human Resources in Engineering
Director
IHARA Toshihiro, Ph.D.
Graduate School of Education
Dean
FUJITA Yutaka, Ph.D.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dean
OBINATA Nobuharu, Ph.D.
International Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS)
Director
NAKAGAWA Teruhiko, M.A.
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Dean
TSUREKAWA Sadahiro, D.Eng.
Innovative Research and Education Center for Engineers in Kumamoto University
Director
TSUREKAWA Sadahiro, D.Eng.
International Research Center for Agricultural and Environmental Biology
Director
SAWA Shinichiro, D.Sc.
Faculty of Life Sciences
Dean
OIKE Yuichi, M.D., Ph.D.
Southern Kyushu and Okinawa Unit Center of Japan Environment and Children's
Director
KATOH Takahiko, M.D., Ph.D.
Study
Center for Medical Education and Research
Director
NAKAMURA Kimitoshi, M.D., Ph.D.
Center for Metabolic Regulation of Healty Aging
Director
YAMAGATA Kazuya, M.D., Ph.D.
Global Center for Natural Resources Sciences
Director
MISUMI Shogo, Ph.D.
Center for Biomedical Laboratory Science
Director
OBAYASHI Konen, M.D., Ph.D.
Vaccine Development Research Center
Director
MORIOKA Hiroshi, Ph.D.
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
Dean
KASHIMA Hiroshi, Ph.D.
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Dean
FUJIMOTO Hitoshi, D.Sc.
Global Joint Education Center for Science and Technology
Director
FUJIMOTO Hitoshi, D.Sc.
Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Dean
OIKE Yuichi, M.D., Ph.D.
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Dean
OBAYASHI Konen, M.D., Ph.D.
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dean
MORIOKA Hiroshi, Ph.D.
Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics
Director
NIWA Hitoshi, M.D., Ph.D.
Center for Organ Regeneration Research
Director
NISHINAKAMURA Ryuichi, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Center for High Depth Omics
Director
ISHIGURO Kei-ichiro, D. Sc.
Institute of Industrial Nanomaterials
Director
IDA Shintaro, D.Eng.
University Hospital
Director
BABA Hideo, M.D., Ph.D.
Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence
Director
OGAWA Hisao, M.D., Ph.D.
Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization
Director
OTANI Jun, Ph.D.
Organization for Globalization
Director
OTANI Jun, Ph.D.
Headquarters for Admissions and Education
Director
USAGAWA Tsuyoshi, D.Eng.
Mathematical Science Education Center
Director
USAGAWA Tsuyoshi, D.Eng.
Center for International Education
Director
USAGAWA Tsuyoshi, D.Eng.
Center for Teacher Education and Development
Director
USAGAWA Tsuyoshi, D.Eng.
Institute of Light Metals
Director
KAWAMURA Yoshihito, Ph.D.
Research and Education Institute for Semiconductors and Informatics
Director
OGAWA Hisao, M.D., Ph.D.
Center for Management of Information Technologies
Director
SUGITANI Kenichi, D.Eng.
International Research Center for Medical Sciences
Director
TAKIZAWA Hitoshi, Ph.D.
International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology
Director
TAKASHIMA Kazuki, D. Eng.
The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School
Director
MISAWA Jun, M.Lit.
EISEI-BUNKO Research Center
Director
INABA Tsuguharu, D.Lit.
Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management
Director
KAKIMOTO Ryuji, Ph.D.
Magnesium Research Center
Director
KAWAMURA Yoshihito, Ph.D.
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Director
ARAKI Kimi, D.Sc.
Environmental Safety Center
Director
TOGAWA Kenichi, D.Ecs.
Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties
Director
ARAI Hidenaga, D. Lit.
Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection
Deputy Director
UENO Takamasa, Ph.D.
University Library
Director
MIYAZAKI Chikashi, Ph.D.
Health Care Center
Director
FUJISE Noboru, M.D., Ph.D.
Student Accessibility Support Room
Director
FUJISE Noboru, M.D., Ph.D.
University Archives
Director
MIYAZAKI Chikashi, Ph.D.
Institutional Researh OfficeDirector
OTANI Jun, Ph.D.
Campas Design OfficeDirector
TANAKA Tomoyuki, D.Arch.
Executive Vice-Presidents
Executive Secretary-General
Executive Director

