About Kanazawa University
Kanazawa University’s origins date back to a smallpox vaccination centre established by the Kaga Clan in 1862. It is the third oldest university in Japan, founded in 1949, and one of the Hokuriku region’s major institutions of higher education. Today, it comprises three colleges, 16 schools, five graduate schools, a university hospital, a cancer research institute and other units.
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Key statistics
- 25%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 37 : 63Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 6%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 9.8No. of students per staff(1)
- 10,229Number of FTE Students(1)
- ¥2,956Finance per Student (¥000s)(2)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings and (2) 2023 Japan University Rankings
Subjects taught at Kanazawa University
Engineering & technology
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- General Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Arts & humanities
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Architecture
- Archaeology
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Physical sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics & Astronomy
Business & economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Business & Management
- Economics & Econometrics
Law
- Law
Social sciences
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Geography
- Sociology
- Communication & Media Studies
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Computer science
- Computer Science
Psychology
- Psychology
Education
- Education
