J. F. Oberlin University

J. F. Oberin University (桜美林大学, Ōbirin daigaku)[1] 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 College in Oberlin, Ohio, which the university's founder attended.[2]

J. F. Oberlin University
桜美林大学
J. F. Oberin University
TypePrivate
Established1921
PresidentHiroaki Hatayama
Location
Machida
,
Tokyo
,
Japan

35.581°N 139.408°E / 35.581; 139.408
CampusSuburban
ColorsMaroon and gold
Websitewww.obirin.ac.jp
Not to be confused with Oberlin College.

Reconnaissance Japan program

English-speaking foreign students may study for a semester or year at J. F. Oberin 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.[3] During their study at J. F. Oberin, 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.[4] J. F. Oberin has a number of international partner academic institutions from which students are welcomed to study in the RJ program.[5]

Faculties
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business Management
  • College of Health and Welfare
  • College of Performing and Visual Arts
  • College of Global communication

Junior college

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

Notable alumni and faculty

References
  1. Ōbirin daigaku -- note that "Ōbirin" is written in the kanji for "beautiful cherry orchard".
  2. "Obirin's Information and Mission Statement page". Archived from the original on 2007-02-07. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
  3. "Reconnaissance Japan introduction page". Archived from the original on 2007-02-13. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
  4. "RJ Housing page". Archived from the original on 2007-02-13. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
  5. "RJ Partner Institutions". Archived from the original on 2007-02-08. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
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