Tottori University
Tottori University is devoted to education, research, and social contribution with its basic concept of “Fusion of Knowledge and Practice” to contribute widely to the societies of local and international communities, inheriting those traditions, deepening knowledge, and mastering theories through practice.
Tottori University aims to cultivate human resources to solve problems in local communities, have international perspectives, and play an essential role in society. As for the research activities, Tottori University has exceptional research facilities such as the world-famous Arid Land Research Center, Fungus/Mushroom Resource and Research Center that has the world’s largest genetic resources, and Chromosome Engineering Research Center working on drug development and regenerative medicine. They are publicizing many new insights into the world. In this way, Tottori University has vigorous activities across various fields with the fundamental concept of “Fusion of Knowledge and Practice.” It contributes to the advancement of local areas and the world as the “Bastion of Knowledge and Lands.”
Degree Programs in English
Human Capability Building in Regional Cities in Southeast Asia for the Control of Infectious Diseases (Faculty of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences)
Special Program of Dryland Agricultural Sciences with Reference to SDGs in Developing Countries (Department of Dryland Science, Graduate School of Sustainability Science/United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences)
Special Green Sustainable Chemistry Program in Collaboration with Southwest Asia (Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Sustainability Science/Graduate School of Engineering)
Human Capability Building in Southeast Asia for the Control of Lifestyle-related Diseases, Addressing Both Dietary Habits and Gut Microbiota. (Faculty of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences)
Special Program in Bioresource Utilization Science of Fungus and Mushroom (Department of Agricultural Science, Graduate School of Sustainability Science/United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences)
Special Program in English (Department of Dryland Science, Graduate School of Sustainability Science)
Exchange Student Programs
At Tottori University, students have an opportunity to study as exchange students at our affiliated institutions overseas, which is currently 67 universities in 23 countries as of April 1st, 2019. (There are 101 partner institutions in total.)
The guidelines for our International Exchange Program is as follows:
- The period for studying abroad is one to two semesters.
- Exchange students are exempted from paying tuition, entrance and examination fees at our overseas partner institutions. Students are however, expected to meet all other living expenses on their own. Additionally, all routine fees to Tottori University such as tuition should continue to be paid as scheduled.
- Students participating in overseas study programs assume the status of “studying abroad” and their period of stay is considered as part of their overall curriculum study period at Tottori University.
- Based on regulations and standards set by respective faculties/departments, course credits will be awarded and transferred for subject items attended at the partner University, but the total should not exceed 60 credits.
- “Tottori University Mirai Foundation scholarship” is available for studying abroad. (Amount paid in 2018: 150,000 JPY, payable only once and it cannot be awarded to the student if the student is a recipient of another scholarship. This amount changes from year to year. )
Student Exchange – Tottori University International Exchange Center
Short-Term Exchange Student Programs
Under its “Global Gateway Program (TGGP),” Tottori University offers different kinds of overseas language study and cultural exchange programs that are provided during summer or spring vacations. The programs under the TGGP are classified into three different categories as (1) overseas practical education programs, (2) language training and multicultural co-existence development programs, and (3) language training programs. Each program indicates the level of academic and foreign language skills so that students can easily decide the program to participate.
Overseas Practical Education Programs in Mexico
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Overseas Practical Education Programs in Uganda
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Scholarship
Tottori University accepts “Scholarship Application Forms” twice a year for privately-financed students – in March for the first semester and in September for the second semester of the Academic Year.
Tottori University will decide on Scholarship Application Forms submitted by privately-financed students using a recommendation ranking-based system. Then, when the scholarship foundation asks Tottori University to recommend sure international students as potential scholarship recipients during the academic year, the University will recommend students from the upper part of the ranking list to those scholarship foundations after confirming students’ need for financial support.
Japanese language education after enrollment (required or elective)
Tottori University offers various Japanese courses and subjects for international students.
- Intensive Japanese Language Course
- Common Subjects “Japanese Language” and “Japanese Culture and Society”
- Japanese Courses by Purpose
- Comprehensive Japanese Language Course (“NIKONIKO” Course)
Dormitory
At Tottori University, the International House (called “Kaikan”) is prepared as dormitory for international students. The purpose of Kaikan is to offer temporary accommodation for international students and researchers. We also aim to the development of international exchange of education and research. It is not possible the classification of the room except for a family stay.
Student Support
Support system for new international students:
The center for international affairs has staff to support new international students to ease the various procedures related to city hall, opening a bank account, the application for international student housing, and the various campus-related application processes. There are orientations for new international students in April and October that provide information necessary for living in Japan.
Tutoring system:
For one month after enrollment, the university will arrange tutors to assist international students in studying and research, instructing Japanese language, and on and off campus procedures.
Japanese class partner:
Japanese students will participate in Japanese classes in order to support international students to learn Japanese through having conversations and discussions in Japanese, etc.
Prayer room:
There is a prayer room for Muslim students on the Tottori campus.
International exchange events:
There are various international exchange events, such as multicultural exchange parties for Japanese and international students to interact with each other.
