University of Miyazaki: Admissions, Programs, Scholarships & Student Life for International Students

Thinking about studying in Japan but want something more relaxed than Tokyo—and more budget-friendly too? The University of Miyazaki (UoM) sits on Kyushu’s sunny coast and blends serious research with a warm, outdoorsy lifestyle. This guide covers what makes UoM stand out for international applicants: quick facts, signature labs and programs, support for overseas students, study‑abroad options, climate and living, plus career outcomes. All links go to official or trusted sources so you can dig deeper with confidence.

Quick‑Facts Table

Item	Detail
Type	National (Public) University — JPCUP Profile
Total Students	≈5,400–5,600 (latest figures vary by year in official stats). See UoM “By the Numbers” and JPCUP data: UoM Data / JPCUP
Campuses	Kibana (Main) & Kiyotake — Campus Locations
Faculties / Schools	Education, Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, Regional Innovation; allied Graduate Schools — Faculties
Tasas de matrícula	Standard national rates: Admission ¥282,000; Tuition ¥535,800/year (subject to change). Source: UoM 2024 profile & JPCUP — UoM Profile (EN) / JPCUP Graduate Example
Gender Ratio	≈59% male : 41% female (varies by year; see UoM Data) — UoM Data
International Students	~2–3% of total; breakdown by school/year in official pages — UoM Data / JPCUP
Students per Staff	≈7–8 : 1 (varies by year/program) — JPCUP

Notes: Enrollment and ratios are updated periodically by the university and JPCUP. Use the links above for the most recent snapshots before you apply.

Campus Maps

Kibana Campus (Main, Miyazaki)

Address: 1-1 Gakuen Kibanadai-nishi, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan

Kiyotake Campus (Faculty of Medicine & University Hospital)

Address: 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki 889-1692, Japan

Mission, History & Founding Story

UoM’s roots go back to teacher training in the 19th century and a medical college founded in 1974. In 2003, Miyazaki University and Miyazaki Medical College consolidated to form today’s University of Miyazaki—a national (public) research university with five undergraduate faculties and multiple graduate schools. The university’s motto, often rendered as “Look at the world, start with the community,” captures its approach: solve global problems like food, health, energy, and the environment while serving local needs in Kyushu. See the official English site for an overview and links to each school: UoM English Top. A concise institutional snapshot is also available through the Ministry‑affiliated JPCUP portal: JPCUP.

Academic offerings span the Faculty of Education, Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, and Regional Innovation—plus graduate schools in Engineering, Agriculture, Nursing Science, Education, Regional Innovation, and interdisciplinary tracks that bridge agriculture, engineering, medicine, and veterinary medicine. Faculty pages (English) are here: UoM Faculties. For an external summary authored for international readers, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) regional office provides a brief PDF profile: JSPS overview.

Key Strengths & Unique Features

Interdisciplinary Health & Life Sciences

Medicine and veterinary medicine form a distinctive pillar of UoM. The Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine publishes transparent, English‑language program data (admissions windows, degree structure, and employment outcomes) via JPCUP—handy for planning timelines and budgets: JPCUP: Interdisciplinary Medicine & Vet. You can also browse English pages for labs in the medical school here: School of Medicine Labs (EN).

Engineering with a Global Outlook

UoM’s Faculty and Graduate School of Engineering emphasize cross‑disciplinary training and English‑medium offerings for exchange or postgraduate students, detailed on official pages and JPCUP entries. See the English faculty pages and program outlines: Faculty of Engineering (EN) / Graduate School (EN) and the JPCUP program snapshot: JPCUP: Engineering. An older but still informative English brochure (JICA) outlines an international engineering track: JICA Engineering PDF.

Robotics & Intelligent Systems

Robotics is a visible strength around Environmental Robotics and Control/Measurement labs. A representative English lab page: Measurement & Control Lab (EN). The Robotics Society of Japan’s Robogaku directory also lists UoM among its institutions: Robogaku: UoM.

