Kurume University was established as a Kyushu medical school in 1928, and it came into being with the establishment of the Faculty of Commerce. At present, it has developed as one of the leading private universities in Kyushu with 6 faculties (14 departments), 4 graduate schools and 18 research centers. We have 2 campuses, 2 hospitals, a high school and a junior high school in Kurume city.