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Takayama Field Station,
River Basin Research Center(Iwaimachi, Takayama City)
22 km from JR Takayama Station. 50 minutes by car

Extracurricular Seminar House

River Basin
Research Center

Experimental site

(Nagara Ryutocho, Gifu City)
5 km from Gifu University. 15 minutes by car

TOYAMA

GIFU

Gifu University concluded an Agreement on Student and Faculty Exchanges between Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India on June 23, 2015. With
this newest agreement, the number of university-to-university agreements has reached 46 universities and one government agency in 16 countries.

Takayama Field Station

New Agreement on Exchanges

TOKYO
NAGOYA
Extracurricular Seminar HouseCENTRAL JAPANINTERNATIONAL AIRPORTOSAKANAGANO

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(1-1 Yanagido, Gifu City)JR Takayama Main Line

7 km from JR Gifu Station.
20 minutes by car
20 km from Gifu-Hashima Station(Shinkansen Line). 40 minutes by car

Kuraiyama Forest, Gifu Field Science Center(Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences)(Hagiwaracho, Gero City)
10 km from JR Joro Station. 20 minutes by car

Hayano Residence
Seminar House

SHIGA(Hiruicho, Ogaki City)

JR Tokaido Main Line
Taita Line

JR Chuo Main Line
Kuraiyama Forest

6 km from JR Ogaki Station.
15 minutes by car

Tokaido Shinkansen

Minokamo Farm, Gifu Field Science Center

AICHI(Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences)(Makino, Minokamo City)
Fire Hydrant Pump Room

6 km from JR Kobi Station, 10 minutes by car

Electric Furnace Chamber

Gifu University Satellite Campus

MIE

Boiler Room
Elementary School

Animal House

Newly Concluded Overseas Partner Universities(4th floor of the East Tower at Gifu Skywing

Gymnasium

37, 6-31 Yoshinomachi, Gifu City)
Near JR Gifu Station

Gymnastic Equipment
Storage Room
Administration Oﬃce

Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG)【Number of Students】5,000【Overview】Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG) is the sole institute of technology in northeast India, serving as a research base for regional
development. IITG is the 6th member of the fraternity of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), and has departments of chemistry, humanities and social
sciences, mechanical engineering, etc. The Institute also offers an industrial design course to the students.
IITG currently is one of the top 100 emerging universities in the world.
【History of Exchange with Gifu University】In July 2012, the United Graduate School of Agricultural Science (UGSAS) concluded a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Biotechnology Departments and Nanotechnology Center, IITG, and in April 2014, the Faculty of Engineering concluded an Agreement
on Faculty and Student Exchanges with IITG. Under these agreements, many active exchanges of students and researchers between the two institutions took
place, paving the way for the latest Agreement on Student and Faculty Exchanges coming into effect from June 23, 2015.

The Faculties of Gifu University concluded new exchange agreementswith 13 universities and 2 institutions overseas in 2015.
A total of 46 universities and institutions in 20 countries(As of February1,2016)【Faculty of Engineering】
Three universities and two institutionsーNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute,
National Institutes of Health (USA)ーCentre for Solar Energy Hydorogen Research
Baden-Württemberg (Germany)ーBung Hatta University (Indonesia)
ーFaculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences,
State University of Padang (Indonesia)
ーFaculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)【Faculty of Education】Three universities
ーFaculty of Education, Srinakharinwirot University (Thailand)ーKarlsruhe University of Education (Germany)
ーShanxi Normal University (China)【Faculty of Regional Studies 】Two universities
ーUniversity of Arkansas – Fort Smith (USA)ーUniversité Sciences Humaines et Sociales – Lille 3 (France)【United Graduate School of Agricultural Science (UGSAS)】
Two universities
ーThuyloi University (Viet Nam)ーSchool of Life Sciences and Technology,
Institut Teknologi Bandung (Indonesia)【Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences】One university
ーThe College of Basic and Applied Sciences,
The University of Ghana (Ghana)【United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences (UGSVS) 】
One university
ーThe College of Basic and Applied Sciences,
The University of Ghana (Ghana)【Faculty of Engineering, River Basin Research Center】
One university
ーFaculty of Environmental Engineering,
Cracow University of Technology (Poland)

Minokamo Farm

Junior High School

The 1st Winter School

Gymnasium

Affiliated Elementary and Junior High Schools, Faculty of Education
Pump RoomDisaster-Preventing
Tools Storehouse(Kano Otemachi, Gifu City)
1.2 km from JR Gifu Station. 5 minutes by car

Experimental Site
Administrative Building

Gymnastic Clubroom,
Gymnastic Equipment
Storage Room

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
Junior High School

Elementary School

Issued by the Gifu University Head Oﬃce for Glocalization（GHOGL）
International Planning DivisionInternational Student Support Section

Email : int̲exch@gifu-u.ac.jp
Email : direcent@gifu-u.ac.jp

URL：http://www.gifu-u.ac.jp/en/international/newsletter/newsletter.html

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The new Winter School program was created to promote the relationship with the Indian Institute ofTechnology, Guwahati (IITG), one of Gifu University's overseas partner universities, particularly in theinternational collaborative educational programs. The Winter School is designed to provide international students with an opportunity to experience research activities at Gifu University, and to encourage them to think about enrolling in Gifu University in the future.
In the 1st Winter School started from December 4, 2015, eight students of IITG were selected out of
60 candidates. They took part in research work, studied Japanese and Japanese culture at Gifu University, and joined inspection tours of local industries during this three-week-long program. While they
were studying at the University, Prof. Gautam Biswas, Director of IITG, made a courtesy call on
President Hisataka Moriwaki and exchanged opinions concerning the international collaborativeeducation programs. Later, Prof. Biswas held a special lecture on his field of research and gave the IITG
students encouragement to do their utmost at the Winter School.
The Winter School offers local industry inspection tours to the participants in order to develop"glocal" human resources who are blessed with global and local insights. The Winter School isscheduled to be held on a regular basis in the hopes that after their enrollment in Gifu University, theparticipating students will become more positive about building up their careers in Japan based on
their experiences of local industry inspection tours.

Completion of “Spring of Friendship,” Gifu University’s New Water Well
The new water well was completed in front of the University Library building thanks to the generous
contribution and courtesy of the General Incorporated Foundation International Club for Gifu University. The water well was named “Spring of Friendship” in hopes of making the Spring an ideal spot for
get-togethers and mingling between Japanese and international students.
Water supply is possible from the large scale feed-water inlet of the well in the case of a natural
disaster.

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University of Arkansas – Fort Smith (USA)

Karlsruhe University of Education (Germany)

International Months in Fall 2015
Special Lounge (November 9)

The 4th Network Meeting with Local Companies(November 11)

The Special Lounge is organized once a year as a special versionof the English Lounge that is held every month, to provide a venue
for a dialogue in multiple languages other than English. Chinese,
German, French and Japanese lounge sessions were held this year,
but at the request of the participants, the Japanese Lounge became
the Thai Lounge, and an international student from Thailand served
as a teacher.
Around 40 participants including beginners with great interest in
learning new languages and learners wishing to make friends
attended the Special Lounge. They interacted with each other whilelearning basic knowledge and ways of self-introduction guided by
the international students and native teaching staff.