N umber o f U niversity Personnel

Sub-total

85

85

85

59

59

116

116
175

Total

Administrative andTechnical Staff

Teachers (Attached School)

Research Assistant

Assistant Professors

Lecturers (Full-time)

Professors
Faculty of Education

Facts

Classification

Part 6

Associate Professors(As of May 1, 2023)

Graduate School of Education

33

25

1

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

48

63

3

1

Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology

85

60

2

28

175

Faculty of Life Sciences

75

48

16

84

223

Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics

11

5

4

7

27

27

Institute of Industrial Nanomaterials

9

9

2

20

20

Kumamoto University Hospital

15

11

131

189

Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence

1

6

3

10

10

Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization

5

1

1

7

7

Headquarters for Admissions and Education

4

5

1

2

12

12

International Research Center for Medical Sciences

4

6

1

International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology

14Organization for Globalization

1

Research and Education Institute for Semiconductors and Informatics

9

The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School

32

1

11

3

1,169

9

226

1358

20

5

5

1

1

19

19

1

1

1

2

2

9

1

Eisei-Bunko Research Center

1

1Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management

6

5

3

14

14

Magnesium Research Center

5

4

2

11

11

Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

4

2

2

9

9

1

1

2

3

3

1

11

11

1

3

2

5

Technical Devision

0

82

82

Administration Bureau

0

462

462

1014

1727

2741

Environmental Safety Center1

Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties

1

Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection

6

2

Health Care Center

1

1

Total

324

270

1

2

63

271

1

85

49

STUDENT E NROLLMENT
Part 6■(As of May 1, 2023)

Undergraduate Students ■Faculty and School

Facts
■

■

NumberMaster of Ed.

DoctorFaculty and School

MasterLetters765

489

Education

1

0

50

Education

973

628

Law

886

438

Social and Cultural
Sciences

163

79

－

60

27

Science838

227

961 161

－

135

31

Medical Sciences

29

14

－

392 121

Health Sciences

42

27

－

32

25

Pharmaceutical
Sciences

72

32

－

77

26

Total

1,268 31350

23 696 230

Medicine

1,309

688

Pharmacy500

226Engineering

2,329

460

Total

7,600

3,156

Science andTechnology

23－

Diploma Course ■Faculty and School

Number

Diploma Course in Special Needs
Education

14

9
■

■

Graduate Students ■Special Course ■Faculty and School

Number

Yogo Teacher Training

44

43*Colored figures indicate the number of females includedin the figures.

Attached Schools ■Classification

NumberElementary School

641 321

Junior High School

474 238

Special Support
School59

21

Kindergarten

115

59

Total

1,289 639

STUDENT F INANCIAL A ID■

Japanese Students ■Japanese
Government ScholarshipClassification
Undergraduate Students

Total
134

4,679

Master

444

20

464

Doctor40

747

Master of Ed.

16

3

19

5,045

164

5,209

Total

International Students ■Classification

50

Other
Scholarships

4,545

Graduate Students■(The 2022 School Year)(The 2022 School Year)
Japanese
Government Scholarship

Other
Scholarships

Total

Undergraduate Students

3

44

47

Graduate Students

97

84

181

Japanese Language Trainees

4

0

4

Total

104

128

232

STUDENT A DMISSION
Undergraduate Students ■Applicants

Newly Enrolled Students

Admission Quota

Letters

170

497

(4)

175

−

Education

220

535

(4)

233

−

Law

210

621

(3)

211

−

Science

200

714

(3)

207

(1)

Medicine

110

432

(1)

110

−

Health Sciences

144

354

−

150

−

Pharmacy

90

339

(3)

96

−

Engineering

513

1,071

(9)

532

−

Total

1,657

4,563

(27)

1,714

(1)

Facts

Faculty and School

Part 6■(The 2023 School Year / Unit: Person)* () Number indicates privately funded entrance exam students from overseas (included in total)■

Graduate Students ■Faculty and School
Education

Applicants

Admission Quota

Newly Enrolled Students

Master of Ed.

