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 / Graduate School of Teacher Education
10 Faculty of Science
11 Faculty of Engineering
12-13 Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology / Graduate School of Science 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

21 Organization for Globalization / Headquarters for Admissions and Education /International Research Center for Medical Sciences (IRCMS)

22 International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology (IROAST) /Center for Management of Information Technologies /Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization / Research Center for Instuctional Systems
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 Museums

31 Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities
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 Degree 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 PresidentW

elcome to Kumamoto University (KU). Kumamoto islocated in the center of Kyushu Island in Japan andis rich in nature. We have the large volcanic Aso
mountain range in the eastern part of Kumamoto Prefecture.
In the west, there is the picturesque Amakusa seashore withsmall islands connected by 5 bridges. KU is situated in
Kumamoto City where historic Kumamoto castle issurrounded by trees. For this reason, the city is called
FOREST CITY. We have a hill clad in fresh greenery behind
the KU campus, giving us a tranquil atmosphere for studying.
Kumamoto is also known for its high quality fresh water
springs, which provide drinking water to the residents. These
are some reasons I feel confident that visitors andinternational students in Kumamoto can have an enjoyable
and high quality life.
KU is one of the oldest universities in Japan with sevenfaculties, nine graduate schools and 25 research centers/institutes (as of August 2020) that support a wide spectrum ofeducational and research activities. Currently, the university ishome to around 8,000 undergraduate students and 2,000
graduate students, including 462 international students from46 countries (as of May 2020). For over 100 years ouruniversity has been at the forefront of culture, advancing
science and technology, and contributing to the developmentof the Japanese educational system. Recently, we have been
selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology (MEXT) for the following 3 projects;
the Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research

HARADA Shinji

President of Kumamoto University

Universities, the Top Global University Project and Programfor Enhancing Employment of International Students.
Consequently, KU will be seeing increased internationalization
brought about by international academic and student
exchange programs (as of September 1, 2020, we havepartnered with 275 institutes from 53 countries and regions),
global-collaboration research programs with the world’s
leading researchers, and other such international activities.
The short-term international student exchange programs are
conducted at both KU and our partner universities. Throughthese activities, KU has been contributing to local
communities and to global society.
We seek to cultivate an open mind with a broad view, acreative imagination, the ability to solve problems, and theaptitude to communicate internationally. We believe thispolicy will ensure that many competent professionals andleaders of future societies will emanate from our university.
I hope this book helps you to learn more about Kumamoto
University and its activities.

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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

Engineering Research Equipment Center
Education Center for Global Human Resources in Engineering
Engineering Research Equipment Center
Education Center for Global Human Resources in Engineering

Introduction
Introduction

School of Medicine
School of Medicine
School of Pharmacy
School of Pharmacy
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering

Auditors

Center for Soseki and Hearn Studies
Center for Educational Research and School Development
Kindergarten Attached to the Faculty of Education
Elementary School Attached to the Faculty of Education
Junior High School Attached to the Faculty of Education
Special Support School Attached to the Faculty of Education

Part 1

Board ofTrustees

Faculty of Letters
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science

Special Course
Diploma Course
Research
SpecialCourseInstitutes

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Life Sciences
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Faculty of Life Sciences
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Education (Teacher Education)
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Graduate
Schoolof Education
DiplomaCoursein Special Needs Education
Graduate School of Teacher Education
Yogo Teacher Training Special Course
Diploma Course in Special Needs Education
Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics
Yogo
TeacherTraining
Special Course
Instituteof Industrial
Nanomaterials

Hospital
Research
Institutes

Institute Universityof Molecular
Embryology and Genetics
Kumamoto
Hospital
Instituteof Pulsedfor
Power
Science
Priority
Organization
Innovationand Excellence

Hospital

Kumamoto
Development Organization
Kumamoto Innovative
University Hospital
Organization for Globalization
Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence
Headquarters for Admissions and Education
Kumamoto Innovative
Organization
International
ResearchDevelopment
Center for Medical
Sciences

Graduate
Schools
Graduate
Schools

Diploma Course

International Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences
Innovative Research and Education Center for Engineers in Kumamoto University
Global Joint Education Center for Science and Technology
Innovative Research and Education Center for Engineers in Kumamoto University
SouthernJoint
Kyushuand Okinawa
UnitforCenterof JapanGlobal
Education
CenterScienceand Environment
Technologyand Children's Study
Center for Medical Education and ResearchCenterMetabolic
Regulationof Healthy
AgingSouthernfor
Kyushuand Okinawa
Unit Centerof Japan
Environment and Children's Study
Globalfor Natural
Resources
Sciences
Center Center
for Medical
Education
and ResearchCenter for Metabolic Regulation of Healthy Aging
Global Center for Natural Resources Sciences

Center for Organ Regeneration Research (CORRE)
Center for Organ Regeneration Research (CORRE)

Mathematical Science Education Center
Center for International Education

OrganizationResearch
for Globalization
International
Organization for Advanced Science and Technology
Inter-Department
Institutes for
Education andResearch
Inter-Department
Institutes for
Education andResearch

Headquarters
for Admissions
and Education
Centerfor Managementof Information
Technologies
The
MemorialResearchMuseum of
the Fifth
High School
International
Centerfor Medical
Sciences

Mathematical Science Education CenterCollege of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies

Eisei-Bunko Research Center
International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology
Research Center for Instructional Systems
Centerof Information
Technologies
Center forfor Management
Water Cycle, Marine
Environment,
and Disaster Management
The
Memorial
MuseumCenterof the Fifth High School
Magnesium
Research
Eisei-Bunko
ResearchDevelopment
CenterInstitute of Resource
and Analysis
ResearchCenterfor Instructional
Systems
Environmental
SafetyCenterCenterfor Center
Water Cycle,
MarineEnvironment,
Research
for Buried
Cultural
Propertiesand Disaster Management
Magnesium Research Center
Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
University Library
Environmental
Safety Center
Health Care
CenterResearchCenterfor Buried Cultural Properties
Student Accessibility Support Room
Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection
University Archives
University
InstitutionalLibrary
Research OfficeStudent
Accessibility
Technical
Division Support Room
University Archives
Institutional Research OfficeCampus Design Office

Aitsu Marine Station

Medical Library
Pharmacy Library

Medical Library
Pharmacy Library

HealthCenterCampusCare
DesignOfficeEngineering
Department

Aitsu Marine Station

Technical 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

Audit Office
Audit Office

Administration
Administration

Strategic Management Planning Department
Strategic Management Planning Department
Research / Research - Industry Collaboration Department
Research / Research - Industry Collaboration Department
Research/Education Affairs Department
Research/Education Affairs Department
Life Sciences Administrative Department
Student Affairs Department
Student Affairs Department

University Hospital Administrative Department
University Hospital Administrative Department

General Affairs Department
General Affairs Department
Financial Affairs Department
Financial Affairs Department
Facilities Department
Facilities Department

Secretarial OfficeSecretarial Office
Research Advancement Division
Social-Academic
Collaboration
Research Advancement
DivisionDivisionInternational
Affairs
Division Division
Social-Academic
Collaboration
International Affairs Division
University Library Division
Information
Planning
Division
University Library
Division
Administrative Office of Attached
Administrative
DivisionDivisionof Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Information Planning
Schools
Administrative
Division
andCultural
Technology
Administrative Division ofof Science
Social andSciences
Administrative Division of Education
Administrative Office ofAdministrative Division of Medical,
Pharmaceutical
Science andTechnology and Health Sciences
Administrative
Centers for Life Sciences
Administrative OfficeofPharmaceutical
Sciences
AdministrativeDivision
DivisionofofResearchLife Sciences
Administrative Division of Research Centers for Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Academic Services Division
Academic
Services
Student
Life
DivisionDivision
StudentEducation
Life Division
GlobalDivision
Global Education
Division
Admissions
Division
Admissions
Division
CareerServices
Division
Career Services
Division
Administrative
Divisionof the Teaching License Renewal Course
Administrative Division of the Teaching License Renewal Course
General Affairs Division
General AffairsStrategy
DivisionDivision
Management
Management
Strategy Division
Facilities Management Office
Accounting
Division
Facilities Management Office
Accounting
Division
MedicalAffairs
Division
Affairs Division
Medical Services
Division
Medical Services Division
Office for Endowment andGeneral Affairs Division
Office for Endowment
General Affairs
Division
Alumniand
Association
Personnel
Division
Alumni
Association
Personnel
Division
Labor
Division
Public Relations Office
Labor Division
Public Relations OfficeFinancial Affairs Division
Financial Management
Affairs Division
Contract
DivisionContract Management Division
Facilities - Environmental
Facilities Planning Division
Facilities - Environmental
Planning Division
Facilities Management
DivisionManagement Promotion Office
Facilities Management Division
Management Promotion 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, Transregional Studies of Language andLiterature■ 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.
To satisfy new and contemporary needs, three interdisciplinary courses that made use of an existent educational
system for cross-disciplinary learning were established in
1997. In 2005, these courses were disbanded and theDepartment of Communication and Information Studies wasestablished. The aim of its establishment is to help students
acquire outstanding abilities in international communication
using English, as well as to teach them to excel at processing
information. There are numerous international students
across the Faculty, which is striving to develop people who
can contribute to the international community through various
researches.
The Faculty’s research activities include aspects of thehistory and social problems specifically related to Kumamoto
prefecture. The Eisei-Bunko Research Center, an interdepart-

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ment 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. Currently, on-goingprojects by the Faculty such as archival studies of Minamata
disease based on the aggregation of field research data, andliterary studies of Meiji era writers who taught in Kumamoto
are expected to be recognized as prioritized by the
University.
■ 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 the 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.

