# Fukuoka International University

> higher education institution in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

**Wikidata**: [Q5507688](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5507688)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukuoka_International_University)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/fukuoka-international-university

## Summary
Fukuoka International University was a private higher education institution located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1998, it provided academic programs until its dissolution in 2019.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: University (instance of: university).
- **Location**: Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
- **Coordinates**: 33.51 latitude, 130.53194444 longitude.
- **Founded**: 1998.
- **Dissolved**: 2019.
- **Japanese University Code**: 2444.
- **Aliases**: 福岡国際大学 (Fukuoka International University).
- **Website**: http://www.fukuoka-int-u.ac.jp/.
- **Identifiers**:
    - ISNI: 0000000403749105
    - ROR ID: 03st4v061
    - GRID ID: grid.443459.b
    - VIAF ID: 584146998609518942792
    - KISTI ID: K000201445
    - Freebase ID: /m/04119gy
    - Microsoft Academic ID: 34812091 (discontinued)
    - Wikidata Description: higher education institution in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

## FAQs
### Q: When was Fukuoka International University founded and when did it close?
A: The university was established in 1998 and ceased operations in 2019.

### Q: Where was Fukuoka International University located?
A: It was situated in Dazaifu, within Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, at coordinates 33.51 latitude and 130.53194444 longitude.

### Q: What was the official identification code for Fukuoka International University?
A: The identification code for Japanese universities and colleges assigned to this institution was 2444.

## Why It Matters
Fukuoka International University served as a venue for higher education in the Fukuoka Prefecture for over two decades. As a "university" (subclass of academic institution), its existence contributed to the regional educational infrastructure, providing advanced learning opportunities before its dissolution in 2019. Its inclusion in various international academic databases like GRID and ROR underscores its recognized status within the global academic community during its operational period.

## Notable For
- **Higher Education**: Functioned as a university offering further academic education in Japan.
- **Specific Location**: Geolocated specifically in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture.
- **International Recognition**: Possessed multiple global identifiers including ISNI, VIAF, and GRID IDs.

## Body

### History and Status
Fukuoka International University was established in 1998. It operated as a higher education institution in Japan. The university was officially dissolved, abolished, or demolished in 2019.

### Location and Geography
The institution was based in Dazaifu, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Its precise geographic coordinates were recorded as latitude 33.51 and longitude 130.53194444.

### Identification and Standards
The university held the Identification Code for Japanese Universities and Colleges number **2444**. It was listed under the Japanese name **福岡国際大学** in official references dating to February 20, 2004.

In addition to national codes, the university was indexed in several international scholarly and library databases:
- **GRID (Global Research Identifier Database)**: `grid.443459.b`
- **ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier)**: `0000000403749105`
- **ROR (Research Organization Registry)**: `03st4v061`
- **VIAF (Virtual International Authority File)**: `584146998609518942792`
- **KISTI (Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information)**: `K000201445`
- **Microsoft Academic**: ID `34812091` (service discontinued).
- **Freebase**: `/m/04119gy`

### Digital Presence
The official website for the university was `http://www.fukuoka-int-u.ac.jp/`. The entity is referenced in English and Japanese Wikipedia articles.

### Classification
Structured data classifies the entity explicitly as a "university," defined as an academic institution for further education. It is recognized as a geolocatable entity within Japan.

## References

1. Google Knowledge Graph
2. GRID Release 2016-05-31
3. Microsoft Academic Knowledge Graph
4. [2004](http://kikakurui.com/x0/X0408-2004-01.html)