30

27

−

24

−

Master

69

108

(37)

70

(18)

Doctor

15

23

(5)

12

(1)

Master

443

551

(18)

464

(14)

Doctor

58

36

−

32

−

Master

20

16

(2)

15

(2)

Doctor

88

78

(15)

73

(13)

Master

24

18

(1)

17

(1)

Doctor

6

3

−

2

−

Master

35

41

(1)

35

(1)

Doctor

18

25

(1)

25

(1)

806

926

80

769

(51)

Social and Cultural Sciences
Science and Technology
Medical Sciences
Health Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Total* () Number indicates privately funded entrance exam students from overseas (included in total)■

Diploma Course ■Admission Quota

Diploma Course in Special Needs Education■

Applicants
15

Newly Enrolled Students
15

14

Special Course ■Admission Quota

Yogo Teacher Training Special Course

Applicants
40

Newly Enrolled Students
79

STUDENT TUITIONS A ND F EES

44(As of May 1, 2023 / 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

Research Students

9,800

84,60029,700 / month

Auditing students*

9,800

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

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D EGREES A WARDED■(The 2022 School Year)

Master’s Degree ■■Part 6

Facts

Course Completion
2022.4Total
2023.3Master of Arts
15
1,182
Master of Education
1,300－
Master of Law
3496
Master of Public Policy
6107
Master of Medical Sciences
26
393
Master of Health Sciences
15
184
Master of Nursing
584
Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences
33
1,930
Master of Clinical Pharmacy
76－
Master of Health Life Science40－
Master of Science
77
2,832
Master of Engineering
320
11,315Master of Philosophy
9164
Master of Science in
13
195
Instructional Systems
Total
522 20,298

Doctral Degree ■New System

Classification■

Professional Degree ■Classification
Master of Education
Juris Doctor
Total

Old
SystemClassification

Course Completion
2022.4Total
2023.3
38
111
189
－
38
300

Course Completion

Thesis Submission

2022.42023.3

2022.42023.3

Total

Doctor of Literature

－

－

86

1

24

Doctor of Public Policy

－

1

25

－

4

Doctor of Laws

－

－

9

－

0

Doctor of Science

－

9

257

－

32

Doctor of Engineering

－

19

783

－

110

Doctor of Philosophy

－

16

448

－

21

Doctor of Medical Sciences

1,663

45

2,442

15

1,077

Doctor of Health Sciences

－

3

23

－

2

Doctor of Nursing

－

－

4

－

0

Doctor of Pharmaceutical
Sciences

－

15

397

1

169

Doctor of ClinicalPharmacy

－

－

7

－

0

Doctor of Life Sciences

－

－

27

－

6

Doctor of Philosophy in
Health Life Science

－

－

4

－

0

Total

1,663

108

4,512

17

1,445

A FTER G RADUATION■■(As of May, 2023)

Undergraduate Students ■Faculty and School

Number of
Graduates

Number of Continuing
Higher Education

Number of Employed

OthersLetters

178

10

149

19

Education

240

16

208

16

Law

205

20

174

11

Science

193

112

75

6

Medicine

263

15

128

120

Pharmacy

85

37

47

1

Engineering

515

345

155

15

Total

1,679

555

936

188

Number of
Graduates

Number of Continuing
Higher Education

Number of Employed

OthersGraduate Students ■Faculty and School
Education

Master0000Social and Cultural
Sciences

Master

44

6

27

11

Doctor

10

0

7

3

Master

399

27

359

13

Doctor

36

0

27

9

Master

26

9

13

4

Science and Technology
Medical Sciences
Health Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Master of Education
Total
52

Total

Doctor

54

0

41

13

Master

20

2

17

1

Doctor30

30Master

33

17

16

0

Doctor

16

0

14

2

Doctor

38

1

35

2

679

62

559

58

B UDGET B REAKDOWN
Subsidy for Facility
19(0.0%)

Statements of Income (FY2023) ■Unit: million yen

13,600Tuition and University Hospital

38,742

Commissioned Research

5,367

57,728

Subsidy for Facility

19

Total

57,728

Statementsof IncomeStatements of Expenditure(FY2023) ■Unit: million yen

■

5,367
(9.3%)