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

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 Law, Policy and Conflict Resolution Studies
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 four
divisions: Law, Policy and Conflict Resolution Studies; Modern
Social Human Studies; Cultural Science Studies; Instructional
System Studies. The first three divisions offer three, four andsix courses respectively: Law, Policy and Conflict Resolution
Research Course, Law and Public Policy Practice Course,
Conflict Resolution Practice Course; East-Asian BusinessCommunication Specialist Course, Advanced Ethics Research

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Course, Field-Research Research Course, Cognitive Philosophy
and Psychology Research Course; Cultural-Administration andCurator Specialist Course, High School Japanese-language
Teaching Specialist Course, English-language Education
Specialist Course, History Research Course, Japanese andEast-Asian Culture Research Course, Euro-American Culture
Research Course.
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 communi-ty
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
Part 2GRADUATE SCHOOL OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Faculties and Schools
Faculty of Education■ Curricula

Elementary School Teacher, Junior High School Teacher,Special Needs Education Teacher, School Health Teacher■ Departments

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

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

Graduate School of Teacher Education
Teacher Training Practices and Development Major

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教育学部
教育学研究科
教職大学院

Faculty of Education

Center for Educational Research and School
Development
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, comprisedof an Education Consultation Section and an Education
Organization Section, and an Education Curriculum
Division. It also develops comprehensive, practicalactivities in cooperation with related organizations.
■ 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.

The Graduate School of Education has offered a master’scourse program since April 1986. The department currently
offers two majors based on the three organizational principles
of practical application, interdisciplinary education andcurrent practice: Educational Practices Major - school education(pedagogy and psychology), special needs education, andschool health nursing education - and School Subject Methods
and Practices Major - Language Education (Japanese andEnglish), Science and Mathematics Education (science andmathematics), Social Science Education (social studies),
Technology and Human Life Science (technology educationand home economics education), and Arts and Sports
Education (music, art, health and physical education). Since
the aim of the department is to improve the quality andqualifications of teachers, in-service teachers are also admitted.
The school provides instruction in and conducts research on
educational practices.
Students who complete the Graduate School of Education
course receive a Master of Education degree. Students canalso work to receive their teaching certificates.
The Graduate School of Education will be phased out at theend of March, 2021.

Faculties and Schools■ Institution ■Graduate School of Education

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.
The Faculty of Education currently has four courses. One
course trains teachers for the elementary school and juniorhigh school levels, while others train teachers for other typesof schools.
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.

Graduate School of Teacher Education
The Graduate School of Teacher 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 Teacher Education
was expanded and started to offer the following threecourses: 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 Teacher
Education course receive a professional degree of Master of
Education and their Advanced Class Teacher Certificates.

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

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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, Biology

Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science was established in May 1949 as oneof the faculties under the new Kumamoto University system. It
grew out of the science department of the Fifth High School,
which was established in October 1887, and one part ofKumamoto Kogyo Senmon (Technical) High School. The
Faculty of Science underwent some dramatic changes in
2004. The existing departments were merged into one
department containing 5 courses. In addition, students are
now able to decide what kind of educational program theywant during their first two years after entering the university.
Then, after accessing what course is right for their own needs,
students choose a major in their junior year.
At the same time, the Faculty of Science provides detailed
educational services that are targeted to individual students

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staff tutoring system.
While conducting fundamental research, which is what theyspecialize in, the Faculty of Science also actively conducts
applied research in specific fields that meets the needs ofcommunities and society. Although the path students takeafter they graduate usually involves obtaining employment infields such as the government and other public offices,business, or the teaching profession, many students alsochoose to continue their education by entering a master’s
program.

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

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

工学部

Part 2

Faculties and Schools

Faculty of Engineering■ Department of 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 turnedout more than 30,000 alumni who are working actively all
around the world. Thanks to an existing alumni network,
graduates have been able to find work with many quality
companies. Many other students choose to continue theireducation in a master’s program after they graduate. The
goals of the Faculty of Engineering are two-fold. First, it aims
to contribute to the well-being of humankind and thedevelopment of society 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 cancontribute to the global and local communities by looking atthings from a global point of view.

■ Institution ■Engineering Research Equipment Center
Various measuring and testing instruments (LVP-SEM,
XRD, ESCA, etc. - about 20 models) are made available
for advanced experiments and research by allowing
their shared use.

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

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 placing priority on graduate
school education, and following the establishment of theFaculty of Life Sciences, the Graduate School of Science andTechnology was reorganized in April 2016 and the Faculty of
Advanced Science and Technology (the organization that thefaculty members belong to) was established. Pursuant to thischange, the Faculty is responsible for organizational
management and the Graduate School is responsible forgraduate school education.
The Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology consistsof 5 divisions: Natural Science, Materials Science andChemistry, Industrial Fundamentals, Informatics and Energy,
and Social Infrastructure and Environment. There are a total of
32 research fields under these 5 divisions. The Faculty aims
to promote advanced natural sciences that will contribute to
our coexistence with the global environment and to thesustainable development of society. The Faculty also aims tocreate an academic hub for advanced research in applied
technologies. Through close cooperation between scientificand engineering departments, we launched this neworganization system to promote unique and advanced
research and applied research that will respond to social
needs. We will endeavor to deepen scientific technology in acomprehensive manner, create new scientific technologies,
and promote individualization of the graduate school.

12■ Institution ■Innovative Research and Education Center for 
Engineers in Kumamoto University
The center provides access to equipment mainly in thefield of engineering via web-based databases tosupport the research and education. Although thecenter itself has no equipment, Engineering Research
Equipment Center, Central Factory of the Faculty ofEngineering and Kurokami Radio-isotope Laboratory
manage equipment and collaborate with the Center toprovide open access for all faculties of Kumamoto
University and some facilities already open to the local
community.

URL: https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/home/

Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST)

Global Joint Education Center for Science and
Technology (GJEC)
For the future of graduate education, we need topromote globalization and to foster individuals withgreater innovation skills through science and technology.
To achieve this goal, it is vital that students add depth
to their basic skills in their field of specialization andthat their innovative skills are applied with a wider
vision. The Global Joint Education Center for Scienceand Technology (GJEC) was established in GSST in
April 2007, and allows students to take courses indifferent fields to develop innovation skills. In GJEC,
we also provide Advanced General Education subjects.
These subjects provide students with a broad knowledgeof topics across the fields of science and technology,
and enhance their application of future academic
skills in society.

Faculties and Schools

URL: https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst-en/■ Institution ■Part 2After restructuring in 2006, the Graduate School of Scienceand Technology became a new research graduate school toconduct post-graduate education with a strong focus on
research. GSST now covers 5 departments in the Master’s
Course and 2 departments in the Doctoral Course. With rapid
globalization in international communities, it has become vitally
important to promote international collaboration with overseas
universities, both in research and education, as well as
collaboration with graduate schools, industry and government
institutions in Japan, to be able to provide an international andinterdisciplinary environment for the students.
We are committed to fostering students who can approach
problems arising out of a wide range of complex issues withleadership and creativity, and to making GSST an international
institution marked by the active creation of knowledge and thefree exchange of ideas.

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■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 a course for researchers of developmental
biology and regenerative medicine, a cancer professional
training program, a program for experts of metabolism,
circulation and related informatics, an educational programfor advanced research in infectious disease and AIDS, a
HIGO program, Kumamoto University program for Leading
Graduate School, and Shibasaburo program, a unique
MD/PhD course. The school has concluded the academic
exchange agreement including double degree program withmany 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 School of Medicine comprises the two subschools: thesix-year School of Medicine and four-year School of Health
Sciences. Graduates from the former become medical
physicians after passing the National Examination for Medical
Practitioners, while graduates from the latter become nurses,
radiological technicians, and clinical technologists after
passing the national examination for their specialty.
The School of Medicine has produced over 10,000
graduates since it was established as the independent
Kumamoto Medical School in 1896. Specialized instruction in
the field of medicine is conducted by faculty members ofMedical and Life Sciences. The medical school constructs acurriculum framework that mostly reflects actual medical
research and medical care. The curriculum focuses on
fostering medical doctors who acquire a high level of
personal communication skills. The Center for Medical
Education and Research was founded in October 2010 topromote a particular mission for education of medical
professionals. This Education Center carries out the researchon educational systems, the curriculum reform of medical
school, and education of clinical medicine and practicaltechniques, etc.
The School of Health Sciences was reorganized andestablished in October 2003 from the College of Allied Health
Science (which includes the advanced course for Midwifery)and Nursing teacher training course of Faculty of Education.
The school aims to provide a spiritually rich education basedon respect for life and humanity, along with a high level of
specialized knowledge, and is cultivating medical staff,
researchers, and educators that are highly qualified to beable to contribute to many facets of society as 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 and the medical laboratory
sciences course. The school aims to foster specialists andproduce researchers and educators who can incorporate awide range of advanced medical knowledge to establish anddevelop the educational system of health sciences. Eachdepartment requires 2 years of study for the master’s
program and 3 years for the doctoral program. Eachacademic year of the master’s program has room for a total of
24 students. Students can obtain a master’s degree in either
Health Sciences or Nursing.
Each academic year of the doctoral program is limited to 6
students. Conditions for completion of the doctoral 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, over half of the graduates continue theireducation 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 explosive growth in life science research in recent
years has caused the traditional boundaries between thefields of medical, health science and pharmaceuticalresearch to be substantially diminished. Due to that, and to
the striking development of research in the area of interdisciplinary studies, we are now in an era where the integration ofthese fields has become essential. In order to respond tothese developments, the former Graduate Schools of Medical
Sciences, of Pharmacy and of Health Sciences were
integrated. As a result, a graduate school with a new systemthat has a separate research department (faculty-onlyorganization) and education department (educationalorganization) was established in April 2003. The faculty ofLife Sciences is composed of 3 divisions, 14 major
departments, and 62 departments of research, and is one of
the largest research-oriented organizations with medical,
pharmaceutical and health science university staffs in Japan.

In the Division of Integrated Life Sciences, research is
conducted with the aim of deepening the understanding ofbasic knowledge and theory in the fields of medicine, healthscience and pharmacy. In the Division of Advanced
Biomedical Sciences, advanced research in the field of life
sciences is conducted in such areas as transplantation
therapy and new drug development. In the Division ofEnvironmental and Sociomedical Sciences, along with
scientific investigation of the link between both society andmedicine/pharmacy as well as between disease and theenvironment, leading research related to life theory is
conducted. The mission of the Faculty of Life Sciences is tocontribute to the health and well-being of mankind throughresearch and education related to life sciences and medicalcare.

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 thequestion of how to extend a healthy life expectancy
has become a policy issue. On May 1, 2018, welaunched a new Center for Metabolic Regulation of
Healthy Aging (CMHA). CMHA comprises fivedivisions: (1) Metabolic and Circulatory Research, (2)Cancer and Stem Cell Research, (3) Nervous System,
Sensory, and Locomotive Research, (4) Animal
Models of Aging Research, and (5) EpidemiologicalResearch. The goal of CMHA is to advance researchon healthy aging, and 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.

