Niigata University

Niigata University

Established	Founded in 1870, chartered in 1922
Type	Public (National)
President	Fumitake Gejyo
Academic staff	1,098 (May 2009)
Admin. staff	2,293 (May 2009)
Students	12,729 (May 2009)
Undergraduates	10,414
Postgraduates	2,315
Location	Niigata, Niigata, Japan
Campus	Suburban
Website	www.niigata-u.ac.jp

Niigata University is a national university in Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1949 and has its major origins in Niigata Medical College (established in 1922) and in Niigata Higher School (established in 1919). It is one of the largest Japanese national universities on the Sea of Japan.

The university comprises nine faculties and seven graduate schools (as of April 2010). The student enrollment is about 12,000.

The faculties, graduate schools (except Medicine and Dentistry) are concentrated in Ikarashi Campus (ca. 0.6 km²) to the west of the city. The medical faculties (Medicine and Dentistry) are located in Asahimachi Campus in the downtown. Attached schools (an elementary school, a junior high school and a school for children with special needs) are located in Nishi Ohata district next to Asahimachi Campus (also in Nagaoka City). In a building next to Niigata Station there is a small campus named Tokimate (former "CLLIC"), whose main purpose is to offer courses of lifelong learning for adults.

Main gate (Ikarashi Campus)

History

The oldest origin of the university was Kyoritsu Hospital (a temporary hospital) founded in 1870. It was reestablished in 1873 as Private Niigata Hospital, which became a prefectural hospital in 1876.

In 1901 five national medical schools were established in Chiba, Sendai, Okayama, Kanazawa and Nagasaki. The municipal and prefectural governments of Niigata demanded a national medical school from the Ministry of Education, but the plan was deferred because of the Russo-Japanese War. Later in 1910 Niigata Medical School was founded, and the former Niigata Hospital became its clinical facility. In 1922 the medical school was chartered as Niigata Medical College ( Niigata ika daigaku).

The municipal and prefectural governments of Niigata and the local industrial firms further wanted the medical college to be developed into an imperial university (so-called Hokuriku Imperial University) and competed with Kanazawa. But the trials did not succeed until the end of World War II.

In 1949 seven colleges (Niigata Medical College, Niigata Higher School, Niigata First Normal School, Niigata Second Normal School, Niigata Youth Normal School, Niigata Prefectural Agricultural and Forestry College, and Nagaoka College of Technology) were integrated to constitute Niigata University under Japan's new educational system. The university was inaugurated with the Faculties of Humanities, Education, Science, Medicine, Engineering, and Agriculture.

In 1965 the Faculty of Dentistry was established. The faculties (except Medicine and Dentistry) began moving to new Ikarashi Campus in 1968, and the removals finished in the 1980s. In 1977 the Faculty of Humanities was reorganized into the Faculty of Law and Literature, then divided into three faculties (Humanities, Law, and Economics) in 1980. The university became a national university corporation in 2004.

Organization

Undergraduate schools

Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Medicine
- School of Medicine
- School of Health Sciences
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Agriculture

Graduate schools

Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Modern Society and Culture
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Graduate School of Heath Sciences
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Graduate School of Technology Management (professional course)
Law School (professional course)

Centers and Facilities

University Library
Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital
Brain Research Institute
Center for Transdisciplinary Research
Research Center for Natural Hazards and Disaster Recovery
Public Collaboration Research Center
Center for Cooperative Research
Venture Business Laboratory
Affiliated Schools of the Faculty of Education
- two elementary schools, two junior high schools, one kindergarten, and a school for children with special needs
Sado Marine Biological Station (Faculty of Science)
Field Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry (Faculty of Agriculture)
Institute of Nephrology (Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences)

Campus

Access Map

Access

■Access to Niigata City

■Campus and Institutes Location in Niigata Prefecture

①Ikarashi Campus
②Asahimachi Campus
③Marine Biological Station,
Sado Station (Experimental
Forest)
④Muramatsu Station
(Experimental Farm)
⑤Ekinan-Campus
"TOKIMATE"
⑥Affiliated Schools of
the Faculty of Education