Grants for Management

Personnel Cost

18,881

Cost of Supplies

30,869Debt Redemption

2,592

Commissioned Research

5,367

Expenditure for Facility

19

Total

57,728Grants forManagement
13,600(25.6%)

Facts■

Commissioned
Research

Part 6■

Tuition and University Hospital
38,742(67.1%)
Expenditure
for Facility
19(0.0%)

Commissioned Research
5,367(9.3%)
Debt
Redemption
2,592(4.5%)

57,728
Statements of
Expenditure
Cost of Supplies
30,869(53.5%)

Funds from Other Sources (FY2022) ■Categories
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Grants&Endowment
Commissioned Research
Cooperative Research with Private Sector
Total

Personnel Cost
18,881(32.7%)

Unit: thousand yen

Proposals
Research Expense
Selected
693
1,840,048
1,542
1,879,132
364
2,279,129
447
799,539
3,046
6,797,848*Includes Special Coordination Fund to Promote Science and Technology*Includes endowed courses*Excludes Kumamoto University Endowment*Excludes Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Research Fellows■

Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (FY2022) ■Categories
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas(Research in a proposed research area)
Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (A)Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (B)Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (S)Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A)Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Pioneering)
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory)
Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
Grant-in-Aid for Publication of Scientific Research Results
Fund for the Promotion of Joint International
Research(Fostering Joint International Research(B))
Fund for the Promotion of Joint International
Research(Home-Returning Researcher Development
Research)
Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows
Total

Unit: thousand yen

Proposals
Selected*Research
Expense10

121,985

11
2
2
9
106
334
2
33
141
21
3

105,950
22,49073,19084,110547,140
420,266
12,74088,392217,066
30,2902,380

1254,7301

18,20040
727

37,883
1,836,812*Includes overhead costs

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I NTERNATIONAL H OUSEPart 6

Facts

Kumamoto University International House Residence
A was constructed in 1985 to provide accommodation
for international students and foreign researchers. To
respond to the increase in the number of foreign
students and researchers, Residence B was built in
1995, followed by Residences C, D and E in November
2009. The I-House office in Residence A is available torespond 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

Room Type
Family Couple Single Shared (quad) Total
A
3
3
49
55
B
4
3
50
57
C
36
36
D
36
36
E
48
48
Total number of rooms
7
6
147
72
232
Residence

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

2
1
1
1
1
10

STUDENT D ORMITORY
Student dormitory is available to provide a living
environment conducive to study for undergraduates
attending the university from within Japan and overseas.
Location: About 1.5 km east of the Kurokami Campus

Maximum capacity
Men
Women
Total

200
80
280

H EALTH C ARE C ENTER
The Health Care Center provides routine and special medical checkups, offers students guidance concerning
their health, school life, studies and current path as well as responding in the event of an emergency.

C AFETERIAS A ND S HOPS
Student Hall

Cafeteria and Book Store(food, books, stationery, entertainment counter)

Kusunoki Hall

Cafeteria/Reception Room/Japanese-style Rooms/Lodging Rooms

FORICO

Cafeteria and Convenience Store(food, books, stationery, entertainment counter)

Honjo

Student Union”Kaiju”

Cafeteria/Kiosk

Oe

Banjikan Hall

Cafeteria/Kiosk

Kurokami North

Kurokami SouthS PORTS FACILITIES
Kurokami

Track and field stadium, rugby pitch, soccer field, tennis courts,
swimming pool, gymnasium, athletic equipment storage

Toroku*Baseball ground, tennis courts, archery range, Japanese archery range, gymnasium,
driving practice field, training camp building, athletic equipment storage

Honjo

Tennis courts, gymnasium (including a martial arts hall)

Oe

Athletic field, tennis courts, gymnasium

Misumi

Yacht boathouse, training camp building

HirogiRowboat boathouse*Mainly used for extra-curricular activities54

H ISTORY
Saishunkan established (Origin of School of Medicine and University Hospital)

1874

Kumamoto Teachers College established1887 The Fifth High School established1896 Kumamoto Medical College established1897 Kumamoto Technical College established

Histor y1885 Kumamoto Pharmaceutical College establishedPart 7

1756

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 FifthHigh School, which was a center for higher learning in western Japan, and provided
students with preparatory education to enter the Japanese Imperial Universities. A numberof foreign teachers joined the school to offer western culture and knowledge to thestudents.
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 anenrollment of approximately 1,100 students.
Discussion of the school’s curriculum began soon after the founding of the school. Afterthe 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 ofinternational 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, inorder to contribute to society in the 21st century.