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

Graduate School of
Education

Faculty of Education

Part 2

Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate School of
Teacher Education

Master of Education

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

発生医学研究所

Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics

Centers and Institutes

The Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics aims to contribute tosociety by promoting the integration of life and medical sciences from theviewpoint of developmental biology. This institute was founded in 1992, andextensively reorganized in 2000 and 2009. It has three divisions(Developmental Regulation, Stem Cell Research, and Organogenesis)
consisting of 12 laboratories. Our research interests include: epigenetics,
chromosome and protein regulation, DNA damage and repair, intercellularcommunications, ES and iPS cells, mesenchymal stem cells, hematopoietic
differentiation, gametogenesis, brain morphogenesis, muscle regeneration,and kidney development. The 21st Century Center-of-Excellence (COE)
Program (2002-2006), followed by the global COE Program (2007-2011),
promoted the outstanding research and educational activities in theInstitute. In addition, the Center for Organ Regeneration Research waslaunched in 2012 to realize regenerative medicine through scientificcollaborations with the University Hospital. Furthermore, the Institute is
selected as one of the Joint Usage/Research Centers in Japan, andsupports the research community.

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 tospecialize in two-dimensional nanomaterials, including nanosheets, surfaces,
and grain boundaries. Two-dimensional nanomaterials are expected togreatly innovate materials chemistry, and therefore we perform research invarious fields spanning the basics of two-dimensional nanomaterials
involving nanosheets and surfaces/grain boundaries to specialized practicalapplications 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 experimentand bioelectrics research facilities of the formerly Institure of Pulsed Power
Science. These facilities are provided not only for on-campus faculty andstudents, but for researchers at companies and other universities as well.

URL: http://www.iina.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/index-e.html

Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence

大学院先導機構

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

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

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Headquarters for Admissions and Education

大学教育統括管理運営機構

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

Centers and Institutes

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.

Part 3

グローバル推進機構

Organization for Globalization

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 enhance 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 inKumamoto University and prepares effective teaching materials related to mathematics and data science.
■ Center for International 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, andmultidisciplinary studies courses aimed at equipping graduates with theskills 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 foreigncountries and cultures, thereby providing them the tools needed to thinkboth comprehensively and globally.
The Center is involved in cooperative learning programs between highschools and the university, and also works together with local businesses
and the community.

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 thelife sciences. The center partners with other life science institutes inKumamoto University to promote collaborative international research with
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 to world-class research institutes found in westerncountries, and makes provisions for smooth international researchcollaborations.
The center has designated English as the official language, and features
an open lab layout with few walls and partitions between labs to facilitatecommunication among scientists. It is expected that this will promote fusion
research between the various 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. The Organization currently focuses onfour areas of science and technology: Nanomaterial Science, Green Energy,
Environmental Science, and Advanced Green Bio. IROAST aims to create
robust international research networks of excellent overseas researchers
and institutions in order to ultimately be a prominent global hub of cuttingedge research.

URL: http://iroast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/
総合情報統括センター

Center for Management of Information Technologies

The Center for Management of Information Technologies was establishedas the central organization to organically integrate the university computer
systems and info-communication networks. Our mission is to use information
technology to improve education and research at Kumamoto University. To
achieve this, we research information processing, provide help withinformation-related research, and educate on information literacy. We also
provide, operate, and maintain computer and network equipment at
Kumamoto University.

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://www.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/kenkyuu_sangakurenkei/sangakurenkei/kico

Research Center for Instructional Systems

教授システム学研究センター

The Research Center for Instructional Systems (RCiS) consists of three research departments and two operations departments.
The research departments aim to make RCiS a world-leading research center for instructional systems. The operations
departments are the Institute for e-Learning Development (IeLD) and the Faculty Development Activity Support Unit. RCiS is
distinctive in that it offers practical fields inside and outside Kumamoto University, and conducts research on both vocational
education and higher education. As the first instructional systems research center in Japan, RCiS is the reason why Kumamoto
University is unparalleled in instructional systems and instructional design. RCiS works closely with research centers both insideand outside Japan. The Center develops instructional systems and contributes to society through joint research with associateresearch institutions (including corporations and institutions of higher education) and associate researchers from the Kumamoto
University Graduate School of Instructional Systems and elsewhere.

URL: http://www.gsis.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en22Centers and Institutes

The Eisei-Bunko Research Center was established in 2009 as a facility
affiliated with the Faculty of Letters. In April 2017, the Center was reorganized
as an Inter-Department Institute for Education and Research to expand its
achievements in research 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 mostdetailed and extensive accounts of daimyo-era Japan available, both in termsof 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; the Disaster Mitigation Laboratory andthe Urban and Regional Design Laboratory. The Center is a leader in research and education on groundwater resources in Kumamoto,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, aims to protect the water cycle as it relates to groundwater resources.
◆Marine Science Laboratory
Performs research on biodiversity and ecosystems, sustainable development and conservation of marine resources, andanalysis of environmental changes in coastal seabeds.
◆Disaster Mitigation Laboratory
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
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/
合津マリンステーション■ Aitsu Marine Station ■

The Aitsu Marine Station is located where the Ariake and Yatsushiro Seas meet, at an area remarkable for its

5-meter difference in sea level at low and high tides. No other marine station is situated at a place with such a highchange in tides. Aitsu Marine Station is staffed by four people specialized in bioresource and biodiversity analysis
who conduct training and research. The station has 3 buildings: a 3-story dormitory for researchers (589 m2), a 2-story
building for practical study (785 m2), and a 1-story building for breeding marine creatures.
There are 2 boats: the Dolphin Super Challenger and 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 both of which are Important Cultural Properties. The Museum exhibits
historical documents and artifacts related to education and activities at theFifth High School. In addition to its exhibits, the Museum also holds lectures,lessons on cultural topics, experiential learning meetings, and concerts.
Community activities and the support of lifelong learning are central to themission of the Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School.

URL: http://www.goko.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/
Photograph by Toru Sakamoto※The Museum is currently closed due to damage sustained in the Kumamoto Earthquakes of 201623

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.
The Magnesium Research Center (MRC) at Kumamoto University, established in
December 2011, has engaged in and dedicated to a variety of magnesium-related
research areas. 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-the-art
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

Since merging on April 1, 2019, Center for AIDS Research in Kumamoto University
and Center for Chronic Viral Diseases in Kagoshima University have integrated tocreate the Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection. Such an inter-university research center between the National University Corporations is a pioneering
enterprise in Japan. Our center focuses on the prevention and eradication of humanretroviruses, the latency of which has made it a challenging global health problem. To
this end, we promote worldwide research/education based on our researchachievements regarding the pathogenesis of human retroviruses. We also further
develop our strengths (AIDS Research in Kumamoto campus and HTLV-1/HBV research in Kagoshima campus) by utilizing
economies of scale and our parental center resources, clarifying our goals, educating the next generation of researchers, andextending our competitive edge in the world.

University Archives

文書館

The University Archives was established on April 1, 2016. Our aim is to collect, preserve and provide research materials
related to: the history of Kumamoto University; local Kumamoto history and culture; and social issues that occurred in the
Kumamoto area, such as Minamata disease, the Menda incident and leprosy (Hansen’s disease). The contents of thesecollections are available on our website for researchers both inside and outside the University and for the general public.

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://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/dept/maibun/
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 andtwo 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.
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, there are a vice president, four faculty staff, 15 management staff, and 4
URA members. A separate IR advisor provides overall advice on IR activities.
The main work of the IR is collecting, investigating, and analyzing university data. A database system named KU-RESAS thatuses 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.

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病院

University Hospital

Centers and Institutes

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

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, Pharmacy, and Nursing
Department, with a total of 845 beds on inpatient floors (795 General
Ward beds and 50 Psychiatric Ward beds). The hospital provides
medical care to an average of over 1,500 outpatients per day.
The relationship of the hospital to the university was changed frombeing a “medical school-affiliated hospital” to “university-affiliatedhospital,” and the hospital name was changed from Kumamoto
University School of Medicine Hospital to Kumamoto University Hospitalon April 1, 2019. Now, plans to finish redeveloping the hospital into one
that provides 21st century medicine and medical care have reached thefinal stages with the rebuilding of a series of wards, with outpatient
clinics to be opened in September 2014. This will create a comfortable
and safe environment in which to provide high-quality medical andnursing care.
The hospital works to improve the standards of medical practice inKumamoto Prefecture as both a prefecture-designated cancer treatment
core hospital and liver disease treatment core hospital, and is the only
advanced treatment hospital in Kumamoto Prefecture.

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
Patient Rights
We respect your personal wishes and dignity.

Rehabilitation, Surgical Pathology, Transfusion Medicine

You have the right to fair, quality medical care.

Infectious 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 privac y and personal information will be 
protec ted.

and Cell Therapy, Emergency and General Medicine,

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

Comprehensive Clinical Education, Training andDevelopment Center, Innovation Center for Translational

Research, Medical Liaison Center, Perinatal Medical
Center, Cancer Center, Medical Engineering Center,
Regional Medical Support Center, Transplantation

Center, Disaster Medical Education and Research Center

Patient Responsibilities
Please give us an accurate description of your health condition.
Please par ticipate ac tively in medical treatment.
Please follow social rules and our hospital’s
regulations.
Do not cause trouble for others.
Please pay your medical fees on time.

URL: http://www.kuh.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/index.html
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Library Holdings (As of March 31st, 2020)
Books

Periodicals

Central Library

1,042,185

14,937

Medical Library

172,784

5,314

Pharmacy Library

35,646

1,021

Total

1,250,615

21,272Centers 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
The Technical Division was established on April 1st 2020 with the aim ofstrengthening the technical support for education and research at
Kumamoto University.
Our department are consisting of the Joint Usage & Research Center
Support Group and 4 units classified by type of expertise.
We are supports education and research by utilizing the technical skills
and teamwork of staff.

