Gifu University

Ideals and Aims of Gifu University

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Ideals
Under the motto of “Learn, Explore, Contribute,” Gifu University is a national university strongly rooted in the local community. This is the land where the cultures of East and West Japan have come together to produce and share diverse cultural and technological assets. These traditions have been passed down to the university, and today, Gifu University continues to be a place for the gathering and exchange of people and knowledge, for the integration of systematic and advanced knowledge, and for both scholarly and humanitarian development. The university returns the products of these activities to society and sends forth talented graduates into the community. We take pride in thus contributing to advances in culture and academia and to the development of a safe and bountiful society.

Aims
1.) Our first priority is the cultivation of human resources. To this end, we conduct education replete in both quality and quantity and strive to furnish students with an affluent education and reliable and sophisticated expertise, a broad outlook and comprehensive powers of discernment, and excellent communication skills. We strive to train independent and internationally minded professionals ready to contribute to society in a variety of fields.

2.) Gifu University strives to maintain high standards of research to serve as the foundation of outstanding education. We also aspire to be a hub for advanced, original research in fields such as life science and environmental science, and to return the products of research to society.

3.) Gifu University draws on diverse academic and research capacities to tackle regional issues and help stimulate local society. We believe in having a strong presence in the community.

4.) Gifu University strives to fully utilize its rich educational and research features to promote internationalization of the university, bolster the international affluence of students and faculty members, and stimulate local society.

Departments
Faculty of Education/Graduate School of Education
　　

Faculty of Regional Studies/Graduate School of Regional Studies
　　

School of Medicine/Graduate School of Medicine
　　

Faculty of Engineering/Graduate School of Engineering
　　

Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences/Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences
　　

United Graduate School of Agricultural Science
　　

United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences
　　

United Graduate School of Drug Discovery and Medical Information Sciences
　　

Centers

University Library

University Hospital

・Animal Medical Center

・Affiliated Primary School/Affiliated Junior High School

・Medical Education Development Center

・Collaborative Center for Academy/Industry/Government

River Basin Research Center

Life Science Research Center

Information and Multimedia Center

Center for General Education

International Student Center

Health Administration Center

Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases

・Center for Advanced Drug Research

・Center for Die Engeneering and Technology

・Center of Innovative Photovoltaic Systems

・Center for Infrastructure Asset Management Technology and Research

Gifu University    Yanagido 1-1, Gifu, Gifu 501-1193, JAPAN
Gifu University School of Medicine    Yanagido 1-1, Gifu, Gifu 501-1194, JAPAN

Office
International Student Center

　　Phone: +81-(0)58-293-2142

　　Fax: +81-(0)58-293-2143

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Student Exchange Division

　　Phone: +81-(0)58-293-2137

　　Fax: +81-(0)58-293-2143

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International Planning Division

　　Phone: +81-(0)58-293-2011

　　Fax: +81-(0)58-293-3209

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Public Transportation Access to Gifu University

 
From JR Gifu Station・Meitetsu Gifu Station
 (approximately 7km)

    1. Access by Gifu Bus (approx 30minutes,310 yen)
    For detailed information and bus routes/timetable, please refer to the bus guides posted around the area.
    2. Access by taxi (approx 20minutes,3000 yen)

　　*From JR Nagoya Station to JR Gifu Station (approx 20minutes)
　　*From Meitetsu Nagoya Station to Meitetsu Gifu Station (approx 30minutes)

 
From Gifu Hashima Station (Shinkansen Line)
(approximately 20km)

    1.From Gifu Hashima Station to Meitetsu Gifu Station (via Meitetsu Takehana Line) takes approximately 30minutes.
    2.Access by taxi to Gifu University takes approximately 40minutes.

     

From Central Japan International Airport (Centrair)

　　*From Centrair to Meitetsu Gifu Station (via Meitetsu Airport Express/Mu-Sky) takes    approximately 55minutes. (1,310 yen+350 yen express ticket)
　　 In addition, you can also take the limited express train. Please note that there is no direct line from the international airport to Central Gifu City.

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