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Kanazawa University

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Type
Public University
Founded
Students
International

Kanazawa University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kanazawa University is a public university in Kanazawa, Japan. It suits students who want to study at a Japanese national university in a regional city and are comparing options across Japan.

  2. What you can study

    Kanazawa University is a Japanese national university. No subject areas or programme names are published in the information available here, so the programme catalogue should be checked on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official university website for entry requirements, application dates, required documents, and any programme-specific conditions. The admissions office can confirm whether there are separate procedures for international students and what language or test requirements apply.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Kanazawa will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so check current local costs before making a decision.

  5. Coming from abroad

    Kanazawa University is in Japan, in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. Before applying from abroad, confirm the language of instruction, visa steps, housing options, and whether your chosen programme has any additional requirements.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Kanazawa University sits in a large national system with many choices. As a public national university in Kanazawa, it may suit students who want a state university setting 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 Kanazawa University

What type of university is Kanazawa University?

It is a public Japanese national university.

Where is Kanazawa University located?

It is in the city of Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

What is the university website?

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

How many universities are there in Japan?

Japan has 571 universities.

Overview

Kanazawa University is a Japanese national university in the city of Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture. The university was founded in 1949, although it can trace its roots back to 1862.

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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