Kyushu University
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Fukuoka
Japan
Kyushu University exchange website
Kyushu University has grown to be one of the most prestigious universities in Japan. The campus is located in the very area that first took up continental culture, and it is surrounded by the rich nature of the sea and mountains. Students develop in this rich cultural and natural environment, with excellent teachers, a cosmopolitan student body, and wide-ranging interaction with people in the local community and industry.
Kyushu University is located in Fukuoka on the Northern shore of Kyushu Island. Fukuoka has the most yakitori restaurants per capita of all major Japanese cities.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | First semester (Spring) | April–July/August |
| Semester 2 | Second semester (Autumn) | October–February |
View the Kyushu University academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
Kyushu University has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
- University Fact Sheet
- Student exchange program information sheet
- General information booklet for students
Campuses
Exchange students can study at Kyushu University's Ito campus.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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Full-time study load
14 tani / credits per semester at Kyushu University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA\ You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.25 to study at Kyushu University.\ Students with a lower GPA may still apply for Kyushu, as application documents are considered holistically.
Language
- School or Graduate School programs: Students wishing to take courses taught in Japanese with Kyushu domestic students will require Japanese proficiency of JLPT N1 or higher.
- Japanese Language and Culture Courses (JLCC): You will require a JLPT N2 or higher.
Study Options\ You must choose one of four program options if choosing Kyushu. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Semester Restrictions
- The JLCC program is only available as a full-year exchange
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Please refer to the "Additional academic information" section for study options at Kyushu University and the respective links to the course information.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Undergraduate
General Electives
Japanese
Academic restrictions
Courses offered by Kyushu University Business School (QBS) are open only to exchange students who are enrolled in QBS.
Disciplines/Faculties Restrictions\ The following are not open to exchange students at Kyushu:
- Practical courses such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Sciences
Additional academic information
Study Load Restrictions\ You must choose one of the four program options listed below.
- Japan in Today's World (JTW)
- A comprehensive package of learning experiences to help you understand Japanese culture and society today
- Study JTW core courses in Japanese Studies, plus students can also do Japanese Language Courses available from Beginner to Advanced (up to 3 Japanese language courses may be counted towards the JTW).
- Undergraduate students only
- No Japanese proficiency required
- One semester or year-long possible.
- Japanese Language and Culture Course (JLCC)
- This program is only available as a full-year exchange
- Gain a deeper understanding of Japanese society and culture with further opportunities to improve Japanese language skills for conducting research in the area of Japanese studies.
- Undergraduate students whose major is Japanese studies only
- Japanese proficiency of JLPT N2 or higher is required
- Study classes such as "Independent Study Project (ISP)", "Japanese Language and Linguistics" and "Japanese Culture and Society", plus electives
- School (not recommended)
- Undergraduate students only
- Courses taught in English: Very limited on offer through the School of Engineering, and School of Agriculture. It is unlikely you will be able to enrol in a full-time study load of courses taught in English. -
- Graduate School (not recommended)
- Postgraduate students only
- Courses taught in English: Very limited on offer through the graduate school. It is unlikely you will be able to enrol in a full-time study load of courses taught in English.
Japanese Language Courses\ Japanese language courses are provided for international students enrolled at Kyushu University.
Additional Academic Resources\ Kyushu University has online resources to help navigate their academic policies:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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Accommodation
Kyushu University offers guranteed student housing in their dormatories. Please see rooms for international students.
Cost of living
Living costs are significantly lower in Fukuoka than in Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka. Kyushu University provides some information on the estimated monthly living costs in Fukuoka and there are guides to managing your expenses while living in Japan.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students studying at Kyushu University may be eligible for the JASSO Scholarship. Students are encouraged to find more information on these scholarships to determine their eligibility.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All foreign nationals who are granted permission to stay in Japan for 3 months or more must enrol in the National Health Insurance (NHI) system.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
Book your Global Experiences Appointment
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Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Kyushu University has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Consulate General of Japan for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange