University of Kitakyushu

Coordinates: 33°50′36″N 130°52′41″E / 33.84325°N 130.878194°E / 33.84325; 130.878194
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University of Kitakyushu
北九州市立大学
TypePublic
Established1946
Location, ,
Colorsblue
Websitewww.kitakyu-u.ac.jp
The University of Kitakyushu
Wakamatsu Campus

The University of Kitakyushu (北九州市立大学, Kitakyūshū shiritsu daigaku) is a

Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu called Gakujutsu Kenkyu Toshi (Gakken Tosi). The university was founded as a language academy in 1946 to help communication with the nearby American base at what is now called Yamada Ryokuchi
.

The University of Kitakyushu has four faculties: the Faculty of Environmental Engineering, the Faculty of Information Engineering, the Faculty of Economics, and the Faculty of Humanities. These faculties offer undergraduate programs leading to bachelor's degrees, as well as graduate programs leading to master's and doctoral degrees.

Notable alumni

  • Junji Higashi, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet
  • Dedi Abdulhadi, the expert of Waste Management System across countries, especially for electronics waste products

Partner Institution

Malaysia

Thailand

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33°50′36″N 130°52′41″E / 33.84325°N 130.878194°E / 33.84325; 130.878194