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Tottori University comprises four faculties which offer programs at undergraduate level. In addition, Tottori University offers graduate programs at Master’s and Doctoral levels in the field of Regional Sciences, Medical Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences, at which researchers are engaged in advanced educational and research activities and have showed successful results. 

History

  • 1874 Training Center for Elementary School Teachers was established
  • 1885 Tottori Prefectural Public Normal School was renamed to Tottori Prefectural Normal School
  • 1886 Tottori Prefectural Normal School was renamed to Tottori Prefectural Ordinary Normal School
  • 1898 Tottori Prefectural Ordinary Normal School was renamed to Tottori Prefectural
  • 1920 Tottori Advanced Agricultural School was established

Education

Tottori University shall compile its curricula in such a way as to “provide specialized knowledge and skills related to majors in regional sciences, medicine, engineering and agriculture, nurture broad and deep culture and comprehensive judgment, and foster a rich human nature in students” (Standards for Establishment of Universities)

Research

The Research Center for Bioscience and Technology was established in April 2003, and we added it to the field of gene search, the field of radiation technology, the field of animal exploitation of resources, the field of instrumental analysis, the field of animal breeding experiment now, and facilities support field was installed in 2013.

In each field, we perform the construction of the specialized technological assistance and safety education joint use system and contribute to education, studies such as life sciences of this school, environmental science, the materials science.

Career

Career Center promotes career education and internship with a view of raising students' sense of purpose and independency and supports their job searching activities corresponding with various type of job such as private companies and public agencies.

Tottori University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #1501 Ranking
  • 49 Scholarships
  • 772 Academic Staff
  • 6,025 Students
  • 121 Students (int'l)
  • 2,290 Students (female)

Tottori University Overview

Tottori University Scholarships

Tottori University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Tottori 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
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
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
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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Tottori University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 27.9% Japan
Top 47.8% 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.

Best Global Universities Rankings

1975

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 117 places compared to 2025

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
1617 1858 1975

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

Student services

The Center for International Affairs arranges opportunities for international students to interact with local community. We will provide you opportunities to visit local elementary school and local area for rice planting and so on.

Housing services

In Japan, a guarantor or cosigner is usually required before you can move into the rental property.This insurance policy makes it easier for international students to secure a guarantor or cosigner by easing the psychological and financial burdens placed on the person acting as your guarantor.If an international student joins this insurance, Tottori University will become its guarantor.

Library services

At present, the Library is composed of the Main Library on the Tottori Campus and the Medical Library on the Yonago Campus. We aim to support education and research activities by providing academic information and in information in Tottori University through the introduction of electronic journals, expansion of the database on the published information and information literacy education.

Medical services

The Medical Counseling room deals with various concerns of patients related to details of their medical treatment, hospitalization and hospital visits, the set-up of equipment and facilities in the hospital, the staff’s conduct, medical expenses, and so on. If required, these matters are conveyed to the concerned medical departments and an explanation is given to patients.

Campus life

Tottori Campus (To JR Tottori Station by Rail)

  • 8 minutes by Rail from Tottori Station to Tottori University Station
  • 3 minutes walk from Tottori University Station
  • 15 minutes by taxi from Tottori Station
Hamasaka Area (To JR Tottori Station by Rail)
  • 20 minutes by bus from Tottori Station
  • 15 minutes by taxi from Tottori Station
  • 12 minutes by taxi from Tottori Airport (To Tottori Airport by Air)
Yonago Campus (To JR Yonago Station by Rail)
  • 15 minutes walk from Yonago Station
  • 3 minutes by taxi from Yonago Station

Sports facilities

This Facility was built to train Tottori University Students and Tottori University sports and activity clubs.

If you’d like to use this, you should submit a prescribed application at Student Support Division, Student Affairs Department.

As the Student Extracurricular Facilities, there are a stall, a boat and yacht house, a Japanese archery facility, club houses and so on.

Student clubs

  • Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sxiences
  • SOCIETY FOR RUNNING
  • The Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
  • The Japan Endocrine Society
  • Japan Thyroid Association

Tottori University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Tottori City

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