Fukushima University, Japan
Fukushima University, founded in 1946 and situated in the Tōhoku region of Japan, is home to approximately 4400 students across 4 faculties and 4 graduate programmes. With over 100 athletic and cultural student circles, the University offers a student life rich with activities.
Fukushima is the third largest prefecture in Japan, known for its picturesque scenery, which was described as a fairyland by the famous photographer Akiyama. The region is one of the largest producers of fruit, with its peaches in particular being famous around the world. It offers easy access to the capital, Tokyo, which is less than two and a half hours away by train.
Mobility partner
>> Information for incoming students
- Estimated number of mobility places: 1-3 full-year or 2-6 semester places
Available Subject Areas
Please ensure that you research the courses available to you as an exchange student, and check with your subject coordinator(s) that these courses are suitable for your Glasgow degree programme. Please note that partner course offerings may change on a yearly basis.
Please research course level; content and assessment structures; partner academic pre-requisites for exchange students; whether enough courses / credits are available in your degree subject(s) to meet your Glasgow degree credit requirements; language of teaching and for Joint Honours students, whether the partner has any restrictions on taking courses from different Schools/Faculties.
- Accounting & Finance
- Aerospace Engineering/Sciences
- Archaeology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business & Management
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Comparative Literature
- Computing Science
- Digital Media & Information Studies
- Earth Science and Geology
- Economic & Social History
- Economics
- Education
- Electronics/Electrical Engineering
- English Language
- English Literature
- Film & TV
- Geography
- History
- History of Art
- Life Sciences
- Maths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Politics and International Relations
- Product Design Engineering
- Psychology
- School of Interdisciplinary subjects Dumfries
- Scottish Literature
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Theatre Studies
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Urban Studies/Public & Social Policy
Key facts
- Language of Teaching: Mostly Japanese, some English. Please check that the classes that you need are taught in English.
- Calendar
- Grading system
- Entry requirements
- Credit guidance
- Accommodation
Travel and costs
- University of Glasgow Financial Support
- Cost of living
- Travel: nearest airport is Sendai Airport - but there will be more international flights to Narita airport in Tokyo
Useful weblinks

1 Kanayagawa, Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture 960-1248, Japan
Partner web
http://english.adb.fukushima-u.ac.jp/
Partner mobility web
http://english.adb.fukushima-u.ac.jp/apply/apply.html