Iwate University
About Iwate University
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Iwate University – named locally as Gandai – is a national university in Morioka, Japan. It has foundations dating back to 1876, however it only became a chartered university in 1949.
Three rivers – the Kitakami River, the Nakatsu River, and the Shizukuishi River – merge in the centre of the city, ensuring that the university is surrounded by both a number of historical sights as well as untouched nature and green spaces.
In 2016, Iwate University reformed its educational and research structure which ensured that the four faculties were re-organised, and a new academic programme was established.
There are several museums on campus such as the Historical Museum for Agricultural Education – an important national cultural property designated by the Japanese government – as well as the more general University Museum.
Additional facilities for extracurricular student activities are located on campus, which include athletic fields, tennis courts, gymnasiums, and a swimming pool.
The university library is open to students and local residents everyday and houses 850,000 books and journals.
There are a number of events held by the university which include both the annual Garden Party, in which students serve typical ethnic dishes from their home countries, an international field trip during summer break which has been to places such as Hokkaido, Miyagi, Fukushima, and Sadogashima, as well as the opportunity to undertake a skiing course during winter break.
To support regional education, Iwate University organises an English Camp and a Global English Camp every year hosted through a collaborative effort between Iwate University students and international students from a number of countries whose command of English is excellent. Both groups plan and organise the camp together.
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- Student gender ratio
- 38 F : 62 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 3% (1)
- Students per staff
- 13.5 (1)
- Student total
- 5263 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025
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Subjects Taught at Iwate University
See below for a range of subjects taught at Iwate University
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
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- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
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Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
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- Politics and International Studies
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