Our Educational Goal is to develop human resources who have the practical problem-solving ability to cope adequately with problems caused by informatization, internationalization and changes taking place locally. For more information, please refer to the 'Faculty introduction' on the Faculty Web site.

The Department aims to develop human resources who have acquired the abilities to think, judge and express themselves logically and scientifically about human beings and society, and who can use the knowledge they obtained in social sciences from a broad perspective to identify and find solutions to problems. For more information, please refer to the 'Department of Law, Economics and Sociology' on the Faculty Web site.

The Department aims to develop human resources who are able to cope practically with the problems of local communities caused by globalization, declining birth rates, rapid population aging and the spread of advanced information technology. They should have the solid foundation of systematic knowledge on humanities, the ability of thinking logically and scientifically about human beings and cultures, and the skills to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds. For more information, please refer to the 'Department of Humanities' on the Faculty Web site.

About 3 percent of the classes taught in the Faculty are English classes.

Please read the Faculty of Education Brochure on the university Web site, which includes the Faculty of Education Overview (including its characteristics).

We have dedicated subjects on combined classes. Students have an opportunity to experience the research on the teaching methods of combined classes conducted at the attached primary school. They undergo the school environment observation practice in Amamioshima Island when they take intensive lectures in their second year. They also have a chance to observe combined classes at small-scale schools on remote islands.

At the Faculty of Education, students can obtain a teacher's license for primary schools, junior high schools, senior high schools and special support schools. The Special Support Education Course trains teachers who work at special support schools and conducts research and education in ways that combine the basics with clinical practice to make it possible for children with disabilities to live independently (autonomously) and be a member of society. As for the characteristics of the Course, please refer to the section on Special Support Education Course on our Web site.

For information on the school's teaching practice, please refer to School Practice and Obtainable Licenses on our Web site.

For information, please refer to the Obtainable Teacher's Licenses on our Web site.

Mathematics and Computer Science: The deep and rich content of mathematics and statistical science has the "academic aspect" of exploring truth, and the "practical" aspect of its application to natural science, social science and engineering. On the other hand, information science contributes to the development of science and technology to make our life better. Mathematics and Computer Science conducts research and education in mathematical science and information science and develops human resources who will contribute to society.

Physics and Astronomy: Physics examines various natural phenomena to find the fundamental laws lurking in behind. It investigates various objects ranging from tiny atoms to the vastness of the universe. Physics and Astronomy aim to develop human resources who will have acquired the ability to research, analyze and solve problems from a professional perspective.

Chemistry: Chemistry is the foundation in all fields of science and technology since it deals with matter. The Program conducts research and education to understand the interrelationships between atoms and molecules, to explore and synthesize useful natural substances, to understand the structure and function of the proteins which are responsible for life phenomena with the goal of applying the findings and shedding light on the behavior of hazardous substances in the environment. The aim is to develop human resources who will understand 'chemistry' in its real depth and scope and who can apply and develop chemistry.

Bioscience: There are many aspects of biology. The earth is inhabited by a wide variety of organisms, such as animals, plants, and microorganisms, all of which are covered in the field of biology. In addition, microscopic research attempts to understand individual organisms at the level of cells and the molecules which constitute cells. Another branch of research investigates ecosystems consisting of individual organisms and the environment around them from a macroscopic perspective. Still another branch takes an evolutionary approach and examines organisms temporally on a time scale. The Program conducts research and education covering these diverse fields.

Earth and Environmental Science: The Program deepens our understanding of the mechanisms of various phenomena occurring on Earth (earthquakes, volcanic activity, mineral formation, strata formation, biological evolution) through lectures, practical training and experiments from the viewpoint of basic science. The aim is to develop human resources who can properly observe, record, and interpret the past and present conditions of the earth.

The Faculty of Science conducts education and research to explore universal laws hidden in nature (basic science). On the other hand, the Faculty of Engineering develops science and technology based on the results of basic science (applied chemistry). Basic science is the underlying knowledge of things. Through the acquisition of this knowledge, students will be capable of responding flexibly in various fields in the future.

No. The School of Medicine does not have an autumn enrollment system.

For details, please visit the Web site of the School of Medicine.

Students of the School of Medicine take lectures and practical training in anatomy in their second year.

Yes.

The Junior College on Medical Technology, Kagoshima University was established in 1985. Predecessors of the college were the School of Nursing, Midwife School and the School of Public Health Nurses attached to the Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University. The establishment also saw the beginning of education on physical therapy and occupational therapy. The School of Health Science was launched in 1998 with the objective of providing research and education on nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy.

