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Gunma University

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Gunma University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Gunma University is a public university in Japan, with its main campus in Aramaki-machi, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. It suits applicants who want to study at a national university in Japan and are comfortable confirming programme options directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    Gunma University is a national university in Japan. The programme catalogue is still being compiled, so the specific subject areas and degrees are not listed here; check the university website for current study options.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university’s official website for entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, and whether the programme they want is available to students from abroad. The university does not publish detailed admissions steps here, so confirm the current process with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish tuition fees for international students here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Maebashi City and the wider Gunma area will also need to be checked separately before applying.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it on the official website before you apply. Before moving from abroad, check visa requirements, language requirements, housing, arrival timing, and whether your programme is open to international students.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Gunma University sits in a large higher-education system. As a public national university with a main campus in Gunma Prefecture, it may suit applicants looking for a government-run option outside Japan’s biggest metropolitan centres.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Gunma University

What type of university is Gunma University?

It is a public university in Japan.

Where is the main campus?

The main campus is in Aramaki-machi, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture.

What is the university’s website?

http://www.gunma-u.ac.jp/

How many universities are there in Japan?

Japan has 571 universities.

Overview

Gunma University , abbreviated to Gundai (群大), is a national university in Japan. The main campus is located in Aramaki-machi, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture.

Programs at Gunma University

10 programs across 2 study levels.

Other

Master's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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