Gifu University (Gifu Prefecture)

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Students studying in the Course for Teacher Training can receive practical, firsthand training under the guidance ofsupervisors and close communication with schools.

◇ University overview① Characteristics and history
Gifu University has four faculties and two schools:
Faculty of Education, Regional Studies,
Engineering, Applied Biological Sciences, School ofMedicine, School of Social System Management.
The Faculty of Education has the Special Needs Support
Education Center, the Co-Creative Research andDevelopment Center for Learning, affiliated compulsory
school system (Elementary-Junior high) where faculty
staff and university students can observe classes,
experience teaching in collaboration with school
teachers.
Gifu University is located west of Gifu City (Gifu City isabout 100km East of Kyoto) surrounded by beautiful,pristine natural environment. The Nagara River near Gifu
University is renowned for the traditional cormorantfishing. In addition, the UNESCO’s world heritage site,
thatched-roof houses in Shirakawago are attracting alarge number of visitors to Gifu Prefecture every year.
② International exchange
・ Number of international students
AY 2023：294（May 1,2023）
AY 2022：297（May 1,2022）
AY 2021：287（May 1,2021）
・ Number of Teacher Training Students
AY 2023：4
AY 2022：3
AY 2021：3◇ Follow-up for graduates
Gifu University provides students who have completed
the course with career consultation services.

◇ Outline and characteristics of thecourse for Teacher Training Students① Characteristics of the program
Gifu University started to accept the teacher training
students from 1982 and 114 students have completed thecourse by 2023. Teacher training students can receive
practical, firsthand training under the guidance of their advisers.
The University Library and the research facilities within thecampus are open to the students.
② Number of students to be accepted: Maximum of 5
③ Period of scholarship：Oct 2024 - Mar 2026.
④ Requirement for program completion
Depending on the supervisor, students improve theirJapanese language skills by taking Japanese language courses,
generally attend about five subject and exercises necessary for
research, and write a thesis.
⑤ Outline of the course
Students can take the Intensive Japanese Language Coursefor 6 months at Gifu University. Those who sufficient Japanese
language skills are able to attend specialized education.
・ Specialized trainingI) Characteristics
Each supervisor creates and implements the programs
specially designed for individual students.
II) Classes Conducted in English
Supervisors give instructions to students in English ifnecessary.
・ Others*Students can participate in the field trips to observe
Japanese culture and visit industrial complex during the summer
recess.
*Promoting active participation and exchange by utilizing
local international exchange opportunities.
*Students can attend classes of the Graduate School withJapanese students.

◇ Accommodations○ Number of rooms
Students are permitted to stay in the Gifu University
International House located within the premises of Gifu
University for one year and 6 months.
Single room：69 Couple room：14 Family room：7○ Monthly rent(※There is a possibility that the house rent will beupdated in the future.)
Building A
Building B
Single: 5,900 yen
Single: 4,700 yen
Couple: 11,900 yen Couple: 9,500 yen
Family: 14,200 yen
Family: 14,200 yen
Rent should be paid after arrival to Japan.
○ Facilities
Kitchen and a laundry room on each floor All rooms in
Building A are equipped with bathrooms, the rooms in
Building B are equipped with toilets only.
A shower room on every floor in Building B. ElectricAppliance & Furnishing：Refrigerator, desk, chair,bookshelf, bed, wardrobe, air conditioner, curtains, trashbox, shoe cabinet etc.
○ Information for daily life
The International House is located within the campus. A
convenience store is also on the premises of theuniversity.

◇ Contact
Gifu University Inbound & Outbound Student Affairs
Section
Address：1-1 Yanagido, Gifu City, Gifu 501-1193
JAPANTEL：058-293-2137 / FAX：058-293-2143
E-mail：inbound@t.gifu-u.ac.jp
URL：http://www.gifu-u.ac.jp/