Message from the President

TANIGUCHI Isao
President of Kumamoto Universityw

elcome to Kumamoto University (KU). We are locatedin Kumamoto City, in the heart of Japan’s Kyushu Island.
Beautiful Kumamoto is characterized by what we call
RGB (red, green and blue), the three primary colors of light. The
red refers to our active volcano, Mt. Aso, and our warm-hearted
people. Green suggests our rich natural environment, and blue isthe color of our clear and abundant water resources. Kumamoto
is known for its high quality fresh water springs, which provide
drinking water to the residents. These are a few of the reasons I feel
confident that visitors and international students in Kumamoto canhave an enjoyable and high quality life here, KU is one of the oldest
universities in Japan, and now has seven faculties, eight graduate
schools and thirteen research centers/institutes that support a wide
spectrum of educational and research activities.
Currently, the university is home to more than 8,000 undergraduate
students and 2,000 graduate students, including 352 international
students from 39 countries (as of May 2011). For over 100 years
our university has been at the forefront of culture, advancing
science and technology, and contributing to the development of theJapanese educational system.
Presently, KU will see increasing internationalization throughinternational academic and student exchange programs (as of
September 2011, we have partnered with 120 institutes from 27
countries), global-collaboration research programs with the world’s
leading researchers at the Global Centers of Excellence (G-COE:
currently three projects are active), and other international activities. The short-term international student exchange programs are
conducted at both KU and our partner universities. The Kumamoto
University Forum has also been held both inside and outside
Japan (including Shanghai, China in 2005, Daejeon, Korea in 2006,
Surabaya, Indonesia in 2008, and Hanoi, Vietnam in 2010).
Through these activities, KU has been contributing to local communities and to global society.

KU has established four fundamental policies in Kumamoto University for you (KU4U), and these have been continuously pursued:
1. U pgrade: To teach the students to be future professionals so thatthey can make active contributions of a global caliber in a rapidlychanging world.
2. U
 niqueness: To research our own world-leading studies in themost advanced fields, to create innovation and well-being insociety.
3. U
 nion: To collaborate with local and global societies, and to
give back to society by providing a promising future through thepromotion of education, culture, industry, advanced medical
practices and more.
4. U
 niversality: To develop global academic networks and increaseinternationalization by increasing the numbers of international
students and international academic exchange programs, as wellas through other means.
In order to keep these promises, we seek to cultivate an open
mind with a broad view, a creative imagination, the ability to solve
problems, and the aptitude to communicate internationally. We
believe this policy will ensure that many competent professionals
and leaders of future societies will emanate from our university.
I hope this book helps you to learn more about Kumamoto University and its activities.

President of Kumamoto University

Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents
1 Introduction

2-3 History
4 Kumamoto University Museum
5 Organization

2 Academic Programs,
Research Centers
and Facilities

6-7 Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
8 Faculty of Letters
9 Faculty of Law
10 Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
11 School of Law
12-13 Faculty of Education / Graduate School of Education
14 Faculty of Science
15 Faculty of Engineering
16-17 Graduate School of Science and Technology
18-19 School of Medicine / Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Graduate School of Health Sciences
20-21 School of Pharmacy / Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
22 Faculty of Life Sciences
23 Center for Multimedia and Information Technologies / Center for Globalization /Research Center for Higher Education / Center for Policy Studies
24 The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School /Institute for e-Learning Development / Center for Marine Environment Studies /Shock Wave and Condensed Matter Research Center
25 Institute of Resource Development and Analysis / Center for AIDS Research /Bioelectrics Research Center / Environmental Safety Center
26 Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics /Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence /Kumamoto University Innovative Collaboration Organization /Organization for Globalization / Organization for General Education
27 Health Care Center / University Hospital
28 University Library
29 Kumamoto University Tokyo Office / Kumamoto University Shanghai Office /Kumamoto University Liaison Office at KAIST / Kumamoto University Kansai
Liaison Office / Global Academic-Industry Collaboration Satellite Office inShandong University / Kumamoto University Liaison Office at ITS /Kumamoto University Dalian Office

3 Global-COE Projects

30 Toward the World’s Top Group in Research and Education of Pulsed PowerEngineering (Prof. AKIYAMA Hidenori)
31 For the Better Understanding of Mechanisms Underlying the Generation andRegeneration of Organs (Prof. KUME Shoen)
32 Advancing Global Education and Founding a Center of Excellence for
Research Aimed at the Control of AIDS (Prof. MITSUYA Hiroaki)

4 Advanced Research Projects 33-34
5 Educational GP Programs
6 International Exchanges

7 Facts

8 Campus Maps
9 Location

35
36-37 Academic Exchange Agreements
38-39 Topics of International Activities
40 Researchers and Scholars Exchanges
41 International Students / Japanese Students Study Abroad
42 International House / Japanese Language Courses
43 International Programs
44 Administrative Officers
45 Faculty and Staff Size
46 Student Enrollment / Student Financial Aid
47 Student Admission / Student Costs
48 Degrees Awarded / After Graduation
49 Budget Breakdown
50-51
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Introduction »History
Part 1

1874 Kumamoto Teachers College established1885 Kumamoto Pharmaceutical College established

Introduction
Introduction
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Programs
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Projects
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Research
Projects
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Exchanges
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Location

21887 The Fifth High School established1896 Kumamoto Medical College established1897 Kumamoto Technical College established
There were five institutions of higher education in Kumamoto during the Meiji Era
which eventually united to form Kumamoto University. Among these institutions was The
Fifth High School, which was a center for higher learning in western Japan, and provided
students with preparatory education to enter the Japanese Imperial Universities. A number of 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 an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students.
Discussion of the school’s curriculum began soon after the founding of the school.
After the Graduate School of Medicine was established in 1955, other graduate schools
were subsequently established within the university.
The establishment of research and education institutions within the university wasstarted early on. In the 1950s, both Kumamoto University Hospital and the University
Library were completed. In addition, a number of research centers that conduct the highest level of scholarly research have been consecutively established over the past 20 years.
2004 Kumamoto University enters the 21st Century
The acceptance of government-sponsored international exchange students started
around 1960, but records indicate that several international exchange students studied in
the Faculty of Medicine as early as the 1950s. Since the 1960s, though, the number of international students has been steadily increasing. There were approximately 50 international students at the university in 1984, and that number increased to over 300 twenty
years later in 2004.
Since Kumamoto University became a National University Corporation in 2004, theuniversity has been ushering in an era of change. Nevertheless, the university will still
continue to strive for further advancements in education, research, and medical carebased on the knowledge and experience it has gained since it was first established, in order
to contribute to society in the 21st century.

History of
the University Hospital

The history of Kumamoto University Hospital goes back to the opening of the Hosokawa Clan Hospital in 1870. After being reorganized

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

Part 1

Historical Figures

Introduction

Lafcadio Hearn(1850-1904)

Natsume, Soseki(1867-1916)

Ikeda, Hayato(1899-1965)

Sato, Eisaku(1901-1975)

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

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

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

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

2000’s1800’sMay 1874

Kumamoto Teachers
College established(Origin of Faculty of
Education)

July 1756

Unified as
Kumamoto
University

March 1885

Renamed as Kumamoto
Pharmaceutical College

Facts

Banjien established(Origin of
School of Pharmacy)

May 1887

April 1897

RenamedasKumamoto
Technical
College

Location

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

March 1906

Campus Maps

The fifth High School
established(Origin of Kumamoto
University)

Renamed as National
University Corporation
Kumamoto University

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Exchanges

Saishunkan established(Origin of
School of medicine andUniversity Hospital)

Renamed as Kumamoto
Medical College

RenamedasKumamoto
Medical
University

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September 1756

February 1896

May 1949

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1700’sMay 1929

April 2004
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Projects

1900’sAcademic
Programs

History of the University

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Introduction »Kumamoto University Museum
Part 1Introduction

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

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

The Fifth High school was established for young boys as themost prominent educational institution in Kyushu in 1887. Jigoro
Kano, Yakumo Koizumi (Lafcadio Hearn) as well as Soseki Natsume were among the more celebrated professors who taught here.
Even after 100 years, the original Fifth High School building is still
well-maintained and very much appreciated by the public.
http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/dept/fifth/

Hours

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

Days Closed

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

Admission

Free

Introduction

正門
（赤門）

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

Academic
Programs

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

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Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects

化学実験場

The Chemical Laboratory(National Cultural Property)

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

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Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
Location4

工学部研究資料館

Museum of the Engineering Faculty(National Cultural Property)

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

Introduction »Organization
Faculties

EISEI-BUNKO Research Center

Faculty of Education

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

Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science

Auditors

School of Medicine

University Hospital

School of Pharmacy

Research Institute for Drug Discovery

Internal
Audit office

Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences
Medicinal Plants Eco-Frontier Center (Medicinal Plant Garden)

Faculty of Engineering

Graduate
Schools

Introduction

Board ofTrustees

Faculty of Letters

Part 1President

Engineering Research Equipment Center
Creative Engineering and Design Education Center

Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences

Global Joint Education Center
for Science and Technology

Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Life Sciences
Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Clinical Legal Education andResearch Center

School of Law
Inter-Department
institutes for
Education andResearchCenter for Multimedia and Information Technologies
Center for Globalization
Research Center for Higher Education
Center for Policy Studies
The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School
Aitsu Marine Station

Center for Marine Environment Studies
Shock Wave and Condensed Matter Research Center
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

Academic
Programs

Center for AIDS Research
Bioelectrics Research Center
Environmental Safety Center
Research Institutes

Introduction

Institute for e-Learning Development

Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics

Kumamoto University Innovative Collaboration Organization

Human Resource Center for Innovation

Global-COE
Projects

Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence

Organization for Globalization
Advanced
Research
Projects

Organization for General Education
Health Care Center
Medical Library
Pharmacy Library

Administration Bureau

Strategic Management Planning Office

Research / Education Promotion Office

General Affairs Division
Personnel and Labor Division
Planning and Evaluation Division
Finance Affairs Division
Information Planning Division
Facilities Planning Division
Facilities Management Division

Location

Administrative Office

Medical Affairs Division
University Hospital Strategic Management Division
General Affairs and Personnel Division
Finance and Procurement Division
Facilities Maintenance Operations Division

Campus Maps

University Hospital Administration Office

Academic Affairs Division
Admissions Division
Career Services Division

Facts

Student Affairs Office

Administration Division of Social and Cultural Sciences
Administration Division of Education
Administration Division of Science and Technology
Administration Division of Life Sciences
Contract Management Division
University Library Division
Global COE Research Promotion DivisionInternational
Exchanges

Marketing Promotion Office

Research Promotion Division
Industry-Academia Collaboration Division
University-Society Collaboration DivisionInternational Affairs Division
Public Affairs Division

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University Library5Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
Part 2▪Humanities and Social Sciences▪

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

Undergraduate(Degrees Obtained)

Graduate (Master) Graduate (Doctor) Professional Graduate School Related Centers /(Degrees Obtained)(Degrees Obtained)(Degrees Obtained)
Institutes

Faculty of Letters(Bachelor of Arts)--»Page 8

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 in		 Instructional Systems)( 1.Doctor of Literature
2.Doctor of Law
3.Doctor of Public Policy
4.Doctor of Philosophy)--»Page 10--»Page 10

Faculty of Law

School of Law(Juris Doctor)(Bachelor of Arts
in Laws)--»Page 11--»Page 9

Faculty of Education(Bachelor of Education)

Graduate School of
Education

Introduction(Master of Education)--»Page 12-13--»Page 12-13

Academic
Programs▪Science and Technology▪

Global-COE
Projects

Undergraduate

Graduate (Master)Graduate (Doctor)(Degrees Obtained)(Degrees Obtained)(Degrees Obtained)

Advanced
Research
Projects

Faculty of Science(Bachelor of Science)--»Page 14

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Faculty of Engineering

Graduate School of
Science and Technology

Graduate School of
Science and Technology( 1.Master of Science
2.Master of Engineering
3.Master of Philosophy)( 1.Doctor of Science
2.Doctor of Engineering
3.Doctor of Philosophy)(Bachelor of Engineering)International
Exchanges--»Page 15--»Page 16-17

Center for Marine
Environment Studies--»Page 24

Shock Wave andCondensed Matter
Research Center--»Page 16-17--»Page 24

Bioelectrics ResearchCenter

Facts
Campus Maps
Location6

Related Centers /Institutes

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

--»Page 25

Part 2

▪Life Sciences▪
Graduate (Master)Graduate (Doctor)(Degrees Obtained)(Degrees Obtained)(Degrees Obtained)

School of Medicine(School of Medicine)( 1.Bachelor of Medicine)--»Page 18-19

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

Graduate School of
Medical Sciences( 1.Bachelor of Nursing
2.Bachelor of Health		 Sciences)--»Page 18-19--»Page 18-19--»Page 18-19

Graduate School of
Health Sciences

Graduate School of
Health Sciences( 1.Master of Nursing
2.Master of Health Sciences)( 1.Doctor of Nursing
2.Doctor of Health Sciences)

Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical
Sciences(Master of Pharmaceutical
Sciences)--»Page 20-21--»Page 18-19

Institute of
Molecular Embryology
and Genetics

Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical
Sciences( 1.Doctor of Pharmacy
2.Doctor of Pharmaceutical
		 Sciences
3.Doctor of Life Sciences)--»Page 26

University Hospital--»Page 27--»Page 20-21

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

▪Campus-Related Sources▪

The following institutes aim to support and develop
university education and research.

The following institutes aim to support
various on-campus related activities.

--»Page 23

Center for
Globalization--»Page 26--»Page 26

Center for Policy
Studies--»Page 23

Kumamoto University
Innovative Collaboration
Organization

Health Care Center--»Page 27--»Page 26

University Library
Organization for
Globalization--»Page 28--»Page 26

The Memorial Museumof the Fifth High School

Overseas Offices
in Shanghai, China,
Daejeon, Korea
and Surabaya, Indonesia--»Page 29

Global AcademicIndustry Collaboration
Satellite Officein Shandong University--»Page 29

Location

Organization for
General Education--»Page 29

Campus Maps

Priority Organization
for Innovation andExcellence--»Page 25--»Page 24

Facts--»Page 23

Kumamoto University
Tokyo Office,Kansai Liaison OfficeInternational
Exchanges

Center for Multimedia and Information
Technologies

Environmental Safety
Center

Educational
GP Programs--»Page 23

Institute for
e-Learning
Development

Advanced
Research
Projects

Research Center forHigher Education

Global-COE
Projects▪Research and Educational Sources▪

Academic
Programs--»Page 20-21

Center for AIDS
Research

Introduction( 1.Bachelor of Pharmacy
2.Bachelor of		 Pharmaceutical Sciences
3.Bachelor of Life Sciences)--»Page 25--»Page 25--»Page 18-19

School of Pharmacy

Institute ofResource Development
and Analysis( 1.Doctor of Medical
		 Sciences
2.Doctor of Life Sciences)

School of Medicine(School of Health Sciences)

Related Centers /Institutes

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

Undergraduate--»Page 24

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Academic Programs »FACULTY OF

LETTERS▪文学部▪

Part 2

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities
Faculty of Letters
Introduction▪Department of Integrated Human Studies
Human Sciences, Socio-human Studies, Regional Science▪Department of History
Academic
Programs

Japanese History and Archaeology, Modern World Systems▪Department of Literature

Global-COE
Projects

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

Advanced
Research
Projects
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Faculty of Letters
The Faculty of Letters was established in May 1949 aspart of the new Faculty of Law and Letters. This facultyInternational
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps

was then split into the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of
Letters in 1979. The education and research frameworkof the Faculty of Letters includes four educational departments, which are the Department of Integrated Human Studies, the Department of History, the Departmentof Literature, and the Department of Communications
and Information Studies. The Faculty welcomes 170 new
students each year. There are approximately 70 faculty
members who are conducting educational research in a
broad number of areas, including the humanities, social

Locationstudies and cultural studies.
To satisfy new and contemporary needs, three interdisciplinary courses that made use of an educational systemthat allowed for cross-discipline learning were establishedin 1997. In 2005, those courses were disbanded and theDepartment of Communication and Information Studies8

was established. The CIS Department was established tohelp students acquire outstanding abilities in international communication using English, as well as to teachthem to excel at processing information. There are numerous international students among the Faculty, whichis striving to develop people who can contribute to theinternational community through educational research.
In April 2009, the EISEI-BUNKO Research Center was
established as our affiliate institute. Its purpose is to enable analysis of the scholarly values of the historical materials in EISEI-BUNKO, and to promote academic advances. The Center also will be home to the developmentof a new interdisciplinary research field and organization.
Furthermore, as a cultural enterprise, we will cooperatewith outside administrative bodies to conduct forums
and deliver public lectures, to allow the general public todisseminate the benefits of our research.
URL: http://www.let.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/

FACULTY OF

LAW

▪法学部▪
Part 2

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

Faculty of Law

Division of Legal Culture, Division of Civil Law, Division of Modern Legal Policy,
Division of Public Policy

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

Facts

the fundamentals of law and public policy.

