BSAG

Bioresource and Bioenvironment

Learn more about studying Bioresource and Bioenvironment as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    535,800JPY
  • Start date
    Nov
  • QS Ranking
    #171

Program overview

What Kyushu University says about their program:

The International Undergraduate Program in Bioresource and Bioenvironment is a four-year English-taught programme covering the natural and social sciences related to bio-production, bio-function and bio-environmental sciences. Students develop broad scientific knowledge, practical skills and research experience for addressing global challenges involving biological resources and the environment.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

  • Proof of period of study in English

    Submit a proof of a period during which study was conducted in English.*

*The minimum period of study is 4 years in secondary education.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

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  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Typed and signed application form, including the required essay
  • Receipt/proof of application-fee payment
  • Identification document

    passport with name, nationality and photograph, or residence card/residence certificate for applicants residing in Japan

  • Official high-school transcripts covering each year of high school and the graduation certificate/diploma, or official expected-graduation documentation
  • Qualification diploma and complete transcript for IB, German Abitur, French Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, GCE A Level or International A Level applicants
  • Official grading-system information and, where needed, documents confirming academic rank or GPA
  • Certified translations and certified true copies where applicable
  • Official standardized-test score report, or a school predicted-grade report when the test is normally taken after the application period

Selection

  • Comprehensive document screening followed by an online interview for applicants who pass the first screening (estimated February 19-March 12, 2027)

Tests and examinations

  • A standardized test is required. Accepted routes include EJU (Mathematics Course 1 or 2 plus Japan and the World or two Science subjects), SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math), GCE A/AS or IAL (Mathematics or Physics plus Chemistry or Biology), IB (Group 4 Science and Group 5 Mathematics), ACT (Math and Science), AP (Calculus plus two sciences), or an accepted country-specific examination with Mathematics and two Science subjects
  • English-proficiency evidence is mandatory for applicants submitting EJU, IB taken in a language other than English, or an accepted country-specific standardized test; it is optional for others. Accepted evidence includes TOEFL, TOEIC Listening and Reading, IELTS Academic, Cambridge ESOL, or proof of at least four years of secondary education in English
  • First screening is based on a comprehensive review of submitted documents; shortlisted applicants complete an online interview

How to apply

  • Direct

    Fixed deadline
    Application fee17000.00 JPY
    Fee waiverNot stated for this route

Scholarships at Kyushu University

  • Kyushu University International Undergraduate Program First-Year Tuition Exemption

    Official page

    The IUPE program provides eligible international students with a half-tuition exemption for the first year, covering two semesters. The published table shows tuition reduced from JPY 535,800 to JPY 267,900 for the first year.

  • Kyushu University International Undergraduate Scholarship

    Official page

    Scholarship for several applicants to Kyushu University undergraduate programs with October admission, excluding MEXT recipients. Recipients are selected from international undergraduate applicants and undergo an annual academic-progress review from the second year onward; the public program page does not state the award amount.

  • Kyushu University KIKAN Education Award (Scholarship)

    Official page

    Kyushu University scholarship for 50 undergraduate students with excellent academic records in their freshman year, intended to support academic activities. The public international-undergraduate scholarship page does not state the award amount or nationality restriction.

  • Yamakawa Prize and Grant (Kyushu University Fund)

    Official page

    Kyushu University Fund grant for undergraduate students with excellent academic records and strong aspirations relating to humanity, sociability, internationality, and expertise. The program is listed within Kyushu University�s international-undergraduate scholarship and financial-support information; the public page does not state the award amount.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Kyushu University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Kyushu University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near Kyushu University?

Category Cost  (in Japanese Yen)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre¥62,775
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre¥51,925
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)¥9,145
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)¥2,945
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)¥3,500· Japan average
Monthly public transport pass¥11,315
Monthly grocery basket¥45,880
Books and study supplies (monthly)¥1,350
Coffee shop drink¥465
Cinema or cultural event ticket¥1,705
Gym membership¥6,510

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and en.ritsumei.ac.jp (University published).

Visa requirements for Kyushu University

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