The 4th Network Meeting with Local Companies was held incooperation with the Gifu Shinkin Bank Ltd. It was joined by 15companies in and around Gifu City, many of which are in the manufacturing sector. They are strongly motivated to advance into
international markets and employ international students in the
future. The Meeting was attended by about 70 international andJapanese students who intently listened to the presentations madeby the company officials concerning their business operations athome and abroad, as well as their products. Later, the participants
visited the booths of the companies set up in the same venue forfurther information and opinion exchanges.

Special Lecture : “ASEAN Economies”(November 18)

Potluck Party (November 27)

Ms. Emi Teshima, Chief Director of JETRO (Japan External
Trade Organization) GIFU was invited to Gifu University as a guest
speaker for the lecture titled, “ASEAN Economies.” Around 50
people were in attendance and they earnestly listened to her
speech concerning the major differences in ASEAN economies,
their unique characteristics, advantages and points to be considered in doing business with ASEAN countries through statistics,
data and her own experiences.

The Potluck Party provides people with an opportunity to learn
about unique cuisines and food cultures around the world throughEnglish. About 40 people including international and Japanese
students, teaching and administrative staff attended this year.
They fully enjoyed traditional dishes and desserts of the UK,
China, Japan and other countries. The participants were divided
into groups and enjoyed a pub quiz.They formed a strong international friendship through the game.

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The 2nd Meeting between International Students,
Researchers and Board Members hosted by the President(December 9)International Student Exchange Forum– Local Businesses Expanding Overseas - (December 9)
The International Student Exchange Forum was held, which was
jointly organized with the Juroku Bank for the purpose of introducing the unique features and domestic and overseas business operations of local Gifu enterprises to the University students. The invitedcompany representatives made presentations about the advantages
in securing jobs in local industries and the ideal images of theprospective employees that the local industries are pursuing to theparticipants. In the subsequent lively question and answer session,
one company representative mentioned some important tips for job
hunting in Japan in response to a question from the audience. About
40 participants attended the Forum and they were attentively listening to the speakers.

The 2nd Meeting between International Students, Researchers andBoard Members hosted by the President was held to promote mutual
friendship between the University board members including thePresident, and international students, researchers and their families. In
the Meeting, excellent music and dancing performances were given by anumber of international students. A group of Indonesian students, who
dressed up in colorful traditional costumes, sang and danced in perfectharmony. The students from the Indian Institute of Technology,
Guwahati (IITG) also sang songs while playing the guitar. About 120
participants joined the Meeting, and the 2nd Meeting ended with great
success.

Message from an International Student

Be strong with conviction

China

LI NINGby, Second Year of Master's Program, Applied Life Science,
Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences
Three years have already passed since I came to Gifu University in 2012. I now strongly believe that an international
research student like me must have the conviction to make life
more productive and meaningful.
Before coming to Japan, I worked at a private company inChina for four years. Based on my four-year-long work experience, I made an objective assessment of myself. After a full
review of my weak points and strong points revealed by thisassessment, I came to my own conclusion about the necessity
and the meaning of my studying in Japan.
If my life is likened to be a “symphony,” studying abroad isthe first movement, and the theme of the symphony must be an“Ordeal.” Far away from one’s hometown, international students
who pursue academic achievements will face enormous difficulties, not only in their studies, but also in their lives overseas.
I was really fortunate. Every time I found myself having
trouble, I was supported by countless, warm-hearted people inJapan. My supervisor at Gifu University was kind enough to takethe time out of his busy schedule to extend me a lot of
assistance and guidance. In addition, when I took part in laboratory work, many of my seniors were willing to answer myquestions despite my poor Japanese. Thanks to the great
contribution to my research made by the local residents livingin the area, and the information about their regions and communities that I collected from them, I successfully conducted myresearch activities without problems.
I came to realize one thing from the many kind people inJapan: If we want to become a person truly respected by others,
we should become confident about ourselves, stand firm andconfront our own lives. The most effective way to reach thisgoal is to constantly improve ourselves by studying hard for our
growth, regardless of nationality, age, gender or place of birth.
Now, I am about to give more concrete meanings and goals to
my study and life through my experiences at Gifu University andin Japan. I already have created a “map” in my mind. Although I
have not reached my final destination marked on this map yet, I
clearly know where I am standing right now and in which
direction I should travel.
I would like to keep on moving forward one step at a time toreach my final destination in life.

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International Months in Fall 2015
Special Lounge (November 9)

The 4th Network Meeting with Local Companies(November 11)

The Special Lounge is organized once a year as a special versionof the English Lounge that is held every month, to provide a venue
for a dialogue in multiple languages other than English. Chinese,
German, French and Japanese lounge sessions were held this year,
but at the request of the participants, the Japanese Lounge became
the Thai Lounge, and an international student from Thailand served
as a teacher.
Around 40 participants including beginners with great interest in
learning new languages and learners wishing to make friends
attended the Special Lounge. They interacted with each other whilelearning basic knowledge and ways of self-introduction guided by
the international students and native teaching staff.

The 4th Network Meeting with Local Companies was held incooperation with the Gifu Shinkin Bank Ltd. It was joined by 15companies in and around Gifu City, many of which are in the manufacturing sector. They are strongly motivated to advance into
international markets and employ international students in the
future. The Meeting was attended by about 70 international andJapanese students who intently listened to the presentations madeby the company officials concerning their business operations athome and abroad, as well as their products. Later, the participants
visited the booths of the companies set up in the same venue forfurther information and opinion exchanges.

Special Lecture : “ASEAN Economies”(November 18)

Potluck Party (November 27)

Ms. Emi Teshima, Chief Director of JETRO (Japan External
Trade Organization) GIFU was invited to Gifu University as a guest
speaker for the lecture titled, “ASEAN Economies.” Around 50
people were in attendance and they earnestly listened to her
speech concerning the major differences in ASEAN economies,
their unique characteristics, advantages and points to be considered in doing business with ASEAN countries through statistics,
data and her own experiences.

The Potluck Party provides people with an opportunity to learn
about unique cuisines and food cultures around the world throughEnglish. About 40 people including international and Japanese
students, teaching and administrative staff attended this year.
They fully enjoyed traditional dishes and desserts of the UK,
China, Japan and other countries. The participants were divided
into groups and enjoyed a pub quiz.They formed a strong international friendship through the game.

2

The 2nd Meeting between International Students,
Researchers and Board Members hosted by the President(December 9)International Student Exchange Forum– Local Businesses Expanding Overseas - (December 9)
The International Student Exchange Forum was held, which was
jointly organized with the Juroku Bank for the purpose of introducing the unique features and domestic and overseas business operations of local Gifu enterprises to the University students. The invitedcompany representatives made presentations about the advantages
in securing jobs in local industries and the ideal images of theprospective employees that the local industries are pursuing to theparticipants. In the subsequent lively question and answer session,
one company representative mentioned some important tips for job
hunting in Japan in response to a question from the audience. About
40 participants attended the Forum and they were attentively listening to the speakers.

