Last update :2026/04/13
Akita Prefectural University
Akita
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About Akita Prefectural University
＜About the faculty＞
Akita Prefectural University has two faculties:
• Faculty of Systems Science and Technology
• Faculty of Bioresource Sciences
All undergraduate courses are conducted in Japanese. Therefore, proficiency in the Japanese language is essential for understanding the lectures. Please note that there are no undergraduate programs where degrees are offered entirely in English.
＜About graduate school＞
Akita Prefectural University offers two graduate schools:
• Graduate School of Systems Science and Technology
• Graduate School of Bioresource Sciences
Doctoral programs at both graduate schools may accept applicants who do not speak Japanese.
Basic information
- Scholarship system
- Yes ( for all of international students)
- Special notes
- There is a scholarship system available to all current students. Recipients are recognized based on academic performance.
- Tuition exemption/ reduction system
- Yes ( for all of international students)
- （Special notes）
- There is an admission fee and tuition exemption system available to all international students. Applications are accepted each term and are approved based on the family's financial situation at the time of application.
- Accommodation support
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Providing student dormitory : Yes ( for all of international students) Supports other than student dormitory : Yes ( for all of international students) (Special notes) : Regular students who aim to graduate or complete their studies can live in the Seishin Dormitory (student dormitory) located in Ogata Village. However, applications are accepted based on the number of vacant rooms, and if there are a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held.
International students who rent an apartment on their own can receive a subsidy of up to 20,000 yen per month depending on the rent, etc. - Availability of prayer room
- No
- Availability of religious meals at cafeterias
- No
Faculty/school group
Doctoral Degree
- Graduate School of Bioresource Sciences | Course of Bioresource Sciences
- Graduate School of Systems Science and Technology | Integrated Course of Systems Science and Technology
Master's Degree
- Graduate School of Bioresource Sciences | Course of Bioresource Sciences
- Graduate School of Systems Science and Technology | Cooperative Major in Sustainable Engineering
- Graduate School of Systems Science and Technology | Integrated Course of Systems Engineering and Technology
Bachelor's Degree
- Faculty of Bioresource Sciences | Department of Agribusiness
- Faculty of Bioresource Sciences | Department of Biological Environment
- Faculty of Bioresource Sciences | Department of Biological Production
- Faculty of Bioresource Sciences | Department of Biotechnology
- Faculty of Systems Science and Technology | Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Systems Science and Technology | Department of Intelligent Mechatronics
- Faculty of Systems Science and Technology | Department of Information and Computer Science
- Faculty of Systems Science and Technology | Department of Architecture and Environment Systems
- Faculty of Systems Science and Technology | Department of Management Science and Engineering