Community, Agriculture & Regional Innovation

Given Miyazaki’s role in Japanese agriculture, UoM’s Agriculture and Regional Innovation faculties focus on food systems, sustainability, and rural development. Check UoM’s English faculties overview for course lists and research areas: Faculties (EN). CADIC, the university’s community/innovation hub, posts activities in English: CADIC (EN).

Flagship Faculties (Examples)

Medicine & Veterinary Medicine

The combined strengths of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine attract graduate researchers across infectious disease, imaging, and One‑Health topics. Program structure, intake months, and tuition are summarized here: JPCUP: Interdisciplinary Medicine & Vet.

Engineering

Engineering offers cross‑field coursework and English‑friendly options for exchanges. See official English pages and JPCUP for departments and sample syllabi: Faculty (EN) / JPCUP: Engineering.

Student Life for Internationals

Clubs & Circles Welcoming Overseas Students

UoM’s MUFSA (Miyazaki University Foreign Students Association) organizes cultural exchange events and socials open to international and Japanese students. See the MUFSA info page and a recent English news post of a MUFSA‑organized event: MUFSA (EN) / MUFSA Event (EN).

Dedicated Support Offices (Visa, Housing, Counseling)

The Center for International Relations (CIR) and its Global Support Office provide practical guidance—from arrivals and immigration to dorm applications and general life support. Start here for “For Current Students”: CIR Guide (EN). Direct immigration guidance pages (EN) are here: Immigration (EN) and the PDF handout: Guide to Immigration Procedures (PDF).

Language‑Exchange or Buddy Programs

UoM runs a tutor system to help international students navigate study and daily life (Japanese/English). Details and contacts here: Tutor System (EN). The university and language center also host English conversation activities and intercultural events announced on official pages.

Partner Institutions & Exchange Options

UoM maintains exchange links across Asia, North America, and beyond. Examples with English‑language info for outbound options and program snapshots include: Purdue University Fort Wayne (USA) — PFW × UoM; University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) — exchange details (PDF): Peradeniya–UoM Exchange Info. For centralized resources and deadlines, bookmark the CIR pages (EN): CIR (EN).

Local Climate & Lifestyle

Weather over the last several years is warm and humid with mild winters and hot summers. For data‑driven monthly highs/lows and precipitation, consult Meteostat’s Miyazaki station (WMO 47830) and WeatherSpark’s long‑term summaries: Meteostat: Miyazaki (47830) / WeatherSpark: Miyazaki. Japanese Meteorological Agency tables (EN) provide official monthly statistics for station 47830: JMA: Monthly Climate Statistics.

Lifestyle perks: Miyazaki is famous for beaches, golf, and a surf culture that stays active year‑round. Start with the prefecture’s official tourism (EN) and the city’s travel portal: Miyazaki Prefecture Tourism / Miyazaki City Tourism. For surfing specifically, JNTO’s official pages highlight local spots: Miyazaki Surf Spots and a seasonal beach roundup: Summer Beaches. For general “life in Miyazaki” and support links in English, the government‑approved Study in Japan site is useful: Study in Japan: Miyazaki.

International Student Statistics

International enrollment at UoM fluctuates year by year and differs by faculty/graduate school. For the most up‑to‑date totals and regional mix, check the university’s English “Data” page and the JPCUP institutional dashboard, which publish counts and ratios: UoM Data (EN) / JPCUP: UoM. Prefecture‑wide international student totals are summarized on the Study in Japan Miyazaki page (based on the most recent national survey): Prefecture Snapshot.

Career & Graduate Prospects

Graduate outcomes differ by program, but JPCUP’s graduate‑school pages report completions, employment upon graduation, and representative pathways—helpful when you want evidence beyond brochures. See, for example, the Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine (employment counts and sample destinations): JPCUP: Outcomes. UoM also provides guidance for graduating international students on residence‑status changes and job‑seeking steps: For Alumni (EN).