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two departments of the Faculty of Law were then merged
into one, the Department of Law. The Faculty of Law
adopts a two-course system, with the Course of Law and
the Course of Public Policy, between which students
choose at the beginning of their third year. Now theFaculty devotes itself to an education in the basics andof which students are required to take each year.

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knowledge, teach them to think, express themselves, anddebate in legal and political terms, and to find solutions
to issues and disputes in society. To these ends, the Faculty of Law offers students a personalized education, including compulsory and small seminar-style classes, one

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Research
Projects

School, was established as part of the Faculty of Law andLetters of Kumamoto University under the new system
in 1949. In 1979, the Faculty of Law and Letters was reorganized into two faculties, the present Faculty of Law and
the Faculty of Letters. The Faculty of Law had two departments, Law and Public Policy, before 2004 when the
School of Law was established as a graduate course. The

Global-COE
Projects

The educational goal of the Faculty is to develop students’ abilities, give them a solid grounding in legal

Academic
Programs

Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law, which grew out of the Fifth HighIntroduction▪Department of Law

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Location

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Academic Programs »GRADUATE SCHOOL OF

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

Part 2

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
Introduction
Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
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International
Exchanges
Facts
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Location

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

Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
The Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
was established in April, 2002 as a three-year independent, interdisciplinary and comprehensive Doctoral
Program based on specialized fields in the Faculty of
Letters and the Faculty of Law. In April, 2006, the Division of Instructional Systems (master’s program) which
was designed to foster e-learning professionals, wasfounded. In April, 2008, the new Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences, which consists of the Master’s
Program and the Doctoral Program, was created by reorganizing and integrating the existing Graduate School ofSocial and Cultural Sciences, the Graduate School ofLetters (master’s program), the Graduate School of Law(master’s program), and the Division of Instructional
Systems.
In addition to the traditional academic courses (8courses), the Master’s Program offers 7 newly-founded
professional courses, including Public Policy; The Legal
Profession; Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Organizational Management; East Asian Business Communi-

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

SCHOOL OF

LAW▪法曹養成研究科▪
Part 2

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

School of Law
Introduction▪Legal Professional Course

Clinical Legal Education and Research Center (the Law
Center) was established in September 2006 with the
purpose of providing education and research that specializes in legal practice.
URL: http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/dept/ls/

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Exchanges

in the shortened two-year course) are accepted into theprogram each year. The full-time teaching staff of 19
people comprises 5 practitioner-teachers, including apublic prosecutor and practicing lawyers. The School of
Law emphasizes the fostering of legal professionals witha process that focuses on education of the law in association with the national bar examination and legal apprenticeships. Classes are separated into four broad categories,
which are the fundamentals of theoretical law, funda-

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The School of Law’s program uses a simulated and systematic education that provides its students with a practical grounding that links together legal theory and legal
practice – a distinctive education that can meet the needsof a new legal era.

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Research
Projects

purpose of training students to become legal professionals who will be active in the 21st century, and who will
have the ability to respond to the special legal needs of
local communities and to solve various global legal
problems. A total of 22 students (including a few students

Global-COE
Projects

mentals of practical law, classes adjoined with the fundamentals of the law, and developing and current subjects.

Academic
Programs

School of Law
The School of Law was established in April 2004 for the

Facts
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Location

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Academic Programs »EDUCATIONGRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONFACULTY OF▪教育学部▪

Part 2▪教育学研究科▪

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities
Introduction
Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
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International
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
Location

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Faculty of Education▪Curricula
Elementary School Teacher, Junior High School Teacher,Special Needs Education Teacher, School Health Teacher,
Local Community, Lifelong Sports and Welfare▪Departments
Japanese, Social Studies, Mathematics, Natural Science, Music, Art, Health and Physical Education,
Industrial Technology, Living Sciences, English, Special Education, School Health, Pedagogy

Graduate School of Education
Educational Practice, School Subject Methodology and PracticeThe course is designed to produce teachers who
have specialized knowledge in the field.

High School, created in 1874.
The Faculty of Education currently has four courses.
One course trains teachers for the elementary school andjunior high school levels, while a second trains teachersfor other types of schools. The third course is a Lifelong
Sports and Welfare course, established in April 1997. Its
goal is to train specialists in educational areas involvingsocial education and welfare. The final course is a Local
Community Social Co-Existence course, established inThis course is meant to produce highly-qualified
special education teachers. It is designed for those
who already have their nursing license, as well as
those who are in the process of obtaining it. The
curriculum consists of general education subjects, specialized subjects in special education,and specialized subjects in teaching.
Students receive instruction with a balance oftheory and practice.

April 2000.
In addition, at the Center for Educational Research and
School Development, students can receive advice onmatters related to educational practice, particularly what
to do when problems occur on the job. The Center also

Graduate School of Education
The Graduate School of Education has offered a master’s course program since April 1986. The department

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

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 can also work to receive their teaching certificate▪Special Courses▪
Course in Special Needs Education

while at the University.
URL: http://www.educ.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/e /International
Exchanges

This course is geared toward incumbent teachers
as well as current students from Kumamoto
University and toward students with a BA degree
or higher from other universities. Through specialized instruction in special education, thecourse helps students to fulfill the requirements

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ics education ( science and mathematics ), social scienceeducation (social studies), life education (technical education and home economics), and arts and sports education (music, art, health and physical education). Since theAdvanced
Research
Projects

conducts research on what types of classes andcurricula meet contemporary needs. To achievethese aims, it has established an Education Clinic
Division, comprised of an Education Consulta-

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Projects- school education (pedagogy and psychology), special
needs education, and school health nursing education and School Subject Methodology and Practice - language
education (Japanese and English), science and mathemat-

Academic
Programs

Center for Educational Research and School
Development
The Center analyzes and seeks practical solutions
to the problems that arise in education. It also

Introduction▪Institution▪

currently offers two majors based on the three organizational principles of practical application, interdisciplinary education and current practice: Educational Practices

engages in practical research.

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Course in School HealthPart 2

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

for their Diploma in Special Needs Education.
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Academic Programs »FACULTY OF

Science▪理学部▪

Part 2

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities
Faculty of Science
Introduction
Academic
Programs
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Research
Projects
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International
Exchanges
Facts
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Location

14▪Department
Department of Science▪Courses
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biology

Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science was established in May 1949 as
one of the faculties under the new Kumamoto University
system. It grew out of the science department of the FifthHigh School, which was established in October 1887, andone part of Kumamoto Kogyo Senmon (Technical) HighSchool. The Faculty of Science underwent some dramaticchanges 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 they want during their first two years after entering the university. Then, after accessing what course isright 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 through the implementation of such things as adepartmental staff tutoring system.
While conducting fundamental research, which is what
they specialize in, the Faculty of Science also actively
conducts applied research in specific fields that meets theneeds of communities and society. Although the pathstudents take after they graduate usually involves obtain-

ing employment in fields such as the government andother public offices, business, or the teaching profession,
many students also choose to continue their education
by entering a master’s program.
URL:
http://www.sci.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/index.html

FACULTY OF

Engineering▪工学部▪
Part 2▪Department of Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry for Molecular Engineering, Chemistry for Materials Science, Biochemical Engineering,
Bio-related Molecular Science
Eco-materials, Microstructure and Interface Control and Engineering, Material Physical Properties,
Advanced Materials, Environmental Engineering Materials, Functional Materials Design▪Department of Mechanical System Engineering▪Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Academic
Programs

Intelligent Machine Design and Manufacturing, Intelligent System for Measurement and Control,
Thermal and Fluid Engineering, High Pressure Engineering and Material Processing

Introduction▪Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

Faculty of Engineering

Urban and Regional Design, Disaster Prevention, Infrastructural Development, Environmental Conservation
Planning and Design, Environmental Engineering and Utilities, Structures and Construction, Building Production▪Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering▪Department of Mathematics and Engineering▪Department of Solar Cell and Environmental Energy (Endowed Chair)

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

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Creative Engineering and Design Education Center
The center cultivates technologists with a rich sense ofcreativity and the ability to build innovations. It does thisby developing and providing outstanding educational
programs at the Faculty of Engineering.

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

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

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Information Mathematics, Analysis of Complex Systems and Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations,
Probability, Statistics

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Computer Science and Communication Engineering, Frontier Technology for Energy and Devices,
Human and Environmental Informatics

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Projects▪Department of Architecture and Building Engineering

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Science and Technology

Part 2

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

Master’s Course▪Science

Introduction

Department of Physics
Department of Chemistry
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences

Academic
Programs▪Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Department of Applied Mathematics

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Projects▪New Frontier Sciences
Department of New Frontier Sciences▪Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Research
Projects

Department of Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry▪Materials Science and Engineering
Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Educational
GP Programs▪Mechanical System Engineering

International
Exchanges▪Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

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Department of Advanced Mechanical Systems
Department of Intelligent Mechanical Systems

Department of Computer Science and Communication Engineering
Department of Frontier Technology for Energy and Devices
Department of Human and Environmental Informatics▪Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Environmental Conservation Engineering
Department of Environmental Management and Planning▪Architecture
Department of Architecture and Environment Planning
Department of Building Materials and Structures▪Frontier Technology for Electrical Energy (Endowed Chair)▪自然科学研究科▪

Part 2Doctoral Course▪Science▪New Frontier Sciences
Department of New Frontier Sciences▪Advanced Technology
Department of Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Department of Advanced Mechanical Systems
Department of Intelligent Mechanical Systems▪Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Department of Computer Science and Communication Engineering
Department of Frontier Technology for Energy and Devices
Department of Human and Environmental Informatics
Department of Applied Mathematics▪Architectural and Civil Engineering
Department of Environmental Conservation Engineering
Department of Environmental Management and Planning
Department of Architecture and Environment Planning
Department of Building Materials and Structures

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Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Chemistry
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences

Introduction
Educational
GP Programs

URL:
http://www.gsst.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/index_en.html

Advanced
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Projects
International
Exchanges

two groups. The first group consists of 17 departments in
the Master’s course and the Doctoral course, all of which
aim to conduct research and education to help develop
specialized knowledge and expertise obtained from theFaculties of Science and Engineering. The second group
comprises 1 department in New Frontier Science. Here,courses.
The goal of the Graduate School of Science and Technology is to instill understanding and knowledge in students through interdisciplinary and integrated education
and research, as well as to nurture individuals who areable to approach problems arising from a wide range ofcomplex issues with leadership and creativity.

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and Technology was formed as a new research graduate
school by integrating the teaching staff of the Faculty of
Science and that of the Faculty of Engineering to conductpost-graduate education with a strong focus on research.
The departments in the Graduate School are divided into

we mean to conduct cutting-edge research and education
with an increased emphasis on interdisciplinary concepts
through continuation of the Master’s and Doctoral

Academic
Programs

Graduate School of Science and Technology
In the spring of 2006, the Graduate School of Science

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Academic Programs »MEDICINE
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCESGRADUATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCESSCHOOL OF▪医学部▪

Part 2▪医学教育部▪
▪保健学教育部▪

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities
Introduction

School of Medicine

Academic
Programs▪School of Medicine
Subjects➡ Molecular and Cellular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Anatomy and Histology, Physiology

Global-COE
Projects

and Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Pathology and Pharmacology, Social andEnvironmental Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Developmental Medicine, Bioethics,
Sensory and Motor Medicine, Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry, Integrated Medicine▪School of Health Sciences
Courses➡ Course of Nursing, Course of Radiological Sciences, Course of Medical Laboratory Sciences

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Projects

Graduate School of Medical Sciences

Educational
GP Programs▪Master’s Course
Medical Sciences

International
Exchanges▪Doctoral Course
Medical Sciences

Graduate School of Health Sciences
Facts
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Nursing, Health Sciences▪Doctoral Course
Nursing, Health Sciences

Kumamoto Medical School in 1896. Specialized instruction in the field of medicine is conducted by staff in the
Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The
school tries to construct a curriculum framework thatcomes as close to actual medical research and medicalcare as possible. The curriculum focuses on cultivating
medical doctors that have a high level of personal communication skills. A new medical education and librarybuilding was completed in early autumn of 2008.
The School of Health Sciences was established in Octo-

Sciences specialty) contains 88 students per academic
grade, for a total of 352 students. Personalized education
with research guidance is supplemented by courses inexperimental medicine and graduate school seminars.
Students complete the course by publishing their original
research results in an international academic journal andwriting a comprehensive thesis.
Courses are taught by instructors who belong to 87 diverse research areas and medical care fields from thefollowing: the Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University Hospital, the Health Care Center, the Institute ofResource Development and Analysis, the Center for
AIDS Research, and the Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics.
URL:http://www.medphas.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/
en/medgrad/index.html

able to contribute to many facets of society as membersof medical teams.

establish and develop the educational system of healthsciences. Each department requires 2 years of study forthe master’s program and 3 years for the doctoral program.
Each academic year of the master’s program has roomfor 16 students, for a total of 32 students. Students canobtain a master’s degree in either Nursing or Health Sci-

Graduate School of Medical Sciences

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is designed for graduates of 4-year undergraduate pro-ences. Each academic year of the doctoral program islimited to 6 students. Conditions for completion of thedoctoral 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 Nursing
or Health Sciences.

