We are located in the heart of Japan, in Osaka of the Kansai area, where our history has shown that the tradition of creative and innovative ideas has long existed. Our university has carried on this tradition - in 2005, three universities, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka Women's University and Osaka Prefectural College of Nursing, have been merged as one great engine for Osaka and we have restarted our endeavors into newer and greater academic pursuits.
With around 8,000 students and 900 faculty and staff members, our campuses make an ideal academic setting for new students to gain essential knowledge while exploring new frontiers. Collaborative work among the various departments and schools are encouraged. You will be able to expand your knowledge and studies into new interdisciplinary challenges.
We are open to students, faculty and alumni of all countries as well as to the community. We hope to be a gateway to the world where the fresh and inspirational breezes of academic learning and interaction flow freely in and out to the outside world.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (立命館アジア太平洋大学 Ritsumeikan Ajia Taiheiyō Daigaku), or APU, is a private institution inaugurated April 2000 in Beppu, Ōita, Japan. APU was made possible through the collaboration of three parties from the public and private sectors: Ōita Prefecture, Beppu City and the Ritsumeikan Academy.
As of 1 November 2013, the university has an enrollment of 5,272, including approximately 3,000 domestic, and 2,300 international students (a 56-44 domestic-international ratio) originating from 84 countries and regions.Half of the 162 full-time faculty members are foreign nationals who come from 27 countries and regions.
The University of Vigo (Galician: Universidade de Vigo) is a public university located in the city of Vigo, Galicia, Spain. There are three campuses:
Lagoas-Marcosende, between the municipalities of Vigo and Mos;
A Xunqueira, in Pontevedra;
As Lagoas, in Ourense;
Considered the most technical of the universities of Galicia, it offers engineer degrees in Mining, Telecommunications, Computer Science and Industrial Engineering.
Prestigious centers in the University include the Department of Translation and Linguistics offering a degree in Translation and Interpreting majoring in English or French as second languages, which is the only Degree course in Galicia taught entirely in Galician or Spanish as well as Private investigator and Security, and Sea Sciences (Oceanography and others)
Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (Polish: Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu; UMK) is located in Toruń, Poland. It was named after Nicolaus Copernicus who was born in this town in 1473.
The University of Maribor is the second biggest and the second oldest university in Slovenia. Around 18 000 students study at the University of Maribor. It has seventeen faculties which offer undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes. The University of Maribor is a regional developer and our faculties are located not only in the city of Maribor, but also in other parts of Slovenia. Executive power is vested in the Rector, assisted by six vice-rectors, and the secretary general. The highest academic and professional body is the University Senate, comprising deans, deputy-deans, academic officials, researchers, and student representatives, who meet at periodic sessions in order to decide on the policy and structure of the University. The decision-making body in the field of management is the Management board. The Students’ Council at the University of Maribor, led by Vice-rector student, has an important role and meets in periodic sessions to discuss student related issues.
Internationalization plays an important role; the University encourages student and staff mobility and active participation in international associations, networks and projects, and at the same time it promotes and protects Slovenian language, national identity, heritage and culture. The University aims to promote partnerships with businesses, governmental and non-governmental and other institutions in society to enrich university teaching, research and creative activity; prepare educated, engaged citizens; strengthen democratic and ethical values, and civic responsibility; address critical societal issues; respect ecological and environmental issues; promote sustainability in development; and contribute to the public good.