The 2nd Meeting between International Students, Researchers andBoard Members hosted by the President was held to promote mutual
friendship between the University board members including thePresident, and international students, researchers and their families. In
the Meeting, excellent music and dancing performances were given by anumber of international students. A group of Indonesian students, who
dressed up in colorful traditional costumes, sang and danced in perfectharmony. The students from the Indian Institute of Technology,
Guwahati (IITG) also sang songs while playing the guitar. About 120
participants joined the Meeting, and the 2nd Meeting ended with great
success.

Message from an International Student

Be strong with conviction

China

LI NINGby, Second Year of Master's Program, Applied Life Science,
Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences
Three years have already passed since I came to Gifu University in 2012. I now strongly believe that an international
research student like me must have the conviction to make life
more productive and meaningful.
Before coming to Japan, I worked at a private company inChina for four years. Based on my four-year-long work experience, I made an objective assessment of myself. After a full
review of my weak points and strong points revealed by thisassessment, I came to my own conclusion about the necessity
and the meaning of my studying in Japan.
If my life is likened to be a “symphony,” studying abroad isthe first movement, and the theme of the symphony must be an“Ordeal.” Far away from one’s hometown, international students
who pursue academic achievements will face enormous difficulties, not only in their studies, but also in their lives overseas.
I was really fortunate. Every time I found myself having
trouble, I was supported by countless, warm-hearted people inJapan. My supervisor at Gifu University was kind enough to takethe time out of his busy schedule to extend me a lot of
assistance and guidance. In addition, when I took part in laboratory work, many of my seniors were willing to answer myquestions despite my poor Japanese. Thanks to the great
contribution to my research made by the local residents livingin the area, and the information about their regions and communities that I collected from them, I successfully conducted myresearch activities without problems.
I came to realize one thing from the many kind people inJapan: If we want to become a person truly respected by others,
we should become confident about ourselves, stand firm andconfront our own lives. The most effective way to reach thisgoal is to constantly improve ourselves by studying hard for our
growth, regardless of nationality, age, gender or place of birth.
Now, I am about to give more concrete meanings and goals to
my study and life through my experiences at Gifu University andin Japan. I already have created a “map” in my mind. Although I
have not reached my final destination marked on this map yet, I
clearly know where I am standing right now and in which
direction I should travel.
I would like to keep on moving forward one step at a time toreach my final destination in life.

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Message from a Student Studying Abroad

Studying Abroad full of
New Discoveries and Growth

Currently studying atUniversity of Technology,
Sydney (Australia)

Ayami Fukuiby, Third Year, Disaster Reduction Studies Course,
Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
One of the strong advantages of UTS is that more than 30,000
students are enrolled there from over 120 countries. Students could
make many friends by participating in the events and circle activities heldat least once a week. International students from other countries are also
studying English, and they patiently listened to my imperfect English
skills. Because not only international students but also Australian
students live in the University dormitories, residents have plenty ofopportunities to get acquainted with Australians. Enjoying talking andeating together, as well as other relaxing moments with my friends, mademe feel really happy. As there are many events and activities planned
exclusively for dormitory residents, I would recommend that students
live in a dormitory, even though the fees are a little expensive.
Australia is a multi-cultural society and full of second andthird-generation immigrants. Naturally, they are capable of speaking twoor three languages. I felt ashamed of myself because I can barely speak
English, despite the many years I have been studying since junior highschool. But I realized that I grew a lot since the day of my arrival in
Sydney. Compliments from my friends, my examination scores; they are
all important factors elevating me to the next phase of growth.
To my fellow juniors, please set concrete goals of studying abroad andspend meaningful time to achieve your goals during your time overseas.
If studying abroad is your own decision, you can commit yourself toreaching your goals in the most responsible way. As I mentioned, setting
goals while studying abroad is indispensable, but making new goals after
returning to Japan is much more important.
For the remaining six months in Australia, I will give much thought toanother goal for my post-studying-abroad life, while pursuing newexperiences more aggressively than ever here.
If you have the opportunity, why not get out of Japan and see the world
firsthand?

Six months have already passed since I left Japan in July, 2015 to
study at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Australia. I would
like to send a message to my fellow juniors who are thinking about
studying abroad in the future.
One or two weeks after I arrived in Sydney, everything was new to me.
I still vividly remember these first weeks, even today. Being exposed to acompletely new environment, the first month really passed quickly. Not
to forget what I did and reflect on things, I started to keep a diary of
meaningful times and days.
For the past six months, I studied the culture, nature and arts ofAustralia. There were some assignments from the University, but no
examinations, so I studied for TOEFL and IELTS by myself to takemeasure of my English skills. During the University break, I sent e-mails
to my supervisor at UTS for the proofreading of my papers.

Message from a Student after Studying AbroadThings that I realized while studying abroad

Cormorant Fishing Tour (June 12)
International students were invited to a cormorant fishing tour at Nagara River by the Gifu Convention and
Visitors Bureau. The purpose of this tour is to introduce the ancient fishing method, a proud legacy of Gifu
Prefecture, to the people in the home countries of the international students by providing them with anopportunity to observe it firsthand. Those who saw the fishing method – which has been handed down forgenerations – for the first time, were amazed and very impressed.
The international students were able to deepen their understanding about the fishing method through an
explanation given by a master fisherman. One student said, “I was deeply moved when I observed Gifu’s
traditional culture so closely.”

Persimmon Fruit Harvesting Experience (October 28)
International students were invited to join an “Exchange Meeting with Persimmon Growers” by the Ono Town Persimmon Producing Council (made up of the Gifu Prefecture Ibi
Agriculture and Forestry Office, Ono Town, JA Ibigawa and the Ono Town Persimmon
Promotion Association).
The participating international students first observed the persimmon selection
process, and then joined in persimmon harvesting in the fields. Later, they made persimmon pound cakes in a group, and took part in a persimmon quiz game. While enjoying the
cakes they made, the students and the persimmon growers actively exchanged opinions.
The students learned that there are a variety of types of persimmons, and rediscovered thebeauty and charms of persimmons in this Exchange Meeting.

Mino Washi, Japanese Paper Making and“Food Sample” Making Workshops (November 3)
About 20 international students were invited to experience traditional Japaneseculture by the Gifu Minami Lions Club. They went to the Mino-Washi Museum in Mino
City, Gifu Prefecture and experienced mino washi paper making. They made theirown pieces of paper and decorated them with maple leaves. They later visited a foodsample craftwork shop in Gujo City, also in Gifu Prefecture where they made fake,plastic fruit tart food samples. They spent a wonderful time enjoying lively conversations on the bus, at lunch and all through the workshops.