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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 established in 2002. The master’s course (in Medical Sciences)
was created in response to the upsurge in medical andbiological research, as well as societal needs. The course

Advanced
Research
Projects

the radiological sciences course and the medical laboratory sciences course. The school aims to foster specialists
and produce researchers and educators who can incorporate a wide range of advanced medical knowledge to

Global-COE
Projects

school aims to provide a spiritually rich education basedon respect for life and humanity, along with a high levelof specialized knowledge, and is cultivating medical staff,
researchers, and educators that are highly-qualified to be

Academic
Programs

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,

Introduction

ber 2003 by integrating the University’s former three-year
College of Medical Science (which includes the special
course of study in tocology) with the University’s Department of Nursing from the Faculty of Education. The

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

Medical Practitioners, while graduates from the latterbecome nurses, radiological technicians, and clinicaltechnologists after passing the national exam for their
specialty.
The School of Medicine has produced over 10,000
graduates since it was established as the independent

grams. Each academic year sees 20 students enrolled, fora total of 40 students. Graduates of the master’s course
are encouraged to continue their education by enrollingin the doctoral course. The doctoral course (Medical

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School of Medicine
The School of Medicine comprises the two sub-schoolsof the six-year School of Medicine and four-year Schoolof Health Sciences. Graduates from the former become
medical physicians after passing the National Exam for

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Academic Programs »PHARMACY▪薬学部▪
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES ▪薬学教育部▪
SCHOOL OF

Part 2

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities
Introduction

School of Pharmacy

Academic
Programs▪Department
School of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences▪SubjectGlobal-COE
Projects
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Projects

Clinical Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology,
Gene and Molecular Pharmaceutical Sciences, Environmental and Hygienic Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Clinical Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Pathophysiological Pharmaceutics,
Medicinal Biopolymer Sciences, DDS Research*Underlined subjects were founded with the endowments of enterprises.

Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Educational
GP Programs▪Master’s Course
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences➡ Drug Delivery, Bio-Pharma, Medicinal Chemistry, Life Science

International
Exchanges▪Doctoral Course
Medical Pharmacy➡ Pharmacomedical Science, Clinical Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences➡ Drug Delivery, Bio-Pharma, Medicinal Chemistry, Life Science

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School of Pharmacy
The School of Pharmacy is based upon the belief thatthe pharmaceutical sciences are an integral part of science and that it contributes greatly to society in medicinal
applications. Students acquire a basic knowledge of thecreation, production and management of pharmaceuticalproducts, covering environmental, health and sanitation
issues as well as many other skills required to become apharmacist. The school strives to produce creative graduates who are capable of the highest levels of pharmaceutical thought as well as basic logic, both of which are es-

cultivation of pharmacists, and the School of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, a four-year course focusing on
the training of researchers.

use in studies and also contains a seedling nursery in the cultivation farm (3,700m2). The lab isdevoted to the continued research and study ofphysiologically active materials taken from medicinal plants, genetic maintenance of medicinal
plants, and acquisition of medicinal plants andthe cultivation of medicinal plants. Seminars offered at the garden detail Chinese Medicine andmedicinal plants. These seminars are open to thegeneral public and students alike.

▪Institutes▪
Research Institute for Drug Discovery
The Research Institute for Drug Discovery(RIDD) was created as a research facility and isCampus Maps
Location

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

Facts

ers and advanced pharmaceutical specialists that can act
independently and provide skilled leadership in a wide
variety of fields, including bioscience research, the creation of medicinal products, and clinical, environmental
and public health administration.

International
Exchanges

welcome the involvement of our regional pharmacists and are committed to conducting research and educational activities that will advancethe appropriate use of drugs.

Hospital. By taking advantage of the individual strengthsof each faculty member, a great number of programs areprovided that have faculty members from the pharmaceutical sciences and medical fields working in cooperation with each other to give special lectures in humananatomy and biodynamics as well as biodynamics andlogical diagnostics. In the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, education is based on the foundationof basic pharmaceutical knowledge acquired during undergraduate studies.
The school aims to cultivate pharmaceutical research-

Educational
GP Programs

collaboration between the Drug Development
Department and the Drugs Improvement Department in the pharmacy school. The CCPS
performs this task by providing a Department of
Education and a Department of Clinical Research, and is aiming to expand and promote
education in the appropriate use of drugs. We

organizing the Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical
Sciences), the Institute of Molecular Embryology andGenetics, the Institute of Resource Development andAnalysis and Kumamoto University Medical School

Advanced
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Projects

Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences(CCPS) was founded as a research and education
institute for the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in April 2008. This facilitated the need for

Graduate students at the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences are taught by teaching staff from theFaculty of Life Sciences (founded in January 2010 by re-

Global-COE
Projects

four departments - Project Research Department,
Private Enterprise Joint Development Department, Local Network Department and Research
Support Department. The RIDD works to discover and develop therapeutically beneficial
drugs that will bear the label, "Made by Kumamoto University."ulties of the Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics and the Institute of Resource Development andAnalysis. This was preceded by the creation of the Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences by themerging Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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focusing on the development of novel clinicaldrugs and the education of outstanding researchers in this field. The first institute of its kind at aJapanese national university, the RIDD comprises

The Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences wasestablished in April 2003 by partially integrating the fac-

Introduction

staffed by members of the Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty at Kumamoto University. RIDD is
made up of researchers from various fields connected with drug discovery and development,

Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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After graduating, students go on to work in various
fields, as pharmacists in hospitals, pharmacies, pharmaceutical and chemical companies or in government andother public facilities. However, over half of the graduates
continue their education at graduate level to become either pharmaceutical researchers or advanced pharmacists.
In 2006, the pharmaceutical sciences course was split
into the School of Pharmacy, a six-year course for theCenter for Medicinal Resources and Ecology(Medicinal Plant Garden)
Containing roughly 1,000 varieties of medicinal
plants in the specimen and tree garden (3,100m2),
the Medicinal Plant Garden contributes to education in Pharmaceutical Science studies. The
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sential to life sciences. The school conducts basic
practical and clinical training together with modern lectures that focus on education, from the three perspectivesof knowledge, technique, and bedside manner.

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Life Sciences▪生命科学研究部▪

Part 2

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities
Faculty of Life Sciences
Introduction
Academic
Programs
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Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
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GP Programs
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The explosive growth in life sciences research in recent
years has caused the traditional boundaries between thefields of medical (including health sciences) and pharmaceutical research to be substantially reduced. Due tothat, and to the striking development of research in thearea of interdisciplinary studies, we are now in an era
where the integration of these two fields has become es-

ute to the health and well-being of mankind through research and education related to life science and medical
care.
URL:
http://www.medphas.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/faculty/index.html

sential. In order to respond to these developments, theformer Graduate Schools of Medical Sciences, of Pharmacy and of Health Sciences were integrated. As result, a
graduate school with a new system that has a separate
research department (faculty-only organization) andeducation department (education organization) was established in April 2003. The faculty of Life Sciences iscomposed of 3 divisions, 13 major departments, and 79
departments of research, and is one of the largest research-oriented organizations with medical and pharmaceutical university staff in Japan. In the Division ofIntegrated Life Sciences, research is conducted with theaim of deepening the understanding of basic knowledge
and theory in the fields of medicine, health care andpharmacy. In the Division of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, advanced research in the field of life sciences isconducted in such areas as transplantation therapy andnew drug development. In the Division of Environmental
and Sociomedical Sciences, along with scientifically investigating the link between both society and medicine/
pharmacy as well as between disease and the environment, leading research related to life theory is conducted.
The mission of the Faculty of Life Sciences is to contrib-

Basic Research Building

総合情報基盤センター

This center, the Center for Multimedia and Information Technologies,

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

Center for Globalization

国際化推進センター
The Center for Globalization was established to be a central part of the Kumamoto University Organization for Globalization. The reorganization of the former International Student Center, completed on January 1, 2009, enabled thecreation of the Center to assist the university as a whole to move towards further
internationalization. The aim of the center is to promote the internationalizationof Kumamoto University, which is central to the university’s primary goal of
becoming a global academic hub (initiative university). The center also provides
Japanese courses for international students, and offers them useful advice regarding their studies and livelihoods in Japan.

Research Center for Higher Education

大学教育機能開発総合研究センター

In April 2007, Kumamoto University integrated the Center for Lifelong Learning and the Center for Policy Studies, and the new center, theCenter for Policy Studies has since been functioning as a think tank in the university. With this integration, the interfacing function with the
Drawing upon the results of research and education accomplished at Kumamoto University to establish a better society, the center conducts
policy studies to resolve problems in the community and makes recommendations based on the outcome. The center also helps community

International
Exchanges

community that was previously fulfilled by the two aforementioned centers separately is now strengthened.

Educational
GP Programs

政策創造研究教育センター

Advanced
Research
Projects

Center for Policy Studies

Global-COE
Projects

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

Academic
Programs

The Research Center for Higher Education engages in surveys, research andcurriculum development, faculty development (FD), quality assurance, Computer- Assisted Language Learning (CALL) , student support and other educational issues for the improvement of teaching and learning in Kumamoto University.
The Center also contributes toward implementing the university’s liberal arts
curriculum in cooperation with the responsible organizations.

Introduction

URL: http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/international/

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

was establised as the central organization to integrate the university
computer systems and info-communication networks organically. Our
mission is to develop education and research at Kumamoto University
and to promote coordination with the local community through information technology. To achive the mission, we conduct research on information processing, support information-related research, and provide education on information literacy. We also provide, operate, and maintaincomputers and network equipment in our university.

Part 2Center for Multimedia and Information Technologies

members to develop practical skills and provides them with technical support in resolving common issues challenging us today. Examples of theministration and regional policies, community revitalization, disaster preparedness,

Facts

broad range of areas dealt with by the center include assessments of municipal adcity planning, public transit, health and welfare policies, environmental conservaThe center cooperates with other related bodies both on and off campus to train
people who are capable of supporting the community, and also actively promotes

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tion, and industrial development.

lifelong education that makes use of the educational outcomes of research in theoped over the years.

Locationareas of human, social, and natural sciences, which Kumamoto University has develURL: http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/dept/policy/

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Programs
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Projects
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Research
Projects
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GP Programs
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The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School

熊本大学五高記念館

The Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School is composed of two historic

Photograph by Toru Sakamotobuildings which have been designated as Important Cultural Properties, the mainbuilding of the Fifth High School and the Chemical Laboratory. It contains exhibitsof historical documents relating to higher education and activities of the Fifth HighSchool along with other relevant artifacts. In addition to these standing exhibits, theMemorial Museum of the Fifth High School offers lectures, lessons on cultural
themes, experiential learning meetings, as well as concerts.
In addition, the Memorial Museum serves as a training center for the museum
curator training course at Kumamoto University, and also offers reference services.
The support of lifelong learning and community activities are central to the missionof the Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School.
URL: http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/dept/fifth/

Institute for e-Learning Development

ｅラーニング推進機構

The Institute for e-Learning Development was established in April 2007. Just as
the name suggests, the Institute is responsible for all e-learning affairs in the entire
University. The missions of the Institute are mainly these four:(1) To offer organized services for all e-learning requirements(2) To develop e-learning courses and high quality content for effective education(3) To manage affairs related to intellectual property rights and obligations(4) To enable integrated and organized utilization of both human and computerresources for the development and implementation of e-learning in Kumamoto
University.
URL: http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/dept/e_learning/

Center for Marine Environment Studies

沿岸域環境科学教育研究センター

The center conducts education and research, in areas such as basic science and applied science, that focuses mainly on the marine environment
around the Ariake Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea. More specifically, the center
conducts educational research and analysis of the biodiversity and ecosystems of coastal areas, the preservation and development of sustainablemarine resources, and preservation, development, and disaster preventionin ecologically balanced coastal areas. Center research is dedicated to theconservation and creation of improved coastal regions.
URL:http://engan.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/index.html

Shock Wave and Condensed Matter Research Center

衝撃・極限環境研究センター

The aims of the center are to conduct research to clarify the physics ofcondensed matter and to develop new material processing technologies
under extreme conditions, such as those caused by ultra-high pressureshock waves, static high pressure, extremely low temperatures, strong
magnetic fields, and others. The center contributes to education and research at the university.
The center is well-equipped with the most advanced equipment required for research in low-temperature science, fine manufacturing science and shock wave science (which employs the shock energy released
mainly by explosives or other unconventional high energy systems.)
URL:http://www.shocomarec.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/

生命資源研究・支援センター

The Institute of Resource Development and Analysis (IRDA) was estab-Center for AIDS Research

エイズ学研究センター
The Center for AIDS Research (CAIDS) conducts research on thepathogenesis, treatment, and prevention of AIDS. The center also promotes AIDS research by engaging in international and domestic collaborations. In addition, CAIDS promotes education for the future global
scientific leaders in the field of HIV/AIDS research.
URL:http://www.caids.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/aidsnew/englishpage/default.html

バイオエレクトリクス研究センター

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(2) Monitoring of harmful materials(3) Education and investigation of environmental safety(4) Providing information on environmental safety(5) Editing of the environmental report(6) Guidance for management of chemical substances

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The Environmental Safety Center was established in 2001 to manage
environmental and safety issues at the University and its surroundings.
The activities of the Center are as follows;(1) Treatment and management of waste that contains harmful materials

Advanced
Research
Projects

環境安全センター

Global-COE
Projects

Environmental Safety Center

Academic
Programs

Bioelectrics refers to biological reactions that occur in response to extreme
phenomena such as non-equilibrium or high power/energy density states, including pulsed electric/magnetic fields, plasmas, shock waves, super gravity andsupercritical fluids. Bioelectrics also extends to the application of these phenomena in various fields, including biotechnology, environmental science, healthcare,food processing and agriculture. The Bioelectrics Research Center (BERC) wasestablished in 2007, and consists of the five departments of Fundamental Bioelectrics, Extreme State Bioelectrics, Environmental Bioelectrics, Medical Bioelectrics and International Cooperation Bioelectrics. Bioelectrics research is being conducted in cooperation with a global consortium that includes ten
international institutions for Bioelectrics.
URL: http://www.berc.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/index_en.html

Introduction

Bioelectrics Research Center

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

lished for the purpose of promoting comprehensive education and research in various scientific areas by providing diverse research resources
and information.
Two major objectives of the IRDA are: 1) Production, development,
preservation, and supply of experimental animals, including geneticallyengineered animals, and construction and analysis of databases using
advanced bioinformatics, and phenotype analysis. 2) Research, education,
enlightenment, data management and technical support for experiments
using animals, genetic materials and radioisotopes.
URL: http://www.irda.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/

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Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

URL: http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/dept/environmental/
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Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

The Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics was founded in 1992, and extensively reorganized in 2000 and 2009 having 3 divisions, 15 departments, and 3 laboratories. The Institute aims to contribute to Society through research activities and the education of young scientists by promoting the integration of Life and Medical Sciencesfrom the point of view of Developmental Biology. The research interests of the Institutespan such important areas as: mammalian development, organogenesis, stem cell biology, epigenetics, cellular interactions, control of regulatory proteins, and the molecularbasis of human diseases. The global Center-of-Excellence (COE) Program entitled "Cell
Fate Regulation Research and Education Unit" provides outstanding research and educational opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who wish to pursue a career in research and education in this field. Based on the designation by Ministerof MEXT, the Institute also promotes collaborative projects in the field of Developmental
Biology and Medical Sciences as a core institution.
URL: http://www.imeg.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/index.html

Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence

大学院先導機構

Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence was established tocontribute to the enhancement and development of educational research
activities at Kumamoto University. It does so by enriching and improving
the graduate schools, and by promoting the world’s most advanced COE(Center of Excellence) Studies program, a highly evaluated program thatencompasses life science, natural science, social and cultural sciences andinterdisciplinary, multiple, or new disciplines base on organic cooperation
between the fundamental sciences and the applied sciences. This hasbrought the creation of the new COE, a new research center and several
new graduate courses (majors).
URL: http://sendou.kuma-u.jp/en/index.html

Introduction
Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
Educational
GP Programs
International
Exchanges
Facts
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Location

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発生医学研究所

Kumamoto University Innovative Collaboration Organization (KICO)

イノベーション推進機構

The Kumamoto University Innovative Collaboration Organization (KICO) was established in April 2008 through the consolidation of the
Cooperative Research Center, the Venture Business Laboratory and the Business Incubation Center. The organization’s main missions are :•	Providing prompt and efficient one-stop service to assist in creating, obtaining and utilizing the university’s intellectual property,•	Constructing strong interactions between government-academic-industry alliances and spurring innovation in the Kumamoto area,•	Using the university’s intellectual property to develop the university’s global competitiveness.
In order to achieve these missions, KICO strategically implements a broader range of activities including :•	Management, protection, transfer, and commercialization of the university’s intellectual property, as well as support in filing patent applications,• Promotion of collaborative and commissioned research with companies and public institutions,•	Human Resource Development to produce individuals who have a thorough knowledge of global intellectual property.
Through these activities, KICO aims to develop through open innovation, build a firm foundation for evolving research results, and cultivate
progressive individual talent.
URL: http://kico.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en

Organization for Globalization

国際化推進機構

Organization for Globalization was established in 2008, as the foremost decision-making body to handle important issues
concerning the internationalization of Kumamoto University. This Organization is headed by the President of Kumamoto University. ‘Strategic alliance at global level’, ‘Mobility and flexible structure of human resources’, ‘Effective dissemination of information’, and ‘English as the medium of communication’ have been taken up as the key objectives for effective globalization. All efforts
are being made to actively promote international exchange in both education and research fields.

