University of the Ryukyus

University of the Ryukyus is located in Nishihara, Okinawa, Japan. It is locally known as 琉球大学. The university was established in 1950. It is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan.

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University Name	University of the Ryukyus
Name in Local Language	琉球大学
Year Established	1950
Motto	自由・平等・寛容 Jiyū, Byōdō, Kan'yō
Motto in English	Freedom, Equality, and Tolerance
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Sub-urban

Location

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Address	1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Okinawa, Japan

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Phone	+81 (98) 895 8131
Fax	+81 (98) 895 8102
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Accepts International Students	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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