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History

Hirosaki University was established in the former castle town of Hirosaki in 1949. It is a national university and is located in Aomori Prefecture, situated at the northern end of Honshu Island.

Education

Hirosaki University is a medium-size university with Faculties of Humanities, Education,Medicine, Science & Technology, and Agriculture & Life Science. These five Facultiescover a broad and comprehensive range of undergraduate academic disciplines.

Research

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Hirosaki University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #1501 Ranking
  • 49 Scholarships
  • 591 Academic Staff
  • 6,570 Students
  • 124 Students (int'l)
  • Private Institution Type

Hirosaki University Overview

Hirosaki University Scholarships

Hirosaki University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Hirosaki 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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Hirosaki University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 27.9% Japan
Top 46.4% 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

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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

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Student services

The aims of the University Hall are to promote closer relationships among the students and the staff, and to improve their welfare. The hall can be used for student's extracurricular activities.

On the first floor of Campus students will find a cafeteria and a bookstore run by the University Co-op and a privately-run barbershop. On the second and third floor there are a lounge, a lobby, a coffee shop, a music room and a recreation room and assembly rooms for extracurricular activities.

Housing services

The Hirosaki University International House is established to provide foreign students and researchers with accommodarions and facilities to promote and contribute to international exchange in the fields of education and research at the University.

Library services

The Hirosaki University Library was established in May 1949, and now consists of the Main Library, the Medical Branch. The total number of volumes is about 830,000. In addition to books and serials for study and research, electronic materials such as DVD databases and online facilities which include 8,800 titles of online journals are also available.

ICT services

The Center for Computer and Communications is located behind the Faculty of Science and Technology. This four storied building is equipped with about 300 personal computers and a variety of software providing students access to the Internet and allowing superior information processing capability. In order to use the facility you need to get permission through your academic adviser.

Medical services

First Aid

  • When you need any first aid treatment for headaches, fevers, stomachaches, injuries or the like, come to the center. If you are seriously ill or injured, you will be given appropriate advice, and recommendations as to where to go for treatment.
Health Consultation
  • You can see the doctor and nurses any time during office hours. If you want to see the counselor, make an appointment.

Campus life

Hirosaki University provides housing for any student having difficulties commuting.

The domitory gives them the opportunity to experience community living and use the facilities for extracurricular activities that contribute to their personal development. For more information, please see the welfare facilities information sheet.

  • Bunkyo-cho Campus
  • Gakuen-cho Campus
  • Tomino-cho Campus

Sports facilities

Hrosaki University has Gymnasium, Baseball Field and also Judo Hall, Kendo Hall, Aikido Hall, Karate Hall as indoor and Soccer Field, Rugby practice field and American Football practice field as outdoor,

Hirosaki University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Hirosaki City

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