J. F. Oberlin University facts for kids
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桜美林大学
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J. F. Oberlin University
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 1921 |
| President | Hiroaki Hatayama |
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Academic staff
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976 |
| Undergraduates | 10,514 |
| Postgraduates | 238 |
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Other students
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19 (Non-Degree) |
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35°34′52″N 139°24′29″E / 35.581°N 139.408°E |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
| Website | www.obirin.ac.jp |
J. F. Oberlin University (桜美林大学, Ōbirin daigaku) is a private university located in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. A private university means it is not run by the government. It was started by a person named Yasuzo Shimizu.
The university's name comes from J. F. Oberlin, who was a pastor and a kind person who helped many people. The name also shows a special connection to Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, in the United States. This is because the university's founder, Yasuzo Shimizu, actually studied there.
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What You Can Study
J. F. Oberlin University offers many different areas of study. Students can choose from various colleges, which are like different schools within the university.
Different Schools
- College of Arts and Sciences: Here, you can study a wide range of subjects, from science to history.
- College of Business Management: This school teaches you about how businesses work and how to manage them.
- College of Health and Welfare: Students here learn about health, well-being, and helping people in society.
- College of Performing and Visual Arts: If you love music, theater, dance, or art, this is the place for you.
- College of Global Communication: This college focuses on how people communicate across different cultures and countries.
- College of Education and Social Transformation: Here, you can learn about teaching and how to make positive changes in society.
- College of Aviation Management: This school is for those interested in the airline industry and managing flights.
About the Junior College
A junior college is a school that offers shorter programs, usually lasting two years. The junior college part of Oberlin University was started in 1950. At first, it was only for one gender, but in 1999, it became open to both boys and girls. This junior college closed down in 2007.
Famous People from Oberlin
Many interesting people have studied or taught at J. F. Oberlin University. Here are a few:
Notable Alumni
- Yinling: She is known as a model, singer, and was once a professional wrestler in Japan.
- Yuka Kashino: She is a member of the popular Japanese music group called Perfume.
- Ayano Ōmoto: She is also a member of the famous technopop group Perfume.
- Matt Kuwata: He is a well-known Japanese TV personality, model, and musician.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Oberlin para niños
