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Niigata University

Country Japan
Founded In 1949
University Type Public
Total Students 12150+
Phone Number +81-25-262-6935
Email [email protected]
ZIP Code 950-2181
Website https://www.niigata-u.ac.jp/en/
Size of Campus 1,535 acres
Male Female Ratio 63:37
Faculty Student Ratio 1:7

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Niigata University has a long history and rich tradition as an institution, with origins going back some 150 years. Since our inauguration as a national university in 1949 under the new university system, the university has played an important role to provide higher education opportunities for people from inside and outside Japan.

Location

Japan, Niigata, Niigata, 950-2181

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Programs

All Courses Offered

Master's in Physics(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Doctoral in Physics(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Mathematical Science(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Chemistry(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Doctoral in Chemistry(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Doctoral in Mathematical Science(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Materials Science and Technology(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Materials Science and Technology(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Advanced Mechanical Science and Engineering(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Advanced Mechanical Science and Engineering(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Social Systems Engineering(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Information Engineering(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Information Engineering(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Electrical and Electronic Engineering(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Human Sciences and Assistive Technology(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Human Sciences and Assistive Technology(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Information and Social Design Science(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Life Sciences(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Life Sciences(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Applied Life and Food Sciences(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Applied Life and Food Sciences(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Agriculture and Bioresources(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Agriculture and Bioresources(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Sakeology(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Sakeology(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Natural Environmental Science(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Natural Environmental Science(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Environmental Science for Agriculture and Forestry(English TRack)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Environmental Science for Agriculture and Forestry(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Architecture and Civil Engineering(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Architecture and Civil Engineering(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Earth Science(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Earth Science(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Natural Disaster and Environmental Science(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Natural Disaster and Environmental Science(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Environmental Sciences(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Environmental Sciences(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Medical Science(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Oral Health and Welfare(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Nursing(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

Master's in Next Generation Medical Technology Science(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Postgraduate
Duration 24 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Oral Health and Welfare(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Nursing(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Next Generation Medical Technology Science(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Medical(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

PhD in Dentistry(English Track)

Niigata University

Level Professional
Duration 36 Months
Application Fees 0
1st Year Tuition Fees JPY 535800
Exams Required

fees may vary according to university current structure and policy

Japan - Full Time

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Ranking	Form	Year	Type
1001	QS	2026	Public

Accommodation

Niigata University offers the following accommodation options for international students: International student accommodation (Co-op Leased Apartments Supported by Niigata University, International House) and Residence Halls (Rikka Hall and Ikarashi Hall). Eligibility differs by student status.

*1：Even after the period of enrollment at Niigata University, you may continue to live in the same apartment room due to employment, etc. if you wish.
*2：International House is offered to the following international students:
　・Japanese Studies Students or Teacher Training Students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program
・JICA trainees based on the consignment contract between Niigata University and JICA
　・Others deemed necessary by the Director of International House
*3：Applications from non-degree-seeking students (Research Students) are accepted, but priority is given to degree-seeking students for admission. Only if the number of applications from degree-seeking students is below the number of rooms available, non-degree-seeking students (Research Students) will be added to the selection.
*4：Undergraduate students only. When the number of applicants exceeds the fixed number of rooms, newly enrolling undergraduate students will be given priority, and residents will be selected by lot.
*5：Initial cost of moving in is also required.

Each student can apply for only one accommodation option. However, international students who are newly admitted to Niigata University (excluding those who are going to higher education on campus) may apply to Co-op Leased Apartments Supported by Niigata University if they are not permitted to enter the Residence Halls.

Placement

Niigata University is a prominent national university in Japan, ranked #1151 in best global universities, with a competitive 40-50% acceptance rate. It focuses on international collaboration, particularly in dentistry, and offers global exchange programs with 50+ sister schools. Its academic programs are highly regarded, especially in areas like dental research.

Notes

Niigata University is best reached from Niigata Airport (KIJ), located approximately 10–15 km from the Ikarashi Campus. Travelers can take a dedicated airport limousine bus (approx. 25–30 minutes) to Niigata Station, or use taxis/rental cars for direct travel to the university.

Travel Options from Niigata Airport (KIJ):

Airport Limousine Bus: Direct buses run from the airport to Niigata Station. From there, take the JR Echigo Line to Uchino Station (nearest station to campus), which takes about 20 minutes.
Taxi: A direct taxi ride from the airport to the university is the most convenient option, taking roughly 25-30 minutes depending on traffic.
Rental Car: Rental car counters are available at the airport terminal for easy access to the campus.

Alternative Access Routes:

From Tokyo: Take the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Niigata Station (approx. 2 hours).
From Other Cities: Direct flights exist from Fukuoka, Osaka, and international locations.

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