J. F. Oberlin University

Not to be confused with Oberlin College.
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
Machida
,
Tokyo
,
Japan

35°34′52″N 139°24′29″E / 35.581°N 139.408°E / 35.581; 139.408
CampusSuburban
ColorsMaroon and gold
Websitewww.obirin.ac.jp
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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 also has campuses in Shinjuku and Tama (both in Tokyo), Fuchinobe (Kanagawa), and Hakuba (Nagano).[4]

History

The university was founded in 1946 by Yasuzo Shimizu.[5] 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 College in Oberlin, Ohio, which the university's founder attended.[6] In 2006, the English version of the school name was changed from Obirin Gakuen to J. F. Oberlin University.

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

Faculties

Includes the Colleges of:

  • Arts and Sciences
  • Aviation Management
  • Business Management
  • Education and Social Transformation
  • Global Communication
  • Health and Welfare
  • Performing and Visual Arts

Notable alumni and faculty

References

  1. ^ "Number of Faculty and Staff".
  2. ^ a b c "Number of students".
  3. ^ Ōbirin daigaku -- note that "Ōbirin" is written in the kanji for "beautiful cherry orchard".
  4. ^ "Campus Life". J. F. Oberlin University. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  5. ^ "About JFOU". J. F. Oberlin University. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  6. ^ "Obirin's Information and Mission Statement page". Archived from the original on 2007-02-07. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obirin_University