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INDEX
1. About Iwate University ………………………………… p.2
2. Undergraduate and Graduate Programs ………… p.4
3. Research Topics ………………………………………… p.14
4. Types of International Students …………………… p.16
5. Support for International Students ……………… p.18
6. A Day in the Life of an International Student… p.20
7. Interviews with Current International Students… p.22
8. Campus Calendar………………………………………… p.23
9. Campus Facilities ………………………………………… p.24
10. Student Life ……………………………………………… p.25
11. About Iwate Prefecture……………………………… p.26

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A bout Iwat e Uni ver si t y

1. About Iwate University
History of
Iwate
University

Iwate University（Established in 1949）

Iwate Normal School（Established in 1976）
Morioka Imperia l College of Agriculture andForestry（Established in 1902）
Iwate Prefectural Training Center for
Supplementary Vocational School Teachers

National University Corporation, Iwate University（Re-established in 2004）（Opened in 1921）

Education
Unique to Iwate
University

Governmental Morioka Higher Technical School

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Center for Teaching, Learning and Career Development (CTLCD)（Established in 1939）

Faculty of Education

Organization for Research Promotion

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Admissions Center

Faculty of Agriculture

Teacher Training Promotion Center

Graduate School

Super-Computing and Information Sciences Center

Research Center for Regional Disaster Management

Health Care Center

Centre for Hiraizumi Studies

Radioisotope Research Center

Sanriku Fisheries Research Center

University Library

Research Center for Manufacturing Technology

International Liaison Center

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Diverse Educational/Research Environments

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Curriculum that Considers Regional Issues

Students participate in the regional community fromwithin the rich academic environment of Iwate University,and develop the skills to succeed in the world.

Students learn the practical skills necessary to solve issues inmodern society by witnessing and thinking about regional
issues.

● The role of a national university oriented within the regional community● The first step toward solving global issues is to learn about the “region”● Exceptional performance as a research institution● Curriculum designed to teach practical skills throughout its four years● The skills to succeed in the world, developed at Iwate University

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Student-Run Programs

International Exchange

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Career Development Support

Students participate in regional society throughprograms run by the student body, andaccumulate societal experience from within theuniversity.

Students participate in study abroad programs
and international exchange activities within
Japan to broaden their horizons toward theregional community and the world.

Everything that students experience, fromadmission to graduation, from classes toother activities, are opportunities for careerdevelopment.

● Bring student ideas to life “Letʼs Begin Project”● Personalized support● Become involved with society at an early stage● Establish a “company” and try managing a business through● International exchange without leaving Iwate Prefecture● Iwate Universityʼs two pillars of career education“Campus Company”

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A wide variety of research topics, made possible by the extensive campus

Iwate University
in Numbers

Surface Area

Approx. 14.7 k㎡

Number of Students〈as of May 2017〉

Iwate University Overall
5,520

Iwate University is a single-campus

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

931

university that houses four faculties.

Faculty of Education

893

The universityʼs extensive property allows
for practical research through fieldwork in
the research forests, farms, and pasture.

Fculty of Science and Engineering

1,867

Faculty of Agriculture

1,035

Graduate School (Masterʼs/Doctoral)

795

Number ofInternational Students: 218
Countries/Regions of Origin:
24 countries and 1 region

See yourself in a new light through encounters with different cultures
Number of Study Abroad Students〈as of 2015; excludes non-university-sponsored study
abroad students〉

International Students from Abroad/Exchange Agreements with Foreign
Universities, etc.

Undergraduate Students: 146

Inter-University Exchange
Agreements: 24 universities in
8 countries and 1 region

Study Abroad/Assignment Destinations:
15 countries

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

72

Faculty of Education

26

Fculty of Science and Engineering

16

Faculty of Agriculture

32

Grant-type

study

abroadInter-Departmental Exchange
Agreements: 30 universities in 14
countries

scholarships

Iwate University has exchange agreements

and English education support creates anwith foreign universities, and has admitted

environment that encourages students tointernational students from many countries.

study abroad.

Individualized job-hunting support

Giving back to the community with research achievements
University Regional Contribution
Ranking

Employment Rate

〈Ranking of 751 public/private universities in Japan;
from Nikkei Glocal Vol. 281 [December 7, 2015]〉

Iwate University Overall 95％
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

95%

Faculty of Education

95%

Fculty of Science and Engineering

91%

Faculty of Agriculture97%

7th in Japan
Iwate Universityʼs education, personnel, andresearch achievements have made wide-ranging
contributions to the regional community.

Every year, Iwate University students have an
employment rate of over 90%. A wide variety of
job-hunting support, available through the Career
Support Division, help each individual student findContributing to regional corporations
as a regionally-oriented university

a job that matches their skills and goals.

Joint Research with Corporations in
the Prefecture Ranking〈2015〉

Admission
Fee
TuitionAdmission Fee: 282,000 yen (estimate)
Annual Tuition: 535,800 yen (estimate)Students whose financial circumstances make it difficult forthem to make these payments may be exempted from theadmission fee/annual tuition.

16th in Japan
Number of Joint Research Projects with
Corporations in the Prefecture: 38
Number of Joint Research Projects with
Other Private Corporations: 147

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2. Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Faculty

Faculty of

Department

Studies

Department of Human Sciences andCultural Studies
Max. 125 students; 4-year program

Humanities andSocial Sciences

Department of Regional Policy
Max. 75 students; 4-year program

Studies in Elementary School Education

Faculty of

Education

Department of Teacher Education
Max. 160 students; 4-year program

Studies in Junior High School Education
Studies in Science and Mathematics
Education
Studies in Education for Students with
Special Needs

Department of Chemistry andBiological Sciences
Max. 90 students; 4-year program

Faculty of

Science andEngineering

Department of Physical Science andMaterials Engineering
Max. 80 students; 4-year program

Studies in Chemistry
Studies in Biological Sciences
Graduate Course in Mathematical Scienceand Physics
Studies in Materials Science and Engineering
Studies in Electrical, Electronic, andCommunication Engineering

Department of Systems Innovation
Engineering
Max. 270 people; 4-year program

Studies in Computer, Intelligence and Media
Technology
Studies in Mechanical Science andEngineering
Studies in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

Department of Plant-bioscienceMax. 40 students; 4-year program

Department of Biological Chemistry
and Food ScienceMax. 40 students; 4-year program

Department of Forest ScienceMax. 30 students; 4-year program

Faculty ofAgriculture

Department of Food Production andEnvironmental Management
Max. 60 students; 4-year program

Department of Animal ScienceMax. 30 students; 4-year program

Cooperative Department of
Veterinary Medicine
Max. 30 students; 6-year program4

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Rural Engineering Program
Food Systems and Management Program
Fishery Systems Science ProgramExpected Careers

Graduate School

Human Behavior and Culture：Behavioral science, science of sports, modern culture, intercultural
understanding, history, Asian/English/American/European culture

Civil servant, private corporation in the tourism, finance, mass media, and publishingindustries, etc., schoolteacher, medical/welfare facility staff, international-exchangerelated organizations, staff at culture-/art-related facilities, or further education at
graduate school, amongst others

Law/political science, economics/principles of management, environmental studies

Civil servant, financial institutions, NPOs for the environment, welfare, etc.,
management consultant, private corporations in the tourism, distribution, andenvironmental industries, etc., further education at graduate school, amongst others

Elementary school education (all subject areas and subjects)

Elementary school teacher, amongst others

Middle (High)-school-level Japanese/Japanese education, social studies/social studies education,technical arts/technical arts education, home economics/home economics education, English/
English education, music/music education, art/art education, health/health education

Middle school teacher, high school teacher, amongst others

Science/science education, mathematics/mathematics education

Elementary school teacher, middle school teacher, amongst others

Special-needs education, special-needs psychology, special-needs health, special-needs biology/
pathology

Special-needs teacher, amongst others

Physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biological sciences, neuroscience,
medical engineering

Further education at graduate school, the manufacturing industry (chemicals
products, chemical plants, electronics, food products, medical supplies, etc.), relatedindustries like the environmental or medical equipment industries, national/local
civil servants, high school science/mathematics teacher, amongst others

Astrophysics and particle/nuclear physics, solid-state physics, applied mathematics

Further education at graduate school, the manufacturing industry (iron andsteel, non-ferrous metal, semiconductors, equipment, electronic components,
cars, etc.), IT-related industries, national/local civil servants, high school science/
mathematics teacher, amongst others

Electrical, electronic, and communication engineering, computer intelligence and media
technology, mechanical engineering, civil, environmental, and disaster prevention engineering

