History
Mie University's predecessor, Mie Normal School, was founded in 1874 and is the oldest of the existing five faculties.
Education
Mie University has five faculties of Humanities, Law and Economics; Education; Medicine; Engineering and Bioresources, and also six graduate schools those with Graduate School of Regional Innovation Studies. In addition, there are many facilities such as College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Life Science Research Center, Community-University Research Cooperation Center, Center for International Education and Research, Mie Global Environment Center for Education & Research, Center for Information Technologies and Networks, Higher Education Development Center, and Center for Student Support.
Research
In Mie University, we strive to enhance various creative applied and basic research activities, and keep our traditions to develop further international research in scientific fields and innovative research contributing towards the society.
Career
Career Development Education
Educational Program for Career Peer Supporter Qualification
We encourage students to gain the beginner and upper level qualifications of Mie University in order to obtain a wide range of work experiences. The students who have finished this program become peer supporters to assist the education of students.
Education for Sustainable Development
We encourage students to gain various environmental qualifications. The students who have completed the subjects specified by this program will be granted the "Certificate for Education for Sustainable Development Program."
Education for Collaborating with Society
Mie University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1601 Ranking
- 23 Scholarships
- 862 Academic Staff
- 7,237 Students
- 289 Students (int'l)
- 2,750 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Mie University Overview
Mie University Scholarships
Mie University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Mie University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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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Independent provider
Grant
145000 JPY
Deadline
Not specified
Japan (MONBUKAGAKUSHO)-Outgoing
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
120000 JPY
Deadline
Anytime
Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Mie University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
#69 of 139 Ranked Universities in Japan
#1849 of 6.6k Ranked Universities 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
2226
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 221 places compared to 2026
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
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1842 | 2005 | 2226 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
1601
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 100 places compared to 2026
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
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| - | 1501 | 1601 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
International Career Development Program
For the development and nurturing of international personnel, we offer six programs:
Foreign Language Program:Students have opportunities to participate in foreign language programs at our partnership universities for English and for German.International Education Program:We offer courses for both Japanese and international students: a) enhancement of communication skill in English; b) deepening cross-cultural understanding with international and Japanese students; c) participation in the International Internship Program and the Tri-U International Joint Seminar & Symposium;Library services
The Mie University Library has three functions-research support, learning support and regional contribution-based on the three pillars of service, and it collects/provides extensive learning information necessary for research and studies.
Medical services
The Mie University Faculty of Medicine Hospital opened a new hospital/medical treatment ward in January 2012 and is now implementing highly advanced medical technology in an advanced treatment hospital.
Accreditation
Promotion of High School Education( Educational Collaboration between Universities and High Schools)
Mie University contributes toward promotion of the "Super Science High School Program(SSH)" and "Science Partnership Program(SPP)." We also offer conferences for promoting educational collaboration between universities and high schools, and accredited open classes and summer seminars to high school students. In addition, Mie University faculty members visit high schools and give "Delivery Lectures." In 2013, we visited high schools around 130 times for 5,200 students.
Lectures for Renewing Teaching Certificate
Mie University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Tsu-shi City
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