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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:

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

Kumamoto University Kansai Office

関西オフィスEstablished: December 2011
Scope:

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. O
 ffers 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

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 Dalian Office
Established: April 201028

Scope:

1. Provides information regarding Japan and KU to students and the faculty of
Dalian University of Technology and partner institutions in northern China
2. Builds networks of alumni and other relevant people in northern China
3. Strengthens the relationship with other partner institutions in northern China
4. Promotes KU’s various activities in northern China

Address:

Room 106, Bldg. B, No. 80 Software Park Rd, Dalian 116024, China
TEL: +86-411-8470-2983

大連オフィスEstablished: June 2016
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

Six National Universities Network (SUN) Changchun Joint Office

国立六大学長春共同事務所

As a first joint office of Six National Universities Network (SUN) which consists of Chiba University, Niigata University, Kanazawa
University, Okayama University, Nagasaki University and Kumamoto University.
Established: November 2014
Scope:

1. Provides information regarding Japan and SUN to students and the faculty ofpartner institutions in northeastern China
2. Builds networks of alumni and other relevant people in northeastern China
3. Strengthens the relationship with other partner institutions in northeastern China
4. Promotes SUN’s various activities in northeastern China

Address:

Jingyue Campus of Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, China
TEL: +8615543288200

Centers and Institutes

Scope:Part 3

スーダンオフィス

Kumamoto University Sudan Office

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) Bangkok Ofﬁce of AP-Six ERS

国立六大学バンコク事務所

Established as the joint office of six national universities(Chiba Univ., Niigata Univ., Kanazawa Univ., Okayama Univ., Nagasaki Univ. and Kumamoto Univ. )Established: July 2017
Scope:
1. 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

Kumamoto University Liaison Office at STUST

台湾南台オフィス

Established: March 2019
Scope:

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

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

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K UMAMOTO U NIVERSIT Y M USEUMSPart 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
Museum,” which will consist of these buildings and artifacts. As the first step in this process, the university initiated the renewalof the Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School in 2006, and is now gathering historical documents and materials.

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/※ The Museum is currently closed due to damage sustained in the Kumamoto Earthquakes of 2016.

正門（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.
※ It is currently closed due to damage sustained in the Kumamoto Earthquakes of 2016.

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, theUniversity Festival and of course the following Days.

※ The Museum is currently closed due to damage sustained in the Kumamoto Earthquakes of 2016.

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PROGRAM FOR PROMOTING THE ENHANCEMENT OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES

96 countries
2,761 institutional collaborations

Academic and Research Projects

Institutions Collaborating with Kumamoto University (2011-2020)

Kumamoto University is currently working with 2,761 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

Country1

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA

160

USA

2

Harvard University

118

USA

3

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)110

FRANCE

4NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI)

101

USA

5

University of California System

97

USA

6

University of Southern California

70

USA

7

Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale (Inserm)

68

FRANCE

8

University of Texas System

65

USA

9

University of Sydney

63

AUSTRALIA

9

National University of Singapore

63

SINGAPORE

9

University of Oxford

63

ENGLAND

Clarivate Analytics InCites BA

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T OP G LOBAL U NIVERSITY P ROJECT
A Leading University Cultivating Global Leaders from Kumamoto[Name of Project]
Part 4[Future Vision of the University Planned in TGU Project]

Kumamoto University is open, compatible, and mobile

Introducing an internationally standardized education system offering compatibility and mobility

Academic and Research Projects

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

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

Promote globalization of
graduate education

Increased mobility
via FleCS

Enhancing our Globally Coordinated Education
Program, including our double degree program

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

KU FleCS

Flexible curricula

Flexible Curriculum System

Flexible enrollment periods

Flexible credit recognition
Flexible learning periods

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

Further knowledge and interestin Japan across the globe

Offer opportunities to receive
a global education locally

Goals To Be Achieved By 2023

1,600international students

Increase the number of international students to 1,600(approximately 16% of the entire student body)50%

liberal arts education subjects
delivered in English

90

courses available in a foreign language

Increase the percentage of liberal arts education subjects
delivered in English to 50%

Increase the number of courses that can be completed in aforeign language to 90 (approximately 50% of the total number)

700

participants in the KU Global
Youth Campus Program

Increase the number of participants in the KU Global Youth
Campus Program to 700

20

Globally Coordinated Education Programs

Increase the number of Globally Coordinated Education Programs
available through our Globally Coordinated Education Program to 20

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1,200

students who have studied abroad

1,040

subjects available in foreign
languages

1,150

students who satisfy the foreign
language ability standard

Increase the number of students who have studied abroad to
1,200 (approximately 14% of the Japanese student population)

Increase the number of subjects available in foreign languages
to 1,040 (approximately 20% of the total number)

Increase the number of students who satisfy the foreign
language ability standard to 1,150 (approximately 12% of theentire student body)※ minimum TOEFL® iBT: 80 (TOEFL® PBT: 550); minimum IELTS: 6

770

foreign-national faculty members andothersIncrease the number of faculty who are of foreign nationality, holddegrees from foreign universities or have research experience
over one year in foreign countries to 770 (approximately 73% of
the total number of full-time teaching faculty)

CURRENT
DETAILS
Current
Details
Part 4

Number of students enrolled in the Global Leader Course(2020 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, Sciences, and Engineering). The Course began in April 2017 and37 participants are registered for the 2020 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 of Kumamoto
University before its founding). The Course endows global leaders withexperience and a broad, multicultural, world-embracing mindset that equips
them to thrive in the 21st-century global society.

1,550

Expansion of global education

Academic and Research Projects

37

Global Leader Course

Number of students enrolled in liberal arts courses taught in English(2019 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 49 themesin 13 subject areas in 2019. A total of 1,550 students enrolled.

1,110

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

Number of participants in the Kumamoto University Global Youth Campus
Program (2019 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 2019, 1,110 students
participated in these programs.

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Establishment of the College of 
Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies and various global exchange activities

Total number of participants in activities organized by the College of
Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies (2019 academic year)

In March 2015, the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies(CCMS) was established and charged with driving the globalization of education at
Kumamoto University. In addition to providing students with a liberal-arts education
in English, the College operates an extracurricular activity to improve English skills(“English-TALKmon”) in which 899 people participated in 2019. Moreover, toencourage students to study abroad, a class to strengthen English skills (IELTS) is
offered with 46 students enrolled for the 2019 term. The College also contributes tomulticultural coexistence within the regional community by organizing activities
that support international understanding within local communities. In one year, a
total of 35 people from the local community participated.

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I NITIATIVES TO D EVELOP P ROMINENT R ESEARCHPart 4

Academic and Research Projects

Kumamoto University continues to pioneer distinguished and high level research as a regional and seminal institute that strives
to act as a hub for developing international research. Thus far, Kumamoto University has officially authorized 4 vital domains as
cutting-edge international research and provided 6 years of focused support accordingly. Additionally, it has initiated the“Kumamoto University Excellent Research Projects” (3 years) to support research fields that will prove invaluable to future
generations, as well as supporting the bold and highly ambitious “Kumamoto University Challenging Research Projects” (1 year),since fiscal year 2017.

Kumamoto University
Challenging
Research Projects

Kumamoto University
Excellent
Research Projects

1year

3years

6yearsGroup forGlobally-advanced
Research■ Kumamoto University Challenging Research Projects ■ めばえ研究推進事業
Bold research projects with the potential for revolutionizing established concepts and changing the direction ofacademia fall within the framework of Kumamoto University Challenging Research Projects. These programs aim torevitalize research that may represent the future of Kumamoto University and are funded for one year.

Natural Sciences
Novel roles of RNA covering mitotic
chromosomes
IDEUE Takashi
Faculty of Advanced Science andTechnology

Research about Model Error
Compensator around Sensing
Environment
OKAJIMA Hiroshi
Faculty of Advanced Science andTechnology

Development of ultimate organic
superconductors composed of one
kind of molecule
UEDA Akira
Faculty of Advanced Science andTechnology

Collection / classification / generation
system of haptic texture information
SAGA Satoshi
Faculty of Advanced Science andTechnology

Challenge for sound wave velocity
mesurements of liquid Fe alloys under
Earth’s core pressure
NAKAJIMA Yoichi
Priority Organization for Innovation andExcellenceLife Sciences
Screening of novel antimicrobial
compounds via targeting bacterial
essential SpoT enzyme
ONO Katsuhiko
Faculty of Life Sciences

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Development of licking vaccine
MAEDA Hitoshi
Faculty of Life SciencesIn vitro derivation of hematopoietic
stem cells from ES cells

Crystallographic analysis of an
enzymatic reaction involved ingenome maintenance
NAKAMURA Teruya
Priority Organization for Innovation andExcellence■ Kumamoto University Excellent Research Projects ■ みらい研究推進事業
The Kumamoto University Excellent Research Project aims to develop world-leading research areas that represent thepotential of Kumamoto University. It focuses on nurturing researchers who are already highly successful in their respective
fields so that they may pass their knowledge on to future generations. Only the most highly evaluated projects areapproved for the three-year funding support.

Academic and Research Projects

HATAKEYAMA Jun
Institute of Molecular Embryology andGenetics

Part 4KOGA Saori
Institute of Molecular Embryology andGenetics

Glia as a genuine generator of brain
folding: Towards complete
understanding of human brain

Eisei-Bunko Research CenterCore of excellence for Japan modern
history through the comprehensive
analysis of the document group of
Kumamoto domain relations
INABA Tsuguharu
Eisei-Bunko Research Center

Natural Sciences
Development of Two-Dimensional
Functional Materials
HAYAMI Shinya
Faculty of Advanced Science andTechnology

Life Sciences
Novel Mechanisms of Aging by
Mitochondrial Homeostasis
OIKE Yuichi
Faculty of Life Sciences

Clarification of the molecular mechanism
for metabolic reprogramming of diseases
and establishment of new treatment
strategy
BABA Hideo
Faculty of Life Sciences

Identification and formulation of
innovative drug seeds based on‘Kumadai’ library
SUGIMOTO Yukihiko
Faculty of Life Sciences

Pathogenesis of HTLV-1 associateddiseases and development of new
therapies
MATSUOKA Masao
Faculty of Life Science35

