University Guide for International Students
Prefectural University of Kumamoto
Ku Prefectural University of Kumamoto
About the Prefectural University of Kumamoto The Prefectural University of Kumamoto (PUK), founded in 1949, consists of three faculties—the Faculty of Letters, the Faculty of Environmental & Symbiotic Sciences, and the Faculty of Administrative Studies —and the three corresponding graduate schools. About 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled. PUK is compact, allowing for easy communication between students and faculty.
【Undergraduate School】
Faculty of Letters ●Department of Japanese Language & Literature ●Department of English Language & Literature
Faculty of Environmental & Symbiotic Sciences ●Department of Environmental Resources ●Department of Human Habitat ●Department of Food & Health Sciences
Faculty of Administrative Studies ●Department of Administrative Studies
【Graduate School】
Graduate School of Language & Literature ●Division of Japanese Language & Literature (Master's & Doctoral Degree Programs) ●Division of English Language & Literature (Master's & Doctoral Degree Programs)
Graduate School of Environmental & Symbiotic Sciences ●Division of Environmental & Symbiotic Sciences (Master's & Doctoral Degree Programs)
Graduate School of Administrative Studies ●Division of Administrative Studies (Master's & Doctoral Degree Programs) Campus Life
Student Support
Office Hours International Students’
All professors have designated office Handbook hours, during which students can visit We issue all International students our to discuss anything they wish to, “International Students’ Handbook” related to their studies, future career providing information on campus life and choices and other matters. Of course, various procedures needed to live in students may also knock on professors’ Japan. doors outside these hours, or email them freely. On-Campus Support
The Student Affairs Section provides a diverse array of support for both Japanese and International students. Especially for International students, we provide assistance in public procedures and daily life in Japan in both English and
Japanese.
Language Learning Commons Language Learning Commons (LLC) offers various materials to learn foreign languages. Many students who are interested in international exchange gather in LLC.
Living in Kumamoto
Introduction of Kumamoto Prefecture
Kumamoto Prefecture is located right in the center of Japan’s southern island of
Kyushu. It has a population of 1.8 million and an area of 7,409 k ㎡. The prefecture is renowned for its beautiful landscapes and rich natural surroundings, including
mountains, rivers, fertile plains, and the sea. Each area of the prefecture has its own industries, with agriculture, fisheries, and forestry foremost among them. Traditions
from the past are still alive and well, yet are evolving to match the changing times.
PUK is situated in Kumamoto City, known as the City of Forests and Water. Rich in
history and tradition, it has in its city center Kumamoto Castle*, considered to be one of the “Big 3” castles in Japan. Japan Studies Program About the Japan Studies Program The Japan Studies Program at the Prefectural University of Kumamoto is a short- term exchange program for undergraduate students interested in studying for between six months and a year. The Japan Studies Program was created with a broad-based curriculum of courses taught in English for students who wish to learn more about the many faces of Japan and of Kumamoto—its society, culture, business, and environment. PUK will continue efforts to expand the program moving forward.
2019 Class Schedule (Tentative)
Course Title Semester Credits 1 Language and Culture I Spring 2 2 Language and Culture II Fall 2 3 Presentation English II Fall ２ ４ Study of Culture in Local Areas II Fall 2 ５ Cross-cultural Communication Seminar BI Spring 2 ６ Cross-cultural Communication Seminar BII Fall 2 ７ Science English I Spring 2 ８ Science English II Fall 2
PUK welcomes prospective students from all over the world!
U.S.–Japan Network for the World Campus International
Future Scholars, Mansfield participants Foundation