A. Characteristics and Overview
The university is conveniently located in the southern part of the historic city of Kyoto. The spacious, 14-hectare campus provides plenty of greenery despite being in an urban area.
The university includes Organization of Educational Research and Practice Centers, the Information Processing Center as well as the library and the University Health Center. There are also 7 schools affiliated with the university (2 primary schools, 2 junior high schools, a high school, a special school and kindergarten).
B. Number of Students, etc. (as of Jan.1st, 2012)
Professors : 134
Undergraduates : 1,387
Graduate School : Research Division of Education (Master's Course) : 171
The United Graduate school of Professional Teacher Education : 125
Special Postgraduate Course in Special Needs Education : 25
C. International Exchange (as of Jan.1st, 2012)
Number of foreign students : 56 (Postgraduates:7, Undergraduates:13, Research students:36, from 8 countries)
Sister Relationships with Other Universities
Countries
Universities
China
Shanghai Normal University
Thailand
40 Rajabhat University in Thailand
Australia
University of South Australia
Thailand
The Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University
Korea
Chuncheon National University of Education
Canada
University of Quebec at Montreal
Germany
The Faculty of Philosophy and School of Theology, Erlangen-Nurnberg University
D. Accommodation
The International House was established in April, 1998 to accommodate foreign students and visiting scholars. (36 Single Rooms, 6 Couple Rooms, 4 Family Rooms. Total: 46 Rooms)
E. Local Area Surrounding the University
The city of Kyoto, internationally known for its cultural heritage, has 1,218 years of history and had long been the capital of Japan. It still remains very active and progressive in arts and academic activities, attracting both native and overseas students and tourists.
Introduction to the University
A. Characteristics and Overview
The university is conveniently located in the southern part of the historic city of Kyoto. The spacious, 14-hectare campus provides plenty of greenery despite being in an urban area.
The university includes Organization of Educational Research and Practice Centers, the Information Processing Center as well as the library and the University Health Center. There are also 7 schools affiliated with the university (2 primary schools, 2 junior high schools, a high school, a special school and kindergarten).
B. Number of Students, etc. (as of Jan.1st, 2012)
Professors : 134
Undergraduates : 1,387
Graduate School : Research Division of Education (Master's Course) : 171
The United Graduate school of Professional Teacher Education : 125
Special Postgraduate Course in Special Needs Education : 25
C. International Exchange (as of Jan.1st, 2012)
Number of foreign students : 56 (Postgraduates:7, Undergraduates:13, Research students:36, from 8 countries)
Sister Relationships with Other Universities
D. Accommodation
The International House was established in April, 1998 to accommodate foreign students and visiting scholars. (36 Single Rooms, 6 Couple Rooms, 4 Family Rooms. Total: 46 Rooms)
E. Local Area Surrounding the University
The city of Kyoto, internationally known for its cultural heritage, has 1,218 years of history and had long been the capital of Japan. It still remains very active and progressive in arts and academic activities, attracting both native and overseas students and tourists.