■ Group for Globally-advanced Research ■ 国際先端研究拠点
Part 4

KATSUKI Sunao,
Institute of Industrial
Nanomaterials

Pulsed Power Science and Application

Academic and Research Projects

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

NISHINAKAMURA Ryuichi, Stem-Cell Based Tissue Regeneration Research and Education Unit
Institute of MolecularThis group was established by Kumamoto University in 2013 to continuously promote the scientiﬁc activities of the
Embryology and Genetics Global COE Program, which was funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology from2007 to 2011. We aim to establish an education and research unit that will foster creative researchers who focus on
stem-cell based developmental medicine. Stem cell research is one of the most attractive ﬁelds in biomedical
science. The expectations for regenerative medicine are rising, since the derivation of human iPS cells opened thedoor to the regeneration of organs and tissues. To achieve this goal, however, a deeper understanding of broad areasof science, including developmental biology, is crucial. We have recruited leading researchers with various
backgrounds, including those from the ﬁelds of medicine, pharmacology, and developmental biology. Our research
topics include molecular mechanisms of stem cell maintenance, lineage speciﬁcation of early-stage embryos, establishment of iPS cells from patients,
development and regeneration of the pancreas, kidneys, eyes, and neurons, as well as epigenetics and metabolisms in diseased states. We expectthat these research activities will synergistically contribute to a better understanding of organogenesis and to strategies in disease treatment. We haveseen seminal achievements during the past several years. They include the induction of three-dimensional kidney tissue from human iPS cells, thederivation of insulin-producing pancreatic cells from ES/iPS cells, a method of eliminating undifferentiated cells during tissue differentiation, a drug
development using patient-derived iPS cells, and epigenetic control of energy expenditures and cancers. This group also seeks to encourage young
scientists in research ﬁelds related to stem cell and organogenesis studies. We support these young scientists by providing in-house grants, travel
expenses, and many other beneﬁts. We hope that young researchers trained in this program will work together to build a global next-generation
network in developmental medicine. We are conﬁdent that this environment will help young postdocs and students become globally oriented
independent scientists.

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-weighting the structural components, in orderto reduce both energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Magnesium is the lightest structural metal and Mg alloys
are now used in a wide range of applications for structural, functional, and biomedical beneﬁts. The Magnesium
Research Center (MRC) at Kumamoto University, established in December 2011, has been engaged in and dedicatedto a variety of Mg-related research areas. They include alloy and process design, physical metallurgy fundamentals,
mechanical metallurgy, corrosion, surface treatment, and recycling. MRC has developed KUMADAI Mg alloys - a
new generation of Mg alloys that have an excellent balance of mechanical performance,
non-ﬂammability, and corrosion resistance. MRC has three key goals: 1) to provide state-of-the-art research and education, 2) to help the maturationand insertion of KUMADAI Mg alloys into actual applications, and 3) to establish a global research network to signiﬁcantly enhance collaboration with
universities, research institutes, and industries.

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Lists of University-level Exchange Agreements
131 partner institutions (40 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
D.R 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
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

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Country
University/ Institute
Korea
Chosun University
Korea
Pukyong National University
Korea
University of Seoul
Korea
Ajou University
Korea
Chungbuk National University
Korea
Pusan National University
Korea
Chonbuk National University
Korea
Hannam University
Laos
National University of Laos
LatviaRiga Technical University
Malaysia University Sains Malaysia
Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia
MexicoAutonomous University of Nuevo León
MongolMongolian University of Life Sciences
Myanmar Yangon Technological University
Myanmar Pathein University
Nepal
Pokhara University
New
Zealand Massey University
Philippines University of the Philippines, Diliman
Philippines University of the Philippines Los Baños
Philippines Ateneo de Manila University
PolandUniversity of Warsaw
PolandLublin University of Technology
Romania University of Bucharest
Rwanda University of Rwanda
Slovenia University of Maribor
Spain
University of Valencia
Spain
University of Santiago de Compostela
Spain
Valladolid University
Sudan
University of Khartoum
Southern
Taiwan University of Science andTaiwanTechnology
TaiwanNational Tsing Hua University
TaiwanNational University of Kaohsiung
TaiwanChang Jung Christian University
TaiwanFisheries Research Institute, Council of Agriculture
Tanzania Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Thailand Kasetsart University
Thailand Khon Kaen University
Thailand Mahidol University
Thailand Burapha Univeristy
Thailand Chiang Mai University
Thailand Chulalongkorn University
TurkeyEge University
TurkeyCanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
UK
Durham University
UK
University of Birmingham
UK
University of Leeds
USA
The University of Montana
USA
Montana State University
USA
Virginia Commonwealth University
USA
University of North Carolina at CharlotteUSA
Texas Tech University
USA
The University of Texas at San Antonio
USA
University of Massachusetts Boston
USA
The University of Georgia
USA
Wright State University
USA
University of Alaska Anchorage
Vietnam VNU University of science
Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
Vietnam Hue University
Vietnam National University of Civil Engineeringof Social Sciences and Humanities,
Vietnam University
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
of Languages and International Studies,
Vietnam University
VNU
Vietnam Foreign Trade University

Since
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2011
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International Exchanges

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chart

Part 5

Kumamoto University has formed cooperative relationships with foreign academic institutions by concluding academic
exchange agreements. As of September 1, 2020 we have 275 partner institutions in 53 countries and regions.

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I NTERNATIONAL E XCHANGE A GREEMENTS
Part 5International Exchanges

2

chart

Country

144 partner institutions (40 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

BrazilTechnological Institute of Aeronautics

Cambodia

University of Health Sciences, Cambodia

CanadaQueen's University at Kingston

CanadaChina

University of Calgary, Schulich School of Engineering
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China

Harbin Medical University

Czech
Czech

University of Pardubice

Czech

Czech
Czech
Czech
Denmark
Egypt
FranceFranceFranceFranceFranceFranceGermany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
GermanyCounterpart(As of September 1, 2020)
Since

Magnesium Research Center

2013

Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

2014

Institute of Pulsed Power Science

2018

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

2019

Center for Policy Studies

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 Scienceand Technology
School of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
School of Medicine
School of Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Medical
Sciences, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Shanghai Laboratory Animal Center, Chinese Academy
Institute of Resource Development and Analysisof Science
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 Medical and Pharmaceutical 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
Institute for Biomedical Research / Medical College,
School of Medicine, Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Xiamen 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
Center for Policy Studies
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
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University ofKinshasa
Technical University of Ostrava and Institute ofGeonics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech
Republic
University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague

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Lists of Department-level Exchange Agreements

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Faculty of Life Sciences

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

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Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of
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
Fuculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Letters, College of Cross-Cultural andFaculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen
Multidisciplinary Studies
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
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

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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Eötvös Loránd University , Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty ofSpecial Needs Education
Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Annamalai
University

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Manipal University

India

National Institute of Technology Karnataka

India

Alva’s Institute of Engineering & Technology

India

Indian Institute of Science Department of Aerospace
Engineering

Faculty of Education
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 Advanced Scienceand Technology
Institute of Pulsed Power Science

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Scienceand Technology
Electrical Engineering School, Graduate School, Telkom Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced ScienceIndonesia
University
and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced ScienceIndonesia 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
Indonesia
and Technology
Indonesia Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Pwani
Kenya
Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
University
Korea
College of Education, Kangnam University
Faculty of Education
Advanced Process and Materials R&BD Group, Korea Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Korea
Institute of Industrial Technology
and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Korea
College of Engineering, Hoseo University
and Technology
College of Health Science, Korea University /Korea
Department of Bio-convergence engineering, Korea
School of Medicine, Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences
University Graduate School
College of Engineering, Graduate School ofEngineering, Regional Innovation Center for
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Korea
Environmental Technology of Thermal Plasma, Inha
and Technology
University
College of Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Korea
University
and Technology
Graduate School of Kosin University and College ofFaculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of
Korea
Natural Science, Kosin University
Advanced Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Korea
College of Engineering, Yonsei University
and Technology
Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research
Korea
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Light Metal Division, Korea Institute of Materials
Korea
Magnesium Research Center
ScienceCollege of Natural Sciences, Teachers' College,
Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science andKorea
Kyungpook National University
Technology
Magnesium Technology Innovation Center, Seoul
Korea
Magnesium Research Center
National University
College of Health Science and Institute of Biomedical
Faculty of Adcanced Science and Technology, International Research Organization for Advanced
Korea
Engineering, Yonsei University at Wonju
Science and Technology
Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of
KyrgyzInstitute of Pulsed Power Science
National Academy of Science of the Kyrgyz Republic
Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Institute ofFaculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of
KyrgyzNatural and Applied Sciences, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas
Advanced Science and Technology
University
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Laos
Faculty of Engineering, Souphanouvong University
and Technology
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of
Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Advanced Science and Technology
Malaysia
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
International Research Center for Medical Sciences
Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water
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
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,
RussiaShock Wave and Condensed Matter Research Center
Novosibirsk State Technical University
India

RussiaMangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering

Institute of Advanced Technologies, Togliatti State
Univeristy

Magnesium Research Center

Since
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2006
2009
2009
2017
2017
2018
2014

International Exchanges

Germany

TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Faculty of Mechanical,
Process and Energy Egineering
Faculty of Science, Eberhard Karls University of
TubingenCounterpart

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

Part 5Country
Germany

2015
2017
2020
2015
2002
2003
2007
2007

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

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Part 5Country

University / Institute

Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI), National
University of Singapore
Spain
The Spanish National Research Council
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Traditional Medicine
Sudan
Research Institute
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
TaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTaiwanTanzania
ThailandThailandThailandThailandThailandThailandThailandTurkeyTurkeyTurkeyTurkeyTurkeyUK
UK
UK
Uruguay
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnam

Counterpart

Since

International Research Center for Medical Sciences

2017

Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

2018

Faculty of Life Science, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy

2012

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 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
Mariculture Research Center, Fisheries ResearchCenter for Marine Environment Studies
Institute, Council of Agriculture
Tatung University, College of Electrical Engineering and Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Computer Scienceand Technology
School of Law , Soochow University
Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences, School of Law
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Law, Graduate School of
School of Law, Fu Jen Catholic University
Social and Cultural Sciences
Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
Magnesium Research Center
National Taiwan University
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
St. Francis University College of Health and Allied
Center for AIDS Research, International Research Center for Medical Sciences
Sciences (SFUCHAS)
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
School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University
Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, AIDS Research Center
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
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
The Faculty of Agriculture, Ordu 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
Institute of Pulsed Power Science
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
School of Nursing, University of California, San
Faculty of Sciences, Graduate School of Science of Health and Technology, Faculty of Advanced
Francisco
Science and Technology
School of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Faculty of Sciences, Graduate School of Science of Health and Technology, Faculty of Advanced
San Francisco
Science and Technology
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 Science, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Vietnam Institute of Geosciences and Mineral
Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science andResources, Ministry of National Resources andTechnology
Environment
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Danang University of Technology
and Technology
Vietnam National Museum of Nature, Vietnam Academy
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technologyof Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Science
Hanoi University of Mining and Geology
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

