Name of the University: Okayama University
Year of the Establishment: 1949
Location (City, Prefecture): Okayama City, Okayama
Number of Students: 13027
University’s Website: https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/index_e.html
Program detail`s links:
List of Faculties and Graduate Schools in the University
Undergraduate Schools & Programs（11）
Faculty of Letters
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Science
Medical School
Dental School
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Agriculture
Discovery Program for Global Learners
Graduate Schools（8）
Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science
Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems
School of Law (Professional Degree Course)
Partner University in Uzbekistan: N/A
University Overview
Okayama University is a top-class national university with over 140 years of history. We have 11 faculties, 8 graduate schools and various programs. You can gain a unique learning experience which will positively impact the future success of your academic and professional career.
1. Excellence in Research
Okayama University ranks among the Top 14 Global Universities in Japan, Top 474 universities in the world, and Top 74 of Universities in Asia (Best Global University Rankings 2017 by U.S. News & World Report). We are one of the eight national universities that hold three major titles at the same time in Japan.
1. Clinical Study Core Hospital
2. Research University
3. Translational Research Network Program
You can choose the best program for your research interests. Ph.D. supervision is available in English.
2. Excellence in Education
Okayama University was selected as one of the 30 ”Top Global Universities” in Japan. We believe it is crucial to engage students in active learning and develop their 21st century skills. Your lecturers and tutors are passionate, brilliant, and dedicated to sharing their insights and discoveries with you. In addition, offer undergraduate courses taught in English in the “Discovery Program for Global Learners” from October 2017.
Okayama University is proud to be the UNESCO Chair for the Regional Centres of Exercise on ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) and the only centre in Asia.
3. Safe and Convenient
Okayama, known as the “Land of Sunshine”, is relatively safe from natural disasters, and the crime rate is low. The terrain within the city is flat so it is easy to get around by bicycle. The university is conveniently located relatively near Okayama station, which is a central hub. You can get to Kyoto in 60 minutes by bullet train, and to Tokyo in three and a half hours.
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