Yoshihiro Harano

Wadaiko Japanese Drum andKoto Stringed Japanese Zither Experience (December 5),
byFourth Year, Medical Course,School of Medicine
and no one can understand others 100%. At the end of the day, embracing this basic notion will help you to respect others in the truest sense.
Differences do not matter here. Every unexpected thing happens “within
our anticipations.”
Before going to Vancouver, I used to see others from my own perspectives because the people I met were all brought up in Japan and underJapanese culture. But that was simply my parochial, tunnel vision. I cameto learn that I would be able to understand and respect individual people
much more deeply by seeing them on the assumption that they have theirown life and ways of thinking.
I am going to become a physician in the near future, and if I could seeeach one of my patients with this new frame of mind, I will be moretrusted by my patients. In addition to my work in the field of medicine, I
reaped truly “unexpected” fruits through my exposure to the diversity ofhumanity during my time in Vancouver.

While enrolled at the School of Medicine, Gifu University, I studied at
Langara College in Vancouver, Canada for one year from September 2014
through TOBITATE! Young Ambassador Program of the Japan Student
Services Organization (JASSO). I also had a chance to work as avolunteer at a small clinic-cum-nursing home for the aged. Studying at
the college and doing volunteer work at the clinic meant a lot to me interms of gaining experience and knowledge, but I would like to write
about “the things I realized while studying abroad” rather than focusing
on my field of study and research in medicine.
After Vancouver hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, people
around the world became more familiar with the City. The population isabout 2 million people, half of which are immigrants and their children.
Therefore, people encounter a lot of “unexpected” situations. The
following is one of the typical “unexpected” episodes that happened tome in Vancouver. When five people including myself assembled together
to eat out, all of them turned out to be from different countries and havedifferent religions. As a result, it took many hours before we decided ona restaurant. At first, I was surprised and dismayed at these“unexpected” situations and was unable to deal with them well andflexibly enough.
After about six months had passed during my time in Vancouver, I
went hiking with a Canadian friend. While hiking, I inadvertently said tohim, “Vancouver is an overly multi-cultural society and I feel exhausted
from coping with so many “unexpected” situations that happen to me
everyday.” He softly replied to me, “Many people in Canada are fromdifferent countries, have different concepts of common sense and evendifferent morals. Everyone is different. No one can share the same ideas

About 30 international students were invited to Gifu Sogo Gakuen High School to experience
wadaiko Japanese drums and koto stringed Japanese zithers, by Soroptimist International of
Gifu. This was the second workshop organized by Soroptimist at Gifu Sogo Gakuen HighSchool, and the participants enjoyed listening to the powerful beating of drums and the beautiful tunes of koto performed by the high school students. Later, the international students
experienced drum beating and koto playing. They were all quite impressed by the skills of theperformers after they came to realize how difficult it is to beat a drum or play the koto. Because
most of the international students saw wadaiko drums and koto for the first time, they enjoyedthis rare opportunity to the fullest. Later, the international students formed a circle and hadlunch with the high school students, and took part in games and dancing.

Rice-Cake Making (December 13)
International students took part in the 21st Rice-Cake Making Event hosted by the
Kokusai Koryu no WA Kurono (local international exchange body). Some students
saw or made rice cakes for the first time, but everyone enjoyed making cakes wholeheartedly at this annual event. Later, the students relished the rice cakes coated byroasted soybean flour, sweetened red bean soup with rice cakes, or soup of ricecakes and vegetables. They all commented that the freshly made rice cakes were softand really tasty. The students also made rice cake decorations called “hanamochi,”and joined a competition to choose the best decoration. Many unique hanamochi
decorations were created by the international students.

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Regional Exchange of International Students
Message from a Student Studying Abroad

Studying Abroad full of
New Discoveries and Growth

Currently studying atUniversity of Technology,
Sydney (Australia)

Ayami Fukuiby, Third Year, Disaster Reduction Studies Course,
Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
One of the strong advantages of UTS is that more than 30,000
students are enrolled there from over 120 countries. Students could
make many friends by participating in the events and circle activities heldat least once a week. International students from other countries are also
studying English, and they patiently listened to my imperfect English
skills. Because not only international students but also Australian
students live in the University dormitories, residents have plenty ofopportunities to get acquainted with Australians. Enjoying talking andeating together, as well as other relaxing moments with my friends, mademe feel really happy. As there are many events and activities planned
exclusively for dormitory residents, I would recommend that students
live in a dormitory, even though the fees are a little expensive.
Australia is a multi-cultural society and full of second andthird-generation immigrants. Naturally, they are capable of speaking twoor three languages. I felt ashamed of myself because I can barely speak
English, despite the many years I have been studying since junior highschool. But I realized that I grew a lot since the day of my arrival in
Sydney. Compliments from my friends, my examination scores; they are
all important factors elevating me to the next phase of growth.
To my fellow juniors, please set concrete goals of studying abroad andspend meaningful time to achieve your goals during your time overseas.
If studying abroad is your own decision, you can commit yourself toreaching your goals in the most responsible way. As I mentioned, setting
goals while studying abroad is indispensable, but making new goals after
returning to Japan is much more important.
For the remaining six months in Australia, I will give much thought toanother goal for my post-studying-abroad life, while pursuing newexperiences more aggressively than ever here.
If you have the opportunity, why not get out of Japan and see the world
firsthand?

Six months have already passed since I left Japan in July, 2015 to
study at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Australia. I would
like to send a message to my fellow juniors who are thinking about
studying abroad in the future.
One or two weeks after I arrived in Sydney, everything was new to me.
I still vividly remember these first weeks, even today. Being exposed to acompletely new environment, the first month really passed quickly. Not
to forget what I did and reflect on things, I started to keep a diary of
meaningful times and days.
For the past six months, I studied the culture, nature and arts ofAustralia. There were some assignments from the University, but no
examinations, so I studied for TOEFL and IELTS by myself to takemeasure of my English skills. During the University break, I sent e-mails
to my supervisor at UTS for the proofreading of my papers.

Message from a Student after Studying AbroadThings that I realized while studying abroad

Cormorant Fishing Tour (June 12)
International students were invited to a cormorant fishing tour at Nagara River by the Gifu Convention and
Visitors Bureau. The purpose of this tour is to introduce the ancient fishing method, a proud legacy of Gifu
Prefecture, to the people in the home countries of the international students by providing them with anopportunity to observe it firsthand. Those who saw the fishing method – which has been handed down forgenerations – for the first time, were amazed and very impressed.
The international students were able to deepen their understanding about the fishing method through an
explanation given by a master fisherman. One student said, “I was deeply moved when I observed Gifu’s
traditional culture so closely.”

Persimmon Fruit Harvesting Experience (October 28)
International students were invited to join an “Exchange Meeting with Persimmon Growers” by the Ono Town Persimmon Producing Council (made up of the Gifu Prefecture Ibi
Agriculture and Forestry Office, Ono Town, JA Ibigawa and the Ono Town Persimmon
Promotion Association).
The participating international students first observed the persimmon selection
process, and then joined in persimmon harvesting in the fields. Later, they made persimmon pound cakes in a group, and took part in a persimmon quiz game. While enjoying the
cakes they made, the students and the persimmon growers actively exchanged opinions.
The students learned that there are a variety of types of persimmons, and rediscovered thebeauty and charms of persimmons in this Exchange Meeting.