Organization for General Education

教養教育機構The Organization for General Education was newly established on August 1, 2011 to administer liberal arts education at Kumamoto University and to assist the Bachelor Courses education as a part of continuing educational reform efforts. With theactive involvement of the faculties in providing Bachelor programs, the new organization seeks to fulfill the contemporary requirements for “the goals and philosophy of the Bachelor Programs.” This reaches beyond the limits of the former requirements
for “the goals and philosophy of liberal arts education.”保健センター

University Hospital

University Hospital▪Division of Internal Medicine▪Division of Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Transplantation , Urology, Gynecology

Pediatrics, Child Development, Obstetrics

Orthopaedic Surgery, Dermatology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmology, OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery

Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology,
Radiation Oncology

Neuropsychiatry, Neurosurgery, Anesthesia❖Teamwork: 	We develop positive role health professionals❖Innovation: 	Wedevelop and improve the method of healthcare

Patient Responsibilities❖To provide accurate and complete information about your health❖To follow any of hospital rules❖Not to disturb hospital peace

Comprehensive Clinical Education, Training and Development Center, Center for Clinical Research, Innovation Center for Translational Research, Medical
Liaison Center, Perinatal Medical Center, Cancer
Center, Medical Engineering Center, Regional Medical Support Center, Medical Quality Management
Center, Transplantation Center

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

Location▪Centers

Campus Maps

Patient Rights❖Right to medical care of good quality❖Right to information❖Right to self-determination❖Right to confidentiality

Facts

Laboratory Medicine, Surgical Center, Central Radiology, Intensive Care Unit, Central Medical Supply, Rehabilitation, Surgical Pathology, Transfusion Medicine
and Cell Therapy, Emergency and General Medicine,
Infectious Diseases, Dialysis Center, Endoscopic Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Patient Safety Unit, Medical
Information Technology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical
Technology, Administration

International
Exchanges▪Departments❖Excellence: 	We provide high-quality health care in a safety andreliable manner

Educational
GP Programs▪Division of Anesthesia, Neurosurgery
and Psychiatry❖Patient First:	We dedicate to excellence in patient care for respecting patient's wishes, anticipations and requests

Advanced
Research
Projects▪Division of Radiology

VisionGlobal-COE
Projects▪Division of Sensory and Motor Organs

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

Academic
Programs▪Division of Child Health and Development

Kumamoto University Hospital comprises medical examination
departments, a pharmaceutical department, a nursing department,
and central consultation facilities, among other features. The hospital has 845 beds and over 1,300 outpatients per day. The hospital iscurrently planning to construct a new outpatient building, with theaim of constructing a university hospital that will be able to handle
the medical science and medical care needs of the 21st century.
Through this, the hospital is promoting the establishment of acomprehensive medical care system that combines advanced medical treatment and comprehensive holistic medical treatment. As apart of this, the divisions of medical treatment shifted to an overall
medical care system categorized by each internal organ and bodysystem starting in January 2004.
Now, the hospital is focusing on medical examinations and treatment of cancer at a cancer medical cooperation base hospital in theadministrative division.

Introduction

Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Nephrology and Hypertension, Metabolism and Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Medicine,
Neurological Medicine

医学部附属病院

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

The Health Care Center is located on the Kurokami North Campus. Three physicians and two nurses are available during
normal school hours for consultation and treatment. The service is free to all members of the University community.
URL: http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/dept/healthPart 2

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University Library

The University Library is composed of the Central Library, theMedical Library and the Pharmacy Library. It provides information
resources and services to support the University's educational andresearch activities.
The Central library is open from 8:40 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday
to Friday, and 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

Library Holdings (As of March 31st, 2011)
Books

Periodicals

Central Library

1,068,783

14,834

Medical Library

181,945

5,063

Pharmacy Library

38,863

1,032

Total

1,289,591

20,929Special Collections of Books and Manuscripts
1. The Aso Manuscript Collection (1,047 items)
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.

Introduction

2. The Hosokawa Manuscript Collection (43,867 items)
This is the largest collection of primary source materials on theadministration of the Hosokawa government (Hosokawa Han),
ranging from the Nanbokucho Period to the early Meiji Period.

Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects

3. The Lafcadio Hearn Collection (227 volumes)
This is an extensive collection of various editions of the works ofLafcadio Hearn and fundamental research materials about Hearn,chiefly in English. It contains his English translations of Anatole
France, Gustave Flaubert, and Theophile Gautier.

Advanced
Research
Projects

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

Educational
GP Programs
International
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
Location

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附属図書館

The Hosokawa Manuscript Collections

東京オフィス

Kumamoto University Shanghai Office

上海オフィスEstablished: October 2005
Scope:
1. Promotes academic and student exchanges with partner institutions
2. Cultivates Chinese students who are interested in studying at KU, and assists students who are preparing tocome to KU to study
3. Promotes the 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:
Room 704, 7th Floor, Antai Bldg. No.107 Zunyi Rd. Shanghai 200051, China
TEL: +86-21-6237-5673
E-mail: adrian@kumamoto-u.ac.jp

Kumamoto University Liaison Office at KAIST

韓国オフィスEstablished: September 2008
Scope:
1. Promotes research collaboration
2. Supports the joint symposiums of KU and KAIST
3. Provides information about KU and its entrance exams, and assists with public relations activities
Address:
KAIST Biomedical Research Center 373-1 Kusong-dong, Yusong-gu, Daejeon 305-701, Korea

Kumamoto University Kansai Liaison Office

関西リエゾンオフィス

インドネシアオフィス

Location

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

Campus Maps

大連オフィス

Facts

Kumamoto University Dalian OfficeInternational
Exchanges

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

Educational
GP Programs

Kumamoto University Liaison Office at ITS

Advanced
Research
Projects

Established: March 2010
Scope:
1. Promotes the collaboration of university, industry and government
2. Promotes academic exchange
3. Provides information about KU
4. Functions as a center for KU activities in China

Global-COE
Projects

Kumamoto University and Shandong University (Jinan City, Shandong Province, China) signed a memorandum on March 22,2010 to mark the establishment of satellite offices to promote personnel exchanges and mutual friendship between the two
universities in the field of academic-industry collaboration. Based on this agreement, a KU satellite office was opened in the
Department of Academic Research of Shandong University, and a Shandong University satellite office was set up in the Kumamoto University Innovative Collaboration Organization (KICO).

Academic
Programs

Global Academic-Industry Collaboration Satellite Office in Shandong University 山東大学オフィス（中国）Introduction

Established: October 16, 2009
Scope:
1. P romotes 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. D istributes 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
TEL / FAX: +81-6-6747-9260 (Currently, no full-time staff are posted at the office.)
E-mail: kansai@kumamoto-u.ac.jp

Academic Programs, Research Centers and Facilities

Established: April 2004
Scope:
1. Supports university-industry collaboration
2. Provides information on the educational research activities of KU to businesses, the government, and otherpublic offices and organizations
3. P
 rovides information about entrance exams to prospective students, and support to KU students who are seeking jobs
4. Collaborates with alumni associations
5. Conducts seminars and other gatherings

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Global-COE Projects

Part 3

Toward the World’s Top Group in Researchand Education of Pulsed Power Engineering

Global-COE Projects
High energy density plasma toradiate EUV (Extremely Ultra
Violet) for a next generation
Lithography.
Prof. AKIYAMA Hidenori
Graduate School of Science and Technology

P

Introduction
Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
Educational
GP Programs
International
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
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ulsed power is instantaneous ultra-high power.
By controlling and utilizing it in a narrow space

mote an international initiative, to build up a global
leadership center for the pulsed power engineering, toand an instantaneous time, phenomena and reactions
that are not attained by conventional and ordinary methods can be achieved. Innovating this new field, the 21stCentury COE program, “Promotion and application ofpulsed power science,” has been developed, globallycreate talented young leaders, to set up new industries,
and to result in systematization of the pulsed power engineering. For this purpose, it is planned to develop thepulsed power engineering, by strengthening the threeinternational initiatives of the high-pressure shock com-comprising the elucidation and the application of transitional, non-linear, and non-equilibrium phenomena aspression field, the bioelectrics field, and the load reduction field on the environment and creating new indus-

the pulsed power. In association with research achievement on various phenomena that are produced in solids,
liquids, gases, and biological organisms by the pulsed
power, research target and basis have widened up to suchfields as environmental preservation, resource recycling,foodstuffs, medicine, nanotechnology, extreme condition
science and so forth. It implies that the pulsed powerengineering is really promising for extremely broadened

trial fields that make good use of consortia of industry,
academia and government. In addition, it has been settled
to start a distinctive education program (“IMPACT”
Program), and to produce talented leaders with whom abroad way of understanding that surmounts the bordersof specialties exists, and who have a rich creativity andglobal view as the foundation of pulsed power scienceand engineering.

industrial applications and innovations.
The global center of excellence (COE) program on
pulsed power engineering at Kumamoto University has
started in 2008. The funding support by the Japanese
government is provided for establishing education andresearch centers that perform at the apex of global excellence to elevate the international competitiveness of theJapanese universities. On the basis of successful achievements in the 21st century COE program, this global COE
program is being developed. A main objective is to proProfile Professor of Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University, Project leader of the global Center-ofExcellence program on pulsed power engineering, IEEE Fellow, Peter Haas Award for research and education of pulsed
power, Major Educational Innovation Award by IEEE, Award of Engineering Education by Japanese Society of Engineering Education, Germeshausen Award for research of repetitive pulsed power and its application to bioelectrics.

Global-COE Projects

Part 3For the Better Understanding of Mechanisms
Underlying the Generation and Regeneration of Organs

Global-COE Projects

Prof. KUME Shoen
Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics

G

lobal COE Program, launched by the Ministry of Education , Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in fiscal

Campus Maps
Location

Regulation Research and Education Unit.

Facts

Profile Program leader of the Global Center-of-Excellence (FY2007-) on Cell Fate

International
Exchanges

with and motivate each other actively for the purpose of universal
understanding of life phenomena to building of a foundation forthe development of new therapies - This environment will foster
young scientists to become, with the CAN-DO attitude, internationally minded and internationally competitive independentscientists.

Educational
GP Programs

courage young scientists in a wide variety of research fields related
to cell fate regulation by providing Intercultural, Interactive, International, and Interdisciplinary Optimum (I-CANDO) Environment.
The Global COE program of Kumamoto University promotesinternational-standard research at this Liaison Laboratory, by recruiting young researchers from domestic and foreign research
institutions, training them by exchanging researchers with foreign
research institutions, hosting international scientific meetings,
and implementing human resources development programs in-outstanding compared to the national average of 29 percent.
Understanding of the differentiation process of stem cells to
many kinds of cells, in view of molecules, tissues, and organs, andfinally as an individual organisms –After being trained with theabove-mentioned programs, scientists and students can interact

Advanced
Research
Projects

will be obtained.
This program aimed to promote research on cell fate regulation,
which is a fundamental process governing organogenesis. This
program aimed at the same time, and more importantly, to en-

years 2007, 2008 and 2009. Travel expenses for presenting research results in scientific meetings and English editing are also
supported.
Today, many Japanese and foreign young scientists, who havebeen supervised by Global COE Program members are currently
conducting research in North America and Europe.
After the trainings in our COE program, young scientists haveobtained their own research grants from MEXT at the rate of 47
percent (9/19) during fiscal years 2007, 2008 and 2009, which is

Global-COE
Projects

selected among the proposals from national, public, and private
universities all over Japan.
“Cell Fate Regulation” is a fundamental process that governingorganogenesis. Its concept is to understand the fate determinationof stem cells to various kinds of cell types. We expect that research
activities will synergistically contribute to the better understanding of organogenesis and we also hope that clues toward development of strategies to treat diseases involving cell fate regulation

Academic
Programs

selected as a Global COE program. Its further activities are attracting attention as one of the 13 programs in the field of life sciences,

presentation, are conducted through open recruitment andscreening for the development of young scientists. Accordingly,
the screening requires high transparency and fairness. The program recruited 57 post doctoral fellows and 93 graduate students,
and provided support for 73 research proposals during fiscal

Introduction

year 2007, focuses on supporting the establishment of education
and research centers that perform at the apex of global excellencein order to foster creative researchers who will go on to become
world leaders. “Cell Fate Regulation Research and Education Unit”,
a program in the field of life sciences at Kumamoto University, wascluding providing support for young scientists’ research proposals.
All supporting projects for young scientists, including employment, support for research proposals, and assistance for research

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Part 3

Advancing Global Education and Founding a Centerof Excellence for Research Aimed at the Control of AIDS

Global-COE Projects
Prof. MITSUYA Hiroaki
Faculty of Life Sciences

Introduction
Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
Educational
GP Programs
International
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
Location

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impact worldwide since its ominous emergence in 1981. Of

We will realize these strategies bynote, HIV prevalence is on the rise in Japan. Despite the ongoing growth of the epidemic, national funding for HIV/AIDS
research is considerably limited in Japan, and the number of

employing English-speaking faculty members to improve gCOE Dr. Mitsuya and his grouptrainees’ English skills, participat- challenge in the area ofJapanese scientists and clinicians focusing on AIDS has remained consistently low for over 20 years. To assume ourshare of responsibility, there is an urgent need to promote international collaboration and to expand training opportunities for young individuals to become leaders in the area ofing in international conferences,and opening joint research opportunities to the trainees. We must
commit ourselves to creating anenvironment for global communi-

HIV/AIDS research.
Founded as the first and only academic institute in Japan
devoted to HIV/AIDS research, Kumamoto University Center
for AIDS Research is committed to fostering a dynamic program to train young researchers specializing in HIV and AIDS.
Utilizing and expanding our experience and commitment in“the Initiative for Attractive Educational Programs in Graduate School: the AIDS Research Training Program”, the proposed
global COE (gCOE) program will offer a rigorous and educational “AIDS Research Expert Training Program (AREP)” forcation, cooperation, and competition, which should lead to the production of the next generation ofinternationally competitive leaders in AIDS medicine.
Although the backbone of the research enterprise is individual activity, many areas of HIV/AIDS research require
teams of interdisciplinary scientists working at the intersection of virology, immunology, chemistry, molecular andstructural biology, pharmacology, clinical medicine, and otherfields. In the proposed gCOE program, we will aggressively

graduate students, young physicians, and junior researchers.
Our main strategies in AREP are (i) globalizing the laboratories, both scientifically and linguistically, (ii) furthering existing collaborative research projects, and (iii) creating new

pursue a number of interdisciplinary projects by nurturing
domestic and international collaborations, and by attracting
and training motivated and talented young individuals fromacross Japan and foreign countries.

