The University of Kitakyushu
Founded: July 1946
Number of undergraduates: 6,159
Number of postgraduates: 403
Number of faculty members: 267
Faculties & programs:
Foreign Studies, Economics & Business Administration, Law, Humanities and Environmental Engineering;
Program of Studies for Revitalization of Local Communities
Main places of employment:
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., ASIA SPECIAL STEEL CO., LTD., MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Honda Motor Company, Limited, Hewlett-Packard Company, Toshiba Solutions Corporation, Nihonsekkei Inc., and NOK Corporation
Address:
Kitagata Campus: 4-2-1 Kitagata, Kokura-minami-ku, Kitakyushu
Hibikino Campus: 1-1 Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu
Main telephone number:
Kitagata Campus: 81-93-964-4196
Hibikino Campus: 81-93-695-3311
http://www.kitakyu-u.ac.jp/
Profile
With the aim of becoming the “most considerate
university for international students in Japan,”
the University has developed an outstanding
support system for international students.
The University of Kitakyushu was established by Kitakyushu City, a city that is actively addressing environmental issues with the aim of developing into a global ecological center. With two campuses (Kitagata and Hibikino Campuses), the University has five faculties (Foreign Studies, Economics & Business Administration, Law, Humanities and Environmental Engineering), four Graduate Schools and one Program (Program of Studies for Revitalization of Local Communities).
Kitagata Campus is located about 10 minutes by monorail from Kokura Station in downtown Kitakyushu; Hibikino Campus is located in Kitakyushu Science and Research Park, which houses many universities and research institutes that play leading roles in the development of advanced technology.
The two campuses provide students with an optimal living and learning environment.
The University has established a Student Plaza with the objective of ensuring that students enjoy a fulfilling student life and enhanced career education. In fact, many students use the Plaza’s employment information service and comprehensive consulting service for daily issues. In addition, the Center for International Education and Exchange serves as a hub of support for over 200 international students studying at the University. The press has reported that the University is the “most considerate university for international students in Japan” because it also has various financial support systems for international students, including a National Health Insurance subsidy system and a scholarship system.
Introduction of Graduate Schools
Master programs
Graduate School of Law, Graduate School of Social System Studies (master’s program), and Graduate School of Environmental Engineering (master’s program)
Professional degree course
Graduate School of Business Administration
PhD programs
Graduate School of Social System Studies (PhD program) and Graduate School of Environmental Engineering (PhD program)
Accommodations for international students
The Foreign Student Hall of the University of Kitakyushu was established to provide international students (mainly undergraduates) studying in the University with low-cost and comfortable rooms and common facilities (assembly rooms, kitchens and study rooms), so as to support their student life. At the same time, the Hall is intended to promote communication among international students and between international students and Fukuoka citizens.
The Hall has 50 rooms for singles and 2 rooms for families. The monthly room charge is ¥5,000 for a single-occupancy room, and ¥10,500 for a family-occupancy room.
Yukiko Imamura, Student Affairs Division
For over 15 years now, our University has asked members of local volunteer groups to serve as international students’ “Mothers in Japan,” providing them with emotional support. These “Mothers in Japan” engage in a wide range of activities. For example, once a week they meet with international students to discuss their problems and concerns. They also organize various events for international students, including bus tours and welcome parties. Dressed in yukata (light cotton summer kimono) by “Mothers in Japan,” many international students participated in the “Wasshoi Summer Festival in Kitakyushu.”.It was obvious that they enjoyed dancing at the festival very much.
