History
Mie University's predecessor, Mie Normal School, was founded in 1874 and is the oldest of the existing five faculties.
Education
Mie University has five faculties of Humanities, Law and Economics; Education; Medicine; Engineering and Bioresources, and also six graduate schools those with Graduate School of Regional Innovation Studies. In addition, there are many facilities such as College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Life Science Research Center, Community-University Research Cooperation Center, Center for International Education and Research, Mie Global Environment Center for Education & Research, Center for Information Technologies and Networks, Higher Education Development Center, and Center for Student Support.
Research
In Mie University, we strive to enhance various creative applied and basic research activities, and keep our traditions to develop further international research in scientific fields and innovative research contributing towards the society.
Career
Career Development Education
Educational Program for Career Peer Supporter Qualification
We encourage students to gain the beginner and upper level qualifications of Mie University in order to obtain a wide range of work experiences. The students who have finished this program become peer supporters to assist the education of students.
Education for Sustainable Development
We encourage students to gain various environmental qualifications. The students who have completed the subjects specified by this program will be granted the "Certificate for Education for Sustainable Development Program."
Education for Collaborating with Society
Mie University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
- 47 Scholarships
- 862 Academic Staff
- 7,237 Students
- 289 Students (int'l)
- 2,750 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Mie University Overview
Mie University Scholarships
Mie University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Mie University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Mie University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 25.8% Japan
Top 47.8% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
2005
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 163 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1647 | 1842 | 2005 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
International Career Development Program
For the development and nurturing of international personnel, we offer six programs:
Foreign Language Program:Students have opportunities to participate in foreign language programs at our partnership universities for English and for German.International Education Program:We offer courses for both Japanese and international students: a) enhancement of communication skill in English; b) deepening cross-cultural understanding with international and Japanese students; c) participation in the International Internship Program and the Tri-U International Joint Seminar & Symposium;Library services
The Mie University Library has three functions-research support, learning support and regional contribution-based on the three pillars of service, and it collects/provides extensive learning information necessary for research and studies.
Medical services
The Mie University Faculty of Medicine Hospital opened a new hospital/medical treatment ward in January 2012 and is now implementing highly advanced medical technology in an advanced treatment hospital.
Accreditation
Promotion of High School Education( Educational Collaboration between Universities and High Schools)
Mie University contributes toward promotion of the "Super Science High School Program(SSH)" and "Science Partnership Program(SPP)." We also offer conferences for promoting educational collaboration between universities and high schools, and accredited open classes and summer seminars to high school students. In addition, Mie University faculty members visit high schools and give "Delivery Lectures." In 2013, we visited high schools around 130 times for 5,200 students.
Lectures for Renewing Teaching Certificate
Mie University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Tsu-shi City
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