Profilestructure-based development of AIDS therapeutics.
Panels above show human
CCR5, which represents
one of several promisingtargets for HIV intervention
and whose structure has
recently been defined by
Dr. Mitsuya and his group.

Dr. Mitsuya is directly responsible for demonstrating the antiviral activity of the first three drugs (AZT, ddI, and ddC) widely used in thetreatment of AIDS. Dr. Mitsuya is a leading researcher in the development of AIDS therapeutics and the study of HIV resistance, and he is amajor figure in the development of the next generation of anti-HIV drugs, including darunavir. He has received various awards, including theNIH Director's Award (1992), First NIH World AIDS Day Award (2006), Medal with Purple Ribbon from Japan (2007), NCI HIV/AIDS Research
Excellence Award (2007), Keio Medical Science Prize (2007) and Takamine Sankyo Memorial Award (2007). Dr. Mitsuya serves as Program
Director of the Global Center-of-Excellence Project (FY2008-): Global Education and Research Center Aiming at the Control of AIDS.

Advanced Research Projects
Program Overview

OTANI Jun,

Research and education
center for application of X-ray
CT to engineering materials

The X-EARTH Center (herein as Eco, Aqua, Resource and TecHnology) is established for the research and theeducation through the X-ray CT methods applied to the various kinds of materials. The researches performed inthis center include many different research fields such as Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Archaeology, Paleontology and so on, using industrial and micro-focus
X-ray CT scanners at this center. Any researchers and students all over the world are possible to use this centerand share the latest researches and technologies through the X-EARTH Community network.
http://www.civil.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/x-earth/

MATSUMOTO Yasumichi,

Hierarchical OrganizedNanomaterials Based on Soft
Wet Process

The project aims to open new fields in nano-science and technology to develop new devices such as sensors,catalysts, phosphors, electrodes, alloys, and polymers with hierarchical nano-hybrid structures. Almost of all the
nano-hybrid materials are prepared by soft wet process. The research includes fabrication of ordered surfaces atatomic and molecular level, study on functions of nano-space in structures of molecules and materials, synthesisof nano-size and nano-structuredmaterials etc. The education is carried out through the monthly group meeting
together with invited world-leading scientists.

KAWAMURA Yoshihito,

Research and Development
of KUMADAI Magnesium
Alloys

One current global environmental strategy to reduce CO2 gas emission is to achieve total weight reduction intransportation devices, especially relating to automotive, railway, and aerospace applications. Magnesium alloys
have a light weight among structural metals, and are therefore very attractive materials for this weight-savings
initiative. New magnesium alloys possessing excellent mechanical properties and containing novel LPSO structurephase, have been developed at Kumamoto University and are called “KUMADAI magnesium alloys.” This
project aims to progress the research and development on these alloys for their practical application and to form
international research networks with universities, institutes, and industries, for advanced magnesium alloy
science and technology.

YOSHIASA Akira,

The Properties of Condensed
Matter under Extreme
Conditions and their Detailed
Atomic Level Structural
AnalysesExperimental and simulation studies are closely coordinated to investigate the structure of melts, and amorphousand crystal materials, under extreme conditions. The experiments are performed in-situ, using technologicallyadvanced equipment such as Spring-8 synchrotron facilities. The project aims at the construction of a theory thatlinks nanoscale structures and macroscopic properties, the visualization of electronic structures by simulation, andthe textures and history of multi-element and multi-phase structures such as the Earth’s interior.

Graduate School of
Science and Technology

Graduate School of
Science and Technology

Graduate School of
Science and Technology

Graduate School of
Science and Technology

Program Title

Program Overview

YAMAMURA Ken-ichi,

Application of GeneticallyEngineered Mice toIntractable Disease
Medicine

In this project, we aim to (1) produce transgenic mouse models for human diseases, (2) analyze the pathophysiology of
disease development, and (3) devise new methods of treatment using animal models for human patients. To accomplishthese goals, we divided members into 5 groups, the skin group, lung group, dystrophy group, cancer group, and mousegroup.

ARAKI Norie,

Development of a
Research and Educational
System for Systems
Biology based on Disease
Proteomics, a New Field of
Bioscience in the
Post-Genomic Era

In our project, we aim to establish the most advanced research and education system for "systems biology based onproteomics" in Kumamoto University. With the completion of the highly resourced research core-lab equipped with themost advanced analysis instruments and bioinformatics in the new facility of the medical campus, it is now possible
to conduct a high level of medical research. Unique research projects which seek to develop new analysis software,
devices, and methodology for finding the molecular mechanisms and useful clinical targets of cancer including its
stem cells, immuno- and neuro-diseases, etc. are being promoted with the world wide collaboration led by ourmembers. Unique lectures and seminars also have been attracting the attention of students and young scientists.

MARUYAMA Toru,

Leading project forindividualized medicine at
the Center for ClinicalPharmaceutical Sciences

In April 2008, Kumamoto University established The Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences (CCPS)
in its School of Pharmacy. The objectives of the CCPS are 1) continuing professional education for pharmacists,
2) providing practical training in pharmaceutical care for undergraduate and graduate students,
3) developing personalized medicine, and 4) providing evidence-based health information.
This project aims to put personalized medicine into practice, especially targeting Asians.
The specific projects are 1) personalized health plans based on the risk stratification as determined by the combinationof a few susceptibility alleles, 2) personalized drug therapy, focusing on high risk patients,
e.g. neonates, and 3) the development of new diagnostic /monitoring systems.

TAKAHAMA Kazuo,

COE for Development of
Innovative Drugs Made in‘Kumamoto University’This projects aims to promote drug discovery studies for the treatment of intractable diseases such as inflammation,
fibrosis, cancer and neurodegeneration. This project also aims to cultivate pharmaceutical researchers and advanced
pharmaceutical specialists that can provide excellent leadership in a wide variety of fields including the creation of
medicinal products, clinical, environmental and public health administration.

Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

Global-COE
Projects

Project Leader

Academic
Programs▪Life Sciences▪

Introduction

Program Title

Advanced Research Projects

Project Leader

Part 4▪Natural Sciences▪

Advanced
Research
Projects
Facts
Campus Maps

Faculty of Life Sciences

International
Exchanges

School of Pharmacy, Center for
Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences

Educational
GP Programs

Faculty of Life Sciences

Location

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Part 4

▪Cultural and Social Sciences▪
Project Leader

Program Title

Program Overview

YOSHIMURA Toyoo,

World Cultural Resources
Collection and Construction ofHistorical Cultural Resources
Study

This research project was launched to screen accumulated worldwide and local resources, and particularly theeiseibunko, or Hosokawa Manuscript collection, which is preserved at Kumamoto University and is the largest
collection of primary source materials on the administration of the Hosokawa government. The materials will be
reviewed through systematic discussion in the various fields of Humanities, including Historical Science, Archaeology,
Folklore, Linguistics, and Japanese Literature, to organize the collections as a research resource in the field ofJapanese Studies.

SUZUKI Katsuaki,

Center of Excellence for theInnovation of Professional
Education

This project aims at building a center of excellence in leading innovative research on professional education thatencompasses both higher education and corporate training, building upon what has been accomplished in Graduate
School of Instructional Systems (GSIS). GSIS was founded in 2006 by creating practical curriculum based oncompetencies necessary for e-Learning professionals.

Faculty of Letters

Advanced Research Projects

Graduate School ofInstructional Systems▪Interdisciplinary, Combined Fields, New Disciplines▪
Project Leader

Program Title

Program Overview

TAKAHASHI Takao,

Construction of 21st Century
Future Generation Studies

The project aims to construct an interdisciplinary science of Future Generation Studies, which responds to the three tasks
concerning responsibility to future generations; (1) Ethical Response: reorganization of ethical norms through the researchon integration of the applied ethics and through understanding the organic unity of life, environment and technology,(2) Consensus Formation: formulating a new style of consensus formation, especially Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR), aiming to restoration of solidarity and autonomy as a citizen, (3) Construction of New Communal Space:reconstruction of sustainable system of healthcare, welfare, economy, local communities, and local democracy.
This interdisciplinary science of Future Generation Studies can be called New Moral Science.

SHIMADA Jun,

Frontier studies on sustainable utilization of water
resources based on regionalhydrological cycle

The global warming and the accelerated growth of the world population are proving a great menace for the sustainable
water supply. The fresh water resource that we can use is very limited, so we have to understand the regionalhydrological cycle and the capacity of water storage. To resolve the water environmental problems, the sustainable useof water resource, reduction of environmental loads, and preservation of the fresh water resource against thecontamination are required. We will establish the new methodology target to Kumamoto area, and then new
methodology will be adapted to the Southeast Asian and African countries

TAKIKAWA Kiyoshi,

Foundation of a research andeducation center for advanced environmental scienceand technology for ecosystem
protection, disaster prevention, and “life ware” formation around enclosed coastal
areas.

The distribution and diversity of creatures and saltwater plants are important subject to the environments in the coast
region. Main purposes of our studies are the explication of the interaction among environments in the atmosphere,
seawater and sediment. These achievements lead to the new themes in our educations and researches that are relatedwith the maintenance, disaster prevention and practical use to keep the harmonious environments in the coastal region.

AKAIKE Takaaki,

Core Research Center forStress Signal and Lifestyle
Diseases

Cellular adaptive responses for endogenous reactive oxygen species (ROS) and environmental toxic substances are theemerging aspects of oxidative stress in biology and medicine. While ROS are typically regarded as toxic mediators foroxidative stress, it now becomes apparent that ROS mediate signal transduction during both basal metabolisms andpathological events such as inflammation and various metabolic diseases. This Advanced Research Project will therefore
focus on the pathogenesis of oxidative stress-related diseases, including diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, hypertension
and metabolic syndrome. Another impact of this Project is to clarify the molecular mechanisms of cellular stressresponses and ROS signaling, which will then greatly help us to develop a novel therapeutic strategy for many diseases.

KUBOTA Hiroshi,

NaPFA (Nano-Pico-FemtAtto-)scales production under
newly developed manufacturing science

Beyond the high-mix low-volume manufacturing era, advanced semiconductor production requires various kinds ofproducts in large lots instead of the low-volume ones because the production line should keep running to realize thereduction of the cost by quantity output effect. General semiconductor products have an average of 550 individual
steps of production process, which take approximately 12 to 16 weeks. Then, the set of the individual products in theline should be converted quickly and reset dynamically. What we have to develop are, 1) fine NaPFA scales (Nano-,
Pico-, Femt-, Atto-scales) syntheses and metrologies, 2) knowledge based IT techniques, e.g. virtual metrology, feed
forward control, statistical fault detection. We present the pilot line moving under atomic scale to incorporate manyideas from all of our professors, students and engineers in the device unit.

Graduate School of Social
and Cultural Sciences

Introduction

Graduate School of
Science and Technology

Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects

Center for Marine
Environmental Study

Advanced
Research
Projects

Faculty of Life Sciences
Educational
GP Programs
International
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
Location

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Shock Wave andCondensed Matter
Research Center

Educational GP (Good Practice) Programs

Title of Educational GP Program2003

Self-Active Educational Information Access System Designed for an IT Environment

61.5

IT Literacy Acquisition Program Designed for University and Community

62.5

Cyber Clinic System Construction

29.7

Kyushu Three University Partnership for Training Legal Professionals

116.1

Project for Professional Skills Instruction Materials

37.476DDS Specialist Training Program

70.272

A Contribution to the Training of Graduate Students' Educational Competence in
Coping with the Problems of Non-Attendance at School

34.909(Unit: Japanese Million Yen)

2004

2005

9.9

Reform of English Education to Foster Learner Autonomy

10.6

Special Educational Program: Promotion of the Frontier Spirit to Create New Science and Technology by Synthesizing Different Fields of Study

68.676

Training and Education Program for the Eradication of AIDS

75.54

Development of “el-kokoro” Learning Program (e-Learning Program on Mental
Health in Teacher Training)

69.908Development of Educational Quality Assurance at Kumamoto University, Based on
the Engineering Education Program

47.813

Human Resource Development Plan for Cancer in Kyushu

21.252Upgrading Clinical Education Utilizing the Law Center

40

Development of Guidelines for Teaching Practical Skills

1

Kyushu-Okinawa Collaboration Project for Advanced Practical Education

886.282GRASIUS: Graduate School Action Scheme for the Internationalization of University Students

106.193

Kumamoto University Long-Term Study Abroad Program

11.263

Advanced Education Program for Integrated Clinical, Basic and Social Medicine

97.903

Education program on ecology-oriented Pharmaceutical Sciences,'Eco-phama',
for Pharmaceutical students

57.356

Project to Develop Corporative Framework for Academic Carrier between
3 National University Law Schools in Kyushu

14.2

International
Exchanges

101.5

Educational
GP Programs

Educational Program for Pharmaceutical Scientists

Advanced
Research
Projects

Program for Innovative Educators in the IT Era

Global-COE
Projects

2007

9

Academic
Programs

Program to Nurture ICT (Information Communication Technology)
Architects to Lead the Next Generation Information Society

Introduction

2006

Operation and Practice of Expert Sharing for International Joint Education

Educational GP (Good Practice) Programs

Total Budget

Year Adopted

Part 5

Kumamoto University is enabling unique, high-quality education and research through its outstanding education
research programs. These distinguished programs have been adapted as support programs by the Japanese Ministry of
Education, Culture, Science, Sports and Technology. The following education programs, known as “Good Practice
Programs” have started since 2003.

2008

23.441Developing innovative PhD human resources through wide-ranging collaboration
between industry, academia, and government

6.293

Step-up special program for Engineering and Science students, in collaboration
with high schools and graduate school

28.914

Advanced General Education at Graduate School for Innovation

44.79

Systemically Aligning Outcome-based Bachelor's Degree Programs

44.85

Location

Promotion of human resources for local revitalization by student-led campCampus Maps

95.484

Facts

2009

Specialist training program by combination of the middle Kyushu 3 University
Hospitals

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International Exchanges »Academic Exchange Agreements
Part 6

Kumamoto University has formed cooperative relationships with foreign academic institutions byconcluding 53 university-level agreements and 67 department-level agreements.

120
100

2

80

71

70
50

42

39

40

49

45

65

22

23

15

17

19

18

19

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

20
10

33
22

2005

38
27

2006

39

42

42

32

34

2007

2008

67
53

54

55

30

27

35
20

30

37

2009

2010

2011

Academic Year

Lists of University-level Exchange Agreements(As of September 1, 2011)
Country
Australia

University / Institute
The University of Newcastle

Introduction

Bangladesh University of Dhaka

Since

Counterpart

Country

University / Institute

Since

1986

Korea

Dong-A University

2005

Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects

2000

Korea

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

2006

CanadaUniversity of Alberta

2001

China

Guangxi Normal University

2005

Korea

Chosun University

2009

China

Tongji University

2005

Korea

Pukyong National University

2011

China

Dalian University of Technology

2006

Korea

University of Seoul

2011

China

Nanchang University

2006

Laos

National University of Laos

2011

China

Shanghai Normal University

2008

Nepal

Pokhara University

2010

China

Harbin Institute of Technology

2009

Massey University

1996

China

Jilin University

2009

New
Zealand

China

Nankai University

2009

Philippines

University of the Philippines, Diliman

2002

China

Shandong University

2009

PolandUniversity of Warsaw

2009

China

Sichuan University

2009

TaiwanSouthern Taiwan University

2008

China

Northeastern University

2010

ThailandKasetsart University

1994

China

Beijing University of Technology

2011

ThailandKhon Kaen University

2004

China

Shenzhen University

2011

TurkeyEge University

2000

China

The University of Macau

2011

U.K.

