Look beyond the university name
Kanazawa University is a Japanese national university in the city of Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture. The university was founded in 1949, although it can trace its roots back to 1862.
| Location | Kanazawa, Japan |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 10,111 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 78,243 |
| Total citations | 4,875,843 |
| President | [[:ja:山崎光悦 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Kanazawa University?
Kanazawa University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications, Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Liver physiology and pathology, Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Kanazawa University
According to OpenAlex, Kanazawa University has 78,243 indexed research works with 4,875,843 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Masahito Yamada — 7,948 citations
- Mitsuhiro Kawano — 5,848 citations
- Tomoki Ogoshi — 3,757 citations
- Tada‐aki Yamagishi — 3,757 citations
- Yoshiaki Nakamoto — 3,757 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Kanazawa University?
The current President is [[:ja:山崎光悦.
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Campus & student life
Kanazawa University is located in Kanazawa, Japan.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Kanazawa University
Official website: http://www.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
Official source: Official website ↗
Frequently asked questions
When was Kanazawa University founded?
Kanazawa University was founded in 1949.
How many students attend?
Approximately 10,111 students.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
[[:ja:山崎光悦.