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About
Akita University is a national university located in Akita City, Japan, established in 1949 through the merger of Akita Normal School, Akita Youth Normal School, and Akita School of Mines. It is known for its strengths in resource sciences, medicine, and education, and actively promotes international exchange with over 250 international students annually. The university is situated in Akita Prefecture, a region celebrated for its natural beauty, delicious rice, and sake.
UNIREAL Score
72/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 72
Overview
- Country
- Japan
- City
- Akita
- Established
- 1949
- Students
- 5,197
- Programs
- 13
- Tuition (yearly)
- €3,400
- Admission period
- August – September
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Where is Akita University?
Akita University is located in Akita, Japan.
How much does it cost to study at Akita University?
Typical yearly tuition at Akita University is about €3,400. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to Akita University?
Admission at Akita University usually runs August – September.
What can I study at Akita University?
Akita University offers about 13 programs, including International Resource Sciences, Education and Human Studies, Medicine, Engineering Science, Informatics and Data Science.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Akita University?
Akita University has a UNIREAL Score of 72/100, calculated from: research activity.
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