Department of Nursing

Students begin practical nursing training from their first year. The Department offers a curriculum through which students learn nursing systematically over the period of four years. In addition, making the most of the characteristics of Kagoshima Prefecture, the Department provides field training on remote islands and exchanges with overseas universities. We develop human resources who will contribute to the local and international development of nursing.

Department of Physical Therapy

Students begin experiential practice from their first year to develop a good understanding about what is current in medical practice and the role to be played by physical therapists. From their second to fourth year, students will acquire the abilities and qualities required of medical practitioners through practical trainings and lectures based on a systematic curriculum.

Department of Occupational Therapy

Students are provided an education that allows systematic learning of the activity of daily living (ADL) and people with disabilities, and acquire the practical skills that will be required in clinical activities. Research method will also be taught so that students can conduct research related to physical therapy.

Department of Nursing

What makes us different from others are our research fields. These include international research on human resources in nursing and public health, research on nursing care in radiation treatment, rural nursing on remote islands, rehabilitation nursing, child welfare education on the Amami Islands, midwifery activity on remote islands, and nursing informatics approaches to nursing management.

Department of Physical Therapy

The department is conducting a long-term care prevention project in cooperation with Kagoshima City and Tarumizu City. If you are in the field of community-based health care, it is important to collaborate with people in different occupations. Students can learn the practical side of the discipline.

Department of Occupational Therapy

The department conducts research in a wide range of fields, such as life support for elderly people with dementia, higher brain dysfunction, nursing care robots, family support for the mentally challenged, psychiatric study of mentally challenged violators of the law, study of children afflicted with autistic spectrum, and the socio-cultural background related to psychiatric occupational therapy.

Sakuragaoka Campus is on a small hill surrounded by forests. The location commands a direct view of Sakurajima volcano and Kinko Bay and, behind these, the Kirishima Mountain Range visible in the distance. The campus has a canteen, store and bookstore. There is a supermarket, convenience stores and restaurants nearby. The clubs of the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry are in full swing in their activities.

The Faculty of Dentistry is in its 43rd year this year. We have been striving to develop human resources who will undergird medical practice on remote islands and isolated areas, and human resources who will play an active role in the international community. In other words, we have been working hard to 'develop dentists who will make the local and international communities better'. As a result, the Faculty of Dentistry has produced more than 2,100 dentists, researchers and educators who are making a difference in and out of the country. Many of them became professors and deans at Kagoshima University and other universities, and Presidents of the Dental Association of Kagoshima Prefecture. An outcome-based education was introduced before any school of dentistry in Japan. In addition to taking part in this program prior to graduation, students are offered advanced and unique education opportunities, such as accompanying a travelling dental care team making the rounds on remote islands and taking part in overseas trainings.

Students are free to choose any of the departments and research fields.

Starting in the 2020 academic year, the Faculty of Engineering will have two departments. The Programs offered under the two are as follows. The Department of Advanced Engineering has a Mechanical Engineering Program, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Program, Ocean Civil Engineering Program, Chemical Engineering Program, Chemistry and Biotechnology Program, and Information Science and Biomedical Engineering Program. The Department of Architecture offers an Architecture and Architectural Engineering Program. Department of Advanced Engineering has an application system called 'kukuriwaku' in which students may choose a Program after they are enrolled. The admission capacity of the Faculty is 440. After admission, students study the liberal arts subjects, basic subjects and language subjects before choosing their specialty (Program). The Faculty of Engineering places great importance on motivation and individual effort, motivates students, and helps them understand what they must learn so that they will take the initiative in learning. For detailed information on the entrance exam, please refer to the Screening and Examination Procedure and the Application Procedures for Students. For information on the overview and educational content of each Department (Program), please refer to their respective Web sites.

The predecessor of the Department of Architecture is Kagoshima Prefectural College of Engineering was established in 1945. The college became a prefectural university in 1949 and a national university in 1955. Over the years, the Department has produced many alumni, many of whom have succeeded in the field of architecture and others. What makes us special presently is the integrated four-year education, in which students begin studying a limited number of specialty subjects in their first year. The early start thus afforded makes it easier for students to proceed through the curriculum of architecture smoothly. Students develop the skill to appreciate architecture through practical training which starts in their first year, so they are able to utilize long vacations to improve themselves. In other words, they have sufficient time to set their own goals and proceed toward achieving them. Many of the teaching staff have plenty of work experience and are able to provide students with practical education and guidance. During the field training and other activities, students are often supported by alumni directly and indirectly, so, if they participate proactively, the connection between their learning and professional career can be effectively appreciated.