■Transportation Timetable

JR East(train,Shinkansen(bullet train))

Niigata Airport

Access Map

Ikarashi Campus

■Faculty of

Humanities
Education
Law
Economics

Science
Engineering
Agriculture

■Graduate Schools

Graduate School of
Education
Graduate School of
Modern Society and Culture

Graduate School of Science
and Technology
Graduate School of Technology
Management (MOT)
Law School

■Institutes

University Library
The Institute of Education & Student Affairs
Admission Center
Educational Support Center
Center for Student Affairs
Career Center

Center for Faculty Development
Center for Teaching Profession
Center for Transdisciplinary
Research
Strategy & Planning Office
Intellectual Property Office
Risk Management Office

Health Administration Center
International Exchange
Support Center
Public Relations Center
Research Center for
Natural Hazards &
Disaster Recovery
Center for Cooperative
Research

Public Collaboration Research Center
Venture Business Laboratory
Center for Academic Information
Service
Center for Instrumental Analysis
Administration Bureau

Asahimachi Campus

■Faculty of

Medicine
(School of Medicine,
School of Health Sciences)
Dentistry

■Graduate School of

Medical and Dental Sciences
Health Sciences

■Institutes

Brain Research Institute
Medical & Dental Hospital
Institute of Nephrology

Medical & Dental Library
(Asahimachi Branch,
University Library)
Asahimachi Museum
Radioisotope Center

Admission

Before Applying

Planning & Preparation for Admission

1. Clarify Objectives for Studying Abroad

1) Why study abroad?
2) What to study?
3) When to come to Japan?
4) How long to spend studying abroad?
5) What to do after studying abroad?

2. Degree Acquisition or Limited Study?

Preparation for study abroad will differ greatly depending on whether you will be a Degree Seeking Student seeking a degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate), or an Auditing Student seeking credit(s).

Degree-seeking Student admission
Non Degree-seeking Student admission

3. Study Abroad: Planning

The JASSO Student Guide to Japan can be found at http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/sgtj_e.html.

1) Niigata University, Prefecture and City Information:

Niigata University Website (this site)
Niigata Prefecture Website
Niigata City Website
Niigata International Association
Niigata City International Exchange Foundation
Niigata Prefecture Tourism Guide
Niigata Visitors & Convention Bureau

2) Required Japanese Ability for Study at Niigata University

The lessons and examinations at each of the departments at Niigata University are conducted in Japanese. Accordingly, it is necessary for those seeking to study abroad at an undergraduate level to have Japanese ability sufficiently enabling them to handle the lessons and examinations. The level of Japanese ability required of graduate international students varies depending on the course and the supervisor's teaching style, however, almost all Master's level lessons are conducted in Japanese. Japanese ability will be required for research activities and other school life.

3) Planning for Finances

(Costs for study abroad: tuition, entry fees, study materials, accommodation, food, insurance, travel costs, visa fees, living expenses, etc)

Non-payment of tuition will result in expulsion. Those relying solely on being granted a payment exemption, or receiving a scholarship, or taking a part-time job as a last resort to make ends meet will find that this will adversely affect not only their studies, but also their everyday life.
There is no guarantee that all international students will be able to receive payment exemptions or scholarships with respect to their tuition. Furthermore, the "International Student" status of residence does not permit working. Those wishing to engage in a part-time job will need "permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted."

Admission and Tuition Fees
Cost of Living in Niigata (Life in Niigata)

4. Finding a Supervisor

Those wishing to enter the university as a graduate student or research student will need to find a supervisor. Communication with such a supervisor who agrees to accept you will be required both before and after your time in Japan.

Niigata University: Supervisor Search (Researcher List)
Japan Science and Technology Agency: ReaD

5. Preparation for Application Procedures

Check you have all the necessary application documents, proof of graduation, transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation and examination results for necessary ability tests, and are aware of their submission guidelines/methods.