2018
2019
2009
2010
2013
2014
2014
2017
2017
2018
2018
2018
2019
2019
2017
2014
2016
2016
2016
2018
2018
2019
2015
2015
2017
2017
2017
2011
2014
2018
2017
1996
2004
2011
2012
2013
2013
2018
2019
2020
2020
2007
2008
2012
2015
2017

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

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I NTERNATIONAL E XCHANGE A GREEMENTS

280

3

Changes in Numbers of Partner Institutions(As of September 1, 2020)

Part 5

chart

275

260

246

240
222

220

208

200
185

Total
Department-level
University-level

180
160

165
151

143

140

140
130

125

Numbers of Partner Institutions

120

74

60

0

39

35

42

45

75

27

32

30

20

22

23

15

17

19

18

19

22

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

chart

4

62

54

49

92

79

64

20

102

98

80

40

117

113

100

52
37

37

40

37

39

2007

2008

46

144

83

82

108
100

116

127

International Exchanges

267

131

105

73

63
62

68

69

2011

2012

2013

51

27

2006

2009

2010

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

As of September 1 each year

WORLD MAP WITH THE NUMBERS OF PARTNER INSTITUTIONSUniversity-level
Department-level

Kumamoto University

12

12

24

Total 24

37

Total 61

EuropeNorth America
1

2

9

6

Total 15

Africa79
2

5

Total 3

Total 7

Central andSouth America

Middle East

78

Total 157

Asia

4

4

Total 8

Oceania41

R ESEARCHERS A ND S CHOL ARS E XCHANGES(As of May 1, 2020)
Part 5

RegionInternational Exchanges

Asia

Country

Oceania

North
AmericaSouthMiddle
America

42

RegionCountry

University Staff Visiting Foreign
Sent Abroad
Researchers

Bangladesh

06Austria122

Cambodia

1

2

Azerbaijan

1

0

China

86

20

Belgium

2

1

India

8

7

Croatia

10Indonesia

14

18

Cyprus8

2

Kazakhstan

0

6

Czech

20

2

Korea

75

11

Denmark

2

0

Malaysia

26

4

Finland

4

0

Mongol11

3

France54

10Myanmar25

7

Germany

30

10

Nepal

2

2

Greece41Philippines

82

Hungary

3

4Singapore

24

6

Italy

18

1

Sri Lanka

20

Kyrgyz1

2

Taiwan43

5Latvia3

1

Thailand

53

10

Malta

0

1

Vietnam19

3

Netherlands

8

2

397

112

Norway2110Poland

11

0

0

3

Portugal

5

0

3

9

Romania01Sub-total

4

12

Russia

7

2

Egypt

1

24

Slovakia

20Ethiopia

20

Slovenia

20

Rwanda

0

1

Spain

26

2

South Africa

10

Sweden

7

1

Sudan

4

1

Tanzania

1

8

Zambia20Sub-total

11

34

Australia

32

7

New Zealand1

1Sub-total

33

8Canada

23

2

USA

236

26

Sub-total

259

28

Argentine

2

1

Brazil50

Costarica

10

Mexico50Sub-total
United ArabEmirates
Middle East Iran
TurkeyAfricaUniversity Staff Visiting Foreign
Sent Abroad
Researchers

Peru

3

0

Sub-total

161EuropeTotal

Switzerland

9

2

UK

35

15

Ukraine1

1

Sub-total

278

64

998

259

I NTERNATIONAL S TUDENTS(As of May 1, 2020)
Graduate Schools

Bangladesh
China

32

India

1

11

17

Indonesia

Asia

Korea

7

Malaysia

19

Mongol8

Oceania

Africa

4

9

27

3

10

1

19

7

2

6
8

Philippines

01Singapore

1

11

Taiwan6

6

4

Thailand22

11Vietnam

6

6

5

46

67

Japanese Language
Trainees

20

3

163

223

4

5

1

1

29

38

2

1
1

2

13

7

26

6

16

9

9

2

2

1

2

2

6

12

6

19

21

1

6

12

14

275

243
8

8

8

Iran

0

2

2

2

Iraq

0

1

1

0

11

Dominican Republic

0

1

1

1

El Salvador

0

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

4

0

1

0

1

Egypt

0

9

Ghana

0

Kenya

0

Malawi0

Tanzania

0

Tunisia

MexicoSub-total

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

Papua New Guinea
Sub-total

0

0

0

0

Armenia
Austria

1

Czech Republic

0

6

3

0

0

12

Sub-total

Special ResearchStudents

20

1

124

0

0

1
10

Afghanistan

011Special Auditors

Research Students

1
90

Sub-total

0

0

11

4

0

399

1
0

11

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

10

10

3

3

3

1

1

1

2

2

3

3

3

0

1

1

0

17

0

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

7

1

2

2

0

0

1
1

1

1

20

5
1

0

1

1
0

20

France55Germany

3

3

1

1

4

0

1

1

1

Kazakhstan
Europe19
149

10

Sub-total
SouthMiddle
America

060

MyanmarSub-total
MiddleEast

Graduates

Sub-total

Special Auditors

Auditors

Undergraduates

Country

Hungary

1

1

0

1

Italian Republic

1

1

0

1

Kingdom of Denmark

1

1

0

1

Republic of Poland

1

1

1

2

Rumania

1

1

0

1

UK

4

4

0

1

International Exchanges

RegionResearch Students

Status

Total

Part 5

Faculties

4

Sub-total

0

0

0

18

18

5

0

2

1

8

0

26

Total (From 38 countries)

67

11

0

65

143

281

14

8

16

319

0

462

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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)

International Exchanges

Country
Australia
CanadaCanada
China
China
China
China
Czech
Czech
Denmark
FranceFranceFranceGermany
Germany
Germany
Indonesia
Ireland
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea
Laos
LatviaMalaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia
New Zealand
PolandPolandSlovenia
Spain
TaiwanTaiwanTaiwanThailandThailandThailandThailandThailandTurkey
UK
UK
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
VietnamPartner University
University of Technology Sydney
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
Anhui University
Beijing Institute of Technology
Shandong University
Tongji University
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
University of Pardubice
University of Copenhagen
Aix-Marseille University
University Bordeaux Montaigne
University of Clermont Auvergne
Tuebingen University
Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf
Wurzburg University
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
Waterford Institute of Technology
Dong-A University
Pukyong National University
Pusan National University
University of Seoul
National University of Laos
Riga Technical University
University Putra Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
University Sains Malaysia
Massey University
University of Warsaw
Lublin University of Technology
University of Maribor
Valladolid University
Chang Jung Christian University
National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Chulalongkorn University
Kasetsart University
Khon Kaen University
King Mongkut University of Technology-Thonburi
Silpakorn University
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
University of Birmingham
University of Leeds
Georgia State University
Montana State University
University of California, San Francisco
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Montana
Foreign Trade University
Total (April 2019- March 2020)

Number of Students
3
13
7
8
12
9
1
1
1
1
7
1
1
2
1
2
14
2
1
2
3
1
1
21
6
7
1
13
1
1
2
2
3
20
11
8
1
1
6
10
1
2
12
4
11
1
2
2
2
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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), Riga Technical University (Latvia),
Massey University (New Zealand) and additional destinations in the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia and otherlocations are being planned. The program not only immerses students in a foreign language, but also provides themwith an opportunity to experience the unique culture of the host country.

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I NTERNATIONAL P ROGR AMS• E Course

Students in this course mainly take Short-Term
Exchange Program classes taught in English, orJapanese languages classes if the students’ Japanese
language level is that of JLPT N3 or higher*.

• 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 university 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 (JLPT N3* equivalent orabove) 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 family
members***.

*The prerequisite for language proficiency will change from N3 to N2 level and N3 level classes will no longer be available from
October, 2022.
** Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Japan)***Children are not eligible.

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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 20 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
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
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
Country

CourseSince
Master's / Doctoral (M)2013 / (D)2008
Doctoral2012
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

Doctoral2017

DoctoralDoctoral

2017
2019

Doctoral

2020

Doctoral2020

Latest Information ⇒https://www.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/kokusaikouryuu/kokusaikouryuudata/doubledegree46

I NTERNATIONAL P ROJEC TS A ND A C TIVITIESGroup photo of the presenters

Joint Conference for Double
Degree Program
An exchange event, “Poster Session 2019,” in In
December 2019, the Joint Conference for Double
Degree Program (DDP) was held at Siriraj Hospital,
Mahidol University in the Kingdom of Thailand. Thisconference was held in association with the start of
the DDP between the Graduate School of Medical
Sciences at Kumamoto University, the Faculty of
Medicine at Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University, theFaculty of Medicine at Khon Kaen University, and theFaculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University.
Presentations under the three themes of cancer,
infectious diseases, and cranial nerves were given at
the conference, which was attended by many
students, teachers, and researchers, including
students who were candidates for the DDP. In
addition, concrete discussions were held on future
joint research and student and teacher exchanges.
As part of its globalization efforts, the Graduate
School of Medical Sciences at Kumamoto University
introduced a DDP in the doctoral course in 2018 andhas accepted five graduate students over the past
two years, thereby working to strengthen and expand
overseas collaboration.

Group photo at the conference

In October 2019, a special lecture “Building a
Resilient Nation – The Singapore Experience-” wasdelivered by Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam, who served as
President of Singapore for six years from 2011 to2017, at the 100th Anniversary Hall of the Faculty ofEngineering, Kumamoto University. The lecture gave
an over view of the nation building method of
S inga p o re, w hich ha s achieve d re m a r k a bl e
development, the country’s current state of politics
and the economy, and the challenges he believes
Japan faces. After the lecture, President Shinji
Harada awarded him the title of Honorary Fellow of
the Kumamoto University. Held in Japan for the firsttime af ter the resignation of the President ofSingapore, Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam’s lecture provided
a valuable opportunity to faculty and staff members
and students at Kumamoto University as well as local
residents.

