Kagawa University

About

Kagawa University is a reputable national institution in Japan, best known for its strong academic offerings in education, medicine, economics, and engineering. For international students, the university provides a welcoming environment supported by the International Office, which offers comprehensive guidance on admissions, visa procedures, and everyday life in Kagawa Prefecture. While most degree programs are conducted in Japanese, the institution offers various exchange programs and specialized courses with English support to help international learners integrate smoothly. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its picturesque campus locations situated around the Seto Inland Sea, offering students a unique blend of coastal beauty and close-knit community living that fosters strong cross-cultural connections.

Background

Kagawa University (香川大学, Kagawa Daigaku) is a national university in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan. Kagawa university has its roots in a vocational school founded in 1874. The university was established in 1949 as a national university after the consolidation and reorganization of the Kagawa Normal School, the Kagawa Normal School for Youth and the Takamatsu College of Economics (formerly the Takamatsu Higher School of Commerce). The Faculty of Economics is the oldest public specialized school in the Shikoku region. The business school is located in Takamatsu, where the main national government offices governing the four Shikoku prefectures and the branches of listed companies are concentrated. The Faculty of Agriculture conducts research into rare sugar. In cooperation with the Kagawa Prefecture, the university supports the Setouchi Triennale in both academic and cultural aspects.

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