Located in one of the largest food producing regions in Japan, the Faculty of Agriculture conducts research and education in different fields: development of the sort of food producing technology which is in harmony with nature for the purpose of contributing to the survival and wellbeing of humankind; shedding light on biological function and securing food safety; conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems; and economic revitalization of agricultural and forestry based communities. The Faculty also integrates biotechnology and other cutting edge technologies into its research activity.

The Course aims to develop human resources possessing an enterprising spirit who will have acquired specialized knowledge about sustainable production of food resources and their rational utilization, who will possess an in-depth worldview and a good sense of ethics, and who will be part of the rapidly globalizing industrial society and therefore make contributions to the international community, and, more specifically, to South Asia, the South Pacific and Africa.

English classes come in two programs. One aims to improve students' English proficiency (including overseas internship and overseas language training), and the other teaches specialized subjects in English. Combined, the classes of the two programs account for about 25 percent of all classes.

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The laboratory of Applied Plant Science of the Department of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources conducts research in rice varieties, particularly on blight-resistant varieties and utilization of wild rice, one of the key rice species, in hybridization of rice varieties.

The faculty aims to develop human resources who will have acquired specialized knowledge in the fields of sustainable production of fisheries resources, their rational utilization, and conservation and management of aquatic environments; who will be endowed with an in-depth worldview and a high level of ethics; who will become part of the rapidly globalizing industrial society and who will use their enterprising spirit to contribute to the local and international communities in the geographic areas ranging widely from the water around Kagoshima to those of South-East Asia and the South Pacific. The Faculty is especially efficient at securing quality jobs for graduates and takes exceptional care of its students.

Students will acquire the basic knowledge required of fisheries engineers whose specialties are resources, the environment and food production and who will work both locally and internationally. They also will acquire practical and systematic knowledge and the high level of technology necessary for careers in fisheries industry.

We recommend that you choose the Department of Fisheries Biology and Oceanography and proceed to the Divisions of Aquatic Sciences or enroll at the Department of Biochemistry and Technology of Marine Food and Resources and then move on to the Divisions of Fisheries Resource Sciences at the Graduate School. Researchers in the Fisheries Biology and Oceanography department conduct research and education on basic biology with great focus on the relationship with the environment. Those researchers in the Biochemistry and Technology of Marine Food and Resources department recognize fish as one of fisheries resources and provides research and education with particular emphasis on applied biology with the concept that it is directly linked with the fisheries industry.

You may take subjects on ships and register in an educational program called the Marine Engineer Training Program.

All first-year students at Kagoshima University study common subjects. But specialized education in veterinary medicine starts gradually from October (second semester) of the first year. Starting from anatomy and physiology, which form the basis of veterinary medicine, study progresses subsequently to applied or clinical fields of veterinary medicine such as disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and hygiene. In their fifth and sixth year, students undergo practical training in clinical care and meat hygiene, research on specific topics and make presentations. Over the six-year period, students learn about a wide range of animals including cows, pigs, chickens, horses, dogs, cats, zoo animals and wild animals.

Graduates of the Faculty are qualified to take the National Examination for Veterinarians. Many of the subjects covered by the exam are also taught at veterinary universities across the country. The characteristics of our curriculum which are not found at other universities are that we spend more hours on and teach more about clinical training on companion animals and industrial animals, and provide training on public hygiene. We make it a point that all students obtain the skills necessary to work as veterinarians as soon as they graduate.

Students take many subjects necessary to obtain a veterinarian's license, ranging from the lectures on the basics of veterinary medicine to practical training (participatory training) in which they participate in clinical treatment. Animals covered by the practical training include not only cows, horses, pigs, chickens, dogs and cats but also aquarium and zoo animals. For more information, please refer to the Curriculum Map on the Faculty Web site. Lessons consist of lectures in the morning and practical training sessions in the afternoon.

Please refer to the Status of the Entrance Examination over the past several years and the Changes in Entrance Examination posted on the university Web site.

Please read the Screening and Examination Procedure published in July every year about the entrance examination of the year. For detailed information, please refer to the Application Procedures for Students scheduled to be announced in early September. Click here for the latest Screening and Examination Procedure and the Application Procedures. (move to the Screening and Examination Procedure/Application Procedures section on the Guidebook to the Entrance Examination page.)

Please refer to the Status on Entrance Examination posted on the university Web site.