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Okinawa University

ยท Public University

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Public University
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Okinawa University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Okinawa University is a university in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, and it suits students who want to study in Japan without a published programme list to compare against. Check the official site directly to confirm whether its current offer matches your subject area and admission needs.

  2. What you can study

    The universityโ€™s programme catalogue is not published in the information available here. It is a university in Naha, Okinawa, so the next step is to confirm the current subjects and degrees on its official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    Application details for international students are not published in the information available here. Check the official website for entry requirements, language expectations, required documents, deadlines, and whether there are separate procedures for international applicants.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Naha will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so you should budget separately for those.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm that first if you are applying from abroad. You should also check visa requirements, document translation needs, accommodation options, and whether the university has a separate process for international applicants on its official site.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Okinawa University sits within a large and varied national system. Its public status and location in Naha make it a local option to compare against other Japanese universities by subject coverage, admissions route, and language requirements.

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 โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Okinawa University

What type of institution is Okinawa University?

It is a public university.

Where is Okinawa University located?

It is in Naha, Okinawa, Japan.

What is the universityโ€™s website?

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

When did it become a university?

It was chartered as a university in 1974.

Overview

Okinawa University is a private university in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1961, and it was chartered as a university in 1974.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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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, bachelorโ€™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 โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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