Further education at graduate school, corporations involved in the electricalcomponents, electrical equipment, telecommunications, software, cars, electric
power, robots, and aviation industries, etc., the transportation industry, theconstruction industry, the consulting industry, national/local civil servant, highschool science/mathematics teacher, amongst others

Plant-bioscience ： Crop science, horticulture science, applied entomology, plant breeding, plant
pathology, plant physiology, farm management/agricultural economics

Further education at graduate school, national/local civil servant, private
corporations in the seed/seedling, food products, and agricultural chemicals
industries, etc., agricultural cooperatives, amongst others

Biological chemistry, food and nutritional chemistry, applied microbiology, plant nutrition and soil
science, molecular and cellular biology, environmental stress biochemistry

Further education at graduate school, national/local civil servant, private
corporations in the food products, medical supplies, fertilizer, agriculturalchemicals, and environmental analysis industries, etc., amongst others

Forestry：Tree ecophysiology and silviculture, forest policy, regional resource management, forest
dynamics and management, erosion control, forest industry engineering, forest management,
wood-based resource engineering, forest resource chemistry, landscape planning and tourism
studies, forest and environment education, conservation biology, forest conservation ecology

Further education at graduate school, national/local civil servant, independentadministrative corporation/NPO related to the agricultural/forestry industries
and the natural environment, private corporations in the environmental,
construction, landscape gardening, and paper manufacturing industries, etc.,
amongst others

Food and Regional Industry：Irrigation, drainage, and rural engineering; agricultural environment
information; fisheries science

Further education at graduate school, national/civil servant, private
corporations in the construction, food products, distribution, farming, andfishery industries, etc., farming- and fishery-related organizations, amongst
othersAnimal Sciences ： Animal embryology, ethology, animal experimentation, pasture practicum,practical experience on the pasture

Further education at graduate school, national/civil servant, private
corporations in the food product, medical supplies, and animal-relatedindustries, etc., amongst others

Veterinary Science：Basic veterinary science, pathogenetic veterinary science, applied veterinaryscience, clinical veterinary medicine for pets and farm animals

Clinical veterinarian, animal hygiene veterinarian, public health veterinarian, private sector
veterinarian, further education at graduate school, amongst others

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences(Master's Program)

Academic Fields

Graduate School of Education(Professional Degree Program)
Graduate School of Engineering(Doctoral Program)
Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences (Doctoral Program)

United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences(UGAS) (Doctoral Program)

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Master's Program)

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Faculty of

Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Human Sciences and Cultural Studies
Department of Regional Policy

Aims to develop personnel with the comprehensive perspective, intellect, and practical ability necessary to help revitalize regional communities
and participate in the globalization of Japan.

Department of Human Sciences
and Cultural Studies
Academic
FieldsMax. 125 students;
4-year program

Human Behavior and Culture:Behavioral science, science of sports, modern
culture, understanding different cultures, history, Asian/English/American/
European culture

Department of Regional Policy
Academic
FieldsMax. 75 students;
4-year program

Law/political science, economics/principles of management, environmental
studies

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of human beings andWorks to approach issues of regional vitalization and regional management

culture, and specialize in their areas of interest.

from three academic fields: law, economics, and the environment.

FeaturedCurriculum
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UP カリキュラム●Fundamental Psychology Experiments (2nd year: Second semester)FeaturedCurriculum
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UP カリキュラム●Civil Law (General Provisions) I and II (1st year: First and second semester)

In small groups, students experience psychology experiments like the stroop effect

The civil code is an important topic that comprises the basis of all further legal education,

experiment, the configuration of an attitude scale, etc., and learn the practicalities ofand is a subject that law students should take before any other. An important part ofresearch methods and data processing, as well as the basics of writing reports.

the civil code includes the general provisions concerning “persons” and “things,” which●English and American Culture Lecture (2nd year: First semester)Students learn about topics such as immigration policies, race/ethnic issues, family

pertain to the entirety of the civil code and law in general.
●Theoretical Economics I and II (2nd year: First and second semester)

structure, educational issues, and gun regulations in America, deepening their

Gives students an understanding of how to view economics comprehensively. Subject isunderstanding through things like movies, books, and other literature.

related to many specialized courses, and students learn everything from the production●Project Execution Training (Development) (3rd year: First and second semester)Students develop the ability to execute art-related projects in the regional community bydeepening their knowledge on art, design, crafts, calligraphy, and art theory, and taking
up various art-related cultural issues within the community.

of goods and services to the basic workings of the financial market, the job market, andpolitical finance.
●Environmental Policy I and II (1st year: Second semester; 2nd year: First semester)Students gain a broader, deeper understanding of environmental policies, which set
the course of action for solving environmental issues, through lectures by NPO staff

Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates【Private Corporation】The Bank of Iwate, Ltd. / Iwate Broadcasting Co., Ltd.
【Civil Servant】Iwate Prefectural Headquarters / Teacher at public school in Aomori

members on related activities, and by engaging in discussions with their peers.
Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates

Prefecture / Iwate Prefecture / Teacher at public school in Iwate Prefecture【Private Corporation】 JTB Tohoku / Kita-Nippon Bank 【Civil Servant】 Aomori【Graduate School】Iwate University Graduate School

Prefecture / Akita Prefecture / Ichinoseki City 【Graduate School】Iwate University
Graduate School / Tohoku University Graduate School / Waseda University Graduate School

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Faculty of

Department of Teacher Education

Education

Mandated multiple certifications to develop teachers that are even more skilled and to answer to the needs of the regional community.
Develops skilled teachers that are equipped with both educational theory and practical skills.

Max. 160 students;
4-year program

Department of Teacher Education
Studies in Elementary School Education
Academic
FieldsMax. 85 students

Academic
FieldsElementary school education (all subject areas and subjects)

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of human beings andculture, and specialize in their areas of interest.
Studies in Junior High School Education
Academic
FieldsStudies in Science and Mathematics

Max. 33 students

Middle-school- and high-school-level Japanese/Japanese education, social studies/social studies
education, technical arts/technical arts education, home economics/home economics education,
English/English education, music/music education, art/art education, health/health education

Aims to develop charismatic teachers by giving students a broader, deeper
understanding of education through specialized subjects.

Max. 32 students

Aims to give students a specialized knowledge of science/mathematics, as well as
the scientific and technical skills to verify this knowledge for themselves.

Science/science education, mathematics/mathematics education

Studies in Education for Students with Special Needs
Academic
FieldsMax. 10 students

Special-needs education, special-needs psychology, special-needs health, specialneeds biology/pathology

Gives students the specialization required to be a special-needs teacher, as
well as the special-needs knowledge that is often needed when teaching atelementary and middle schools.

FeaturedCurriculum
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UP カリキュラム●Introduction to Teaching (1st year: First semester)Students deepen their understanding of the meaning behind teaching and its role in society through lecturesand group activities. Students will also learn about educational issues specific to the region, such as about
earthquakes and subsequent recovery efforts.
●Educational Psychology (1st year: Second semester)Students will learn how to approach the various issues that teachers face in the classroom through a
psychological perspective, gaining knowledge on everything from how to effectively motivate children whowant to learn, improve their athletic ability, or want to be closer to their friends, to teaching methods andclassroom management.
●Cross-Curricular Science and Mathematics (2nd year: Second semester)Students will discuss the relationship between science and mathematics/numbers as it pertains to elementaryand middle school education, and learn how to teach these subjects with consideration for this relationship.
●Practices of Special Support Education (1st year: First semester)

Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates
Elementary school teacher, middle school teacher, high school teacher,In this class for 1st years, students observe and/or participate in classes at nearby special-needs schools. In

kindergarten teacher, special-needs teacher, civil servant (generaldoing so, students gain experience with the practicalities of special-needs education, which will become very

staff/specialized staff), international-exchange-related organizations,

important in the beginning of their career as a special-needs teacher.

further education at graduate school, amongst others

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Faculty of

Department of Chemistry and Biological Sciences

Science and Engineering

Department of Systems Innovation Engineering

Department of Physical Science and Materials Engineering

Transcends the boundaries of science and engineering to provide integrated education and research on everything from the natural sciences topractical skills.

Department of Chemistry
and Biological Sciences
Academic
FieldsMax. 90 students;
4-year program

Physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biological sciences,
neuroscience, medical engineering

Department of Physical Scienceand Materials Engineering
Academic
FieldsMax. 80 students;
4-year program

Astrophysics and particle/nuclear physics, solid-state physics, applied mathematics

Develops students who have the ability to problem-solve with respect toStudents learn how to approach society s various issues through the perspective

technical developments in chemistry and the biological sciences.

of mathematical engineering, by gaining a comprehensive understanding of
the scientific and engineering elements that make up the discipline.