Mino Washi, Japanese Paper Making and“Food Sample” Making Workshops (November 3)
About 20 international students were invited to experience traditional Japaneseculture by the Gifu Minami Lions Club. They went to the Mino-Washi Museum in Mino
City, Gifu Prefecture and experienced mino washi paper making. They made theirown pieces of paper and decorated them with maple leaves. They later visited a foodsample craftwork shop in Gujo City, also in Gifu Prefecture where they made fake,plastic fruit tart food samples. They spent a wonderful time enjoying lively conversations on the bus, at lunch and all through the workshops.

Yoshihiro Harano

Wadaiko Japanese Drum andKoto Stringed Japanese Zither Experience (December 5),
byFourth Year, Medical Course,School of Medicine
and no one can understand others 100%. At the end of the day, embracing this basic notion will help you to respect others in the truest sense.
Differences do not matter here. Every unexpected thing happens “within
our anticipations.”
Before going to Vancouver, I used to see others from my own perspectives because the people I met were all brought up in Japan and underJapanese culture. But that was simply my parochial, tunnel vision. I cameto learn that I would be able to understand and respect individual people
much more deeply by seeing them on the assumption that they have theirown life and ways of thinking.
I am going to become a physician in the near future, and if I could seeeach one of my patients with this new frame of mind, I will be moretrusted by my patients. In addition to my work in the field of medicine, I
reaped truly “unexpected” fruits through my exposure to the diversity ofhumanity during my time in Vancouver.

While enrolled at the School of Medicine, Gifu University, I studied at
Langara College in Vancouver, Canada for one year from September 2014
through TOBITATE! Young Ambassador Program of the Japan Student
Services Organization (JASSO). I also had a chance to work as avolunteer at a small clinic-cum-nursing home for the aged. Studying at
the college and doing volunteer work at the clinic meant a lot to me interms of gaining experience and knowledge, but I would like to write
about “the things I realized while studying abroad” rather than focusing
on my field of study and research in medicine.
After Vancouver hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, people
around the world became more familiar with the City. The population isabout 2 million people, half of which are immigrants and their children.
Therefore, people encounter a lot of “unexpected” situations. The
following is one of the typical “unexpected” episodes that happened tome in Vancouver. When five people including myself assembled together
to eat out, all of them turned out to be from different countries and havedifferent religions. As a result, it took many hours before we decided ona restaurant. At first, I was surprised and dismayed at these“unexpected” situations and was unable to deal with them well andflexibly enough.
After about six months had passed during my time in Vancouver, I
went hiking with a Canadian friend. While hiking, I inadvertently said tohim, “Vancouver is an overly multi-cultural society and I feel exhausted
from coping with so many “unexpected” situations that happen to me
everyday.” He softly replied to me, “Many people in Canada are fromdifferent countries, have different concepts of common sense and evendifferent morals. Everyone is different. No one can share the same ideas

About 30 international students were invited to Gifu Sogo Gakuen High School to experience
wadaiko Japanese drums and koto stringed Japanese zithers, by Soroptimist International of
Gifu. This was the second workshop organized by Soroptimist at Gifu Sogo Gakuen HighSchool, and the participants enjoyed listening to the powerful beating of drums and the beautiful tunes of koto performed by the high school students. Later, the international students
experienced drum beating and koto playing. They were all quite impressed by the skills of theperformers after they came to realize how difficult it is to beat a drum or play the koto. Because
most of the international students saw wadaiko drums and koto for the first time, they enjoyedthis rare opportunity to the fullest. Later, the international students formed a circle and hadlunch with the high school students, and took part in games and dancing.

Rice-Cake Making (December 13)
International students took part in the 21st Rice-Cake Making Event hosted by the
Kokusai Koryu no WA Kurono (local international exchange body). Some students
saw or made rice cakes for the first time, but everyone enjoyed making cakes wholeheartedly at this annual event. Later, the students relished the rice cakes coated byroasted soybean flour, sweetened red bean soup with rice cakes, or soup of ricecakes and vegetables. They all commented that the freshly made rice cakes were softand really tasty. The students also made rice cake decorations called “hanamochi,”and joined a competition to choose the best decoration. Many unique hanamochi
decorations were created by the international students.

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Number of International Students As of May 1, 2015

International Academic Exchange

As of February 1, 2016

University Level Exchange 46 Universities & 1 Government Agency
Other 26 countries, 1 region
17%