Durham University

1993

Kumamoto
University

Advanced
Research
Projects

Egypt

Suez Canal University

2006

U.K.

University of Birmingham

1993

Egypt

Fayoum University

2008

University of Leeds

2006

FranceEcole Nationale Superieure d’Electronique, Informatique, Telecommunications, Mathematique et Mecanique de Bordeaux (IPB/ENSEIRB-MATMECA)

U.K.

2006

U.S.A.

The University of Montana

1987

U.S.A.

Montana State University

1987

U.S.A.

Virginia Commonwealth University

1989

U.S.A.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

1990

U.S.A.

Texas Tech University

1994

U.S.A.

University of the Pacific

2006

U.S.A.

The University of Texas at San Antonio

2010

VietnamHanoi University of Science,
Vietnam National University, Hanoi

2007

2007

Germany

Saarland University

2001

Indonesia

The Consortium of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember,
Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Universitas Mataram, Universitas Cenderawasih, Universitas Nusa Cendana)

2008

VietnamHo Chi Minh City University of Technology

2010

Israel

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

1999

VietnamHue University

2010

Korea

Pai Chai University

1999

VietnamNational University of Civil Engineering

2010

Educational
GP Programs

Pole University of Bordeaux (Bordeaux I University,
Victor Segalen- Bordeaux 2 University, Michel deMontaigne- Bordeaux 3 University, MontesquieuBordeaux 4 University, The National Graduate Schoolof Chemistry and Physics of Bordeaux, Bordeaux Institute of Political Studies)

FranceInternational
Exchanges
Facts

3

Total
Department-level
University-level

76

65

60

0

120

91

90

chart

chart
Campus Maps
Location

36

107

110

Numbers of Exchange Agreements

International Exchanges

1

Changes in Numbers of Exchange Agreements

chart

Country
Australia
Brazil
China
China
China
China

Counterpart

Kumamoto
University

Lists of Department-level Exchange Agreements(As of September 1, 2011)
University / Institute
Queensland University of Technology
University of Campinas
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Mechanics
East China University of Political Science and Law
Guilin University of Technology

Since
Counterpart
2010
Graduate School of Science and Technology
2009 Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
1983
School of Medicine
1993
Faculty of Engineering
1999
Faculty of Law
1999 Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology

Part 6

China

Harbin Medical University

1999

China
China
China
China

2004
2004
2006
2007
2007

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology

China
China
Czech
Czech
FranceGermany
India
India
India
India
India
Indonesia

Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai Laboratory Animal Center
Guandong Medical Laboratory Animal Center
Yanbian University, College of Science
Guangxi Medical University
Guangxi University, College of Civil Engineering & Architecture, School of Chemistry &Chemical Engineering
Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology
Peking University, College of Engineering
Renmin University of China, School of Law
Wenzhou Medical College
Fudan University, School of International Relations and Public Affairs
Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, School of Urban Management andResource Environment
Zhejiang University, College of Science
Anhui University, Center for Hui Studies
Chongqing University, Colleges of Engineering
Hangzhou Nomal University, School of Foreign Languages
Peking University, Health Science Center
Shenyang Jianzhu University, Civil Engineering College, Civil & Environmental Engineering College,
Graduate School
Xiamen University, Medical College, Institute for Biomedical Research
Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava and Institute of Geonics ASCR
Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
Polytech' Clermont-Ferrand
University of Bonn, Faculty of Letters
Annamalai University, Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Manipal University
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Birla Institute of Technology and Science(BITS)
Thapar University
Institut Teknologi Bandung

Counterpart
School of Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Graduate School of Medical Sciences,
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Indonesia

University of Brawijaya

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

Since

Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea

School of Medicine, Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences
School of Medicine, Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Letters
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of
2011
Science and Technology
2001
Faculty of Law
2002
Faculty of Education
2003

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology

2007

School of Medicine, Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of
Health Sciences
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
School of Law
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science andTechnology
School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Life Sciences,
Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology

2008
2008
2010
2011

2009
2011

1997

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis

2007

Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology

2008 Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
2008 Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology

Location

2004

Campus Maps

Shock Wave and Condensed Matter Research Center
Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology

Facts

Graduate School of Science and Technology

2008
2003
2005
2009
2010
2009
2010
2011
2008
2011
1996

International
Exchanges

2010

Educational
GP Programs

Shock Wave and Condensed Matter Research Center

2007

2010

Malaysia University Sains Malaysia, School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Philippines De La Salle University-Manila, College of Engineering
AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and CePoland
ramicsRussiaNovosibirsk State Technical University, Aircraft and Mechanical Engineering Faculties
Tanzania Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, School of Medicine
TaiwanNan Jeon Institute of Technology
TaiwanNational Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology, College of Engineering
TaiwanNational Laboratory Animal Center
Thai
Suranaree University of Technology, Institute of Science
Thai
Mahidol University, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital
Thai
Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Engineering
TurkeyBogazici University, Institute of Environmental Sciences
U.K
Mary Lyon Centre, MRC Harwell
U.S.A.
Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Engineering
North Carolina State University, College of Engineering, College of Physical and
U.S.A.
Mathematical Sciences
U.S.A.
The Jackson Laboratoryof Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam Institute of Geosciences andVietnam Ministry
Mineral Resources
Vietnam Danang University of Technology
Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology

2004

Advanced
Research
Projects

University of Health Sciences Lao PDR, Faculty of Pharmacy

Korea

2010 Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
2010
2010
2009
2010
2010
1997
2006
2009
2009
2010
2010
2009

Global-COE
Projects

Laos

Korea

2009 Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
2009 Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
2010
Faculty of Letters2010 Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
2010 Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
2010 School of Medicine, Faculty of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences

Academic
Programs

Korea

Hannam University, College of Law
Kangnam University, College I
Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, R&D Division for Bulk Amorphous and Nano
Materials
Hoseo University, Nano Materials & Products Regional Innovation Center
Hoseo University, College of Engineering, Graduate School of Multidisciplinary Technology
and Management
Korea University, College of Health Science / Korea University Graduate School,Department of
Health Science
Ewha Womans University, Center for Intelligent Nano-Bio Materials (CINBM)
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Yeungnam University, Law School
Inha University, College of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Regional
Innovation Center for Environmental Technology of Thermal Plasma

2008 Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
2008 Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology
2008
Faculty of Law
2008
Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
2009
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences

Introduction

Korea
Korea

University / InstituteInternational Exchanges

Country

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

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International Exchanges »Topics of International Activities
Part 6

International Exchanges
Introduction
Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
Educational
GP Programs
International
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
Location38

The 8th Kumamoto University Forum held at Hanoi, Vietnam (Dec. 4-5, 2010)
Kumamoto University organizes the Kumamoto University Forum annually in different locations around the world
since 2003, including Tokyo (Japan), Shanghai (China),
Daejeon (Korea), and Surabaya (Indonesia). The objectivesof this event are to increase the global presence of Kumamoto University, to strengthen international networking
and trained manpower. This year, the 8th Kumamoto University Forum was successfully organized in Hanoi, Vietnam during December 4-5, 2010 with the central theme of
Academic Collaboration for Asian Development andProsperity. The Forum was co-hosted by The National
University of Civil engineering in Hanoi and the Vietnam
National University.
Kumamoto University has ongoing agreements with six
universities from Vietnam. A large number of Vietnamesestudents are studying in Kumamoto University, mainly in
the Graduate School of Science and Technology. Further,
Kumamoto University has been a part of the ongoing
JICA International Cooperation project in Vietnam titled,“Capacity Building of Ho Chi Minh City University ofTechnology to Strengthen University-Community Linkage”.
In recent years, Vietnam is successfully attracting attentionof major universities in Japan. In this context, Kumamoto
University, with its emphasis on collaboration with Asian
region, is particularly looking forward to enhanced academic exchanges with Vietnamese universities thoroughthis Forum. Also, this year has special significance as itmarks the 1000th anniversary of the establishment of Hanoi
City.
The program on the first day i.e., Dec. 4, was held at National University of Civil Engineering, Hanoi. Prof. Isao
Taniguchi, the President of Kumamoto University, called
upon the delegates, in his opening address, to discuss andexplore the possibilities of developing the cultural, economic, academic relationship between Japan and Vietnam
in addressing global challenges. Prof. Le Van Tran, the Rector of National University of Civil engineering also welcomed the delegates and wished for the success of the Forum. The program on DAY 1 consisted of the introductionof Kumamoto University and National University of Civil
Engineering, as well as the presentation of a wide range of
research activities. Poster presentations and panel exhibitions were also given.
The event on the second day, i.e., Dec. 5, was held at
Sofitel Plaza Hotel in Hanoi. The program began with theaddress by the President Taniguchi followed by a congratulatory speech by Prof Bui Cach Tuyen, the Vice Minister ofthe Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment,

Government of Vietnam. The other invited delegates who
addressed the gathering included Mr Yasuaki Taniguchi,
Ambassador of Japan in Vietnam, Mr Akira Shimizu, Senior representative of JICA Office in Vietnam, Prof Mai
Chong Nhuan, President of Vietnam National University.
Keynote lectures were delivered on the education and research opportunities at Kumamoto University and otheruniversities of the Kumamoto region which are member of
the “Higher Education Consortium Kumamoto”. The
highlight of DAY2 was the formal signing of the universitylevel international exchange agreements for academic collaboration and student exchange, between Kumamoto
University and the Vietnamese universities, namely, National University of Civil Engineering, Hue University and
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.
In the afternoon, exhibit panels were displayed to introduce Kumamoto City, Kumamoto prefecture, industries
and universities of the Kumamoto region to the participants. Posters on various research topics were also presented by the students of participating universities. Someof Cutting-edge research activities of Kumamoto University were introduced to the participants later in the afternoon, followed by the panel discussion under the title “newHorizons for Industry-Institute Collaboration under Globalization”.
The Kumamoto University Forum facilitated a range ofpresentations and speeches to better understand the history and future of the relationship between Japan and
Vietnam. It also provided a platform for academics andyoung researchers from the two countries to exchange relevant knowledge and experience in research and education.

to the function as a special guest.
ITS has been an important partner of Kumamoto
University in various collaborative activities, including
the JICA funded project (namely, the nurturing of
manpower in information technology at ITS Surabaya)
and the 6th Kumamoto University Forum which washeld in Surabaya in 2008.

International
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps

After the ceremonial event, the visiting team of Kumamoto University was taken around the education
and research facilities of the UTSA. Since both universities have academic programs in a wide variety of
disciplines, it is expected that the collaboration can beextended to include many topics such as those fromnatural sciences, life sciences, cultural and social sciences. The agreement also enhances the longstanding
relationship between
Kumamoto City and
San Antonio, which
signed the sister-city
agreements in 1987.

Educational
GP Programs
Location

As special invitees, Consul General Tsutomu Osawaof the Consulate of Japan in Houston, Beth Costello,international affairs director for the City of San Antonio and Naoko Shirane, senior adviser to the State ofTexas for Japan, were also present at the ceremony.

Advanced
Research
Projects

An Signing ceremony for academic cooperation between Kumamoto University and the University ofTexas at San Antonio (UTSA) took place within thecampus of the UTSA on September 3, 2010. The agreement was jointly signed by President Taniguchi of
Kumamoto University and President Ricardo Romo of
the UTSA. The signing ceremony was attended by the
Dean of faculty of Engineering, Prof Morozumi andAssistant Manager of the University’s International
Affairs Section, whereas by Prof Taeg Nishimoto of
the UTSA College of Architecture and other senioradministrators & officials from UTSA.

Global-COE
Projects

KU signs an academic agreement with the UTSA

Academic
Programs

The newly-established liaison office is expected tocontribute greatly to the strengthening of researchcollaboration and student exchange between Kumamoto University and ITS, and other leading universities
of Indonesia. The office will
provide updated information
on Kumamoto University toprospective students and researchers. It will also assist in
networking of our Alumni
who are living in Indonesia.

Introduction

With its continuous efforts towards strengthening
international networks, Kumamoto University had
initiated the process of establishing its offices inabroad. The first liaison office was established in
Shanghai, China, in 2005, followed by another office in
KAIST, Korea, in 2006. The academic interactions,mainly in terms of exchange of researchers and students, have been rapidly increasing and expanding
with the universities from East Asia and South-East
Asia. Therefore, it was felt that an office in Indonesia
would be ideal to cater to the needs of South-East
Asian region. Indonesia ranks third considering thenumber of Indonesian students studying in Kumamoto University. Also, considering the fact that
Kumamoto University has ongoing agreement for academic exchange with ITS, Surabaya, and there is strong
research collaboration between the two universities,
the liaison office was formally established within the
ITS Campus on July 20, 2010. The opening ceremony
was attended by President Taniguchi, Professor Usagawa of the Graduate School of Science andTechnology, and staff of the Center for Globalization.
From ITS side, many people, including the Rector of
ITS, participated in the ceremony. The Consular General of the Japanese Consulate at Surabaya was invited

International Exchanges

Kumamoto University has established a new Liaison
office at the campus of one of the prestigious universities in Indonesia— “The Consortium of Institut
Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)”, at Surabaya on
July 20, 2010.