International Exchanges

An exchange event, “Poster Session 2019,” inwhich international students studying Japanese at
Kumamoto University communicate their experiences
and the knowledge they have gained studying inJapan to Japanese students in Japanese, was heldat the university library on the Kurokami North
Campus in July and December.
Dressed in uniform T-shirts in July and in folk
costumes in December, all international students
gave presentations on their country’s food culture,etc. and interacted with visitors and Japanese
students. This event was featured in the local media.
According to the results of the questionnaire after thecompletion of the session, the participants werehighly satisfied and answered that they were
motivated to further learn a foreign language andwere interested in studying abroad, and that they
expected the event to continue to be held in the
future.

Kumamoto University Special
LecturePart 5

Communication from andExchange with
International Students

Honorary Fellow awardedInternational Collaborative
Learning through COIL
(Collaborative Online International
Learning)
A Collaborative Online International Learning(COIL) activity was held between first-year students
in the Global Leader Course (GLC) and students at
the College of Staten Island (CSI) of the City
University of New York in the U.S. The activity was
conducted using Facebook under the theme of theUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). Specifically, the students, divided into
groups, selected one of the 17 goals of the SDGs andresearched the current situation and the achievement
status of the SDGs in both countries through video
exchanges, and online chats and questionnaire
surveys. The knowledge gained through the activities
was summarized by each group, and a discussion
was held among the GLC students. Collaborative
learning with overseas students through this COIL
activity helped the students to understand different
cultures and acquire communication skills

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A DMINISTRATIVE O FFICERS(As of April 1, 2020)

Part 6

President

Facts

Trustees

Vice-Presidents
Administrative Director

Auditors

Vice-Presidents
Faculty of Letters
Center for Soseki and Hearn Studies
Faculty of Education
Center for Educational Research and School Development
Kindergarten Attached to the Faculty of Education
Elementary School Attached to the Faculty of Education
Junior High School Attached to the Faculty of Education
Special Support School Attached to the Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science
School of Medicine
School of Pharmacy
Faculty of Engineering
Engineering Research Equipment Center
Education Center for Global Human Resources in Engineering
Graduate School of Education
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
International Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS)
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Innovative Research and Education Center for Engineers in Kumamoto University
Faculty of Life Sciences
Southern Kyushu and Okinawa Unit Center of Japan Environment and Children's Study
Center for Medical Education and Research Director
Center for Metabolic Regulation of Healty Aging
Global Center for Natural Resources Sciences
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Global Joint Education Center for Science and Technology
Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics
Center for Organ Regeneration ResearchInstitute of Industrial Nanomaterials
University Hospital
Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence
Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization
Organization for Globalization
Headquarters for Admissions and Education
Mathematical Science Education Center
Center for International Education
International Research Center for Medical Sciences
International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology
Center for Management of Information Technologies
The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School
EISEI-BUNKO Research Center
Research Center for Instructional Systems
Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management
Magnesium Research Center
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Environmental Safety Center
Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties
Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection
University Library
Health Care Center
Student Accessibility Support Room
University Archives
Institutional Researh OfficeCampas Design Office

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HARADA Shinji, M.D., D.M.Sc.
ICHIKAWA Fusao, D.Sc.
MATSUMOTO Yasumichi, D.Eng.
USAGAWA Tsuyoshi, D.Eng.
TANIHARA Hidenobu, M.D., Ph.D.
ARIMATSU Masahiro
SHIOTANI Yoshiko
ASAI Yutaka
TSURUTA Tetsuzo
SHIMIZU Kiyoyuki, Ph.D.
OTANI Jun, Ph.D.
FUKAMACHI Kiminobu, LL.M.
MIYASE Mitsuko, M.Ed.
MIZUMOTO Toyofumi, M.Lit.
MIZUMOTO Toyofumi, M.Lit.
YAHATA Hideyuki, Ph.D.
HOSHIKAWA Takashi, Ph.D.
UMEDA Motohiro, M.F.A
IFUKU Hirotoshi, Ph.D.
TO Takehiko, Ph.D.
YAHATA-TANIGUCHI Ayako, Ph.D.
SUZUKI Keiju, LL.M.
TANI Tokio, D.Sc.
TOMIZAWA Kazuhito, D.D.S., Ph.D.
KAI Hirofumi, Ph.D.
TSUREKAWA Sadahiro, D.Eng.
KUNITAKE Masashi, D.Eng.
IHARA Toshihiro Ph.D.
YAHATA Hideyuki, Ph.D.
SUZUKI Keiju, LL.M.
KODAMA Nozomi, M.Litt.
TANI Tokio, D.Sc.
TANI Tokio, D.Sc.
TOMIZAWA Kazuhito, D.D.S., Ph.D.
KATOH Takahiko, M.D., Ph.D.
OIKE Yuichi, M.D., Ph.D.
YAMAGATA Kazuya, M.D., Ph.D.
MISUMI Shogo, Ph.D.
KUMAMOTO Sadahiro, Ph.D.
TSUREKAWA Sadahiro, D.Eng.
TSUREKAWA Sadahiro, D.Eng.
TOMIZAWA Kazuhito, D.D.S., Ph.D.
MAEDA Hitomi, RN, Ph.D.
KAI Hirofumi, Ph.D.
NIWA Hitoshi, M.D., Ph.D.
NISHINAKAMURA Ryuichi, M.D., Ph.D.
MATSUMOTO Yasumichi, D.Eng.
TANIHARA Hidenobu, M.D., Ph.D.
HARADA Shinji, M.D., D.M.Sc.
MATSUMOTO Yasumichi, D.Eng.
OTANI Jun, Ph.D.
ICHIKAWA Fusao, D.Sc.
ICHIKAWA Fusao, D.Sc.
ICHIKAWA Fusao, D.Sc.
SUDA Toshio, M.D., Ph.D.
HIYAMA Takashi, D.Eng.
SUGITANI Kenichi, D.Eng.
ITO Ryuichi, D.Eng.
INABA Tsuguharu, D.Lit.
SUZUKI Katsuaki, Ph.D.
KAKIMOTO Ryuji, Ph.D.
KAWAMURA Yoshihito, Ph.D.
OIKE Yuichi, M.D., Ph.D.
TOGAWA Kenichi, D.Ecs.
ITO Masahiko, D. Lit.
Suzu Shinya, Ph.D
YAMADA Hideshi, Dr.jur.
FUJISE Noboru, M.D., Ph.D
FUJISE Noboru, M.D., Ph.D
YAMADA Hideshi, Dr.jur.
MATSUMOTO Yasumichi, D.Eng.
TANAKA Tomoyuki, D.Arch.

N umber o f U niversity Personnel

Sub-total

85

85

85

58

58

116

116
194

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, 2020)

Graduate School of Education

29

28

1

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

51

59

4

1

Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology

82

76

2

34

194

Faculty of Life Sciences

76

45

14

96

231

Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics

7

7

2

9

25

25

Institute of Industrial Nanomaterials

9

8

2

19

19

Kumamoto University Hospital

13

9

132

185

1,164 1,349

Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence

1

7

6

14

14

Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization

4

8

Headquarters for Admissions and Education

4

5

International Research Center for Medical Sciences

3

International Research Organization for Advanced Science andTechnology
Center for Management of Information Technologies

31

1

12

3

234

15

3

14

5

1

9

1

3

1

5

5

4

1

1

6

6

1

1

1

The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School

2

3

14
6

15

Eisei-Bunko Research Center

1

1

2

2

Research Center for Instructional Systems

3

4

7

7

Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster
Management

6

4

1

11

11

Magnesium Research Center

3

1

4

4

Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

4

4

11

11

1

1

2

3

3

1

9

9

1

3

2

Environmental Safety Center1

Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties

1

Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection

6

1

Health Care Center

1

1

1

1

3

6

84

84

433

433

85 1,025 1,696

2,721

Technical Devision
Administration Bureau
Total

0
308

277

58

296

1

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STUDENT E NROLLMENT
Part 6■(As of May 1, 2020)

Undergraduate Students ■Faculty and School

Facts
■

■

NumberMaster of Ed.

Faculty and School

NumberLetters785

521

Education

21

9

Education

1,010

599

Law

897

435

Social and Cultural
Sciences

170

75

Science832

208

Medicine

1,328

692

Pharmacy

498

245

Engineering

2,302

435

Total

7,652

3,135

47

Doctor

19

－
63

33

934 149－ 155

26

Medical Sciences

39

17

－ 320

93

Health Sciences

54

26

－

39

24

Pharmaceutical
Sciences

73

25

－

72

33

Total

1,291 301

Science andTechnology－

47

19 649 209

Diploma Course ■Faculty and School

Number

Diploma Course inSpecial Needs Education

15

8
■

■

Undergraduate Students ■Special Course ■Faculty and School

Number

Yogo Teacher Training

41

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

Attached Schools ■Faculty and School

NumberElementary School

647 323

Junior High School

474 237

Special Support
School62

23

Kindergarten

125

51

Total

1,308 634

STUDENT F INANCIAL A ID■

Japanese Students ■(The 2019 School Year)
Japanese
Government ScholarshipClassification
Undergraduate Students

176

3,939

Master

551

14

565

Doctor64

266

Master of Ed.

4

1

5

4,382

193

4,575

Total

International Students ■Classification(As of May 1, 2020)
Japanese
Government
Scholarship

Other
Scholarships

Total

Undergraduate Students

7

83

90

Graduate Students

70

86

156

Japanese Language Trainees

0

0

0＊

Total

77

169

246

*Defer acceptance due to the impact of COVID-19

50

Total

3,763

Graduate Students

■

Other
Scholarships

STUDENT A DMISSION
Undergraduate Students ■Applicants

Newly Enrolled Students

Admission Quota

Letters

170

625

(27)

180

(4)

Education

230

541

−

242

−

Law

210

649

(1)

214

−

Science

200

671

(3)

204

−

Medicine

110

574

(4)

110

−

Health Sciences

144

403

(2)

146

−

Pharmacy

90

345

(5)

95

(1)

Engineering

513

1,270

(12)

518

(2)

Total

1,667

5,078

(54)

1,709

(7)

Facts

Faculty and School

Part 6■(The 2020 School Year / Unit: Person)* () Number indicates privately funded entrance exam students from overseas (included in total)* 2 s tudents dispatched by the Malaysian government Scholarship Student (excluded from total)■

Graduate Students (April Admission) ■Faculty and School
Education

Applicants

Admission Quota

Newly Enrolled Students

Master of Ed.

