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.
Nagasaki University is located Nagasaki City which is one of the most historically significant cities in Japan with its international background. The University consists of nine faculties and schools, six graduate schools, two research institutes, and a number of educational and research facilities. 9350 students, including international students, are currently enrolled. Nagasaki University has research centers abroad, and is vigorously promoting personnel and academic exchange with 143 overseas universities and research institutes. Campuses are separated into three different locations: Bunkyo Campus, Katafuchi Campus, and Sakamoto Campus. Most of the faculties, graduate schools, and research facilities are concentrated on the Bunkyo Campus. Liaison Center for International Educatin is also situated on the Bunkyo Campus where many international students from various countries are learning Japanese language and culture. Katafuchi Campus contains the Faculty of Economics, Graduate School of Economics, and the Research Institute of Southeast Asia, while Sakamoto Campus contains School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Atomic Bomb Disease Institute, and University Hospital. Dr.Osamu Shimomura, who won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, is a Nagasaki University graduate. Nagasaki University always works to contribute to the world's leading research and continues to develop as a "Center for the transmission of intellectual information," which is indispensable for the world.
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.
