Kurume University has developed as a comprehensive private university since it was established as Kyushu Medical School in 1928. "Kurume City, where our University is situated, is located in the vast plain region called the “Chikugo Plain” in the southern part of Fukuoka Prefecture in Kyushu. The City sits as if embraced by the “Chikugo River”, the largest river in Kyushu and one of the three wildest rivers in Japan. It is a beautiful town suitable for research and study. We welcome you to Kurume University."