Hirosaki University
| 弘前大学 | |
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| Type | Public (National) |
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| Established | 1949 |
| President | Masahiko Endo |
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Academic staff
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231 professors 214 associate professors 81 lecturers 167 research associates |
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Administrative staff
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776 |
| Students | 6,792 |
| Undergraduates | 6,098 |
| Postgraduates | 694 |
| Location |
Bunkyo-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan 40°35′21″N 140°28′19″E / 40.589167°N 140.471944°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | HiroDai (弘大) |
| Website | www.hirosaki-u.ac.jp |
 Japan Aomori Prefecture
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Hirosaki University (弘前大学 Hirosaki Daigaku?) is a university in Hirosaki City in Aomori, Japan.
Hirosaki University was founded in May 1949. The university initially consisted of The Department of Literature and Science, The Department of Education, The Medical Department, and The Noheji Branch School.
The first semester is held from April to July, while second semester is held from October to February. In each semester, students must take seven classes.
In terms of the General Fee information, an examination costs ¥9,800, entrance fee is ¥28,200, and the tuition fee is ¥14,800 per a subject. Moreover, students can rent an apartment around the university, which costs about ¥25,000 to ¥30,000.
According to the university policies, foreign exchange students must submit application papers IAW written in English or Japanese within the deadlines. The term of application for the first semester is November 20, and April 20 for the second semester.
There are currently 5 faculties in the university:
There are many clubs for all students to join as well as specific clubs only for medical students. Medical students can join any club, but other students can only join clubs that are open to all students.
Hirosaki University has about 110 international students from various universities and colleges around the world. The International Exchange Center is an organization of Hirosaki University, which purpose is to make their international students do better in their studies.
Consequently, the university has a Home Visit Program which lets families in Hirosaki to accept or sponsor exchange students. There is also an English Lounge for students to practice and improve English while they study in Japan.
In addition, the university is having courses for foreign students to learn Japanese Culture, Economy and Management. If the students have high Japanese skill, they can also study with Japanese students. However, the exchange student with Japanese skills must get the permission of teacher of the class first.
Hirosaki University's School Festival is held in October every year. The students and clubs set up booths to sell things or share their interests. A main event is also held, which is a concert performed by students. On the other hand, food is sold in dozens of booths around the campus. In 2010, around 7200 people visited the festival.
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