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J. F. Oberlin University (桜美林大学, Ōbirin daigaku)[3] is a private university in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. The university was founded by Yasuzo Shimizu. Its name is derived from that of pastor and philanthropist J. F. Oberlin, and the name also shows the university's historical ties with Oberlin CollegeinOberlin, Ohio, which the university's founder attended.[4]

J. F. Oberlin University
桜美林大学
J. F. Oberlin University
TypePrivate
Established1921
PresidentHiroaki Hatayama

Academic staff

976[1]
Undergraduates10,514[2]
Postgraduates238[2]

Other students

19 (Non-Degree)[2]
Location , ,

Japan


35°34′52N 139°24′29E / 35.581°N 139.408°E / 35.581; 139.408
CampusSuburban
ColorsMaroon and gold
Websitewww.obirin.ac.jp

Reconnaissance Japan program

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English-speaking foreign students may study for a semester or year at J. F. Oberlin through the university's Reconnaissance Japan (RJ) program. In the RJ program, students take a Japanese language course (which can be tested out of) as well as English-language courses in Japanese culture.[5] During their study at J. F. Oberlin, students may stay with a Japanese host family, live in a university-provided apartment such as New Shimura Heights, or International House (known by students as Pink House), or find their own housing.[6] J. F. Oberlin has a number of international partner academic institutions from which students are welcomed to study in the RJ program.[7]

Faculties

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Junior college

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The junior college of Oberlin University was founded in 1950 and became coeducational in 1999. It was closed in 2007.

Notable alumni and faculty

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References

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  1. ^ "Number of Faculty and Staff".
  • ^ a b c "Number of students".
  • ^ Ōbirin daigaku -- note that『Ōbirin』is written in the kanji for "beautiful cherry orchard".
  • ^ "Obirin's Information and Mission Statement page". Archived from the original on 2007-02-07. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
  • ^ "Reconnaissance Japan introduction page". Archived from the original on 2007-02-13. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
  • ^ "RJ Housing page". Archived from the original on 2007-02-13. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
  • ^ "RJ Partner Institutions". Archived from the original on 2007-02-08. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
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