Kurume University
Accreditation-transition status
Not applicable
This institution type is not part of the ISA notified-school population this status applies to.
Overview
- Prefecture
- Fukuoka
- Institution type
- University preparatory program (bekka)
- Tuition
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As published: 1-Year Course: admission examination fee ¥10,000,...
See full tuition details below - Operator
- Educational Foundation Kurume University
- Corporate number
- 1290005009643
- Established
- 1999
- Official website
- https://www.kurume-u.ac.jp/faculty/exchange-student
Courses
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| Course | Duration | Intake |
|---|---|---|
|
International Student Bekka (1.5-Year Course)
Capacity: 40 students
A subject-based curriculum over a one-and-a-half-year course that comprehensively builds the Japanese ability needed to succeed in undergraduate or graduate study. A recommendation system is available for undergraduate admission or transfer, and detailed advising is available for students planning to advance to graduate school. Based on the MEXT university bekka disclosure (2019); may not reflect the school's current content. |
1 year 6 months | April & October |
|
International Student Bekka (1-Year Course)
Capacity: 15 students
A subject-based curriculum over a one-year course that comprehensively builds the Japanese ability needed to succeed in undergraduate or graduate study. A recommendation system is available for undergraduate admission or transfer, and detailed advising is available for students planning to advance to graduate school. Based on the MEXT university bekka disclosure (2019); may not reflect the school's current content. |
1 year | April & October |
| 1-Year Course Capacity: 15 students | 1 year | Not published |
| 1.5-Year Course Capacity: 20 students | 1 year 6 months | Not published |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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55
Source data as of 2019
- Enrollment
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49
Source data as of 2019
- Utilization
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89%
Enrollment as a share of approved capacity — a rough indicator of a school's demand and operating health. Figures may come from different years or sources.
- Dormitory
- Available — In principle, students must live in a dormitory designated by the university. After enrollment, students are required to live in the university-designated dormitory for a set period; if there is a special reason, prior permission from the university is required.
Capacity, enrollment, duration and intake figures for this university program are from the MEXT university bekka disclosure (2019); they may not reflect the current situation.
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
International Student Bekka, 1-Year Course
| Screening fee Year 1 | ¥10,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥110,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 1st term | ¥225,000 / term |
| Tuition Year 1 2nd term | ¥225,000 / term |
| Educational enhancement fee Year 1 | ¥47,000 |
| Total | ¥617,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥617,000 |
International Student Special Program, 1-Year 6-Month Course (1 year 6 months)
| Screening fee Year 1 | ¥10,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥110,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 1st term | ¥225,000 / term |
| Tuition Year 1 2nd term | ¥225,000 / term |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥225,000 / term |
| Educational enhancement fee Year 1 | ¥50,000 |
| Total | ¥845,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥845,000 |
Fees in the MEXT university bekka disclosure (2019)
- International Student Bekka (1.5-Year Course) Total fees: ¥845,000
- International Student Bekka (1-Year Course) Total fees: ¥617,000
2019 figures from the MEXT university bekka disclosure. They are not current prices and are not used in tuition sorting or filters; confirm the latest amounts with the school.
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- No published job placement support information
Contact
- Address
- 1635 Mii-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture 839-8502
- Map
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- Nearest station
- (JR) Kurume-Daigaku-mae Station (Bus stop) Asazuma / Kurume-Daigaku-mae
- Phone
- 0942-43-5166
- Fax
- 0942-43-4600
- [email protected]
Quality signals
- MEXT university bekka disclosure listed in the 2019 list of universities running international student preparatory course
Data sources
Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 2, 2026.
- ISA notified-school registry verified July 29, 2026
- MEXT accreditation portal verified June 13, 2026
- MHLW educational training benefit course registry verified June 13, 2026
- MEXT university bekka disclosure (base registry)
- Enrichment data (promoted by matching) (official website → NTA match (score 1.0))