Studies in Chemistry
Students learn high-level specialized knowledge on everything from basic
chemistry to applied chemistry.
●Inorganic Structural Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, etc.

Graduate Course in Mathematical Science and Physics
Students gain the ability to think in terms of mathematical physics througheducation in a rich variety of subjects.
●Complex Systems Science, Nano Science and Engineering, Superconductivity

Studies in Biological Sciences

Students will learn the specialized knowledge that will allow them tocontribute to the advancement of medical technologies.
●MolecularCellular Biology, Regenerative Medicine and Engineering, BiometricEngineering, etc.
Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates【Private Corporation】NTT East / Iwate Junior & Senior High School 【Civil Servant】
Iwate Prefectural Board of Education / National Tax Agency Sendai Regional Taxation
Bureau 【Graduate School】Iwate University Graduate School / University of Tsukuba
Graduate School / The University of Western Australia Graduate School

Science and Engineering, etc.

Studies in Materials Science and Engineering
Students gain a wide-ranging understanding of materials science, which isthe basis of society and industry, on everything from the basics to appliedmaterials science.
●Material Microstructure I, Physical Chemistry of Materials I, Semiconductor
Device Engineering, etc.
Career Paths of Graduates【Private Corporation】Aichi Steel / Tokin / Iwate Toshiba Electronics【Civil Servant】
Iwate Prefecture / Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Iwate Labour Bureau / Morioka
City 【Graduate School】 Iwate University Graduate School / Tokyo Institute ofTechnology Graduate School / Tohoku University Graduate School

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Max. 270 students;
4-year program

Department of Systems Innovation Engineering
Academic
FieldsElectrical, electronic, and communication engineering, computer intelligence and media technology, mechanical engineering, civil, environmental, and disaster prevention engineering

Students will learn specialized knowledge and applied skills with respect to engineering through an education that transcends the boundaries of the discipline s
fundamental academic fields.
Studies in Electrical, Electronic, and Communication Engineering

Studies in Mechanical Science and Engineeringlearn everything from the basics to the applications of electrical, electronics,

Aims to develop engineers and researchers that will be able to contributeinstrumentation, control, and communication engineering.

to the mechanical systems field.

●High-Voltage and Plasma Engineering, Communication Systems, Training for●Aerospace Systems, Combustion Engineering, Robotics, etc.

Embedded Software, etc.
Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates

Career Paths of Graduates【Private Corporation】 SWS East Japan / Akita Kouseiren / ALPS Electric 【Civil【Private Corporation】IBC Soft Alpha / AISIN comCruise / Akita Adamant / ALPS

Servant】Hachinohe City 【Graduate School】Iwate University Graduate School /Electric 【Civil Servant】Kamaishi City / Takizawa City 【Graduate School】Iwate

Tohoku University Graduate School

University Graduate School / Utsunomiya University Graduate School / Tohoku University
Graduate School

Studies in Computer, Intelligence and Media Technology

Students gain an understanding of artificial intelligence engineering, andcomputer science in media through the lens of the computer science discipline.
●Software Design and Exercises, Computer Graphics, Robotics, etc.
Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates【Private Corporation】NTT East / NEC / East Japan Railway Company / Panasonic System
Networks R&D Lab 【Civil Servant】Morioka City / Tohoku Regional Bureau 【Graduate

Studies in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Develops professional engineers with the problem-solving ability to handle
issues in society.
●Environmental Engineering, Structural Dynamics I, Urban Planning, etc.
Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates【Private Corporation】Akita Bank / The Bank of Iwate / Penta-Ocean Construction【Civil Servant】Iwate Prefecture / Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Tohoku Regional Bureau / Sapporo City 【Graduate School】Iwate University Graduate
School / Tohoku University Graduate School

School】Iwate University Graduate School / University of Tsukuba Graduate School

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Faculty of

Department of Plant-bioscience

Agriculture

Department of Animal Science

Department of Biological Chemistry and Food Science

Develops personnel with the ability to play both regional and global roles in the wide-ranging field of agriculture, forestry, and fishery.

Department of Plant-bioscience
Academic
FieldsMax. 40 students;
4-year program

Plant-bioscience: Crop science, horticulture science, applied entomology, plant
breeding, plant pathology, plant physiology, farm management/agricultural
economics

Aims to develop in students professional knowledge and skills with regards
to plant-bioscience and agriculture, through an exceptional level of basic andAcademic
FieldsMax. 30 students;
4-year program

Forestry: Tree ecophysiology and silviculture, forest policy, regional resource
management, forest dynamics and management, erosion control, forest
industry engineering, forest management, wood-based resource engineering,forest resource chemistry, landscape planning and tourism studies, forest andenvironment education, conservation biology, forest conservation ecology

Focuses on fieldwork, including practice in the research forest, in order for

applied research possible only at the Iwate University Faculty of Agriculture.

students to develop wide-ranging and practical knowledge of the discipline.

●Agricultural Science, Applied Entomology I, Plant Physiology, etc.

●Dendrology Training, Forest Conservation Ecology, Erosion Control, etc.

Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates

Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates【Private Corporation】National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations in【Private Corporation】NTC Consultants / OYO Corporation / Toyo High School 【Civil

Tochigi Prefecture / Akita Shurui Seizoh / Ichijo Komuten 【Civil Servant】Aomori Prefecture

Servant】Aomori Prefecture / Akita Prefecture / Ibaraki Prefecture 【Graduate School】/ Iwate Prefecture / Sapporo City 【Graduate School】Iwate University Graduate School /Iwate University Graduate School / The University of Tokyo Graduate School / Tokyo

The University of Tokyo Graduate School / Tohoku University Graduate School

University of Agriculture and Technology Graduate School

Department of Biological Chemistry
and Food Science
Academic
FieldsMax. 40 students;
4-year program

Biological chemistry, food and nutritional chemistry, applied microbiology, plant
nutrition and soil science, molecular and cellular biology, environmental stressbiochemistry

Students will gain an understanding of the clarification of biologicalprocesses, and how this applies to the area of food, using knowledge
about biology and chemistry.
●Plant Stress Response, Molecular Biology I and II, Industrial Microbiology, etc.

Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates【Private Corporation】Earth Environmental Service / Japan Food Research Laboratories/ JA Bank Iwate 【Civil Servant】Iwate Prefecture / Iwate Biotechnology ResearchCenter 【Graduate School】Iwate University Graduate School

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Department of Food Production and Environmental Management
Department of Forest Science
Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine

Department of Food Production andEnvironmental Management
Academic
FieldsMax. 60 students;
4-year program

Food and Regional Industry: Irrigation, drainage, and rural engineering,
agricultural environment information, fisheries science

Department of Animal Science
Academic
FieldsMax. 30 students;
4-year program

Animal Sciences: Animal embryology, ethology, animal experimentation, pasturepracticum

Students will learn to think about sustainable regional growth from theStudents will engage in academics and research through comprehensive

perspective of global food supply and demand.

animal sciences perspectives, to be able to provide wide-ranging
contributions to humanity.

Rural Engineering Program

Aims for students to develop the high-level professional and communication
skills necessary to provide support for rural areas.
●Water Resources, Agricultural Engineering, Rural Planning, etc.

●Animal Embryology, Pet Nutrition, Animal Resource Utilization I, etc.
Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates*These are the careers and education of graduates from before thereorganization of programs and departments.

〈Animal Sciences Program〉【Private Corporation】 Alpico Holdings / Iwachiku /Interfarm 【Civil Servant】Aomori Prefecture / Ishinomaki City / Iwate Prefecture /Ministry of Finance Tokyo Customs 【Graduate School】Iwate University Graduate

Food Systems and Management Program

School / Kyushu University Graduate School

Develops personnel with the innovative ability to change the future ofJapanese agriculture.
●Agricultural Meteorology/Environmental Studies, Process Engineering ofAgricultural Products, Food Industry Marketing, etc.

