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Saga University, formed by the integration of the former Saga University and Saga Medical School, consists of five faculties: The Faculty of Culture and Education, The Faculty of Economics, The Faculty of Medicine, The Faculty of Science and Engineering, and The Faculty of Agriculture.

History

Saga University dates back July 1884 when Saga Normal School was founded. In 1949 it became Saga University.

Education

Undergraduate Programs:Faculty of Culture and EducationFaculty of EconomicsFaculty of MedicineFaculty of Science and EngineeringFaculty of AgricultureOrganization for General EducationGraduate Programs: Graduate School of EducationGraduate School of EconomicsGraduate School of Medical ScienceGraduate School of Science and EngineeringGraduate School of AgricultureThe United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University

Research

As our major appeal, we promote world-level research projects, including Advanced Ocean Energy Research. Research projects should be highly specialized and strategic. We develop concrete strategies to make a fusion of research "Needs" and "Seeds". Focusing on the collaborative research among the university, industry, and the local government, we create unique research projects which make us prominent on the world stage.

Saga University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #1501 Ranking
  • 49 Scholarships
  • 686 Academic Staff
  • 6,656 Students
  • 200 Students (int'l)
  • 2,662 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

Saga University Overview

Saga University Scholarships

Saga University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Saga University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Japan Gov’t/World Bank
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
145000 JPY
Deadline
Not specified
Japan (MONBUKAGAKUSHO)-Outgoing
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
120000 JPY
Deadline
Anytime
Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship
Need-based

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JFUNU
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available

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Saga University Student Reviews & Awards

4.5

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5/5

college review from my point of view🙂

I learned lots of interesting knowledge related to economics. But they were not very practical. Also there were few opportunities to have an international experience.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Apr 2018 - Mar 2022
Posted on Oct 2021
4/5

Rainbow

I'm currently in 2nd year & because of COVID-19 i attend my college only for 2months but i never thought that these 2 month look like a year all teacher's students are really amazing. All faculty is very supportive , very kind I really like their kindnessess, the way they treat students I really appreciate & thankful.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2001 - Jul 2023
Posted on Jul 2021
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Saga University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 25.8% Japan
Top 48.6% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

World University Rankings

1501

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1501 - 1501

Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1778 - -

Student services

The mission of the Center for Promotion of International Exchange is to contribute to further development of internationalization of Saga University by creating new waves of international exchange in expanding international educational programs for both Japanese and International students, promoting actively to exchange researchers and students with universities and institutes abroad.

Housing services

University Accommodations for International Students are a 3-minute walk from campus. Each room has kitchen, bathroom and toilet. It comes furnished with a bed(w/o bed clothes), a closet, a bookshelf, a refrigerator, a desk, a chair, a dining table and a gas-cooker, for the convenience of students setting up to live in Japan. Each floor has a laundry room. WiFi connectivity is available in the lounge room. If you make internet contract separately, internet is available in your room.

Library services

The Main Library has 573 reading seats, several group study rooms, a multimedia room, private reading rooms, a browsing corner and a lounge where computer terminals are provided for information retrieval through the network. The medical library has 136 reading seats and personal computers for information access and study space.

ICT services

Computer and Network Center manages all aspects of computing at Saga University. It provides all students and staff with access to a variety of computer facilities for academic research and scholarly activities. The Center has offices on both the Honjo Campus and the Nabeshima Campus, and each campus has the Terminal Room.

Medical services

The Health Care Center supports the physical and mental health of all the members of Saga University by providing primary health care, prevention-focused services, and medical information to develop health knowledge and practical health-care skills. The Center is staffed by experienced doctors and nurses, and is located on both the Honjo Campus and the Nabeshima Campus.

Saga University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Saga-shi City

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