Gifu University(Gifu Prefecture)

Students studying in the Course for Teacher Training can receive practical, firsthand training under the guidance of supervisors and close
communication with schools. They are also invited to visit historic sites in Japan and take part in regional cultural exchanges.

◇ University overview○ Characteristics and history
Gifu University has four faculties and one school:
Faculty of Education, Regional Studies,Engineering, Applied Biological Sciences andSchool of Medicine.
The Faculty of Education has the Special Support
Education Center, the Co-Creative Research andDevelopment Center for Learning, affiliatedprimary and junior high schools 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 is about 100km East of Kyoto) surrounded bybeautiful, pristine natural environment. TheNagara River near Gifu University is renowned forthe traditional cormorant fishing. In addition, theUNESCO’s world heritage site, thatched-roof
houses in Shirakawago are attracting a large
number of visitors to Gifu Prefecture every year.
○ International exchange
・ Number of international students
AY 2019：365 (May 1, 2019)AY 2018：358 (May 1, 2018)
AY 2017：322 (May 1, 2017)
・ Number of Teacher Training Students◇ Outline and characteristics of the coursefor Teacher Training Students○ Characteristics of the program
Gifu University started to accept the teacher training students from1982 and 104 students have completed the course by 2018. Teacher
training students can receive practical, firsthand training under theguidance of their advisers. The University Library and the researchfacilities within the campus are open to the students.
○ Number of students to be accepted：
Maximum of 5
○ Outline of the course
・Japanese language education
Students can take the Intensive Japanese Language Course for 6
months at Gifu University.
・Specialized trainingI) Characteristics
Each supervisor creates and implements the programs speciallydesigned for individual students.
II) Classes Conducted in English
Supervisors give instructions to students in English if necessary.
・Others
・Students can participate in the field trips to observe Japaneseculture 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 with Japanese
students.

AY 2019：1◇ Follow-up for graduates

AY 2018：0

Gifu University provides students who have completed the course withcareer consultation services.

AY 2017：1◇ Accommodations
Students are permitted to stay in the Gifu University
International House located within the premises of Gifu
University for one year and 6 months.
○ Number of rooms
Single Room: 69
Couple Room: 14
Family Room: 7○ Monthly rent(※There is a possibility that the houserent will be updated 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○ 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.
Electric Appliance & Furnishing：Refrigerator, desk,chair, bookshelf, bed, wardrobe, air conditioner,curtains, trash box, 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
Inbound & Outbound Student Affairs Office
GIFU UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION FOR PROMOTION
OF GLOCALIZATION
Address：1-1 Yanagido, Gifu City, Gifu 501-1193
JAPANPhone：058-293-2142 / Fax：058-293-2143
E-mail：inbound@gifu-u.ac.jp
URL：http://www.gifu-u.ac.jp/