Max. 30 students;
6-year program

Cooperative Department
of Veterinary Medicine
Academic
Fields

Veterinary Science: Basic veterinary science, pathogenetic veterinary science,
applied veterinary science, clinical veterinary medicine for pets and farm animals

Fishery Systems Science Program

Develops personnel with the ability to solve the fishery- and ocean-related
issues of the Sanriku Coast from a global perspective.
●Introduction to Fisheries Science, Genome Mapping in Aquatic Animals, Fishing/
Marine Resource Economics, etc.
Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates【Private Corporation】Seibu Kaihatsu Nousan / Japan Conservation Engineers 【Civil
Servant】Aomori Prefecture / Akita Prefecture / Iwate Prefecture 【Graduate School】
Iwate University Graduate School / The University of Tokyo Graduate School / Tokyo
University of Agriculture and Technology Graduate School-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Aims to develop personnel with wide-ranging knowledge and specializationin everything from animal pathology at the molecular level to diagnosis
and treatment.
●Zoonotic Diseases, Practical Training in Public Health, Joint Participatory ClinicalTraining, etc.
Career卒業生の進路
Paths of Graduates【Private Corporation】Atsuki Animal Clinic / Nosai Iwate / Utsunomiya Zoo / Kameido
Animal General Hospital 【Civil Servant】Okinawa Prefecture / Shizuoka Prefecture /Tochigi Prefecture 【Graduate School】Hokkaido University Graduate School / Gifu
University Graduate School / Kyoto University Graduate School

Fishery Systems Science Program: Seafood processing industry, distribution-related
corporation, fishery-related organization, national/local civil servant (fishery-related),further education at graduate school, amongst others* Fishery Systems Science Program was established in 2016

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Graduate
SchoolGraduate School of Arts and Sciences
Graduate School of Education

United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences (UGAS)
Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences

Graduate School of Engineering

Max. 294 students

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Consolidated all graduate school Master s and Doctoral Programs under one umbrella, to become a university that is locally-oriented, yet produces globally-oriented citizens of the world.
Division of Regional Innovation and Management

Max. 54 students

Master of Agriculture, Master of Fisheries, Master of Engineering, Master of Arts
Master of Sports and Health Science

Student Identity

Division of Science and Engineering

Max. 180 student

Master of Science and Engineering, Master of Engineering, Master of Art Engineering

Student Identity

Students who will lead regional vitalization efforts, utilizing their high-level

Students who through combined training in science and engineering will haveknowledge and birdʼs-eye understanding of various situations, as well as their

the knowledge necessary to engage in innovation within the field

actual experiences and results in disaster recovery efforts.
Division of Science and Engineering
Graduate Course in
Design and Media
Technology

Graduate Course in
Computer Science andIntelligent System

Graduate Course
in Mechanical andAerospace Engineering

Global Researcher Training Program
Cross-Course Program

Safety/Security Human HealthGeneral Division Education●Made up of fields that would make use of the studentsʼ involvement in the Great East Japan
Earthquake recovery efforts, and fields that relate directly to regional issues (made up of threecourses based off of the three pillars necessary for regional vitalization̶“livelihood,” “safety/
security,” and “lifestyle”).

●From engineering-based to science-and-engineering-based graduate school. Innovation based on
the combination of engineering and science.
●Eight-course structure designed to connect from the Bachelorʼs Program (structural deepening ofprofessional knowledge)●In addition to Masterʼs-level professional education, this division also has within its frameworksome general division subjects, meant to nurture the objective perspective and leadership skills●Increased the number of general division subjects to provide a more comprehensive view of theentirety of science and engineering

necessary to lead regional vitalization efforts. (Prerequisites for regional internships, short-term●Cross-course program that allows a more integrated education (cross-course education)

overseas training, etc.)●Established a new Global Researcher Training Program designed to connect to the Doctoral Program

Division of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies

Max. 10 students

Master of Arts

Division of Agriculture

Max. 50 students

Master of Agriculture

Student Identity

Student Identity

Students who will understand, preserve, and communicate regional culture from

Students who with their knowledge of agriculture/life sciences, particularly theira global perspective, and contribute to regional vitalization

professional knowledge and research on cold-climate agriculture, will have theCommunicate our culture to the world for the creation of a New Tohoku

necessary skills to engage in innovation within the agricultural sphere.

Division of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies
Act as a bridge between local regions and the world, and address globalization issues within regional society.
- Provide practical assistance in the cultural regeneration/vitalization of regional society.

Program for Introducing
Global Culture
Program for Understanding
Japanese Culture

Program for Introducing Art

Cultural
Understanding(interaction)

CulturalCommunication(creation)

Program for Understanding
Cultural Diversity

CulturalPreservation(accumulation)

Community Culture Innovation
Programcommunicate the culture to the greater world from a global perspective.
●Increased the number of general division subjects (required) where Japanese students and foreignexchange students study together

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Division of Agriculture
Organized courses based on keyword̶plants, biological resources, animals̶and strengthened them overall

Graduate Course in Plantbiosciences●Nurture in students the ability to preserve and vitalize regional cultural and artistic resources, and12

Graduate Course inMaterials Scienceand Engineering

Regional Vitalization

Graduate Course in
Mathematical Scienceand Physics

Livelihood

Graduate Course in
Biological Sciences

Graduate Course in
ChemistryThree Key Perspectives for Regional Vitalization

Studies in Electrical,
Electronic, andCommunication Engineering

Division of Regional Innovation and Management

Graduate Course in Biological
Chemistry and Food Sciences

Graduate Course in Animal
Sciences●Re-structured and strengthened the educational research fields related to vegetation, biologicalresources, and animals●Three-course structure designed to connect from the Bachelorʼs Program (structural deepening ofprofessional knowledge)●Increased the number of general division subjects to allow for a wider utilization of agricultural
education●Designed to connect to the Doctoral Program, with an increased emphasis on English education

Max. 16 students

Graduate School of Education (Professional Degree Program; MEXT Graduate School of Teaching)Develops personnel that will lead school education in Iwate Prefecture.
Develops executives and middle leader teachers with the professional expertiseto lead the future of school education (within the intimate, cooperative structure

Professional Practice in Education

Four-Program
Structure Developing School Management Competencies
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UP カリキュラム
Developing Expertise in Subject Teachingcomprised by the board of education and other regional schools), as well as new

Developing Student Support Competencies

teachers who will be of great help when establishing new schools. The ideal is a

Developing Special Education Competencies

school education that combines theory and practicality.

Max. 20 students

Graduate School of Engineering (Doctoral Program)Aims to develop high-level professional engineers and researchers who havethe wide-ranging professional knowledge and applicable skills that allow themto actively solve unknown, future issues in the science and technology fields.

Department of Frontier Matter and Function Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

These personnel will also keep their focus on the development of regional society
and international society, as well as humanityʼs co-existence with the naturalenvironment.

Department of Mechanical and Social Environmental Systems Engineering
Department of Mechanical and Social Environmental Systems Engineering

Max. 32 students

United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences (UGAS) (Doctoral Program)
The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Iwate University (hereafter,“Iwate United”), which offers a Doctoral Program in the field of agriculture, was
one of the six independent graduate schools established upon the Japanese

Bioproduction Sciences Major
Bioresources Science Major

governmentʼs very first effort to make universities more open, and transcend schoolboundaries in order to work together. Blessed with a rich natural environment
and located in the Tohoku Area, Japanʼs base of food production, Iwate United iscomprised of Hirosaki University, Yamagata University, and Iwate University, and is
the furthest north of the six United Graduate Schools of Agriculture.

Cryobiosystems Sciences Major
Biotec Environmental Science Major*Reorganization planned in 2018

Max. 5 students

Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences (Doctoral Program)
The shared educational idea of Iwate University and the Tokyo Universityof Agriculture and Technology with respect to their respective Cooperative
Department of Veterinary Sciences is that these programs contribute to the healthand welfare of all human beings and animals. The Joint Veterinary Sciences Major
has been newly established as a base for high-level veterinary education andresearch, to help solve the various issues facing the veterinary world in Tokyo andthe East Japan area, and to further advance and develop this ideal.

Joint Veterinary Sciences Major
The Joint Veterinary Sciences Major will work to cultivate students with the following abilities.
●Students with high-level professional knowledge and research abilities in relation tobasic animal medicine, which comprises the base for all veterinary medicine●Students with high-level professional knowledge and research abilities relation toanimal hygiene and public health●Students with high-level professional knowledge and research abilities in relation toveterinary medicine for pets and farm animals
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R es ear ch Topi cs

3. Research Topics
Developing a product with Kuji Amber, with thesensibility of young people̶both the students and thecorporations feel the benefit of that.
Research Topics

Faculty of

Humanities andSocial Sciences

Department of
Human Sciences and Cultural Studies
Professor

Takamitsu Tanaka【Design/Art Engineering】

We at the Industrial Design Laboratory have been lucky

about 10 designs, so we ended up with about 300 sketches.

enough to work with the Kuji Kohaku Co., Ltd. (Kuji Kohaku)

We submitted these to Kuji Kohaku and also conducted afor many years, and have worked with them to develop various

survey at our exhibition at a department store. The wallet andamber-themed products. Of these products, the ones that havethe card case seemed to have the most support across a wide

received the most praise and are even now popular products

range of ages, and so we began production of those. Throughare the “amber-embellished wallet” and the “card case.” Joint

this project, Kuji Kohaku was able to transcend its usual fixeddevelopment for these products began when Kuji Kohaku

ideas and create a product with younger, fresher ideas, andasked us if we could design and develop a product that was

the students were able to simulate a real-world experience,

not jewelry, but that would still be used every day. Because

and get a sense of what kind of design ability is required ofmost of the students had never seen or touched amber, they

design professionals. The project, which was also praised for

actually went to Kuji City to learn more about it, listening to

its contribution to the regional community, was a meaningful

lectures at the museum and engaging in the actual excavation

one for both sides.

process. Afterwards, they began the design process. About 20
students participated in the project, and each student madeResearchers Database
This web page will introduce the instructors at Iwate University, as well as their works and fields of research.

