All Levels
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship
Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare
GU
Gunma University
Maebashi, Japan
"A national university in Maebashi, Gunma"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#1201 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (job-hunting visa)
About Gunma University
Gunma University is a national university in Gunma Prefecture, established in 1949, with its main campus in Maebashi. It has faculties of social and information studies, education, medicine, and science and technology, with graduate schools for master's and doctoral study.
Rankings & Recognition
#1201
Accreditations & Memberships
National university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Gunma University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1949
Founded
National university
Type
Maebashi
Location
Popular Programs
Science and Technology
Medicine
Education
Social and Information Studies
Application Details
Intakes
April
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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
2%
Placement Ratio
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Post-Study Work
28 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Gunma University has its main campus in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture.
Campus Details
Maebashi
campus
Campus Forecast
Maebashi: hot summers
cold dry winters with strong winter winds
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Check Gunma University for dormitory and housing options
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
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
$10,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Gunma University admits undergraduates in April. Check the Gunma University international admissions site for graduate intakes and exact dates.
Scholarships at Gunma University
1 scholarship available
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 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 Gunma University admissions site.
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Apply online
Register on the Gunma University admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the required application fee.
4
Screening
The university reviews your file; an interview or test may follow.
5
Admission & COE
Receive the admission letter, then the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for a Student visa with the COE, then register your address and join National Health Insurance.
Campus & Location
Gunma University has its main campus in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture.
Bachelor's
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Gunma University
📍 Maebashi
Bachelor's
Social and Information Studies
Gunma University
📍 Maebashi
Bachelor's
Education
Gunma University
📍 Maebashi
Bachelor's
Medicine
Gunma University
📍 Maebashi
Bachelor's
Science and Technology
Master's
1
Gunma University
📍 Maebashi
Master's
Science and Technology (Master's)
PhD
1
Gunma University
📍 Maebashi
PhD
Medicine (PhD)
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