History
Tokushima University began as the Tokushima Kisei Normal School in 1874, later developing into several schools. In accordance with the National School Establishment Law, Tokushima University comprising the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Education, the Faculty of Medicine, and the Faculty of Engineering, was instituted in 1949.
Education
- Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of Education
Research
- Identification of genetic basis of human immune-mediated diseases
- Nano-material technologies for novel semiconductor optical devices
Tokushima University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Tokushima University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
120000 JPY
Deadline
16 Feb 2025
JFUNU Scholarships for PhD in Sustainability Science
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
901 -100
2023
801
2022
801
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
1001
2024
1001 -300
2023
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
-
2024
1201
2023
1201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
1618 -187
2023
1431
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
The International Office conducts a variety of activities, supporting the international exchange programs of the university as a whole, promoting international activities in the local community, providing education, guidance and advices to international students and Japanese students who want to study abroad and offering a variety of supports for developing countries. The Office plans and implements international exchange activities, such as summer school for partner universities, Japanese language education for international students, short term study abroad for Japanese students, and various guidance and consulting activities.
Housing services
- 32 Single Rooms (32 persons)
- 15 Couple Rooms (30 persons)
- 3 Family Rooms (12 persons)
Library services
- Japanese and Chinese Books - 430,197
- Foreign Books - 230,471
- Japanese Journals - 12,437
- Foreign Journals - 6,889
Medical services
Health service, counseling and accessibility center
- Regular ant other health examinations
- Medical care and health guidance
- Issuing health examination certificates, medical certificates, referral forms and other certificates
- Preventive medicine such as vaccinations and antibody titer
- Aid activities at entrance examinations, marathons and various events
Campus life
Tokushima University consists of two campuses: Josanjima Campus and Kuramoto Campus. Also, the International House of Tokushima University was established to contribute to the promotion of international exchange by providing international students and researchers with accommodation.