Asia

Europe（2.6%）

8

Sweden

3

Spain

2

France1

Russia1

Azerbaijan

1（88.4%）

275

China

137

Indonesia

30

Thailand 3%

Malaysia

27

Korea 5%

Viet Nam

20

Bangladesh

18

Korea

16

Thailand

10

Myanmar

4

Sri Lanka

3

Africa
（3.2%）

10

Egypt

5

Sudan

1

Kenya

1

Tunisia

1

Benin

1

Ghana

1

9

Afghanistan

6

Iran

2

Jordan

1

China
44％

Viet Nam
6%
Malaysia
9％ Indonesia
10％

Concluded

Brazil1984. 8.27

University of Dhaka

Bangladesh

2004. 6.17

San Diego State University

USA

1985. 5. 7King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi

Thailand2005. 1.10

Zhejiang University

China1986. 4.21

Huaqiao University

China2005. 3.29

Guangxi University

China1986. 4.24

Tongji University

China2006. 3.16

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

China

1986. 7.21

The University of LampungIndonesia

2006. 4.25

Jiangnan University

China1986. 9. 3

The Portland State University

USA

2006. 6.19

China Medical University

China

1987. 8.15

Inner Mongolia University

China2007. 2. 6

Lund University

Sweden1987. 9.12

Mokpo National University

Korea

2008. 2.26

Northern Kentucky University

USA

1990. 9.26

Shivaji University

India

2008. 3.18

Seoul National University of Science and Technology

Korea

1992. 3.19

The University of Bayreuth

Germany

2008. 8.22

Griffith University

Australia

1995. 3. 3Southwest Jiaotong University

China2008. 9. 5

The University of Utah

USA

1997. 5.28

Benha University

Egypt2009. 3.18

Utah State University

USA

1997. 5.29

Korea University

Korea

2010. 1.15

Hanoi University of Science and Technology

Viet Nam

1998. 6.26

Kaunas University of Technology

Lithuania

2010. 3. 8West Virginia University

USA

1998.12.16

Bogor Agricultural University

Indonesia

2010.12. 2

Thailand

1999. 8. 5

Inner Mongolia Normal University

China2011. 6. 8

2

Mongolia

2

Inner Mongolia Agricultural University

China2000. 8. 8

Vytautas Magnus University

Lithuania

2012. 1.19

University of Technology, Sydney

Australia

2000. 8.14

Gadjah Mada University

Indonesia

2012. 9.13

Philippines

2

University of Pannonia

Hungary

2001. 3. 2

The University of Sydney

Australia

2012.12. 5

India

2

Andalas University

Indonesia

2001. 4.23

Sebelas Maret University

Indonesia

2013. 7. 8

Bangladesh Agricultural University

Bangladesh

2001. 8.23

Paris-Sud University

France2014.12.16

Pakistan

1

The University of Erfurt

Germany

2002.12. 4

Office of the Basic Education Commission, Ministry of Education

Thailand2015. 3.10

East Timor

1

Jilin University

China2003. 5.20

Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

India

2015. 6.23

Chiang Mai University

Thailand2003. 8. 4

Concluded

Faculty

North America（1.0%）

3

USA

3

Faculty Level Exchange 46 Universities & Institutions
University/Institution

Oceania（1.0%）

University of Mandalay, Science Departments

Myanmar 2014. 8.25 Faculty of Engineering

Thailand 2000. 3.27

Faculty of Applied
Biological Sciences

Brawijaya University, Faculty of Mathematics
and Natural Sciences

Indonesia 2014.12.16 Faculty of Engineering

Khon Kaen University, Research and Development InstituteThailand 2000. 3.27

Faculty of Applied
Biological Sciences

Yadanabon University, Science Departments

Myanmar 2014.12.16 Faculty of Engineering

Khon Kaen University, Faculty of Medicine

Thailand 2000.12.18 School of Medicine

Meiktila University, Science Departments

Myanmar 2014.12.16 Faculty of Engineering

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology,
School of Engineering

Kenya

2014.12.16 Faculty of Engineering

Center for Infrastructure AssetManagement Technology and Research

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman,
Faculty of Engineering and Science

Malaysia

2014.12.16 Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Applied

Häme University of Applied Sciences,
Bioeconomy Unit

Finland2015. 1.22 Biological Sciences

2002. 2. 6 Faculty of Engineering

3

Chonnam National University, College of Engineering Korea

China

2008. 8.12

Brazil1

Australia

3

Guatemala1

Ecuador1

National Veterinary Research & Quarantine Service,
National Veterinary Research InstituteKorea

2008.11. 4 Biological Sciences

Chungbuk National University, School of Medicine

Korea

2009. 4.17 Medicine/School of Medicine

Kyungpook National University, College of Engineering

Korea

2015. 2.27 Faculty of Engineering

China2009. 7.24

Center for Infrastructure AssetManagement Technology and Research

Srinakharinwirot University, Faculty of Education

Thailand2015. 3.17 Faculty of Education

United Graduate School of Drug Discovery
and Medical Information Sciences

National Institutes of Health,National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteUSA

2015. 3.18 Faculty of Engineering

300

230

223

214

150
100

40

43

45

42

44
40

39
42

32

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015 （Year）

56

6

Graduate school of

Faculty of Applied

Kafr El-Sheikh University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Egypt2009.11.15

Yuhan College, Engineering Division

Korea

2010. 9.29 Faculty of Engineering

Centre for Solar Energy Hydrogen Research
Baden-Württemberg

Germany 2015. 3.20 Faculty of Engineering

University of Glasgow, Faculty of MedicineUK2011. 4.20 School of Medicine

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

USA

Thuyloi University

Viet Nam 2015. 6.25 Agricultural Science

Bung Hatta University

Indonesia 2015. 7.30 Faculty of Engineering

2011. 6.30

Faculty of Applied
Biological Sciences

2015. 6. 8 Faculty of Regional Studies
United Graduate School of

University of Alberta, Faculty of Science

CanadaUniversity of Bengkulu,
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Indonesia 2011. 7.20 Faculty of Engineering

Assam University, School of Life ScienceIndia

2012. 7.19 Agricultural Science

Institut Teknologi Bandung,
School of Life Sciences and Technology

Indonesia 2015. 8.11 Agricultural Science■ Privately-Financed International Students

Shikshan Prasarak Mandali's Sir Parashurambhau College

India

2012. 9.17 Faculty of Engineering

The University of Ghana, The College of Basic andApplied SciencesGhana

2015. 8.20 Biological Sciences■ Other Scholarship Students

National University of Mongolia, School of Geography and Geology

Mongolia 2012.10.29 Biological Sciences

Faculty of Applied

The University of Ghana, The College of Basic andApplied SciencesGhana

2015. 8.20 Veterinary Sciences■ Japanese Government Scholarship Students

Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Sciences

Thailand 2012.12. 6 Agricultural Science

United Graduate School ofState University of Padang,Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Indonesia 2015. 9.18 Faculty of Engineering

Chungnam National University, College of Engineering

Korea

2013. 1.18 Faculty of Engineering

Université Sciences Humaines et Sociales-Lille3

FranceCarlos III University of Madrid, School of Engineering

Spain

2013. 7. 9 Faculty of Engineering

Karlsruhe University of Education

Germany 2015.10.21 Faculty of Education

The National University of Malaysia,
Faculty of Science and Technology

Malaysia 2014. 1.22 Faculty of Engineering

Cracow University of Technology,
Faculty of Environmental Engineering

Poland2015.11.30 River Basin Research Center

Pole EMC2, IRT Jules Verne

FranceChulalongkorn University, Faculty of Science

Thailand2015.12. 2 Faculty of Engineering

Technische Universität Dortmund,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Germany 2014. 6.23 Faculty of Engineering

Shanxi Normal University

China2015.12. 7 Faculty of Education

350

0Country

3

400

50

University/Institution（1.0%）

450

200

Faculty

Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Soil and Water Conservation（Person）

261

Concluded

Thailand 1994. 3.15

Khon Kaen University, Faculty of Agriculture

South America

Country

Faculty of Applied
Biological Sciences

Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Science

Number of International Students By Funding Source

275

University/Government Agency

Concluded

TaiwanChina Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research,
Department of Geotechnical Engineering

250

Country

Kasetsart University

Middle East
（2.9%）

Bangladesh 6%

University/Government Agency

Total 311
(from 33 countries
1 region)

Country

University of Campinas

United Graduate School of

2014. 3.13 Composite Materials Center

7

United Graduate School of
Faculty of Applied

United Graduate School of2015.10. 1 Faculty of Regional Studies

Faculty of Engineering/Number of International Students As of May 1, 2015

International Academic Exchange

As of February 1, 2016

University Level Exchange 46 Universities & 1 Government Agency
Other 26 countries, 1 region
17%