30

32

−

28

−

Master

76

109

(46)

72

(34)

Doctor

15

17

(1)

12

(1)

Master

443

505

(15)

442

(14)

Doctor

58

28

(1)

26

(1)

Master

20

27

−

20

−

Doctor

88

64

(10)

63

(10)

Master

24

30

(1)

26

−

Doctor

6

6

−

6

−

Master

35

44

(5)

35

(5)

Doctor

18

19

(2)

18

(2)

813

881

(81)

748

(67)

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
20

15

Special Course ■Admission Quota

Yogo Teacher Training Special Course

Applicants
40

Newly Enrolled Students
77

STUDENT TUITIONS A ND F EES

41(As of May 1, 2020 / Unit: yen)
Entrance exam fee

Admission fee

Tuition fees

Undergraduate Students

17,000282,000

535,800 / year

Graduate Students

30,000282,000

535,800 / year

Graduate Students (School of Law)

30,000282,000

804,000 / year

Research Students

9,800

84,60029,700 / month

Auditing students*

9,800

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

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D EGREES A WARDED■(The 2019 School Year)

Master’s Degree ■■Part 6

Facts

Course Completion
2019.4Total
2020.3Master of Arts
18
1,106
Master of Education25
1,280
Master of Law
5484
Master of Public Policy
298
Master of Medical Sciences
17334
Master of Health Sciences
17
135
Master of Nursing
474
Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences
25
1,837
Master of Clinical Pharmacy
76
Master of Health Life Science
128
Master of Science78
2,591
Master of Engineering
346 10,290
Master of Philosophy
4135
Master of Science in
13
152
Instructional Systems
Total
555 18,620

Master’s Degree ■New System

Classification■

Professional Degree ■Classification
Master of Education
Juris Doctor
Total

Old
SystemClassification

Course Completion
2019.4Total
2020.3
16
28
—
189
16
217

Course Completion

Thesis Submission

2019.42020.3

2019.42020.3

Total

Doctor of Literature

—

3

83

—

21

Doctor of Public Policy

—

—

22

—

4

Doctor of Laws

—

—

9

—

0

Doctor of Science

—

8

233

—

32

Doctor of Engineering

—

23

729

—

110

Doctor of Philosophy

—

16

401

—

20

Doctor of Medical Sciences

1,663

51

2,287

5

1,021

Doctor of Health Sciences

—

2

17

1

2

Doctor of Nursing

—

—

3

—

0

Doctor of Pharmaceutical
Sciences

—

25

349

2

167

Doctor of ClinicalPharmacy

—

—

7

—

0

Doctor of Life Sciences

—

—

27

—

5

Doctor of Philosophy in
Health Life Science

—

1

4

—

0

Total

1,663

129

4,171

8

1,382

A FTER G RADUATION■■(As of May, 2020)

Undergraduate Students ■Faculty and School

Number of
Graduates

Number of Continuing
Higher Education

Number of Employed

OthersLetters

163

4

137

22

Education

315

25

253

37

Law

214

10

190

14

Science

182

90

80

12

Medicine

245

23

112

110

Pharmacy

94

36

53

5

Engineering

571

357

196

18

Total

1,784

545

1021

218

Number of
Graduates

Number of Continuing
Higher Education

Number of Employed

OthersUndergraduate Students ■Faculty and School
Education

Master

25

0

22

3

Social and Cultural
Sciences

Master

42

4

32

6

Doctor60

3

3Master

424

25

386

7

Doctor

42

0

34

13

Master

17

3

14

0
42

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

Total

Doctor67

1

51

Master

21

0

18

3

Doctor2

0

1

1

Master

26

6

18

4

Doctor

24

0

17

7

Doctor

16

0

15

1

712

39

611

62

B UDGET B REAKDOWN
Unit: million yen

4,649(8.1%)

14,481

Tuition and Fees

6,141

University Hospital

30,26057,216

14,481(25.3%)

Commissioned Research

4,649

Subsidy for Facility

938

Statementsof IncomeTuition and Fees
6,141
(10.7%)

Loan for Facility

747

Total

57,216

Statements of Expenditure(FY2020) ■Unit: million yen■

Commissioned
Research

Grants for Management

Personnel Cost

19,921

Cost of Supplies

28,190Debt Redemption

2,771

Commissioned Research

4,649

Expenditure for Facility

1,685

Total

57,216

Grants forManagement

Facts

■

Loan for Facility
747(1.3%)

Subsidy for Facility
938(1.6%)

Statements of Income (FY2020) ■Part 6■

University Hospital
30,260(52.9%)
Expenditure
for Facility
1,685(2.9%)

Commissioned Research
4,649(8.1%)
Debt
Redemption
2,771(4.8%)

Personnel Cost
19,921(34.8%)

Statements of
Expenditure
Cost of Supplies
28,190(49.3%)

Funds from Other Sources (FY2019) ■Categories

57,216

Unit: thousand yen

Proposals
Selected

Research
ExpenseGrants-in-Aid for Scientific Research

673

1,755,676

Grants&Endowment

1,257

1,728,932

Commissioned Research

345

2,021,542

Cooperative Research with Private Sector

407

717,128

Total

2,682

6,223,278*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 (FY2019) ■Unit: thousand yen

Proposals
Selected*Research
ExpenseGrant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas(Research in a proposed research area)

22

212,415

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (S)3100,880

Categories

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A)876,180Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)104

524,907

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)325

427,248

Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory)

36

94,640Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (A)523,140Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)26

21,515Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists

124

197,761Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up

12

17,030Grant-in-Aid for Publication of Scientific Research Results

2

2,800

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

2

13,000Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows

37

38,711

Total

706

1,750,227*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

13

12

To Tatsuda Nature Park

14
6
5
3

10

43

15

1

4

45

2
36

35

Access

11

9

8

7

Part 8

K UROKAMI N ORTH C AMPUS

27

29

18

44

28
16

34

40

42

41
39

38
26
33
30
19

22
37

31
21

23
25

17

20

24

To Aso32

To City Center

Kurokami North Campus
1 Kurokami North N1(Faculty of Letters/Law Main Bldg.)
2 Kurokami North N2(Faculty of Letters/Law South Bldg.)
3 Kurokami North N3(Graduate School of Social and Cultural Science Bldg. 1)
4 Kurokami North N4(Faculty of Letters/Law Lecture Bldg.B)
5 Kurokami North N5(Graduate School of Social and Cultural Science Bldg. 2)
6 Kurokami North N6(Faculty of Letters/Law North Bldg.)
7 Kurokami North N7 (Faculty of Education Music Hall)
8 Kurokami North N8 (Faculty of Education
Practical Training Laboratory)
9 Kurokami North N9 (Faculty of Education West Bldg.)
10 Kurokami North N10 (Faculty of Education Main Bldg.)
11 Kurokami North N11 (Faculty of Education East Bldg.)
12 University Archives

13 ‘Ai Work’ Job Café

29 The Chemical Laboratory of the Fifth High School ※15 Kusunoki Hall

31 Center for International Education

14 Chimeido Hall

16 Facility and Administration Building
17 Kurokami North C1

30 Environmental Safety Center
32 Club Rooms 1

33 Kurokami Gymnasium
34 Club Rooms 2(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 5)
18 The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School ※ 35 Club Rooms 3
19 University Library (Central Building)
36 Athletic Field (Bufugen)
20 University Library (South Building)/
37 Swimming Pool
The Open University of Japan Kumamoto Study Center
21 Health Care Center
22 North Student Hall Bldg. A
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23 North Student Hall Bldg. B
38 Kurokami North E8 (Faculty of Education East classrooms)
24 Guard Station
39 Kurokami North E9 (Special Support School Bldg. A)
25 The Front Gate (The Red Gate) ※40 Kurokami North E10 (Special Support School Bldg. B)
41 Kurokami North E11 (Special Support School Bldg. C)
26 Kurokami North E1 (General Education Building)
27 Kurokami North E2
42 Kurokami North E12 (Special Support School Gymnasium)
43 Kurokami North E13 (‘Suzukake-no-ie’ ADL Training House)(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 6)
44 Swimming Pool
28 Kurokami North E3
45 Athletic Field(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 6)

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48 Kurokami South W3(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 1)

49 Kurokami South W4(Faculty of Engineering Research Bldg. II)

50 Kurokami South W5(Faculty of Engineering Research Bldg. IV)

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63 Kurokami South C8 (Faculty of Engineering Bldg. 2)

56 Kurokami South C1(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 7)

57 Kurokami South C2(Faculty of Engineering Bldg. I)

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

59 Kurokami South C4(Academic Commons Kurokami Bldg. 2)

60 Kurokami South C5(Laboratory for Nanostructure Characterization)

65 University Archives

85 Kurokami South S7 (Incubation Laboratory)

66 University Hall (Administrative Offices) ■86 Kurokami South S8 (Shock Wave Laboratory)

67 Museum of the Engineering Faculty ※87 Kurokami South S9

68 Guard Station(Faculty of Science / Graduate School of Science andTechnology Core Research Laboratory Bldg.)

71 Kurokami South E3 (Faculty of Science Bldg. 3)
72 Kurokami South E4 (Faculty of Science Bldg. 4)
73 Kurokami South E5(Research Building for Science and Technology)

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

75 Kurokami South E7(Acoustic Analysis Laboratory for Underwater Environments)

76 Kurokami South E8(Low Temperature and He Gas Recovery Station)

77 South Student Hall
78 FORICO (Cafeteria and Convenience Store)
79 Kurokami South S1 (Hydraulic Laboratory)
80 Kurokami South S2(Instrumental Analysis Center for Engineering Research)

58(Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties)

84 Kurokami South S6 (Venture Laboratory)(Center for Management of Information Technologies)

70 Kurokami South E2

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53 Kurokami South W8(Creative Engineering and Design Education
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90 Kurokami South S12(International Research Center for
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9 Honjo North1 (Clinical Medicine Research Building)
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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19 Honjo Central4 (Lecture Building)
20 Honjo Central5 (Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics)
21 Honjo Central6 (Institute of Resource Development andAnalysis (Gene Technology Center / Radioisotope Center))
22 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
20 Medicinal Plant Garden

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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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