The first step of yourstudy abroad journey
begins here

http://univdb.iwate-u.ac.jp/index.php
Search from either the Japanese or English page

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Search using their affiliation, name and/or key words

Assisting coastal corporations with robot technology thatexists in the overlap between medical equipment andseafood processing machinery.
Research Topics

Faculty of

Science andEngineering

Department of
Systems Innovation Engineering
Associate Professor

Tasuku Miyoshi【Fishery Robotics, Biomimetic Engineering】

My engagement with robot technology development has beenin the photograph, and have proposed a number of automatedin biomimetic engineering, which is a field that aims to recreate,machines for a variety of seafood types and processing methods.

through engineering, the extraordinary biological processes of

We also believe, now more than ever, that the active and wide-

living beings. After the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, we

ranging use of underwater robots is indispensable for thehave been working to advance the recovery efforts for the fisheryevaluation and management of underwater resources. As such,and seafood processing industries, using robot technologies that

we are currently conducting experiments for the development

were built on biomimetic robots. The Great East Japan Earthquakeof an underwater robot that we expect will operate in Sanriku

has made issues like the super-aging workforce, the lack of skilledcoastal area. Iwate Prefecture is home to many companies withworkers, and the lack of workers in general apparent. The fields

exceptional technologies, not only inland but along the Sanriku

that are currently plagued by these issues are the fields in whichcoast. We hope to continue our collaborations with theseadvancements in robot technologies are the most in demand. As

companies, developing Iwate Prefecture original machines, andsuch, we have come up with robots that are made specificallyprovide even further contributions to the advancement of robot

for the fishery and seafood processing industries, beginningtechnologies in the coastal area.

with the automation of the seaweed core removal process, like

Admission of Foreign Researchers
Iwate University admits many international researchers (mainly as visiting researchers, foreign postdoctoral fellows with the Japan Society
for the Promotion of Science, etc.) from countries throughout the world. These researchers engage in joint research projects with researchers at
the university. If you wish to apply as a researcher, search for a researcher that shares your field of research on the “Researchers Database.” Theadmissions process will begin only after you have been approved for admission.
1 Contact the researcher you will apply to and gain his/her approval.
*If you are a postdoctoral fellow with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science,
apply for research funds first. Initiate contact after you have been approved for the funds.

2 Submit the documents necessary for the approval process.
3 Once you are approved, acquire a visa for your stay in Japan and apply for housing.
4 Come to Japan.

There are two housing facilities for researchers: Toukyusou (recommended for those whose research periods are under one month)and the International House (researchers room).

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Types of Int er nat i o na l S t ude nt s

4. Types of International Students
Undergraduate Students
In this program, students will take classes in Japanese along with their Japanese peers for a Bachelorʼs Degree. Applicants will need to takethe Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), prepare the necessary application documents, and takethe entrance exam. Matriculation will be in April.
1

From around November

Take the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (June or November), readthrough the application guidelines, and prepare all necessary documents

2

Early January to late January

Submit all application documents and pay the entrance examination fee

3Late February

Take the entrance examination (except for students applying to the Faculty of Science and Engineering fromabroad, who will be accepted/denied on the basis of their application documents)

4

Early March to mid-March

Results are announced; complete the matriculation process; housing decisions

5

April

Matriculation

Graduate School Students (Regular Program)In this program, students will be able to study for a Masterʼs Degree or a Doctoral Degree. Matriculation will be in April or October.
Applicants to the graduate school must first find a researcher in your desired field of research. Search on the Internet for information about
researchers at Iwate University.
For details, see the 14 page.
1

Pre-examination

2

Check application qualifications The application process and content differ for each major and graduate school. Contact the researcher who

Find a researcher to apply to, contact him/her directly, and gain his/her approval.

approved you and the representatives for the entrance exam to check the application requirements.
3

Submit application documents

Be careful, as the due dates for application documents differ for each major and graduate school.

4

Take the entrance exam

Applicants from abroad may not need to come to Japan. Make sure to check the application requirements.

5

Results are announced; complete the matriculation process; housing decisions

6

April or October

Matriculation

Contact Information: Admissions Office TEL: 019-621-6064 (direct line) FAX: 019-621-6885 Reference URL: http://www.iwate-u.ac.jp/nyusi/index.html

Research Student (Non-Regular Program)Research students commonly receive research guidance from an advisor before they enter a graduate school. These students are
not studying for a degree. Matriculation is in April or October, and the duration of the program is under one year.
Research student applicants, like applicants for the graduate school, must first find an advisor and gain his/her approval.
1Pre-examination

2

Submit application documents Documents can be submitted via mail.

3

Results are announced; residents of foreign countries must apply for a visa; complete the matriculation process; housing decisions

4

April or October

Find a researcher to apply to, contact him/her directly, and gain his/her approval.

Matriculation

Contact Information: Student Services Division, Student Services Department 019-621-6055 gkyomu@iwate-u.ac.jp Reference URL: http://iuic.iwate-u.ac.jp/english/01_foreigner/foreigner_01/f_01_03.html

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Special Auditor (Exchange Student)
There is a program called “The Iwate University Student Exchange Program (IU-SEP)” for students of universities that haveestablished student exchange MOUs with Iwate University (special auditors). Matriculation is in April or October, and the durationof the program is under one year. The application process will be conducted through the university to which the student is currently
registered.
Contact Information: International Office, Student Services Department 019-621-6927 gryugaku@iwate-u.ac.jp Reference URL: http://iuic.iwate-u.ac.jp/english/01_foreigner/foreigner_01/f_01_04.html

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

Scholarships

Government-sponsored international students are eligible for tuition exemptions and tuition grants until their expected year of
graduation. Though the amount of the scholarship differs slightly depending on studentsʼ financial circumstances, the amounts areusually fairly fixed; for instance, Masterʼs students will typically receive 144,000 yen/month (with an additional 3,000 yen during
the winter months).There are two ways to apply. Both methods require that you apply from abroad.

1

Embassy Recommendation
Apply to the Japanese embassy of the country/region in which you reside. You will be able to select a university after you pass the initial
screening. Matriculation is in April or October.
There are three types of government-sponsored international students.
・Research Student ・Teacher Training Student ・Japanese Studies Student
2 University Recommendation
Students who are currently registered to a foreign university apply through Iwate University. Matriculation is in October. Applicants are
divided into the following types:
Research Student:
Like domestic research students, foreign research students must also find a find an advisor and gain his/her
approval before the application process.
Japanese Studies Student: Students who are currently registered to a university that has an inter-university exchange agreementwith Iwate University, and who will be studying in fields related to the Japanese language andJapanese culture. The duration of the program is under one year
Reference URL: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/index.html

Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students
This scholarship applies to privately-financed international students, and the application process will be conducted through Iwate
University. Those approved will receive the scholarship (48,000 yen/month) for a maximum of 12 months. Privately-financed
international students with exceptional scores on their Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students(EJU) who have just begun the application process, and privately-financed international students who have been approved for
matriculation via pre-arrival application are also eligible for this scholarship.
Reference URL: http://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/scholarships/scholarship/shoureihi/index.html

Iwate University Ihatov FundThis is an Iwate University original scholarship. The scholarship offers 200,000 yen/year to privately-financed international students at thegraduate school who received exceptional scores on their entrance exams.

Other Scholarships
Other scholarships from private foundations, etc., will have different application periods, rules of eligibility, and amounts,
and will apply to different fields, so be sure to look these up on your own.
Reference URL: http://iuic.iwate-u.ac.jp/english/01_foreigner/foreigner_02/f_02_04.html

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Suppor t for Int er nat i ona l S t ude nt s

5. Support for International Students
Global Education Center
The Global Education Center manages and handles the exchange of researcherswith foreign universities, coordination with the regional community for international
exchange, the admission of international students, and the assignment of Japanese
students abroad, in order to advance international exchange.
The center places particular importance on providing international students with advice
and guidance as to their studies and daily life, conducting Japanese education classes,
and advancing projects meant to encourage cross-cultural communication between theinternational students and regional society.

