KANAZAWA UNIVERSITY (JAPAN)
World ranking
Kanazawa University is a prestigious university with a center of global studies. It is ranked as 18th in Japan’s National universities, and comes in top 500 world universities.
BENEFITS OF TRANSFEERING
The advantage of this option is that the student can save about 50% total fee (tuition fee and living expense) compared to studying for full 4 years in the USA, Australia or Japan etc. to get a Bachelor Degree awarded by the Partner University.
OVERVIEW
In 1949, many institutions integrated to form the Kanazawa University.
Kanazawa University has around 11,000 students including 350 international students from around the globe, and the staff consists of around 2500 teachers and employees, of which 300-400 are Professors, Associate Professors
LINKED PROGRAMS
The following program of HCMUT is linked with Kanazawa University (Japan);
ARTICULATION
PROGRAM
In articulation program, students study two years at HCMUT, and after two years students, who are financially capable and are qualified for academic & English performance, can transfer to Kanazawa University to complete their degree. The degree will be awarded by the KU.
The Kanazawa University (Japan) has been developing a close association with Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (Bach khoa) in 01 program.
CAMPUS LIFE
Kanazawa University is creating a school that is closely tied to the area. The volunteer activities where students participate, are not only helpful to the community, but also to foster students. There are a number of festivals on campus which enrich the student life on campus.
At Kanazawa University, students are offered with an environment for studying, working and human development. Find more
SPORTS
Kanazawa University offers a variety of sports and fitness activities and also have some special programs to help students to lead a healthy and vigorous life through exercise and sports. Find more about KU sports
STUDENT SUPPORT
Kanazawa University provides international students with a variety of support so that they can pursue their studies with a without any difficulty. For better understanding the Japanese culture and language KU offers different programs to foreigners including, tutor system, Japanese language and culture program (Kanazawa University International student center), Health care, Employment support, etc. Find more
Health services
Full-time faculty members (doctors and counselors) and nurses are in charge of regular health checkups, health counseling and guidance, counseling and first aid at the Health Administration Center in order to maintain and improve the physical and mental health of the students.
At our university, specialized counselors are always available to consult about uneasiness about student life etc. Find more
Accommodation
Kanazawa University offers on campus dormitory for international students, where native Japanese students and foreigners live together making it a diverse community. It also gives students the option of off campus accommodation, like apartments or private hostels. Find more
Kanazawa is an ideal city to live a meaningful student life. It’s a diverse city with a stimulating environment which has both traditional style and a modern sense of energy. It has cultivated an atmosphere that cares deeply about culture. Kanazawa cuisine is famous throughout Japan, particularly its seafood. Furthermore, abundant nature flows not only in the suburbs but also in the streets, and the beautiful scenery spreads every four seasons.
There are bunch of interesting things to do in Kanazawa city, here are few of the beautiful and attractive places where you should visit while staying on Kanazawa campus.
Items |
Monthly Cost |
Rent |
$300-800 |
Groceries and eating out |
$400-800 |
Power and gas |
$150-200 |
Phone and internet |
$40-70 |
Public transport |
$70-100 |
Entertainment |
$50-100 |
Total cost |
1000-2000 USD |
Approximated monthly living cost in Kanazawa, Japan ranges from 1000-2000 USD. For more info.
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