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Tokushima University

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Tokushima University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Tokushima University is a public national university in Tokushima, Japan, and it suits students who want a Japanese university with both undergraduate and graduate study options. It will appeal to applicants looking for a broad public university rather than a specialist institution.

  2. What you can study

    Tokushima University has five undergraduate faculties and seven graduate schools. The available subject areas are not specified, so check the university’s official website for the current programme list and faculty-by-faculty offerings.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university’s official website for entry requirements, application deadlines, document lists, and whether their chosen programme has separate admission steps. If you are applying from abroad, confirm how the university handles transcripts, language requirements, and any programme-specific screening.

  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. Expect living costs to depend on your accommodation, daily expenses, and personal spending in Tokushima.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm this for your programme before applying. You should also check visa requirements, document certification, housing options, and whether your chosen course has any language or admission conditions for international students.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Tokushima University sits in a large national system where applicants usually compare public universities by level of study, programme range, and location. Its position as a public national university with both undergraduate faculties and graduate schools makes it a practical option for students who want a standard university structure in Tokushima rather than a narrow specialist school.

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 Tokushima University

What type of university is Tokushima University?

It is a public national university in Japan.

Where is Tokushima University located?

It is in the city of Tokushima, Japan.

How many undergraduate faculties does it have?

It has five undergraduate faculties.

How many graduate schools does it have?

It has seven graduate schools.

Overview

Tokushima University is a national university in the city of Tokushima, Japan, with seven graduate schools and five undergraduate faculties. The university was founded in 1949 by merging six national education facilities into one. The 2014 Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics, Shuji Nakamura, graduated from Tokushima University.

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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