Kanazawa University

Kanazawa University, one of Japan’s National Universities, can trace its history back to the opening of a smallpox vaccination center in 1862. Originally the regional vaccination clinic established by the Kaga Domain, the university is the third oldest national university and the leading center for higher education in the Hokuriku Region. 
Kanazawa University is consists of 4 Colleges, 20 Schools, 7 Graduate Schools, University Hospital which is located in the heart of Kanazawa, etc. Student enrollment is over 10,000 in total. Over 20 percent are postgraduates, and international students come from over 55 countries around the world.
The university has many specialized research facilities that aim for social implementation of innovative university research results; Cancer Research Institute, Nano Life Science Institute, Advanced Mobility Research Institute, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Institute, and Biomass Green Innovation Center. Kanazawa University welcomes international students and has concluded partnership with over 341 institutions across the world.