Admission for International Students

Admission for Degree-seeking Students

Degree-seeking Students intending to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree

Enrolments at Niigata University can be split into two main categories: Degree-seeking Students and Non Degree-seeking Students, and the screening process for new students varies accordingly. International students should apply after deciding on their learning objectives and confirming they meet the relevant entry requirements.
information for international students studying in Japan can be found here:

Guide for International Students Studying in Japan

Undergraduate Program

Normally a 4 year program (a 6 year program for School of Medicine, and School of Dentistry) of study, resulting in the conferral of a Bachelor's degree upon acquisition of the prescribed number of credits.

(1)	Apply through general selection, as would a Japanese person Information can be found at: For Prospective Students > Admission (Japanese site).
(2)	Apply to special selection as a Privately-funded International Student
(3)	Apply as a International Student who are funded by the Japanese Government (recipient of a Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship) Information can be found at: Japanese Government Scholarships.

Master's Program

Normally a 2 year program of study, resulting in the conferral of a Master's degree upon acquisition of the prescribed number of credits required for the relevant course, receipt of the required guidance, and success in final and thesis examinations.

Apply to Master's / Doctorate Program

Doctorate Program

Normally a 3 year program (a 4 year program for Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences) of study, resulting in the conferral of a Doctorate upon acquisition of the prescribed number of credits required for the relevant course, receipt of the required guidance, and success in final and thesis examinations.

Apply to Master's / Doctorate Program

Professional Program

Graduate School of Technology Management

Law School

Admission Schedule

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Classification	Entrance	Announcement of Exam Result	Exam	Application period	Exam Information Announcement
Undergraduate Programs	April	March	February	January-February	November

Master's Degree Programs

Classification	Entrance	Announcement of Exam Result	Exam	Application period	Exam Information Announcement
Education	April	September	September	August	June
Modern Society and Culture (September selection)	April	October	September	August	June
Modern Society and Culture (February selection)	April	February	February	January	November
Science and Technology	October	August	August	June	May
Science and Technology (1st selection)	April	August	July-August	June	May
Science and Technology (2nd selection)	April	February	February	January	May
Health Sciences (August selection)	April	September	August	July	June
Health Sciences (December selection)	April	December	December	November	June
Medical and Dental Sciences (Med) (only for foreign applicants)	October	September	August	July-August	June
Medical and Dental Sciences (Med) (1st selection) ※	April	September	August	July-August	June
Medical and Dental Sciences (Med) (2nd selection) ※	April	February	January	December	June
Medical and Dental Sciences (Den) (1st selection) ※	April	January	December	November	September
Medical and Dental Sciences (Den) (2nd selection) ※	April	March	February	January	September

※　These courses don't accept international students.

Doctoral Degree Programs

Classification	Entrance	Announcement of Exam Result	Exam	Application period	Exam Information Announcement
Modern Society and Culture (September selection)	April	October	September	August	June
Modern Society and Culture (February selection)	April	February	February	January	November
Science and Technology	October	September	August	July	May
Science and Technology (1st selection)	April	September	August	July	May
Science and Technology (2nd selection)	April	February	January	January	May
Health Sciences (August selection)	April	September	August	July	June
Health Sciences (December selection)	April	December	December	November	June
Medical and Dental Sciences	October	September	August	July	July
Medical and Dental Sciences (1st selection)	April	September	August	July	July
Medical and Dental Sciences (2nd selection)	April	January	December	November	July
Medical and Dental Sciences (3rd selection)	April	March	February	January	July

Professional Degree Programs

Classification	Entrance	Announcement of Exam Result	Exam	Application period	Exam Information Announcement
Management of Technology (September selection)	April	September	September	August	June
Management of Technology (December selection)	April	December	December	November	June
Management of Technology (February selection)	April	February	February	January	June
Management of Technology (March selection)	April	March	March	February	June
Law School	April	November	November	September-October	July

Admission for Non Degree-seeking Students

Students who do not seek a degree, but who attend classes or receive research supervision.

Guide for International Students Studying in Japan

Auditing Student

Those who take classes in a Niigata University undergraduate or graduate program.

Apply as an Auditing Student

Research Student

Those who conduct research in a specific field in a Niigata University undergraduate or graduate program.
(Many international applicants use this option during the preparatory phase for the graduate school entrance examinations.)

