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 the Center for Educational Research and Training, the Center for Environmental Education, the Center for Research and Training in Special Needs Education, 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, 2009)
Professor : 129
Undergraduates : 1,475
Graduate School : Research Division of Education (Master’s Course) : 187
The United Graduate school of Professional Teacher Education : 63
Special Postgraduate Course in Special Needs Education : 22
C. International Exchange (as of Jan.1st, 2009)
Number of foreign students : 36 (Postgraduates:7, Undergraduates:9, Research students:20, from 8 countries)
Sister Relationships with Other Universities
Countries
Universities
C h i n a
Shanghai Normal University
T h a i l a n d
40 Rajabhat University in Thailand
A u s t r a l i a
University of South Australia
T h a i l a n d
The Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University
K o r e a
Chuncheon National University of Education
C a n a d a
University of Quebec at Montreal
G e r m a n y
The Faculty of Education, Erlangen-Nurnberg University (Include Japanology course)
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 1,215 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 the Center for Educational Research and Training, the Center for Environmental Education, the Center for Research and Training in Special Needs Education, 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, 2009)
Professor : 129
Undergraduates : 1,475
Graduate School : Research Division of Education (Master’s Course) : 187
The United Graduate school of Professional Teacher Education : 63
Special Postgraduate Course in Special Needs Education : 22
C. International Exchange (as of Jan.1st, 2009)
Number of foreign students : 36 (Postgraduates:7, Undergraduates:9, Research students:20, 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 1,215 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.