Japanese Education■ Japanese Language Classes

Because we provide five levels of Japanese classes, from beginner to advanced, you will be able to find a class that matches your level
perfectly. For undergraduate and graduate students that enter Iwate University, there are also other classes that may be helpful for yourstudies and research, like classes on writing theses and giving presentations.
■ Joint Classes with Japanese and International Students

In the “Multi-Cultural Communication” class, which is a general class for all students at
Iwate University, Japanese and international students learn by discussing topics andthinking together. International students make up about 30% of the students in theseclasses, compared to most classes, which are mainly Japanese students with a smatteringof international students.
The center also provides many other participatory educational programs where you canlearn about different values, like off-site training programs with international students
and Japanese students from other universities.

Tutor System
Iwate University has a “tutor system” to better adapt international students to yourstudies and daily life in Japan. Japanese students and more experienced international
students will serve as your tutors, supporting you in your academics and everyday life,
with help from advisors and the instructors in charge. They will, amongst other things,
assist you with various procedures after your arrival in Japan, tutor you in the content
for your lectures, research, and experiments, etc., and introduce you to Japanese culture
and customs. This is also a good opportunity to make friends with Japanese people.

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Events for International Students■ Garden Party Hosted by International Students

In July, international students will host a garden party at Iwate University. Get to know the Japanese residents ofMorioka through your countryʼs food. This is a great opportunity to share your culture with many others.

■ Kimono Experience Event

The kimono experience event is held two times a year.
The kimono experience event is open to students who have never worn a kimono before. It is an
opportunity for you to wear Japanʼs native dress, the kimono, take photographs, and create newmemories.

■ Field Study

Visit cultural heritage sites and companies located throughout Iwate Prefecture. Destinations differ by year.
So far, they have included Hiraizumi, a registered cultural heritage site, as well as the Toyota Motor East
Japan, Inc. Iwate Plant, and the Yakult Iwate Plant Co., Ltd..
There will also be a ski tour in the winter. Iwate Prefecture is home to many of Japanʼs most well-known ski
resorts, with visitors from throughout the world. Ski instructors will be there to teach you, so donʼt hesitate
to join us even if you are a beginner.
■ Social Events with Residents

There will be many opportunities for you to socialize with the local residents, as well as with your friends
at the university.
Various programs held throughout the year will allow you to introduce others to your countryʼs culture, andhave them teach you about Japanese culture.

Career Support■ Job Shadowing and Internships■

Interviews with Current International Students ■The school also offers job shadowing programs (where

Reason for Working in Japanyou participate in the workplace), as well as internships at

There are two reasons why I decided to work in Japan.

companies, in order to support your career aspirations and

The first was to improve my language skills. Unlike the language skills you

help you transition into an independent member of society.

learn at school, the language you use at work is useful in various aspects ofsociety, and I thought I could improve my skills even further.

■ Iwate University Joint Job FairAt this event, which brings together approximately 330 ofJapanʼs best companies from areas including Iwate Prefecture,

The second reason was that I was struck by how seriously and diligently
Japanese people approach their work, and I wanted to brush up on my own
work skills in this kind of environment.

Graduate Schoolof Education (Masterʼs)
Graduated fromthe Divisionof School Education
Liu Jie〈China〉

the Tohoku Area, and Tokyo, 3rd and 4th year students canWork Responsibilities

meet directly with and acquire information from company HR

Receiving foreign guests as a part of the service industry, market development, etc.

representative.
■ Guidance by Job Type

Lecturers will provide you with information and advice
on job-hunting for your desired career, on topics like selfanalysis, industry (company) research,entry sheets (applications), interview
strategies, SPI practice tests, etiquettelessons, etc.

Effective Job-Hunting Strategies
Actively participating in job fairs and information sessions, sending your rirekisho(resume) to employment agencies like HelloWork, etc.
Advice to International Students
Most jobs in Japan will require Japanese language skills first and foremost, so itʼs
important that you acquire and maintain your language skills while youʼre still in school.
Itʼs also important to discuss any issues you might be having with teachers or those moreexperienced than you.

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A Day i n t he Li fe of a n I nt e r na t i ona l S t ud e nt

6. A Day in the Life of an International Student
International
House
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Special Credit Auditor(Exchange student from Bordeaux Montaigne University)

Elodie Sans
Romane PanierLouise Linh Granval〈France〉

Monthly Living Expenses

Daily Schedule

What is it like to live in the International House?

IncomeScholarship ……………… ¥95, 000
Monthly Remittance …… ¥0Part-Time Job Earnings … ¥3,000/week

7:00 AM Get up“Being in the International House is a good thing, because you can meet a lot of

8:40 AM Classes

people from all over the world. We speak in both English and Japanese, and the

Expenditure
Rent/Accommodation Fee
Monthly Rent ……………… ¥5,900
Common Area Fee/month … ¥3,100
Utility Fee …………………… ¥7,000
Food Expenses ……………… ¥14,000
Water Bill …………………… ¥4,000
Entertainment Expenses …… ¥3,000/week

Japanese and international students are all friendly with each other and hang

12:00 PM Lunchout together. The rent is low, so you get to have more money to enjoy your life in

1:00 PM Classes

Morioka. Itʼs also close to the university, which is a good thing.”

4:00 PM Homework
5:30 PM Hobbies

What is it like to live alone?

11:00 PM Go to bed“Itʼs fun to live on my own, and you wonʼt be alone since youʼll make friends at
the house!”◆ Iwate University International House◆ Student Dormitories

On-campus housing facility for international students and international researchers.

Iwate University has four student dormitories where international students

Period of residence is 1 year.

Dormitory,” and “Kobai Dormitory.” International students who wish toStudent (Single)

Student (Couple)

Researcher (Single)

No. of Rooms

30 rooms

3 rooms

3 rooms

Monthly Rent

¥5,900¥11,900¥6,700No. of Rooms

Common Area Fee / month¥3,100¥4,600¥3,100Monthly Rent

Facility Fee / onetime¥16,000※¥18,000¥12,000

Period※Futon set included for Student (Single) rooms

Room Facilities: Toilet, kitchenette, refrigerator, fan heater, desk, bed with mattressCommon Facilities: Shower room, coin laundry
Address: 3-18-27 Ueda, Morioka-shi, Iwate 020-0066 Japan (on-campus)

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5 rooms (2-person rooms)
Up to 2 years※In addition to

Room Facilities:
Toilet, kitchenette, refrigerator, fan heater, desk, bed with mattressCommon Facilities:
Shower room, bath, coin laundry

Jikei Dormitory
Graduate School of Agriculture
Environmental Sciences for
Sustainability Major

Ma Zichen〈China〉

Monthly Living Expenses

Daily Schedule

IncomeScholarship …………………¥20, 000
Monthly Remittance ………¥0
Part-Time Job Earnings ……
…Approx. ¥30,000 yen including TA earnings

8:00 AMGet up“Itʼs almost been two years since I started living at Jikei Dormitory. Itʼs a two-

9:00 AMLab work

person room, so whether or not you get along with your roommate really affects

Expenditure
Rent/Accommodation Fee …¥14,000
Utility Fee …………………Approx. ¥1,000
Food ………………………Approx. ¥30,000
Water Bill …………………Approx. ¥1,000
Entertainment Expenses …Approx. ¥5,000
Club Fees……………………¥0

1:00 PMClasses

3:00 PMLab work

6:00 PM

Dinner

12:00 PM Lunch

12:00 AM Go to bed

What is it like to live in the Jikei Dormitory?

the quality of your day-to-day life. Iʼm lucky to have a good roommate, but there
are some people that arenʼt as fortunate. Other than that, there shouldnʼt be any
problems as long as you follow the rules.”What is it like to live alone?
“I experienced a lot of things that Iʼd never done before. Itʼs been a good
opportunity to challenge myself.”◆ Private Housing
and Japanese students can live together: “Jikei Dormitory,” “Doho Dormitory,” “Hokuo

You will need a joint guarantor to rent a private apartment inlive in these dormitories should have a higher competency in the Japanese language.

Japan. Iwate University will serve as joint guarantor for any

Menʼs Dormitories

Womenʼs Dormitories

Doho Dormitory

Hokuo Dormitory

Kobai Dormitory

13 rooms (single)

9 rooms (single)

15 rooms (single)¥14,000
Up to 1 year
the monthly rent, there is also a cleaning fee after departure and a dormitory association membership fee.