Part 6

Opening of Kumamoto University’s Liaison Office in ITS, Surabaya, Indonesia

39Introduction
Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
Educational
GP Programs
International
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
Location

1

1
3
2
1
26
4
8
131

1

4

1

16
23

3
7
10

0

0

1
2

2
1
8

1

32
2
22
248

4
3
1
25

1

1
1
1
3
1
1

10
11
1
7

1
4
29

4
4

1
1

2
17

0

0

8
10

2
1

1
1
5

2
1
1
19
7
115
122
1
1

2
0

2

22
22

1
1

2
10
3
7
1

0
1

4
19

1

14
6
2
8

1
3

2

3
2
3
2
2
4

8
5
1
18
122
408

0

1

1

2
10
36

2
28

12
19
122
141
1
1
1
1
4
8
1
4
2

1

5

10
10

15
15

0
1
1

1
10

2
2

6
4

3

1
14
1
1
5

1
2

1
3
1
3
1
1
8
2
1
13
92
516

0

1
1

6
1

1

1
1

1

1
1
2
17
58

4
16
70

3

1
1

1
1

3
18
3
6
3
3

28
2
19

1
25
2
6
16

1

1
1
3
4

11

1
4

2
5
5
48

51
1

1
1
4
56
3

0

0

0

2
2

1

3
6

3

1

2

1

2

1
3

1

0

3
3

1

2
4

0

0

0

4

0

0

3
3
14
17

0

0

1
1
1
8
9

0

0

0

3

2

1

1

4

0

3

1

2

1
1
1

3

3
1

1
1

1

1

1
1
1
1

1
4
21

6
18

2

0
4

1
8
85

3
56

4
75

Sub-total

4
1

Private-Funded91
1Foreign Governments/ Institutes

3
8

3
138
7
26
126
4
5
4
2
4
6
11
1
63
9
51
460
0
5
1
22
28
2
8
1
1
0
1
13
33
2
3
1
39
26
285
311
2
2
1
0
1
6
19
5
11
5
1
8
31
0
30
14
2
2
26
1
1
9
2
4
7
3
9
1
1
18
8
2
39
259
1116

Japan International
Cooperation Agency(JICA)

11

Japan Society for the
Promotion of Science(JSPS)

5

Ministry of Education(MEXT)

3
2

1
84
5
17
68
3
1
2

Sub-total

2

Other Domestic Funds

1

Private-Funded

2
35
2
3
39
1
3
2

Visiting Foreign Researchers

Foreign Governments/ Institutes

Bangladesh
China
India
Indonesia
Korea
Laos
Malaysia
MongolMyanmarAsia
Nepal
Philippines
Singapore
Sri Lanka
TaiwanThailand
Vietnam
Sub-total
Iran
JordanMiddle Oman
East
TurkeySub-total
Cameroon
Egypt
Ethiopia
Africa Kenya
Libya
MoroccoSub-total
Australia
Fiji
Oceania New Zealand
Palau
Sub-total
CanadaNorth U.S.A
America
Sub-total
Argentina
BrazilSouth Chile-MiddleAmerica Cuba
MexicoSub-total
Austria
Belgium
Czech
Denmark
Estonia
FinlandFranceGeorgia
Germany
GreeceHungary
Iceland
Italy
MonacoEuropeMontenegro
Netherland
NorwayPolandPortugal
Romania
RussiaSlovakia
Slovenia
Spain
SwedenSwitzerland
U.K.
Sub-total
Total

Japan International
Cooperation Agency(JICA)CountryJapan Society for the
Promotion of Science(JSPS)

International Exchanges
40

RegionMinistry of Education(MEXT)

University Staff Sent Abroad
Funding
SourceOther Domestic Funds

Part 6

Researchers and Scholars Exchanges (April 2010- March 2011)

9
76
5
16
40
0
4
0
0
0
0
1
0
4
9
10
174
4
0
0
5
9
0
9
0
0
1
0
10
7
0
1
0
8
4
22
26
0
5
0
2
0
7
0
0
0
1
0
0
9
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
0
0
2
25
259

(As of May 1, 2011)

18
1
22

9
7

1

1

4
45

7

0

43

0

0

0

0

0

0

0
1
1

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

1
1

0

0

0

2
0
7

0
0

5

1
1
4
4
5
10
182
3
2
8
13
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3

2

14

0

1
1
2
12

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0
14

0
0

0
12

1
4
1
1
7

1
1
1
3
211

FranceNumber of Students
2
2
1
1

0
1
1
2
1

1

0
4

2

Location

3
1
1
1
2
1
2
19

Campus Maps

FranceGermany
TaiwanTaiwanU.K.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.

University
The University of Newcastle
Shanghai Normal University
Technical University of Ostrava
Bordeaux 1 University
Ecole National Superieure d'Electronique, Informatique, Telecommunications, Mathematique etMecanique de BordeauxMichel de Montaigne-Bordeaux 3 University
Saarland University
Nan Joon Institute of Technology
Southern Taiwan University
University of Leeds
University of Montana
University of the PacificTotal (April 2010-March 2011)

0

Facts

Country
Australia
China
Czech
France0International
Exchanges

The table indicates the number of Japanese students who went abroad to study at the foreign
universities which have concluded the student exchange agreements with our university.
In addition, there are some Japanese students who studied abroad at their own expenses
other than the above-mentioned students.

1

Educational
GP Programs

Japanese Students Study Abroad

1

Total

Japanese Language
Trainees

Sub-total

Special ResearchStudents

Research Students

Special Auditors

3

17
1
163
2
33
39
2
7
1
1
1
6
9
6
16
304
3
2
8
13
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
5
1
1
4
1
1
1
9
1
5
4
1
1
2
1
2
17
352

Advanced
Research
Projects

1
47

2
13
57

11

17
1
115
2
32
8
2
0
0
1
1
6
5
6
12
208
3
2
8
13
1
1
1
1
2
2
0
0
1
3
0
1
4
1
0
1
7
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
3
237

Global-COE
Projects

5
4

17
1
101
2
27
8
2

Academic
Programs

1

Graduates

Special Auditors

Auditors

6

Sub-total

24

0
0
48
0
1
31
0
7
0
0
0
0
4
0
4
95
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
5
4
0
0
2
0
2
14
111

Introduction

Bangladesh
Cambodia
China
India
Indonesia
Korea
Laos
Malaysia
Asia
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
Philippines
TaiwanThailand
Vietnam
Sub-total
Iran
Middle Saudi Arabia
East
TurkeySub-total
North U.S.A
America
Sub-total
South- Guatemala
Middle Venezuela
America
Sub-total
Fiji
Papua New Guinea
Oceania Tonga
TuvaluSub-total
Benin
Cameroon
Egypt
Africa Morocco
RwandaUgandaSub-total
Armenia
FranceGermany
Kyrgyzstan
Europe Latvia
Pohland
RussiaU.K.
Sub-total
Total (From 39 countries)

Undergraduates

Country

Graduate Schools

International Exchanges

StatusRegionResearch Students

Faculties

Part 6

International Students

41Part 6

International HouseInternational Exchanges

umamoto University International HouseK Residence A was constructed in 1985 to provide accommodation for international students andforeign researchers. To respond to the increase in thenumber of foreign students and researchers, Residence
B was built in 1995, followed by Residences C, D and
E in November 2009. As of May 2011, international
students and researchers from about 30 countries areresiding in all 232 rooms. The I-House offices in Residences A and E are available to respond to questions
from residents and to provide consultation and assistance.
(Address)
7-763 Kurokami Kumamoto-shi Kumamoto-ken(Location)
About 1.5 km east of the Kurokami Campus

Introduction
Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
Educational
GP Programs
International
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
Location

42

Residence
A
B
C
D
E
Total number of rooms

Family3
4

Couple3
3

7

6

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

Total
55
57
36
36
48
232

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

2
1
1
1
1
10

Japanese Language Courses
he Center for Globalization offers the follow-

and Japanese studies for international students andUndergraduate students, students in the Short-Term
Exchange Program (STEP) and students in the Japanese Language and Culture Program may enroll in

researchers at Kumamoto University.

most of these classes for academic credits.

T ing classes related to the Japanese language◦	Japanese Language and Japanese Studies Classes

Various levels of classes are offered so that students(General education courses)◦	Japanese classes in the “Kumamoto University
Short-Term Exchange Program” and “Intensive
Japanese Program for Japanese Government
Scholarship Students”

can choose classes according to their Japanese proficiency and their interests. Japanese Studies Classes arealso offered to provide students with a broad knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture, society
and technology.

Part 6

International Programs

Kumamoto University’s Short-Term Exchange Program is designed for students who are enrolled
full-time at a university abroad and who have foreign
citizenship. The program allows undergraduate international students who are interested in the Japanese
language, Japanese and Asian society and culture, advanced science and technology, and interacting withinternational students the chance to study abroad for
up to a year in Japan while still retaining their full-timestatus at their home universities. In addition, the university hopes that the program will promote exchange
between university students from foreign countries
and university students in Japan.

This course is designed for students at universities
that have an exchange agreement in place with Kumamoto University, as well as special auditing students.
Students in this course will take classes in specialized
subjects that are taught in English or Japanese andliberal arts that are taught in Japanese, as well asclasses in the Japanese language and Japanese Studies.

Japanese Language
and Culture ProgramThis Program is aimed toward those who are Japanese Studies students (Japanese Government Scholarship students). Students in this course will take Japanese Studies Program courses, classes in specialized
subjects and liberal arts that are taught in Japanese, as
well as classes in the Japanese language and JapaneseStudies.

Academic
Programs

will take mainly classes in specialized subjects that are
taught in English, as well as classes in the Japanese
language and Japanese Studies.

Introduction• Course I (Short-Term Exchange Program I )As a general rule, this course is for students at universities that have an exchange agreement in placewith Kumamoto University. Students in this course• Course II (Short-Term Exchange Program II )International Exchanges

Kumamoto University
Short-Term Exchange Programs

Global-COE
Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
Campus Maps
Locationof their experience.

Facts

students from exchange partner universities. The program aims to provide students who wish to study inJapan with the chance to experience the Japanese language and culture.
As part of the program, students received various
lectures in basic Japanese in the fields of the Social
Sciences, Natural Sciences and Medical Sciences, and avariety of Japanese cultural experiences. This year, 39
students from China, Korea and Taiwan participatedin the program, and offered mostly favorable reviews

International
Exchanges

Kumamoto University conducted the Kumamoto
University Summer Program 2011 between July 4 andJuly 15. This program started in 2007 and is open to

Educational
GP Programs

Kumamoto University Summer Program 201143

Administrative Officers
President
Part 7Vice-Presidents

Facts

Trustees

Vice-Presidents
Auditors

Introduction
Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
Educational
GP Programs
International
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
Location

44

Faculty of Letters
EISEI-BUNKO Research Center
Faculty of Education
University Kindergarten
University Elementary School
University Junior High School
Kumamoto-u Attached Special Support School
Center for Educational Research and School Development
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science
School of Medicine
School of Pharmacy
Research Institute for Drug Discovery
Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences
Center for Medicinal Resources and Ecology
Faculty of Engineering
Engineering Research Equipment Center
Creative Engineering and Design Education Center
Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Faculty of Life Sciences
Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Graduate School of Health Sciences
School of Law
Clinical Legal Education and Research Center
University Hospital
University LibraryCenter for Multimedia and Information Technologies
Center for Globalization
Research Center for Higher Education
Center for Policy Studies
Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School
Center for Marine Environment Studies
Shock Wave and Condensed Matter Research Center
Bioelectrics Research Center
Institute of Resource Development and Analysis
Center for AIDS ResearchInstitute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics
Priority Organization for Innovation and ExcellenceInnovative Collaboration Organization
Organization for General Education
Health Care Center
Environmental Safety Center
Institute for e-Learning Development
Administration Bureau
Strategic Management Planning OfficeMarketing Promotion Office
Research / Education Promotion OfficeStudent Affairs Office
University Hospital Administration Office
Administrative Office

Dean
Director
Dean
Principal
Principal
Principal
Principal
Director
Dean
Dean
Dean
Dean
Director
Director
Director
Dean
Director
Director
Dean
Dean
Dean
Dean
Dean
Dean
Dean
Dean
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
General Manager
General Manager
General Manager
General Manager
General Manager
General Manager(General Affairs)
General Manager (Finance)
General Manager (Facilities)

TANIGUCHI Isao, D.Eng.
MOROZUMI Mitsuo, D.Eng.
YAMANAKA Itaru, LL.M.
HARADA Shinji, M.D., D.M.Sc.
ABE Shin-ichi, D.Sc.
KURATA Yutaka
NOGUCHI Toshio
INOMATA Yukihiro, M.D., Ph.D.
FURUKAWA Kenji, D.Eng.
SUGAWARA Katsuhiko, D.Eng.
TATEISHI Kazuhiro
OKUMA Kaoru, D.Lit.
KOMOTO Masayuki, D.Lit.
TODA Tatsuhiko, M.Lit.
SHIBAYAMA Kenji, M.Ed.
NAKAGAWA Yasutaka, Ph.D.
MASAMOTO Kazumori, Ph.D.
HOSHIKAWA Takashi, Ph.D.
HORIHATA Masaomi, Ph.D.
YAMAZAKI Kodo, Ph.D.
FURUSHIMA Mikio, D.Sc.
TAKEYA Motohiro, M.D., Ph.D.
OTSUKA Masami, D.Pharm.Sc.
KAI Hirofumi, D.Pharm.Sc.
HIRATA Sumio, D.Pharm.Sc.
YAHARA Shoji, D.Pharm.Sc.
SATONAKA Shinobu, D.Eng.
ISHITOBI Mitsuaki, D.Eng.
MURAYAMA Nobuki, Ph.D.
TODA Tatsuhiko, M.Lit.
IWAOKA Nakamasa, D.Law
NISHIYAMA Tadao, D.Sc.
TAKEYA Motohiro, M.D., Ph.D.
TAKEYA Motohiro, M.D., Ph.D.
OTSUKA Masami, D.Pharm.Sc.
KIHARA Shinichi, M.D., Ph.D.
HASHIMOTO Makoto, LL.M.
HASHIMOTO Makoto, LL.M.
INOMATA Yukihiro, M.D., Ph.D.
MORI Masato, M.Lit.
NAKANO Hiroshi, Ph.D.
FURUKAWA Kenji, D.Eng.
OKABE Tsutomu, Ph.D.
HARADA Shinji, M.D., D.M.Sc.
ITO Juko, D.Eng.
TAKIKAWA Kiyoshi, D.Eng.
AKAI Ichiro, D.Sc.
KATSUKI Sunao, D.Eng.
URANO Toru, D.V. M., Ph.D.
TAKIGUCHI Masafumi, M.D., D.M.Sc.
NAKAO Mitsuyoshi, M.D., D.M.Sc.
TANIGUCHI Isao, D.Eng.
HARADA Shinji, M.D., D.M.Sc.
YAMANAKA Itaru, LL.M.
KISHIKAWA Hideki, M.D., Ph.D.
OGAWA Yoshihiro, D.Eng.
YAMANAKA Itaru, LL.M.
SATO Satoru
IMADA Koujiro
SHIMADA Masatoshi
IWAMA Yoshiharu
FUKUNAGA Shigetomo
SUZUKI Takeshi
MATSUBARA Shozou
TASHIRO Fumihiko

Faculty and Staff Size

31

1

Faculty of Education

48

47

9

Faculty of Law

15

15

2

64
84
1

188

School of Pharmacy

2

Faculty of Engineering
Graduate School of Social and Cultural
Sciences
Graduate School of Science andTechnology

1

4

1

1

76

Faculty of Life Sciences

86

48

School of Law

12

4

Health Care Center

11Institute of Molecular Embryology andGenetics

92

Innovative Collaboration Organization

2

1

Center for Multimedia and Information
Technologies

3

2

Center for Globalization

1

1

Research Center for Higher Education

2

Center for Policy Studies

1

3

3

8

5

13

1

41

42

1

17

17

6

39

225

225

19

107

260

9

16

1

269
16

1

3

2

5

12

24

9

33

3
2

7

3

3
3

10

5

5

4

6

6

3

4

4

1

1

1
1

3

Center for Marine Environment Studies

3

2

5

1

6

4

1

1

6

1

7

3

4

4

11

6

17

Center for AIDS Research

3

4

1

8

8

Bioelectrics Research Center

5

1

6

6

1

1

1

1

1

1

63

107

Shock Wave and Condensed Matter
Research Center
Institute of Resource Development andAnalysis

Environmental Safety Center
Archaeological Operation Center
University Hospital

2

7

35

Administaration Bureau
350

267

76

233

2

597

433

433

84 1,012 1,007 2,019

Location

Total

490

Campus Maps

2

Facts

1

International
Exchanges

1

Educational
GP Programs

Institute for e-Learning Development

Advanced
Research
Projects

The Memorial Museum of the Fifth HighSchool33

Global-COE
Projects

104

191

Academic
Programs

5

3

Introduction

11

64

33

Faculty of Science

Total

Administrative andTechnical Staff

Sub-total

Teachers(Attached Schools)

Research Assistants

Assistant Professors

Lecturers (Full-Time)

Associate Professors

Professors
32

Facts

Faculty of Letters

Part 7

Classification(As of May 1, 2011)45

Student Enrollment(As of May 1, 2011)

Part 7▪Undergraduate Students▪
Faculty and School▪Graduate Students▪

NumberFaculty and School

MasterFacts

Letters

797

579

Education

97

49

Education

1,296

708

Medical Sciences

55

25

Law

919

430

Health Sciences

57

Pharmaceutical
Sciences

Science

836

237

Medicine

1,299

634

Pharmacy497

232

Engineering

2,438

328

Total

8,082

3,148

—

288

85

—

38

15

9

—

71

28

51

9

—

Social and Cultural
Sciences

169

87

93

51

—

Science andTechnology

908

134

241

38

—

—

81

24

1.357

361

688

192

81

24

Total

Faculty and School

Number

Diploma Course inSpecial Education

22

Juris Doctor—

School of Law▪Diploma Course▪

Doctor—

14▪Attached Schools▪

▪Special Course▪

Classification

Faculty and School

NumberSpecial Course in School Health4743*Colored figures indicate the number of females includedin the figures.

