All Levels
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship
Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare
Chiba University
Chiba, Japan
"A national university across Tokyo Bay from central Tokyo"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#851 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (job-hunting visa)
About Chiba University
Chiba University is a national university in Chiba City, founded in 1949 by unifying Chiba Medical College, Chiba Normal School and other regional schools. It has 10 undergraduate schools and 11 graduate schools, and over 170 student clubs. The campus is in Inage-ku, Chiba, a city on Tokyo Bay opposite the capital. It runs an International Support Desk and an International House dormitory for international students.
Rankings & Recognition
#851
Ranked in the 851-900 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027 and in the 1001-1200 band of the THE World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
National university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Chiba University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1949
Founded
851-900
QS 2027 Rank
13,655
Total Students
695
International Students
1,796
Faculty
Chiba City
Location
Popular Programs
Medicine
Engineering
Science
Horticulture
Law, Politics and Economics
International Liberal Arts
Application Details
Intakes
April (UG), October (PG)
Tuition (national standard)
approx. JPY 535,800 / year
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
COE + Student visa
Post-Study Work
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Green Card Pathway
Highly Skilled Professional (points)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MEXT (Japanese Govt) scholarship
Career Outcomes
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 1,796
International Staff — 6%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Chiba University main campus is at 1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba. It has an off-campus International House dormitory for international students.
Campus Details
Chiba
City campus
1796
faculty
6%
international staff
Campus Forecast
Chiba: warm humid summers
mild winters
rarely snows; a bay-side climate near Tokyo
Student Life & Housing
Housing
International House (off-campus dorm) for international students
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
13,655
International Students
695
Undergraduate
76%
Postgraduate
24%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (national standard)
approx. JPY 535,800 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Chiba University admits undergraduates in April. Graduate students can start in April or October. Check the Chiba University international admissions site for exact dates.
Scholarships at Chiba University
2 scholarships available
All Levels
Chiba University Tuition Exemption
approx. 50-100% tuition (need-based)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school completion. Japanese or English proficiency as set by each faculty.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Language and entry rules are set by each graduate school.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (EJU / JLPT / TOEFL / IELTS)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the Chiba University admissions site.
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Apply online
Register on the Chiba University admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the required application fee.
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Screening
The university reviews your file; an interview or test may follow.
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Admission & COE
Receive the admission letter, then the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
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Visa & arrive
Apply for a Student visa with the COE, then register your address and join National Health Insurance.
Campus & Location
Chiba University main campus is at 1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba. It has an off-campus International House dormitory for international students.
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