Address:
Jikei Dormitory/Doho Dormitory

Front Entrance
Bath/Toilet

Kitcheninternational student who decides to buy “Comprehensive
Renterʼs Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan.”
The average monthly rent for private apartments rented by

Closetinternational students is ¥20,000 - ¥50,000. Students may
consult the on-campus Student Co-opʼs Division of Housing
and Local Real Estate for more information.
Table

3-18-15 Ueda, Morioka-shi, Iwate 020-0066 Japan (on-campus)● 1K（23.2㎡）

Hokuo Dormitory/Kobai Dormitory● 20 min. walk to campus

CabinetBed

CabinetFlower Box

4-17-18 Takamatsu, Morioka, Iwate 020-0114 Japan (15 min. walk away from main campus)
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I nt er vi ew s wi t h Cur r e nt I nt e r na t i ona l S t ud e nt s

8.

C a m p u s C a le n d a r

7. Interviews with Current International Students

Graduate School of Arts andSciences
Division of Science andEngineering

Q. Why did you choose Iwate University?

eat delicious apples in the winter, and encounter so many flowers

My study-abroad experience began when I came to Iwate

Iʼve never seen before. I love flowers, and every day I make a new

University as an exchange student in September 2015. Morioka is

discovery. This is also one of the charms of Morioka.

a quiet and convenient place, so I thought itʼd be a good location
to study. In the year that I was here as an exchange student, I

Q. What do you like about Morioka and/or Iwate Prefecture?

met many different kinds of people and got to know people ofI like that the seasons are clear, and that the people of Morioka aredifferent cultures and ways of thinking. The decision to go to Iwate

so kind. For instance, when my yukata sash was coming undone at

University for graduate school came naturally.

the Sansa Festival, an old woman I didnʼt know came over to fix

Q. What do you study?

it. It was so helpful.

Biography
Graduated High School

I am in the Department of Design and Media Technology. Iʼm doing

Entered National Kaohsiuhg University
Iwate University Exchange Student / 1 year

research on how the design-engineering fields (the environment,

Huang Sih-ping《Taiwan》

Entered Iwate University

products etc.) and the media-engineering fields (networks,interactions, etc.) can combine to elevate the quality of everyday life.

Q. How do you feel about Iwate University?
How do you like here?
Life at Iwate University is peaceful. Iʼm very content, getting to

Q. Why did you choose Iwate University?
Faculty of Science andEngineering
Department of Systems
Innovation Engineering
Studies in Electrical, Electronic,
and Communication Engineering

The main reason I chose Iwate University was that it offers
subject that I am interested in and that are related to the careerthat I want. Iwate University also offers pre-arrival application
for foreigners, which allows us to apply only by submitting thenecessary documents (the application form and our EJU results)

Hou Yin Ong

and without having to go to Japan to take the examination, which
for tourists who come to visit Iwate. But one thing that big cities

Iwate University.

definitely lack is the kind-heartedness and warm-heartedness ofBiography

Q. What do you study?

the residents in Iwate. Every morning on my way to the university,

Graduated High School

many of my Japanese neighbors will greet me, even if we donʼt

Graduated Japanese Language School

Currently my focus is mainly on electronic devices, studying

know each other. These small gestures make me feel so warm andTook EJU

electronic components and related theories and technologies that

comfortable and make me want to stay in Iwate, this lovely andEntered Iwate University

serve as the basis for electronics.

beautiful place.

Q. How do you feel about Iwate University?

Q. What would you like to say to students who wish

How do you like here?

to study in Iwate University in the future?

I am satisfied with my university life in Iwate University. From theTo those who plan to study in Japan: why not consider Iwate

first day I stepped into Iwate University, all my Japanese friends

University? I am glad I came to Iwate and do not regret it. The

and the staff have treated us very well and have allowed us toresidents of Iwate are warm-hearted and the place is rich withfeel calm and comfortable. I have also made friends with Japanesenature. Come explore the hidden charms of Iwate.

people and a lot of people from different countries

Q.

What do you like about Morioka and/or Iwate
Prefecture?

I had no idea what Iwate was like before I came to Japan, butwhen I first came here, I knew somehow that I would fall inlove with this place. Compared to big cities like Tokyo, there aresome inconveniences, like transportation and accommodation

22《Malaysia》

saves us a lot of money. That was another reason why I chose

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8. Campus Calendar
Iwate University Events

Events Near Morioka City
〈Early〉

Matriculation Ceremony〈Mid〉

First Semester
Course Registration
First Semester Classes Begin

20℃/8.5℃

4April〈Early〉

Zaimoku-cho Yoichi Market(every Saturday; until early November) (Morioka City)〈Mid〉

Morioka Cherry Blossom Festival(Morioka City) (until early May)

5May

〈Late〉YOSAKOI Sansa (Morioka City)YOSAKOI Sansa〈Early〉

Matriculation Ceremony

School Anniversary
Morioka-Tsunagi Road Race Competition

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June〈Early〉

Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival (Takizawa City)(Nationally Designated Intangible Folk-Cultural Property)

The Grand Resort Hanamaki Rose Festival(Hanamaki City) (until early July)〈Early〉

Distribution of Tuition Exemption
Applications and Information Sessions(for Second Semester)
School Anniversary

28℃/20℃〈Early〉

July

8Tsunagi Onsen Lake Festival (Morioka City)
Morioka, Kitakami River Gum-Boat Race (Morioka City)

Morioka Sansa Odori (Morioka City)
Morioka Fireworks Festival (Morioka City)〈Late〉

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〈Mid〉

10

〈Mid〉

11

〈Early〉〈Early〉〈Mid〉

Iwate University Festival

10℃/1.5℃〈Late〉

Winter Break (Until Early January)

1.8℃/-5℃

Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival〈Early〉

AugustSecond Semester Course Registration(from Late September)
Second Semester Classes Begin〈Late〉

Takizawa City Industry Festival (Takizawa City)

September

OctoberNovember

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December

1

January
MuseumMorioka Sansa Odori

Morioka Fall Festival: Hachimangu-Shrine Festival (Morioka City)
Morioka-Ishigaki Music Festival (Morioka City)

Morioka City Industry Festival (Morioka City)
Yahaba Town Fall Festival (Yahaba Town)

Morioka Fireworks Festival

All-Japan Wanko Tournament (Morioka City)
Odette Performance Art Show (Morioka City)〈Early〉

Morioka Bunshi-geki Show (Morioka City)
Morioka Fall Festival〈Mid〉

Hadaka Mairi (ʻVisiting a Shrine Naked in Winterʼ)(Kyojo-ji Temple, Hachiman-gu Shrine, Sakurayama Shrine)(Morioka City)

Gando Lake Pond Smelt Ice Fishing(Morioka City) (until late March)〈Mid〉

Last Day of
Second Semester〈Late〉

Graduation Ceremony
Second Semester Grades Announced
Graduation Ceremony〈Late〉

Last Day of First Semester
Summer Break(Until Late September)First Semester
Grades Announced

Garden Party

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2

February

3

March〈Early〉

Morioka Yukiakari Snow Candle Festival(Morioka City)

Tokuboku Anniversary Festival:
Tokuboku Karuta Tournament (Morioka City)
Iwate S-1 Sweets Fair (Takizawa City)

Hadaka Mairi(ʻVisiting a Shrine Naked in Winterʼ)(Hachiman-gu Shrine)〈Mid〉

Hayachine Shrine Somin-sai Festival (Hanamaki City)
Shizukuishi Spring Studio Festival (Shizukuishi Town)
Morioka Yukiakari Snow Candle Festival

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9.

C ampus Faci l i t i es

10.

S t ud e nt Li f e

9. Campus Facilities
University Library

University Student Union (Univ. Co-op)

Boasts a collection of approximately 850,000 books. The library, which is utilized byCome here to buy books/documents, stationery, snacks, and everyday

the community as a whole, is open on weekends as well and is a site of intellectual

necessities. Also has ATMs and ticket agencies, and offers assistance with

dialogue for students, businesspeople, and regional residents. The library has a gallery

apartment-hunting and with registering for various types of insurance.

and a refreshment corner, and is characterized by lots of open space.

Cafeteria

Choose what you want according to your whims!

What do you eat for lunch?