NumberElementary School

719

360

Junior High School

483

247

Special Support
School59

26

Kindergarten

118

61

Total

1,379

694

Introduction
Academic
Programs

Student Financial Aid

Global-COE
Projects▪Japanese Students▪

Advanced
Research
Projects
Educational
GP Programs
International
Exchanges

Number ofStudents

Japanese
Government
Scholarship

Other
Scholarships

8,032

4,740

100

4,840

60.3%

Master

1,448

842

5

847

58.5%

Doctor

710

126

2

128

18.0%

Juris Doctor

88

68

2

70

79.5%

10,278

5,776

109

5,885

57.3%

Number ofStudents

Japanese
Government
Scholarship

Other
Scholarships

Undergraduate Students

111

9

39

48

43.2%

Graduate Students

237

57

87

144

60.8%

Japanese Language Trainees

4

4

0

4

100%

Total

352

70

126

196

55.7%

Classification
Undergraduate Students

Graduate Students

Total

Total

Rate

▪International Students▪
Classification

Facts
Campus Maps
Location46(As of March 1, 2011)

Total

Rate

Student Admission(The 2011 School Year)

Faculty and School

Applicants

Newly Enrolled
Students

Rate of Enrollment

677

177

26.1%

Education

973

314

32.3%

Law

672

223

33.2%

Science

600

198

33.0%

Medicine

923

116

12.6%

Health Sciences

661

151

22.8%

Pharmacy

422

96

22.7%

Engineering

1,478

542

36.7%

Total

6,406

1,817

28.4%

Newly Enrolled
Students

Rate of Enrollment

Facts

Letters

Part 7▪Undergraduate Students▪

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

Law
Total

59

45

76.3%

Master

98

76

77.6%

Doctor

29

18

62.1%

Master

517

409

79.1%

Doctor

44

39

88.6%

Master

27

23

85.2%

Doctor

67

64

95.5%

Master

37

26

70.3%
85.7%
86.1%

Doctor

15

14

93.3%

Juris Doctor

47

16

34.0%

983

767

78.0%

Newly Enrolled
Students

Rate of Enrollment

22

95.7%

Newly Enrolled
Students

Rate of Enrollment

46

59.0%

▪Diploma Course▪
Applicants
Diploma Course in Special Education

23▪Special Course▪
ApplicantsSpecial Course in School Health78

International
Exchanges

Student Costs(As of May 1, 2011 / Unit: yen)

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

Auditors*

9,800

28,20014,800/ credit

Location

Tuition fees

Campus Maps

Admission fee

Facts

Entrance exam fee* Includes non-degree course students

Educational
GP Programs

631

Advanced
Research
Projects

736

Global-COE
Projects

DoctorMasterAcademic
Programs

Pharmaceutical Sciences

MasterIntroduction

Health Sciences

Applicants47

Degrees Awarded
Part 7▪Master's Degree▪

(as of March 31, 2011)▪Doctoral Degree▪
New System

New System

Facts

Classification

2010.42011.3

Total

Master of Arts

25

889

Master of Education

42

947

Master of Law

10

425

Master of Public Policy

666

Master of Medical Sciences

33

163

Master of Nursing

7

16

Master of Health Sciences

717

Master of Pharmaceutical
Sciences

85

1,587

Master of Clinical Pharmacy

076

Master of Science

105

1,794

Master of Engineering

322

7,295

Master of Philosophy

1233

Master of Science inInstructional Systems

16

48

Total

Classification

Old
SystemCourse Completion

Thesis Submission

2010.42011.3

Total

2010.42011.3

Total

3

12

Doctor of Literature

—

3

39

Doctor of Public Policy

—

1

17

1

3

Doctor of Laws

—

2

5

—

—

Doctor of Science

—

11

155

1

28

Doctor of Engineering

—

33

494

1

108

Doctor of Philosophy

—

29

226

0

18

Doctor of Medical
Sciences

1,663

45

1,796

11

942

Doctor ofPharmaceutical
Sciences

—

19

218

5

138

Doctor of ClinicalPharmacy

—

0

7

—

—

Doctor of Life Sciences

—

3

13

0

2

Juris Doctor

—

16

112

—

—

Total

1,663

162

3,082

22

1,251

670 13,356

After Graduation
Introduction▪Undergraduate Students▪
Faculty and School

Numberof
Graduates

Letters

191

Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
Educational
GP Programs
International
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
Location

48(The 2011 School Year)

Number Continuing
Higher Education

Number Employed

Rate
17

8.9%

Others

Rate
114

59.7%

Rate
60

31.4%

Education

302

44

14.6%

203

67.2%

55

18.2%

Law

214

16

1.5%

147

68.7%

51

23.8%

Science

180

101

56.1%

53

29.4%

26

14.4%

Medicine

253

14

5.5%

132

52.2%

107

42.3%

Pharmacy

33

31

93.9%

1

3.0%

1

3.0%

Engineering

546

317

58.0%

204

37.4%

25

4.6%

Total

1,719

540

31.4%

854

49.7%

325

18.9%

Numberof
Graduates

Number Continuing
Higher Education▪Graduate Students▪
Faculty and School
Education

MasterSocial andCultural Sciences

MasterDoctorScience andTechnology

MasterDoctorMasterMedical Sciences

42

Number Employed

Rate

Others

Rate

Rate

—

—

36

85.7%

6

14.3%

69

5

7.2%

49

71.0%

15

21.7%

13

—

—

12

92.3%

1

7.7%

427

27

6.3%

374

87.6%

26

6.1%

71

—

—

63

88.7%

8

11.3%

33

18

54.5%

10

30.3%

5

15.2%
6.1%

Doctor

66

—

—

62

93.9%

4

Health Sciences

Master

14

3

21.4%

11

78.6%

—

—

Pharmaceutical
Sciences

Master

85

13

15.3%

70

82.3%

2

2.4%

Doctor

19

—

—

17

89.5%

2

10.5%

16

—

—

—

—

16

100.0%

855

66

7.7%

704

82.3%

85

9.9%

Law

Juris Doctor
Total

Budget Breakdown▪Statements of Expenditure (FY2011)▪

Unit: million yen

Unit: million yen

15,686

Personnel Cost

20,82327,783

Cost of Supplies

19,326

Commissioned Research

2,831

Debt Redemption

3,320

Subsidy for Facility

742

Commissioned Research

2,831

Loan for Facility

480

Expenditure for Facility

1,222

Total

47,522

Total

47,522

Facts

Grants for Management
Tuition and University HospitalPart 7▪Statements of Income (FY2011)▪

▪Funds from Other Sources (FY2010 / Unit: thousand yen)▪
2,600,000

Total
6,000,975

2,400,000
2,200,000
2,000,000
1,800,000
1,600,000
1,400,000
1,200,000

2,443,985

1,000,000

600,000

Introduction

1,717,616

800,000

1,518,359

400,000
200,000

321,015
Grants-in-Aid
for Scientific
Research

Grants &Endowments

Commissioned
Research

Academic
Programs

0

Global-COE
Projects

Cooperative
Researchwith Private Sector

Advanced
Research
Projects▪Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (FY2010)▪
24

377,130

Scientific Research in Priority Areas

941,500Scientific Research (S)3105,820

Scientific Research (A)12143,390

Scientific Research (B)70397,020

Scientific Research (C)239

337,291

Exploratory Research

25

30,700Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (S)2

46,80013,520121

206,225

Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (Start-up)

16

20,761

Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows

42

29,500Total

567

1,749,657* Includes overhead costs/ unit: thousand yen

Location

4

Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)Campus Maps

Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (A)Facts

Grant-in-aid for Scientific Research on innovative areas

International
Exchanges*Research
Expense

Educational
GP Programs

Proposals
SelectedCategories

49

Campus Maps ※ National Important Cultural Property     ▪Registered Tangible Cultural Property
Part 8Campus Maps

Kurokami North Campus
1 Faculty of Education
2 Kurokami North Storage
3 Accommodation Facility for Guests(Chimeido)
4 Kusunoki Hall
5 Faculty of Letters, Faculty of Law,
Graduate School of Social and Cultural
Sciences, School of Law
6 The Memorial Museum of the Fifth HighSchool ※7 Chemical Laboratory of The Fifth HighSchool ※8 Research Center for Higher Education,
Center for Globalization,
10
Student Affairs Office
9 Athletic Field (Bufugen)
10 Club Room
11 Gymnasium
12 Swimming Pool
13 Club Room
14 Student Hall
15 Red Gate ※16 Academic Commons Kurokami-5
17 Health Care Center
18 Library
19 Gate Guard
To City Center
20 Cefeteria, Shop
21 Environmental Safety Center

Introduction
Academic
Programs
Global-COE
Projects
Advanced
Research
Projects
Educational
GP Programs

Kurokami South Campus
22 Academic Commons Kurokami-4
23 Center for Multimedia and Information
Technologies
24 Main Building of Administration Office▪
25 Gate Guard
26 Academic Commons Kurokami-7
27 Faculty of Science28 Faculty of Science, Graduate School of
Science and Technology
29 Faculty of Science
30 Faculty of Science
31 Graduate School of Science andTechnology Research Building
32 Graduate School of Science andTechnology Laboratory Building
33 Faculty of Engineering Research Building
34 Faculty of Engineering
35 Faculty of Engineering
36 Academic Commons Kurokami-3
37 Center for Marine Environment Studies

Kumamoto-u Attached Special Support
School57 Special Support School
58 Gymnasium
59 Athletic Field
60 Swimming Pool
61 Faculty of Education

Kurokami

To Tatsuda Nature Park

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To AsoPrefecture Road
25

52

54

55

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47 Creative Engineering and Design

Education Laboratory
38 Academic Commons Kurokami-2

48 Research Laboratory

39 Museum of the Engineering Faculty ※49 Incubation Laboratory

40 Faculty of Engineering Research Building

50 Venture Business Laboratory, Shock Wave

41 Faculty of Engineering Multidiscipline

Laboratory Building
42 100th Anniversary Memorial Hall
43 Academic Commons Kurokami-1
44 Faculty of Engineering Research Building
45 Faculty of Engineering
46 Mechanical Practical Roomand Condensed Matter Research Center
51 Radioisotope Laboratory
52 Engineering Research Equipment Center
53 Archaeological Operation Center
54 FORICO (Cafeteria/Shop and Bakery)
55 Cafeteria / Hair Salon
56 Core Laboratory

International
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
Location

Kurokami Campus  (311, 478m2)
50

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13
4

12

9

To Kumamoto
Station

7

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gyo

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Multistory Parking Garage

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17

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20

HonjoKuhonji
25

Campus Maps

10

3Part 81

Honjo Campus
1 West Tower
2 East Tower
3 Hospital 6th Ward
4 Central Examination Building
5 Outpatient Examination and Clinical Research Building
6 Administration Building
7 MRI-CT Building
8 Clinical Research Building
9 Yamasaki Hall▪
10 Medical Education & Library Building
11 General Medical Research Building
12 Basic Research Building
13 Dormitory for Nurses
14 Basic Research Building
15 Lecture Building
16 Center for AIDS Research, Institute of Resource
Development and  Analysis
17 Institute of Resource Development and Analysis(Gene Technology Center / Radioisotope Center)18 Institute of Resource Development and Analysis(Center for Animal Resources & Development)
19 Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics
20 Academic Common Honjo - 1

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8

5

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6

7
10

24

To Misotenjin

To Minami Kumamoto

5 Main Building E (Library, Research Institute for24 Academic Common Honjo - 2
25 Student Union “Kaiju”
26 Gymnasium

6 Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences

14

7 Lecture Building

15

8 Instrumental Analysis Center

28 Kobato Nursery

9 General Research Building
10 Banjikan Hall (Restaurant, Seminar Room, Liaison

Office)11 Gymnasium
12 Center for Medicinal Resources and Ecology(Medicinal Plant Garden)
13 The Kumayaku Museum and Miyamoto Memorial Hall

Educational
GP Programs

14 Staff Residence

Advanced
Research
ProjectsOe

Oe Campus
1 Main Building A, B, C
2 Joint Research Building
3 Radioisotope Center
4 Main Building D

Global-COE
Projects

27 Athletic Field

Drug Discovery)

Academic
Programs

23 School of Health Sciences

12

13

21 Higo Iiku Monument Hall
22 School of Health Sciences

11

Introduction

1

15 GroundInternational
Exchanges
Facts
Campus Maps
Location

Honjo and Kuhonji Campus  (133, 312m2)

Oe Campus  (51, 264m2)
51

Location
Part 9KYUSHU Island

People's Republic of
China
Russian Federation

Location

Democratic People's
Republic of Korea

Kumamoto University
Republic of Korea

Kumamoto CityTOKYO

Aitsu Marine Station

OSAKA

Kumamoto
Prefecture

JAPAN

KUMAMOTO

Introduction

KUMAMOTO CityTo Hakata(Fukuoka)

To Fukuoka

Academic
Programs•University Elementary School•University Junior High School•Center for Educational Research and
School Development•Student Dormitory, International house•Kurokami North Campus•Kurokami South Campus•Kumamoto-u Attached Special
Support School

Global-COE
Projects

3
Kami-Kumamoto
StationTatsutaguchi
Station

337

Advanced
Research
Projects

Tokaigakuen-mae
StationKokai
Bridge•University Kindergarten

Educational
GP Programs

Kumamoto
CastleInternational
Exchanges

Kagoshima  LineTo Aso

gyo

San

d

Roa

•Oe Athletic Field

Municipal Office
Bus Center•Oe Campus
Suizenji Station

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Facts

Kumamoto
Stationne

  LiCampus Mapshi
HoMinami-Kumamoto
StationHeisei Station

Location52

Shin-Suizenji
Station•Honjo-Kuhonji Campus

To Kagoshima

Japan Railway
Bus
Rail

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 second biggest city in Kyushu. It

history and plenty of rich nature; and Aso National Park,
crowned by the active volcano Mt. Aso, with the largest
caldera volcano in the world. Because of its proximity tohas a population of approximately 734,000, which isequivalent to about 40% of the total population of theprefecture. By air it takes 90 minutes from Tokyo and 60

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

minutes from Osaka; by Kyushu Shinkansen it takes 40
minutes from Fukuoka City.
The weather is generally mild, though there is a rainyseason from early June to mid-July, followed by a subtropically hot summer season. Autumn and spring offer
the most comfortable weather. Warm clothing is necessary in January and February. It seldom snows even inthat 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.

midwinter, and never more than a few centimeters.
Known for its abundance of trees and greenery, Kumamoto is one of Japan's oldest cities. While offering thelatest in modern facilities, Kumamoto has managed toretain a purity and simplicity of old Japanese customs,
flavor, and spirit which make it an interesting place tovisit and a delightful place to live.
Local attractions include Kumamoto Castle, one of theoldest and grandest medieval castle in Japan; Kumamoto
downtown area, located 10-15 minutes away from Kumamoto University by bicycle and known for a lot of officebuilding and shopping streets; the Amakusa Islands, a
chain of 120 islands known for their exciting Christian