Apply as a Research Student

Special Auditing Student

Those who take classes in a Niigata University undergraduate or graduate program., but who are enrolled at another university (International students from universities having exchange programs with Niigata University). Special Auditing Students are accepted based on student international exchange arrangements between Niigata University and foreign universities (after discussion). Interested students should contact their current university's international exchange department.

Overseas Partner Institutions

Special Research Student (Graduate Level)

Those who conduct research in a specific field in a Niigata University graduate program, but who are enrolled at another university (mainly, international students from universities having exchange programs with Niigata University). A Special Research Student is accepted based on student international exchange arrangements between Niigata University and the university where that student is enrolled (after discussion). Interested students should contact their current university's international exchange department.

Overseas Partner Institutions

Japanese Studies Student (Established in 1979 / Undergraduate Level)

The purpose of this training program is to offer an opportunity to study in Japan for undergraduate students majoring in Japanese language or Japanese culture in a university outside Japan. The program requires students to receive training through a one-year program offered by a Japanese university. The term of the program is one year.

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for 2010 (Japanese Studies Students)
References: Course Guide of Japanese Studies Program at Niigata Univeristy, 2009(PDF:98KB)

Teacher Training Student (Established in 1980 / Graduate Level)

This training program offers an opportunity for teachers presently working for a primary or secondary school outside Japan to study education at a Japanese university. After their arrival, trainees will study Japanese language in a 6-month preparatory course before starting a one-year training program offered at a Japanese university. The term of the program is 18 months including a preparatory course.

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for 2010 (Teacher Training Students)
References: Guidebook of Teacher Training Program at Niigata Univeristy, 2009(PDF:138KB)

Program for Exchange Student

The Program for Exchange Student at Niigata University admits students from other universities which are affiliated with Niigata University through an exchange agreement. The program offers courses taught in English covering students’ specialties as well as courses for Japanese language, culture and situations. The program aims to help students acquire knowledge in their specialties while deepening their understanding of our country. It also aims to strengthen cooperation and partnership between Niigata University and other universities.

Program for Exchange Student
Application Guidelines for the Exchange Program, 2010

Other Information

Tuition & Financial Aid
Visa, Residence Eligibility
Japanese Language Program

Syllabus
Find Researchers
Tutor

Education / Research

Education

Syllabus
Japanese Language Program
Program for Exchange Students

Research

Find Researchers
Niigata University Academic Repository

Centers / Institutes

University Library

University Hospital

Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital

Operation, Management & Strategic Planning

Strategy & Planning Office
Intellectual Property Office

Public Relations Center

Enhancing Education & Services

The Institute of Education and Student Affairs
Admission Center
Educational Support Center
Center for Student Affairs

Career Center
Center for Faculty Development
Center for Teaching Profession

Strengthening Infrastructure for Education & Research

Center for Academic Information Service
Center for Instrumental Analysis

Radioisotope Center

Brain Research Institute

International Exchange Support Center

Safety & Health Management

Risk Management Office

Health Administration Center

Research Promotion & Social Contribution

Center for Transdisciplinary Research
Research Center for Natural Hazards & Disaster Recovery
Public Collaboration Research Center

Center for Cooperative Research
Venture Business Laboratory
Asahimachi Museum

Affiliated Schools, Training Facilities & Laboratories

Affiliated Schools of the Faculty of Education
Sado Marine Biological Station, Faculty of Science

Field Center for Sustainable Agriculture & Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture
Institute of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical & Dental Sciences

Library

About the Library

Hours

Central Library - Hours

	Library hours	Note
Mon.-Fri.	8:30-22:00	-
Sat. Sun., National Holidays	10:00-22:00	*During Vacation, etc. (Library specified date) 10:00-17:00

Closed

Aug.12-Aug.16
1st Sat. of Oct.(due to the blackout for the maintenance)
A period around the New Year's Eve(Dec.27-Jan.4)
The days of entrance examination

Circulation & Services
Maps & Directions
Contact Us

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Libraries' Catalog (OPAC)
Electoronic Journals *Niigata Univ. only
Niigata University Academic Repository
Databases

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