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University of the Ryukyus

Country Japan
Founded In 1950
University Type Public
Total Students 8079+
Phone Number +81-98-895-8103
Email [email protected]
ZIP Code 903-0213
Website https://www.u-ryukyu.ac.jp/en/
Size of Campus 110 acres
Male Female Ratio 61:39
Faculty Student Ratio 1:9

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The University of the Ryukyus was established in 1950 on the remains of Shuri Castle, which was burnt to ashes in the Battle of Okinawa. Under the U.S. administration governing Okinawa, the strong desire of Okinawans for postwar reconstruction and restoration of education moved the U.S. Military Government to establish the ﬁrst university in the Ryukyu Archipelago. In 1966, administration of the University was transferred to the Ryukyu Government, and with the reversion of Okinawa to Japan in 1972, the University became a national university. In 1977, the University was moved to a large new campus in the region where the three municipalities of Nishihara Town, Ginowan City, and Nakagusuku Village meet, and it became a national university corporation in 2004. Although the University of the Ryukyus has gone through a number of historic hardships, such as interference in academic freedom and the autonomy of the university during such transitions, it has made great contributions to the development of human resources in the local community and to the production of new knowledge.

Location

Japan, Okinawa, Nishihara, 903-0213

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Programs

All Courses Offered

Master's in Mechanical Systems Engineering(English Track)

University of the Ryukyus

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 Civil Engineering and Architecture(English Track)

University of the Ryukyus

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 Electrical and Electronics Engineering(English Track)

University of the Ryukyus

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 Material, Structural and Energy Engineering(English Track)

University of the Ryukyus

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 Physics and Earth Sciences(English Track)

University of the Ryukyus

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, Biology and Marine Science(English Track)

University of the Ryukyus

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 Marine and Environmental Sciences(English Track)

University of the Ryukyus

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 Information Engineering(English Track)

University of the Ryukyus

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 Interdisciplinary Intelligent Systems Engineering(English Track)

University of the Ryukyus

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

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Ranking

Ranking	Form	Year	Type
401	QS by Subject	2025	Public

Accommodation

The International House is designed to provide housing for international students and researchers. The House consists of single and family rooms, and the term of residence for each type of room is one year. Single rooms are reserved primarily for short-term exchange students and are not open to application by other foreign students.

	Monthly Rent for Students	Monthly Rent for Researchers	Monthly Maintenance Fee	Monthly Water and Gas Charges	Annual Cleaning Fee
Family	30,000yen	35,000yen	3,000yen	Charged according to amount used	23,000yen
Couple	25,000yen	30,000yen	3,000yen		20,900yen
Single	15,000 yen	20,000 yen	3,000yen		12,000yen

Due to the limited availability of on-campus housing, the university is unable to accommodate all applications for university housing. Students have the alternative of selecting from a large number of privately-owned apartments located around the campus. In general, housing costs in Okinawa are lower compared to those of other larger cities in Japan.

Notes

The nearest airport to the University of the Ryukyus is Naha Airport (OKA), located on the main island of Okinawa. Travel options from Naha Airport to the campus in Nishihara include taking a taxi, using the Okinawa Monorail to reach a bus terminal, or utilizing local bus services. The university is roughly a 40–60 minute drive from the airport, depending on traffic.

Airport: Naha Airport (OKA) is the primary entry point for international and domestic flights to Okinawa.
Transportation to Campus:
- Taxi: The most direct route to the university campus (approx. 40-60 min).
- Bus/Monorail: Options exist to travel from the airport into Naha city and transfer to local buses heading towards the university, though this takes longer.
Location: The University of the Ryukyus is situated in Nishihara, which is in the central part of the main island of Okinawa.
Currency Exchange: Available at Naha Airport in both domestic and international terminals.

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