Fukushima University Explained

Fukushima University
Established:1949
Type:National
President:Katsumi Nakai
State:Fukushima
Country:Japan
Students:4,493[1]
Undergrad:4,309
Postgrad:184
Website:www.fukushima-u.ac.jp
Pushpin Map Caption:Japan Fukushima Prefecture
Pushpin Map:Japan Fukushima Prefecture
Coordinates:37.6836°N 140.4558°W

, abbreviated to, is a national university in Japan. The main campus is located in Kanayagawa, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture.

History

Fukushima University was established in 1949 by integrating three national colleges in Fukushima City:, and .

The university at first consisted of two faculties: the Faculty of Liberal Arts (in Hamada-cho Campus) and the Faculty of Economics (in Moriai Campus).
In 1966 the Faculty of Liberal Arts was renamed Faculty of Education.
In 1979 the former two campuses were integrated into newborn Kanayagawa Campus.
In 1987 a new faculty was added: the Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences.
In 2004 the faculties were reorganized into two consisting of four .

Faculties (Undergraduate Schools)

Graduate Schools

Institutes

External links

37.6836°N 140.4558°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fukushima University: University Outline. 2008-01-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20071010113231/http://www.fukushima-u.ac.jp/english/outline/index.html. 2007-10-10. dead.