Three cafeterias̶full of variety.
Iwate University has three cafeterias: “Central Cafeteria,” “Faculty of Scienceand Engineering Cafeteria (BREDO),” and “Faculty of Agriculture Cafeteria.”
These cafeterias serve as student hang-out spots, with students going
there between classes and after sports practice to eat meals, study, do club
activities, host concerts, etc. Each of the three cafeterias has somethingunique to recommend them, menu items that change monthly with theseasons, and fun events, so make sure to check them out!
Lots of menu items mean you caneat healthy, balanced meals.

Central Cafeteria

Faculty of Science and Engineering Cafeteria (BREDO)

Faculty of Agriculture Cafeteria

Central Cafeteria opens at 8:00AM on weekdays. The “yakitatepan (fresh-baked bread)” made at the cafeteria is particularly
popular!

The Faculty of Science and Engineering Cafeteria boasts hearty
meals with large portions, like the “ramen set” or the “stamina
meal set.”

The Faculty of Agriculture Cafeteria, surrounded by nature, isknown for their “one-coin meals” (items under 500 yen). Thereis also a terrace that is open in the summer.

Top 3 Recommended Menu Items
Iwate University Co-op Original Item!
BEST

The oroshi dare(soy sauce and grated radish sauce)provides a refreshing touch.

Get your stamina up!
BEST

1

Popularwith women!
Donʼt forget thedessert
s

BEST

2

3

Chocolate Custard Cake
¥108

Tatsuta-age Chicken
Mayo Rice Bowl
¥460

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Pork Stir-Fry¥194

Oroshi Dare Chicken¥302

10. Student Life
Club/
Committee
Activities

Join one of the approximately
140 extracurricular groups at
the university and experience
personal growth.

Participate in activities to enrich your life as a student and to meet people
outside of your faculty.
Iwate University is currently home to approximately 140 extracurricular groups. In addition to
the school-sponsored committees, which are there to make student life more fun, there are also
clubs and associations. Clubs are divided largely into athletic clubs, culture clubs, and music clubs.
Joining these groups is a great opportunity to pursue an existing interest, or to try something new.
In these groups you will learn things that cannot be learned in a classroom, meet people outsideof your field of study, and connect with people of different regions and societies. All these, one day,will be precious memories of your time as a student.
【Committees】
Kozukata Festival Planning Committee, Student Welcome Committee, etc.
【Associations】
Culinary Association, Community Development Association, Tennis Association Drop, Dance Association“Bizarre”, Hot Air Balloon Association, Pokemon Association, etc.
【Clubs】
Athletic

Aikido Club, Archery Club, American Football Club, Karate Club, Beginnerʼs Ski Club, BaseballClub, Soccer Club, Car Club, Judo Club, Rugby Club, etc.

CultureWe have International Students' Association!

Go Club, Flower Arrangement Club, Theatre Troupe “Kappa”, “Circle U”, Tea Ceremony Club, Wild
Bird Club, Movie Club, etc.

Music

Acapella Club VOIVOI, Orchestra Club, Choir Club, Concert Band Club, Mandarin Club, etc.

“Circle U”, a Student-Run Support Group for International Students

See the Iwate University home pagefor more information on clubs“Circle U” helps international students adapt to life in Japan and to get
the most out of their study abroad experience. The club hosts events likewelcome parties, the Iwate University Olympics, barbecues, etc.
Contact Information:circleu.iwate.univ@gmail.com
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11.

About Iwat e Pr efec t ur e
Hokkaido

11. About Iwate Prefecture

Aomori

Akita

AomoriShin-Aomori Station

Iwate

39 degrees northern latitude,
141 degrees eastern longitude

Iwate Prefecture is located 500 kilometers to the north of

Yamagata

Tokyo, in the nature-rich North Tohoku Area (39 degrees
north latitude, 141 degrees east longitude), and with●
Iwate University●

Fukushima

Tokyo
Osaka

NagoyaFukuoka
Yamagata“Southern Fuji”), the ria coast (a number of beautiful

Sendai Airport

sunk into the ocean), as well as historical and culturalsites, the most well-known being the town of Hiraizumi,

Area of Iwate Prefecture

Fukushima■Access to Morioka

Foreign Countries【Tohoku Shinkansen/Akita Shinkansen】

Tokyo
SendaiShin-Aomori

Morioka 2 hrs. 10 min. (Hayabusa)
Morioka 39 min. (Hayabusa)
Morioka 49 min. (Hayabusa)

Tokyo Station【Plane/Iwate Hanamaki Airport [JAL]】≒

Iwate Prefecture
Approx. 15,279㎢

Hawaii
16,634㎢

Osaka (Itami)
New Chitose Airport (Sapporo)
Nagoya (Komaki)

Hanamaki
Hanamaki
Hanamaki

Iwate Hanamaki Airport⇔

Approx.

Population of Iwate Prefecture

Iwate Prefecture
1.3 million

1 hr. 25 min.
55 min.
1 hr. 15 min.

Narita International Airport
Haneda Airport

国際交流会館International House

Morioka Station (Iwateken Kotsu Bus)
50 min.

実習地
Experimental Nursery ofFaculty of Agriculture≒
San Diego, California
Approx. 1.3 million

Approx.

MiyagiSendaicoastlines formed when deep valleys, eroded by rivers,

resorts in Japan.

Iwate Hanamaki
AirportTohoku Area

are famous nature sites like Mount Iwate (known as theand some of the most well-known hot springs and ski

Morioka Station

Akita

an area approximately seven times that of Tokyo, is thesecond largest prefecture in Japan.
Located in various locations throughout the prefecture

Morioka City

Iwate

Miyagi

人文社会科学部
Faculty of HumanitiesandSocial Sciences

Prefectural Capital: Morioka City
Population
Approx.

同袍寮
Doho-ryo

300,000

自啓寮
Jikei-ryoFestival

Sansa Festival

Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival

農学部
学生食堂
Cafeteria

Famous Items

Nambu Ironware

Remen

百年記念館
Centennial Hall

Nambu Senbei (Crackers)

植物園
Botanical Garden

北水の池
Hokusui no ike

ミュージアム本館
Museum Main Building

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野球場
Baseball Field

理工学部
Faculty of Science and Engineering

自然観察園
Nature Garden

第一体育館
GymnasiumⅠ

理工学部東口Bus Stop“Rikogakubu higashiguchi”
上田四丁目
Bus Stop“Ueda yonchome”

教育学部

第二体育館
GymnasiumⅡ

Faculty of Education
グローバル教育センター
国際連携室
International Liaison Center

理工学部学生食堂
Cafeteria

運動場
Track and Field

中央学生食堂球技場
Cafeteria
Rugby and Soccer Field
大学会館
University Student Union

図書館
University Library

事務局棟
Administration Bureau

テニスコートTennis Courts

農学部

岩手大学前
Bus Stop“Iwate Daigaku mae”

Faculty of Agriculture
正門
Main Gate■Campus Area

14,719,739㎡
426,592㎡

Ueda

Elementary School Attached to the Faculty of Education
Kindergarten Attached to the Faculty of Education
動物病院新棟VeterinaryTeaching
Hospital
動物病院
VeterinaryTeaching
Hospital

Junior High School Attached to the Faculty of Education
Takizawa Farm
Takizawa Research Forest
Omyojin Pasture
Omyojin Research Forest
Kamaishi Satellite OfficeOther1,4293,147㎡

一高前
Bus Stop“Ichiko mae”

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Contact
Information

Support available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and KoreanInternational Office
3-18-34 Ueda, Morioka-shi, Iwate 020-8550 Japan
TEL+81-19-621-6057 / +81-19-621-6076
FAX+81-19-621-6290
E-mail: gryugaku@iwate-u.ac.jp

Support available only in Japanese
Topic

Division/Office in Charge

TEL

E-mailAbout the university in general

General Administration and Public Relations
Division, General Administration Department019-621-6006

ssomu@iwate-u.ac.jp

About the entrance exam

Admissions Office,Student Services Department019-621-6064

About student life
About careers for students
after graduation

WebsiteStudent Support Division,
Student Services Department
Career Support Division,
Student Services Department019-621-6060

gshien@iwate-u.ac.jp019-621-6709

syushoku@iwate-u.ac.jp

Student Services Division,
Graduation certificates for graduates andstudents who have completed their studies Student Services Department019-621-6055

gkyomu@iwate-u.ac.jp

Iwate University

Japanese

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

Global Education Center

Japanese

EnglishResearchers Database

Japanese

EnglishQuestions related to the entrance exam

Japanese

TwitterEnglishChineseFacebook

Koreanhttp://iuic.iwate-u.ac.jp
http://univdb.iwate-u.ac.jp/openmain.jsp
http://www.iwate-u.ac.jp/nyusi/

WeChat(Chinese International Students Association)