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Kumamoto University was established under the National School Establishment Law, which reformed the preceding Japanese educational system. The new university incorporated the older institutions. At its establishment, The Fifth High School comprised six departments, with an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students.

History

Kumamoto University was established under the National School Establishment Law, which reformed the preceding Japanese educational system. The new university incorporated the older institutions. At its establishment, The Fifth High School comprised six departments, with an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students.

Kumamoto University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #901 Ranking
  • 32 Scholarships
  • 1,242 Academic Staff
  • 9,935 Students
  • 795 Students (int'l)
  • 3,775 Students (female)

Kumamoto University Overview

Kumamoto University Scholarships

Kumamoto University Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
70000 JPY
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Asia International Friendship Scholarship (Kawaguchi Shizuka Memorial Scholarship)

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Kumamoto University
Kumamoto-shi, Japan
Provided by university
Grant
100000 JPY
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Heiwa Nakajima Foundation Scholarship

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Kumamoto University
Kumamoto-shi, Japan
Provided by university
Grant
140000 JPY
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship

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Kumamoto University
Kumamoto-shi, Japan
Provided by university
Grant
200000 JPY
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Sato Scholarship

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Kumamoto University
Kumamoto-shi, Japan
Provided by university
Grant
48000 JPY
Deadline
Not specified
Reservation Program for Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students (JASSO)
Merit-based

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Kumamoto University
Kumamoto-shi, Japan
Provided by university
Grant
2000000 JPY
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
College Women's Association of Japan (CWAJ) Scholarship

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Kumamoto University
Kumamoto-shi, Japan
Provided by university
Grant
117000 JPY
Deadline
Not specified
Japan-Korea Joint Government Scholarship Program for the Students in Science and Engineering Departments

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Kumamoto University
Kumamoto-shi, Japan
Provided by university
Grant
150000 JPY
Deadline
05 Dec 2026
Iwatani International Students Scholarship

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Kumamoto University
Kumamoto-shi, Japan
Provided by university
Grant
100000 JPY
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
KDDI Foundation Scholarship

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Kumamoto University
Kumamoto-shi, Japan
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available

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Kumamoto University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 13.9% Japan
Top 15.2% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Academic Ranking of World Universities

901

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
901 901 901

QS World University Rankings

951

By TopUniversities

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
901 951 951

World University Rankings

1001

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
801 - 1001

Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

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.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1106 - -

Housing services

Kumamoto University International House Residence A (55 rooms) was constructed in 1985 to house international students and foreign researchers, and to encourage educational and research exchanges. Later, in response to the increasing numbers of international students and foreign researchers, Residence B (57 rooms) was built in 1995, followed by Residence C (36 rooms), D (36 rooms) and E (48 rooms) in November 2009.

Kumamoto University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Kumamoto-shi City

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