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J. F. Oberlin University

Coordinates: 35°34′52″N 139°24′29″E / 35.581°N 139.408°E / 35.581; 139.408
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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

J. F. Oberlin University (桜美林大学, Ōbirin daigaku)[3] 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.[4]

Faculties

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

Junior college

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

Notable alumni and faculty

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References

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  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. ^ "Obirin's Information and Mission Statement page". Archived from the original on 2007-02-07. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
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