Kitakyushu University

About

Kitakyushu University is a public institution renowned for its strong commitment to environmental engineering and regional revitalization, leveraging its location in Kitakyushu, an "Eco-Model City." The university's Graduate School of Environmental Engineering offers robust English-taught programs, attracting international students keen on sustainability and urban development. For international students, the International College of Arts and Sciences (ICAS) provides some courses in English, alongside comprehensive support from the International Student Center for daily life and academic integration. A distinctive characteristic is its deep engagement with the local community and industry, fostering practical solutions for environmental and social challenges. The university actively promotes exchange programs and offers dedicated support services to ensure a smooth transition and enriching experience for its diverse international student body.

Background

The University of Kitakyushu (北九州市立大学, Kitakyūshū shiritsu daigaku; Kitakyushu City University) is a public university in Kitakyushu, Japan. The main campus is located next to Keibajomae (lit. Horse Racing course) station on the Kitakyushu monorail. The second campus is in the academic zone of Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu called Gakujutsu Kenkyu Toshi (Gakken Tosi). The university was founded as a language academy in 1946 to help communication with the nearby American base at what is now called Yamada Ryokuchi. The University of Kitakyushu has four faculties: the Faculty of Environmental Engineering, the Faculty of Information Engineering, the Faculty of Economics, and the Faculty of Humanities. These faculties offer undergraduate programs leading to bachelor's degrees, as well as graduate programs leading to master's and doctoral degrees.

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