J. F. Oberlin University (桜美林大学, Ōbirin daigaku)[3] is a private university in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. The university was founded by Yasuzo Shimizu. Its name is derived from that of pastor and philanthropist J. F. Oberlin, and the name also shows the university's historical ties with Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, which the university's founder attended.[4]
桜美林大学 | |
 J. F. Oberlin University | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1921 |
| President | Hiroaki Hatayama |
Academic staff | 976[1] |
| Undergraduates | 10,514[2] |
| Postgraduates | 238[2] |
Other students | 19 (Non-Degree)[2] |
| Location | , , 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 |
Faculties
edit- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Management
- College of Health and Welfare
- College of Performing and Visual Arts
- College of Global Communication
- College of Education and Social Transformation
- College of Aviation Management
Junior college
editThe junior college of Oberlin University was founded in 1950 and became coeducational in 1999. It was closed in 2007.
Notable alumni and faculty
edit- Yinling: Japan-based swimsuit model, race queen, singer and former professional wrestler
- Yuka Kashino: member of technopop group Perfume
- Ayano Ōmoto: member of technopop group Perfume
- Matt Kuwata: tarento, model, and musician
References
edit- ^ "Number of Faculty and Staff".
- ^ a b c "Number of students".
- ^ Ōbirin daigaku -- note that "Ōbirin" is written in the kanji for "beautiful cherry orchard".
- ^ "Obirin's Information and Mission Statement page". Archived from the original on 2007-02-07. Retrieved 2007-02-21.