H ISTORY OF THE U NIVERSIT Y H OSPITAL
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 was changed 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 hospitalestablished central consultation facilities as well as new medical departments with the aim of increasing efficiency, among otherimprovements.
Kumamoto University Hospital has grown to become a general hospital withtechnologically advanced medical facilities and a comprehensive medical
system. It is still continuing to make advancements in its aim to become auniversity hospital that can continue to provide quality medical care in the
21st century.

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Part 7

H ISTORICAL F IGURESHistor y
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 FifthHigh School. 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 thatappears 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 Ministerof Japan in 1960, and his
administration led Japanfor 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 Ministerof Japan in 1964, and playeda key role in the return of
Okinawa to Japanese ruleand the creation of Japan’s“Three Non-Nuclear Principles.”He received the Nobel Peace
Prize in 1974.

H ISTORY OF THE U NIVERSIT Y

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 1874

Kumamoto Teachers
College established(Origin of Faculty of
Education)
Uniﬁed as
Kumamoto
University

March 1885

Renamed as Kumamoto
Pharmaceutical College
May 1887

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

Engineering Division of theFifth High School established(Origin ofFaculty of Engineering)56

May 1949

RenamedasKumamoto
Medical
University

July 1756

Banjien established(Origin of
School of Pharmacy)

April 2004

March 1906

RenamedasKumamoto
Technical
College

Renamed as National
University Corporation
Kumamoto University

C AMPUS M APS

Registered Tangible Cultural Property※ National Important Cultural Property

15

17

16

To Tatsuda Nature Park

18
9
8
6

13

44

19

4

7

46

5
37

36

Access

14

12

11

10

Part 8

K UROKAMI N ORTH C AMPUS

29

2

1

45

30
20

35

41

43

42
40

39
28
34
31
22

25
38

32
24

26
3
33

21

23

27

To AsoTo City Center
31 Environmental Safety Center
15 University Archives●
16 ‘Ai Work’ A
32 Center for International Education●
Kurokami North Campus
17 ‘Ai Work’ B
33 Club Rooms 1
1 The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School ※ ●●2 The Chemical Laboratory of the Fifth High School ※ ●18 Chimeido Hall
34 Kurokami Gymnasium●
3 The Front Gate (The Red Gate)※●
19 Kusunoki Hall
35 Club Rooms 2●
4 Kurokami North N1●
20 Facility and Administration Building●
36 Club Rooms 3(Faculty of Letters/Law Main Bldg.)
21 Kurokami North C1●
37 Athletic Field (Bufugen)
5 Kurokami North N2●(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 5)
38 Swimming Pool
(Faculty of Letters/Law South Bldg.)
22 University Library (Central Building)●
39 Kurokami North E8 (Faculty of Education East classrooms)
6 Kurokami North N3●
23 University Library (South Building)/(Graduate School of Social and Cultural Science Bldg. 1) ●The Open University of Japan Kumamoto Study Center
7 Kurokami North N4●
24 Health Care Center
Special Support School Attached to●(Faculty of Letters/Law Lecture Bldg.B)
8 Kurokami North N5
25 North Student Hall Bldg. A●●
the Faculty of Education(Graduate School of Social and Cultural Science Bldg. 2)(Cafeteria, Bookstore and Shops)
40 Kurokami North E9 (Special Support School Bldg. A)
9 Kurokami North N6●
26 North Student Hall Bldg. B●
41 Kurokami North E10 (Special Support School Bldg. B)(Faculty of Letters/Law North Bldg.)
27 Guard Station●
42 Kurokami North E11 (Special Support School Bldg. C)
10 Kurokami North N7 (Faculty of Education Music Hall)●
28 Kurokami North E1 (General Education Building)●
43 Kurokami North E12 (Special Support School Gymnasium)
11 Kurokami North N8 (Faculty of Education●
29 Kurokami North E2●
44 Kurokami North E13 (‘Suzukake-no-ie’ ADL Training House)
Practical Training Laboratory)(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 6)
45 Swimming Pool
12 Kurokami North N9 (Faculty of Education West Bldg.)●
30 Kurokami North E3 · E4
13 Kurokami North N10 (Faculty of Education Main Bldg.) ●46 Athletic Field●
14 Kurokami North N11 (Faculty of Education East Bldg.)(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 6)●

