# Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University

> higher education institution in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

**Wikidata**: [Q6452817](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6452817)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyushu_Nutrition_Welfare_University)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kyushu-nutrition-welfare-university

## Summary
Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University is a higher education institution specializing in nutrition and welfare studies, founded in 2001 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It operates under official academic codes including MEXT F140310110838 and university identification code 2495.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 2001
- Located in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Coordinates: latitude 33.87694444, longitude 130.85777778
- Official website: http://www.knwu.ac.jp/
- ISNI: 0000000446740397
- ROR ID: 038jdep47
- GRID ID: grid.440909.0
- MEXT school code: F140310110838
- Japanese university identification code: 2495
- Wikipedia articles available in English and Japanese

## FAQs
### Q: When was Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University established?
A: Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University was founded in 2001.

### Q: What is the university's official identification code in Japan?
A: Its Japanese university identification code is 2495.

### Q: Where exactly is the university located?
A: It is situated in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan at coordinates latitude 33.87694444 and longitude 130.85777778.

### Q: What academic focus does the university have?
A: The university specializes in nutrition and welfare studies.

## Why It Matters
Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University addresses Japan's critical need for qualified professionals in nutrition and social welfare fields. By focusing on these specialized disciplines, it contributes to public health initiatives and social service infrastructure in Fukuoka Prefecture. The university's establishment in 2001 reflects Japan's expanding educational priorities in health sciences and welfare management, bridging gaps between academic research and community needs through targeted degree programs.

## Notable For
- Only Japanese university with identification code 2499 for specialized nutrition/welfare curriculum
- Distinct location in Kitakyushu (not Fukuoka city) despite Fukuoka Prefecture affiliation
- Maintains unique academic code system through MEXT F140310110838
- One of few universities with dedicated nutrition and welfare dual focus
- Early adoption of international identifiers (ISNI, GRID, ROR)

## Body
### Foundation and Establishment
- Founded in 2001
- Operates as a degree-granting institution under Japanese higher education regulations

### Location and Physical Presence
- Located in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Precise coordinates: latitude 33.87694444, longitude 130.85777778
- Maintains facilities in Kitakyushu-shi (city jurisdiction)

### Academic Classification
- Official instance: university (per Wikidata classification)
- Specialized focus: nutrition and welfare studies
- Japanese name: 九州栄養福祉大学 (Kyushu Eiyou Fukushi Daigaku)
- Alias: 九州荣养福祉大学 (Chinese variant)

### Official Identifiers
- ISNI: 0000000446740397
- ROR ID: 038jdep47
- GRID ID: grid.440909.0
- VIAF ID: 257938175
- KISTI ID: K000201669
- NDL authority ID: 00991313
- MEXT school code: F140310110838
- Japanese university identification code: 2499 (qualified with institution name 九州栄養福祉大学)

### Digital Presence
- Official website: http://www.knwu.ac.jp/
- Wikimedia Commons image available
- Wikipedia coverage in English and Japanese (sitelink count: 2)
- Freebase ID: /m/0411n3c

### Institutional Systems
- Registered in National Diet Library authority system
- Allocated identification code under Japanese universities framework
- Maintains separate institutional identifiers in international academic databases

## References

1. GRID Release 2016-05-31
2. [2004](http://kikakurui.com/x0/X0408-2004-01.html)
3. [OpenAlex](https://docs.openalex.org/download-snapshot/snapshot-data-format)