Kagoshima University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #806 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #144 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #32 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 2 | In Kagoshima |
| #231 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top50% | For 131 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.kagoshima-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent, or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Kagoshima University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Kagoshima University is a world-class research university with 38,132 scientific papers published and 685,458 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Genetics, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Organic Chemistry, and Pathology.
Kagoshima University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 588 | 2824 |
| 1994 | 556 | 3005 |
| 1995 | 580 | 3375 |
| 1996 | 724 | 3910 |
| 1997 | 755 | 4404 |
| 1998 | 715 | 5122 |
| 1999 | 818 | 6103 |
| 2000 | 800 | 7254 |
| 2001 | 842 | 7505 |
| 2002 | 885 | 9188 |
| 2003 | 893 | 10936 |
| 2004 | 859 | 11428 |
| 2005 | 867 | 13292 |
| 2006 | 886 | 14436 |
| 2007 | 985 | 15347 |
| 2008 | 902 | 16873 |
| 2009 | 930 | 18048 |
| 2010 | 948 | 19874 |
| 2011 | 1102 | 21875 |
| 2012 | 1154 | 24249 |
| 2013 | 1166 | 25927 |
| 2014 | 1171 | 26884 |
| 2015 | 1165 | 27340 |
| 2016 | 1244 | 28427 |
| 2017 | 1217 | 29223 |
| 2018 | 1348 | 31223 |
| 2019 | 1297 | 34540 |
| 2020 | 1312 | 41237 |
| 2021 | 1398 | 43784 |
| 2022 | 1240 | 42938 |
| 2023 | 1386 | 42816 |
| 2024 | 1190 | 40884 |
| 2025 | 1139 | 35885 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Kagoshima University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Program | Tuition (per year) | Admission Fee | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Law and Economics | Law | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Law and Economics | Economics | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Education | Education | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Science | Mathematics | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Science | Physics | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Science | Chemistry | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Science | Biology | ¥535,800 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Medicine | Medicine | ¥1,077,600 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
| Faculty of Dentistry | Dentistry | ¥1,077,600 | ¥282,000 | ¥14,800 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Kagoshima University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shushi | Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Fishery, Health Sciences, International Studies, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Hakase | Clinical Psychology, Dentistry, Law, Medicine |
Notable alumni
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Kazuo Inamori
- Occupations
- entrepreneurmanaging director
- Biography
-
Kazuo Inamori, KBE was a Japanese philanthropist, entrepreneur, Zen Buddhist priest, and the founder of Kyocera and KDDI. He was the chairman of Japan Airlines.
-
Kamejirō Senaga
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kamejiro Senaga was a politician, journalist, also Mayor of Naha city. Senaga was an outspoken critic of American oppression on Okinawa and was imprisoned by American military authorities for sheltering Communists. He was a mayor in Naha and a prominent political figure during the American occupation of Okinawa. However, he was removed when military authorities arbitrarily changed Okinawan election ordinances. Senaga was a strong advocate for the reversion of Okinawa, which was initially opposed by the American military. Later, he served as a representative of the Japanese Communist Party in the Diet, in the House of Representatives, before retiring from politics in 1990.
Kagoshima University faculties and divisions
| Academy : Inamori | Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Ethics, Leadership, Management, Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Centre : Computing and Communications | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Information Technology, Media Studies, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Centre : Education | Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Japanese, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physical Education, Physics |
| Centre : International Education and Research for the Pacific Islands | Pacific Area Studies |
| Centre : Kagoshima University Innovation | Business Administration, Technology |
| Centre : North American | American Studies |
| Centre : Research and Education for Lifelong Learning | Adult Education, Social and Community Services |
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, Veterinary Science |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Education | Adult Education, Art Education, Cultural Studies, Education, Foreign Languages Education, Health Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Science Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Teacher Training, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Architecture |
| Faculty : Fisheries | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Fishery, Food Science, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Faculty : Law, Economics and the Humanities | American Studies, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, English Studies, European Studies, French, French Studies, German, Germanic Studies, Information Sciences, Japanese, Law, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Regional Studies, Sociology, Southeast Asian Studies |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Health Sciences, Hygiene, Information Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Medicine, Neurological Therapy, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Surgery, Urology, Virology, Welfare and Protective Services, Zoology |
| Faculty : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Graduate School : Agricultural Sciences | Agriculture, Fishery, Philosophy |
| Graduate School : Agriculture | Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Forestry, Natural Resources |
| Graduate School : Clinical Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Psychology |
| Graduate School : Education | Education, Educational Research, Teacher Training |
| Graduate School : Fisheries | Agricultural Economics, Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Biology, Fishery, Food Science, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Graduate School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Graduate School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Art Criticism, Cultural Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, International Studies, Law, Social Sciences |
| Graduate School : Medical and Dental Sciences | Agriculture, Chemistry, Economics, Health Sciences, Information Management, Medical Technology, Nursing, Sociology |
| Graduate School : Science and Engineering | Engineering, Natural Sciences |
| Graduate School : Veterinary Science | Veterinary Science |
| Research Division : Frontier Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Zoology |
| School : Law | Law |
General information
| Alternative names | 鹿児島大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Korimoto 1-21-24 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, 890-8580 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 594,000 |