The Endowment at University of the Ryukyus
Message from the President
The 17th President
Mutsumi Nishida
In 1950, the University of the Ryukyus was established on the remains of Shuri Castle with the hopes of Okinawan people that it would grow into an institution serving the people of the Ryukyu Islands and contribute to society. This university, located in Japan’s only island prefecture, has a unique history and distinct characteristics not seen at other national universities. Its fundamental premise has always been the commitment to serve as “a university for the Okinawan community”.
The mission of the university is to become a hub of education and research that contributes to Okinawa, Japan, and the world. The university aims to help create a prosperous future society in collaboration with local communities and to serve as an outstanding international center of education and research in the Asia-Pacific region. By pursuing such a vision for the university and expanding its management base, the university is making every effort to cultivate capable human resources. We aim for these people to become bridges that connect Okinawa and the world, and for them to contribute to the advancement of academic research.
As a higher education institution in Okinawa, the university serves as a place of hope and learning for future generations. In order to continue to help these future generations achieve their potential, it is crucial that we actively re-invest in the university’s infrastructure and the human resources that support this endeavor. This is a community-wide effort that is a source of considerable pride for every individual involved. Developing a well-educated population is essential for the foundation of regional development.
In order to secure the necessary financial resources for these efforts, we have established the University of the Ryukyus Fund and are now seeking support.
I strongly believe that your generous support will help us to inspire younger generations, as well as encourage and motive their efforts to sustain and develop a progressive and prosperous society. Toward these ends, your understanding and continued support would be deeply appreciated.
About Contributions
Purposes of the University of the Ryukyus Fund
University of the Ryukyus Fund
General Purpose Fund
- Supports student extracurricular activities and employment.
- Supports research activities.
- Supports collaboration with local community projects.
- Supports international exchange projects.
Scholarship Support Fund
Specific Purpose Fund
- Supports economically-challenged students’ academic efforts (Grant-type Scholarship).
Note:The University of the Ryukyus provides support such as tuition exemption for economically-challenged students, but we can still do so much more.
Blue ＆ Green Revolution Fund
Specific Purpose Fund
This is a project support fund for a center of excellence of the Sustainable Integration of Land-based Aquaculture with Agriculture to build the resource circular symbiotic society.
In this project, we will tackle future issues related to aquaculture by building a mechanism to create virtuous cycle of food, energy, and human resources.
How to Give
How to Make Donations (From overseas)
Donations from overseas to the University of the Ryukyus Fund can be made online with a credit card.
Transaction Receipts (For prefered donors only)
A transaction receipt for your donation will be issued on the date your donation is remitted to the university by your credit card company.
Note that it normally takes one to two months from the date of donation to issuance of the transaction receipt.
We will also notify you by e-mail when your donation has been received.
Receipts for applications submitted in December may be issued on a date in the next calendar year.
Donor Benefits
We sincerely thank you for supporting the University of the Ryukyus Fund. As a token of our appreciation, we have prepared the following benefits in recognition of our contributors.
Your Name on the Contributors List
The names of contributors will be included in the University of the Ryukyus Contributor List, which is posted in public relations magazines and the fund’s web site.
Contributors who wish to remain anonymous are not listed. Also, contributors can choose to be included on the list as “anonymous donors”.
Award to Distinguished Contributors
The names of major donors will be displayed on the donor recognition nameplate at the entrance of the University headquarters and will be honored for many years to come.About the University of the Ryukyus
The University of the Ryukyus is located in Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, and consists of seven faculties and eight graduate schools. Okinawa, an island prefecture located in the sub-tropics, has a unique ecosystem and distinct traditional culture. It has a long history of establishing relationships with other countries, and its thriving overseas trade in the period between the 14th and 16th centuries is one such example. Such exchanges have created a diverse and multicultural society in Okinawa. As a university with local and global features, our university has actively promoted international exchanges with academic institutions overseas, especially in the Asian and Pacific regions. To date, the university has concluded academic exchange agreements with 87 institutions in 33 countries and areas worldwide, resulting in a cosmopolitan and dynamic campus environment with many international students from all over the world.
| ７Undergraduate |
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| Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Faculty of Global and Regional Studies |
| Faculty of Education |
| Faculty of Science |
| Faculty of Medicine |
| Faculty of Engineering |
| Faculty of Agriculture |
| ８Graduate School |
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| Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Graduate School of Tourism Sciences |
| Graduate School of Education |
| Graduate School of Medicine |
| Graduate School of Health Sciences |
| Graduate School of Engineering and Science |
| Graduate School of Agriculture |
| Graduate School of Law |