Kurokami Campus (311, 170m2)（taken in 2022）
57

C AMPUS M APS※ National Important Cultural Property

Registered Tangible Cultural Property

Part 8

K UROKAMI S OUTH C AMPUS

AccessPrefecture Road
66

68

65
67

To City Center

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65 Kurokami South C9

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49 Kurokami South W2●(Faculty of Engineering Core Laboratory Bldg.)

66 University Archives

84 Kurokami South S6 (Venture Laboratory)

50 Kurokami South W3●(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 1)
51 Kurokami South W4●(Faculty of Engineering Research Bldg. II)
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69 Kurokami South E1 (Faculty of Science Bldg. 1&2)

73 Kurokami South E5(Research Building for Science and Technology)

74 Kurokami South E6

58 Kurokami South C2●(Faculty of Engineering Bldg. I)

75 Kurokami South E7

59 Kurokami South C3●(Faculty of Engineering Research Bldg. I)

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60 Kurokami South C4●(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 2)

77 South Student Hall

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63 Kurokami South C7●(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 3)(Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties)(Shock Wave and Condensed Matter Research Building)

85 Kurokami South S7 (Incubation Laboratory)
86 Kurokami South S8 (Shock Wave Laboratory)
87 Kurokami South S9(Engineering Experimental Laboratories)(Faculty of Science / Graduate School of Science and88 Kurokami South S10 (MRC Casting Laboratory)
Technology Core Research Laboratory Bldg.)(Magnesium Research Center(MRC))
71 Kurokami South E3 (Faculty of Science Bldg. 3)
89 Kurokami South S11(MRC Forming and Machining Laboratory)
72 Kurokami South E4 (Faculty of Science Bldg. 4)
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80 Kurokami South S2(Instrumental Analysis Center for Engineering Research)

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10 Honjo North2 (Medical Education & Library Building)
11 Honjo North3 (General Medical Research Building)
12 Honjo North4 (Basic Research Building)
13 Honjo North5 (The Center for Medical Education and Research)
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21 Honjo Central5 (Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics)
22 Honjo Central6 (Institute of Resource Development andAnalysis (Gene Technology Center / Radioisotope Center))
23 Honjo Central7 (Academic Commons Honjo-1)
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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 (Medical Plant Garden Laboratory)
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 Oe E4 (Industrial Innovation Laboratory)
18 Staff Residence
19 Athletic Field
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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 has a 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 from Osaka; by Kyushu
Shinkansen it takes 40 minutes from Fukuoka City.
The weather is generally mild, though there is a rainy seasonfrom early June to mid-July, followed by a subtropically hotsummer season. Autumn and spring offer the most comfortable weather. Warm clothing is necessary in January andFebruary. It seldom snows even in midwinter, and never morethan a few centimeters.
Known for its abundance of trees and greenery, Kumamotois one of Japan’s oldest cities. While offering the latest inmodern facilities, Kumamoto has managed to retain a purity
and simplicity of old Japanese customs, flavor, and spirit
which make it an interesting place to visit and a delightfulplace to live.
Local attractions include Kumamoto Castle, one of the oldest
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 office building and shopping
streets; the Amakusa Islands, a chain of 120 islands known for
their exciting Christian history and plenty of rich nature; andAso National Park, crowned by the active volcano Mt. Aso,with the largest caldera volcano in the world. Because of its
proximity to Mt. Aso, the Kumamoto area also has anabundance of natural hot springs. Kumamoto is also
well-known in Japan for its delicious drinking water. Because
the rainfall that 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.

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Kumamoto University
2 - 39 -1 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto
860 - 8555 JAPANhttps://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/