Asia

Europe（2.6%）

8

Sweden

3

Spain

2

France1

Russia1

Azerbaijan

1（88.4%）

275

China

137

Indonesia

30

Thailand 3%

Malaysia

27

Korea 5%

Viet Nam

20

Bangladesh

18

Korea

16

Thailand

10

Myanmar

4

Sri Lanka

3

Africa
（3.2%）

10

Egypt

5

Sudan

1

Kenya

1

Tunisia

1

Benin

1

Ghana

1

9

Afghanistan

6

Iran

2

Jordan

1

China
44％

Viet Nam
6%
Malaysia
9％ Indonesia
10％

Concluded

Brazil1984. 8.27

University of Dhaka

Bangladesh

2004. 6.17

San Diego State University

USA

1985. 5. 7King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi

Thailand2005. 1.10

Zhejiang University

China1986. 4.21

Huaqiao University

China2005. 3.29

Guangxi University

China1986. 4.24

Tongji University

China2006. 3.16

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

China

1986. 7.21

The University of LampungIndonesia

2006. 4.25

Jiangnan University

China1986. 9. 3

The Portland State University

USA

2006. 6.19

China Medical University

China

1987. 8.15

Inner Mongolia University

China2007. 2. 6

Lund University

Sweden1987. 9.12

Mokpo National University

Korea

2008. 2.26

Northern Kentucky University

USA

1990. 9.26

Shivaji University

India

2008. 3.18

Seoul National University of Science and Technology

Korea

1992. 3.19

The University of Bayreuth

Germany

2008. 8.22

Griffith University

Australia

1995. 3. 3Southwest Jiaotong University

China2008. 9. 5

The University of Utah

USA

1997. 5.28

Benha University

Egypt2009. 3.18

Utah State University

USA

1997. 5.29

Korea University

Korea

2010. 1.15

Hanoi University of Science and Technology

Viet Nam

1998. 6.26

Kaunas University of Technology

Lithuania

2010. 3. 8West Virginia University

USA

1998.12.16

Bogor Agricultural University

Indonesia

2010.12. 2

Thailand

1999. 8. 5

Inner Mongolia Normal University

China2011. 6. 8

2

Mongolia

2

Inner Mongolia Agricultural University

China2000. 8. 8

Vytautas Magnus University

Lithuania

2012. 1.19

University of Technology, Sydney

Australia

2000. 8.14

Gadjah Mada University

Indonesia

2012. 9.13

Philippines

2

University of Pannonia

Hungary

2001. 3. 2

The University of Sydney

Australia

2012.12. 5

India

2

Andalas University

Indonesia

2001. 4.23

Sebelas Maret University

Indonesia

2013. 7. 8

Bangladesh Agricultural University

Bangladesh

2001. 8.23

Paris-Sud University

France2014.12.16

Pakistan

1

The University of Erfurt

Germany

2002.12. 4

Office of the Basic Education Commission, Ministry of Education

Thailand2015. 3.10

East Timor

1

Jilin University

China2003. 5.20

Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

India

2015. 6.23

Chiang Mai University

Thailand2003. 8. 4

Concluded

Faculty

North America（1.0%）

3

USA

3

Faculty Level Exchange 46 Universities & Institutions
University/Institution

Oceania（1.0%）

University of Mandalay, Science Departments

Myanmar 2014. 8.25 Faculty of Engineering

Thailand 2000. 3.27

Faculty of Applied
Biological Sciences

Brawijaya University, Faculty of Mathematics
and Natural Sciences

Indonesia 2014.12.16 Faculty of Engineering

Khon Kaen University, Research and Development InstituteThailand 2000. 3.27

Faculty of Applied
Biological Sciences

Yadanabon University, Science Departments

Myanmar 2014.12.16 Faculty of Engineering

Khon Kaen University, Faculty of Medicine

Thailand 2000.12.18 School of Medicine

Meiktila University, Science Departments

Myanmar 2014.12.16 Faculty of Engineering

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology,
School of Engineering

Kenya

2014.12.16 Faculty of Engineering

Center for Infrastructure AssetManagement Technology and Research

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman,
Faculty of Engineering and Science

Malaysia

2014.12.16 Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Applied

Häme University of Applied Sciences,
Bioeconomy Unit

Finland2015. 1.22 Biological Sciences

2002. 2. 6 Faculty of Engineering

3

Chonnam National University, College of Engineering Korea

China

2008. 8.12

Brazil1

Australia

3

Guatemala1

Ecuador1

National Veterinary Research & Quarantine Service,
National Veterinary Research InstituteKorea

2008.11. 4 Biological Sciences

Chungbuk National University, School of Medicine

Korea

2009. 4.17 Medicine/School of Medicine

Kyungpook National University, College of Engineering

Korea

2015. 2.27 Faculty of Engineering

China2009. 7.24

Center for Infrastructure AssetManagement Technology and Research

Srinakharinwirot University, Faculty of Education

Thailand2015. 3.17 Faculty of Education

United Graduate School of Drug Discovery
and Medical Information Sciences

National Institutes of Health,National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteUSA

2015. 3.18 Faculty of Engineering

300

230

223

214

150
100

40

43

45

42

44
40

39
42

32

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015 （Year）

56

6

Graduate school of

Faculty of Applied

Kafr El-Sheikh University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Egypt2009.11.15

Yuhan College, Engineering Division

Korea

2010. 9.29 Faculty of Engineering

Centre for Solar Energy Hydrogen Research
Baden-Württemberg

Germany 2015. 3.20 Faculty of Engineering

University of Glasgow, Faculty of MedicineUK2011. 4.20 School of Medicine

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

USA

Thuyloi University

Viet Nam 2015. 6.25 Agricultural Science

Bung Hatta University

Indonesia 2015. 7.30 Faculty of Engineering

2011. 6.30

Faculty of Applied
Biological Sciences

2015. 6. 8 Faculty of Regional Studies
United Graduate School of

University of Alberta, Faculty of Science

CanadaUniversity of Bengkulu,
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Indonesia 2011. 7.20 Faculty of Engineering

Assam University, School of Life ScienceIndia

2012. 7.19 Agricultural Science

Institut Teknologi Bandung,
School of Life Sciences and Technology

Indonesia 2015. 8.11 Agricultural Science■ Privately-Financed International Students

Shikshan Prasarak Mandali's Sir Parashurambhau College

India

2012. 9.17 Faculty of Engineering

The University of Ghana, The College of Basic andApplied SciencesGhana

2015. 8.20 Biological Sciences■ Other Scholarship Students

National University of Mongolia, School of Geography and Geology

Mongolia 2012.10.29 Biological Sciences

Faculty of Applied

The University of Ghana, The College of Basic andApplied SciencesGhana

2015. 8.20 Veterinary Sciences■ Japanese Government Scholarship Students

Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Sciences

Thailand 2012.12. 6 Agricultural Science

United Graduate School ofState University of Padang,Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Indonesia 2015. 9.18 Faculty of Engineering

Chungnam National University, College of Engineering

Korea

2013. 1.18 Faculty of Engineering

Université Sciences Humaines et Sociales-Lille3

FranceCarlos III University of Madrid, School of Engineering

Spain

2013. 7. 9 Faculty of Engineering

Karlsruhe University of Education

Germany 2015.10.21 Faculty of Education

The National University of Malaysia,
Faculty of Science and Technology

Malaysia 2014. 1.22 Faculty of Engineering

Cracow University of Technology,
Faculty of Environmental Engineering

Poland2015.11.30 River Basin Research Center

Pole EMC2, IRT Jules Verne

FranceChulalongkorn University, Faculty of Science

Thailand2015.12. 2 Faculty of Engineering

Technische Universität Dortmund,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Germany 2014. 6.23 Faculty of Engineering

Shanxi Normal University

China2015.12. 7 Faculty of Education

350

0Country

3

400

50

University/Institution（1.0%）

450

200

Faculty

Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Soil and Water Conservation（Person）

261

Concluded

Thailand 1994. 3.15

Khon Kaen University, Faculty of Agriculture

South America

Country

Faculty of Applied
Biological Sciences

Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Science

Number of International Students By Funding Source

275

University/Government Agency

Concluded

TaiwanChina Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research,
Department of Geotechnical Engineering

250

Country

Kasetsart University

Middle East
（2.9%）

Bangladesh 6%

University/Government Agency

Total 311
(from 33 countries
1 region)

Country

University of Campinas

United Graduate School of

2014. 3.13 Composite Materials Center

7

United Graduate School of
Faculty of Applied

United Graduate School of2015.10. 1 Faculty of Regional Studies

Faculty of Engineering/

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Takayama Field Station,
River Basin Research Center(Iwaimachi, Takayama City)
22 km from JR Takayama Station. 50 minutes by car

Extracurricular Seminar House

River Basin
Research Center

Experimental site

(Nagara Ryutocho, Gifu City)
5 km from Gifu University. 15 minutes by car

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Gifu University concluded an Agreement on Student and Faculty Exchanges between Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India on June 23, 2015. With
this newest agreement, the number of university-to-university agreements has reached 46 universities and one government agency in 16 countries.

Takayama Field Station

New Agreement on Exchanges

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7 km from JR Gifu Station.
20 minutes by car
20 km from Gifu-Hashima Station(Shinkansen Line). 40 minutes by car

Kuraiyama Forest, Gifu Field Science Center(Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences)(Hagiwaracho, Gero City)
10 km from JR Joro Station. 20 minutes by car

Hayano Residence
Seminar House

SHIGA(Hiruicho, Ogaki City)

JR Tokaido Main Line
Taita Line

JR Chuo Main Line
Kuraiyama Forest

6 km from JR Ogaki Station.
15 minutes by car

Tokaido Shinkansen

Minokamo Farm, Gifu Field Science Center

AICHI(Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences)(Makino, Minokamo City)
Fire Hydrant Pump Room

6 km from JR Kobi Station, 10 minutes by car

Electric Furnace Chamber

Gifu University Satellite Campus

MIE

Boiler Room
Elementary School

Animal House

Newly Concluded Overseas Partner Universities(4th floor of the East Tower at Gifu Skywing

Gymnasium

37, 6-31 Yoshinomachi, Gifu City)
Near JR Gifu Station

Gymnastic Equipment
Storage Room
Administration Oﬃce

Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG)【Number of Students】5,000【Overview】Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG) is the sole institute of technology in northeast India, serving as a research base for regional
development. IITG is the 6th member of the fraternity of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), and has departments of chemistry, humanities and social
sciences, mechanical engineering, etc. The Institute also offers an industrial design course to the students.
IITG currently is one of the top 100 emerging universities in the world.
【History of Exchange with Gifu University】In July 2012, the United Graduate School of Agricultural Science (UGSAS) concluded a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Biotechnology Departments and Nanotechnology Center, IITG, and in April 2014, the Faculty of Engineering concluded an Agreement
on Faculty and Student Exchanges with IITG. Under these agreements, many active exchanges of students and researchers between the two institutions took
place, paving the way for the latest Agreement on Student and Faculty Exchanges coming into effect from June 23, 2015.

The Faculties of Gifu University concluded new exchange agreementswith 13 universities and 2 institutions overseas in 2015.
A total of 46 universities and institutions in 20 countries(As of February1,2016)【Faculty of Engineering】
Three universities and two institutionsーNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute,
National Institutes of Health (USA)ーCentre for Solar Energy Hydorogen Research
Baden-Württemberg (Germany)ーBung Hatta University (Indonesia)
ーFaculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences,
State University of Padang (Indonesia)
ーFaculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)【Faculty of Education】Three universities
ーFaculty of Education, Srinakharinwirot University (Thailand)ーKarlsruhe University of Education (Germany)
ーShanxi Normal University (China)【Faculty of Regional Studies 】Two universities
ーUniversity of Arkansas – Fort Smith (USA)ーUniversité Sciences Humaines et Sociales – Lille 3 (France)【United Graduate School of Agricultural Science (UGSAS)】
Two universities
ーThuyloi University (Viet Nam)ーSchool of Life Sciences and Technology,
Institut Teknologi Bandung (Indonesia)【Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences】One university
ーThe College of Basic and Applied Sciences,
The University of Ghana (Ghana)【United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences (UGSVS) 】
One university
ーThe College of Basic and Applied Sciences,
The University of Ghana (Ghana)【Faculty of Engineering, River Basin Research Center】
One university
ーFaculty of Environmental Engineering,
Cracow University of Technology (Poland)

Minokamo Farm

Junior High School

The 1st Winter School

Gymnasium

Affiliated Elementary and Junior High Schools, Faculty of Education
Pump RoomDisaster-Preventing
Tools Storehouse(Kano Otemachi, Gifu City)
1.2 km from JR Gifu Station. 5 minutes by car

Experimental Site
Administrative Building

Gymnastic Clubroom,
Gymnastic Equipment
Storage Room

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
Junior High School

Elementary School

Issued by the Gifu University Head Oﬃce for Glocalization（GHOGL）
International Planning DivisionInternational Student Support Section

Email : int̲exch@gifu-u.ac.jp
Email : direcent@gifu-u.ac.jp

URL：http://www.gifu-u.ac.jp/en/international/newsletter/newsletter.html

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The new Winter School program was created to promote the relationship with the Indian Institute ofTechnology, Guwahati (IITG), one of Gifu University's overseas partner universities, particularly in theinternational collaborative educational programs. The Winter School is designed to provide international students with an opportunity to experience research activities at Gifu University, and to encourage them to think about enrolling in Gifu University in the future.
In the 1st Winter School started from December 4, 2015, eight students of IITG were selected out of
60 candidates. They took part in research work, studied Japanese and Japanese culture at Gifu University, and joined inspection tours of local industries during this three-week-long program. While they
were studying at the University, Prof. Gautam Biswas, Director of IITG, made a courtesy call on
President Hisataka Moriwaki and exchanged opinions concerning the international collaborativeeducation programs. Later, Prof. Biswas held a special lecture on his field of research and gave the IITG
students encouragement to do their utmost at the Winter School.
The Winter School offers local industry inspection tours to the participants in order to develop"glocal" human resources who are blessed with global and local insights. The Winter School isscheduled to be held on a regular basis in the hopes that after their enrollment in Gifu University, theparticipating students will become more positive about building up their careers in Japan based on
their experiences of local industry inspection tours.

Completion of “Spring of Friendship,” Gifu University’s New Water Well
The new water well was completed in front of the University Library building thanks to the generous
contribution and courtesy of the General Incorporated Foundation International Club for Gifu University. The water well was named “Spring of Friendship” in hopes of making the Spring an ideal spot for
get-togethers and mingling between Japanese and international students.
Water supply is possible from the large scale feed-water inlet of the well in the case of a natural
disaster.

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