The University of Toyama (abbreviated as "Toyama University" or "Toyama University") is a national comprehensive university located in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1949. The school is famous for its excellent educational quality and wide range of research fields, especially in the fields of pharmacy, medicine, art and culture. The following is a detailed introduction to the University of Toyama:

Overview

Establishment time: 1949

Nature: National University

Location: The main campus is located at 3190 Gofuku, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture

Number of students: About 8,000 (including undergraduates and graduate students)

Educational philosophy

The University of Toyama adheres to the educational philosophy of "freedom, creation, and contribution" and is committed to cultivating talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school focuses on the combination of theory and practice, and encourages students to actively participate in social services and international exchanges.

Disciplines and Faculties

The University of Toyama has the following faculties and disciplines:

Faculty of Arts and Culture:

Fine Arts (oil painting, sculpture, modern art)

Crafts (metal craft, lacquer art, living craft)

Faculty of Education: Education

Faculty of Economics: Economics, Business Administration

Faculty of Law: Law

Faculty of Science: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences

Faculty of Medicine: Medicine, Health Sciences

Faculty of Pharmacy: Pharmacy

Faculty of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Materials Engineering, Environmental Engineering

Faculty of International Relations: International Related disciplines

Graduate School

Graduate School of Education: Master's and Doctoral Programs

Graduate School of Economics: Master's and Doctoral Programs

Graduate School of Law: Master's and Doctoral Programs

Graduate School of Science: Master's and Doctoral Programs

Graduate School of Medicine: Master's and Doctoral Programs

Graduate School of Pharmacy: Master's and Doctoral Programs

Graduate School of Engineering: Master's and Doctoral Programs

Graduate School of International Relations: Master's and Doctoral Programs

Features

Historical Background: The predecessor of the University of Toyama can be traced back to the Toyama Normal School, Toyama Youth Normal School and the old Toyama High School established in 1949. After many reorganizations and developments, the school has gradually formed a diversified national university focusing on art and culture, education, economics, law, science, medicine, pharmacy and engineering.

Educational Features:

Practical Education: The school focuses on experiments and internships, equipped with advanced laboratories and research facilities, providing students with abundant practical opportunities.

Industry-University-Research Cooperation: It has established close cooperative relations with many companies and research institutions, conducts joint research and project cooperation, and provides students with internship and employment opportunities.

Internationalization: The school has established cooperative relations with many universities and research institutions around the world, providing rich overseas exchange and study abroad opportunities, and encouraging students to expand their international perspectives.

Research Strength: The University of Toyama has strong research strength in many disciplines, especially in the fields of pharmacy, medicine, and art and culture. The school has many research institutions, such as the Institute of Pharmacy, the Institute of Medicine, the Institute of Art and Culture, etc.

Featured Disciplines

Department of Pharmacy: The Department of Pharmacy of the University of Toyama is the only national institute of Chinese medicine in Japan, and has made significant contributions to the production of medicines and the development of medicine in Japan. The exams of this department are extremely difficult and the teaching quality is first-class.

Department of Art and Culture: The department enjoys a high reputation in the field of fine arts and crafts, provides rich practical courses and exhibition opportunities, and has trained many outstanding artists and craftsmen.

Ranking

The University of Toyama enjoys a high reputation among national universities in Japan, especially in the fields of pharmacy, medicine, and art and culture. Its ranking in the country varies according to different ranking institutions, but it is generally in the middle level.

Fees

Tuition fees: The tuition fees of national universities in Japan are relatively uniform, and the tuition fees for undergraduates are approximately 535,800 yen/year (for reference only, please refer to the latest official information for specific fees).

Other expenses: Including accommodation fees, living expenses, etc., which may vary according to individual circumstances.

Campus facilities

Library: With a rich collection of books and electronic resources, it provides students with a good learning environment.

Laboratory: Equipped with advanced laboratories and research facilities to support students' scientific research activities.

Sports facilities: Including gymnasiums, swimming pools, athletic fields, etc., to meet students' physical exercise needs.

Student dormitories: Provide a variety of dormitories, including single rooms, double rooms, etc., suitable for students with different needs.

Contact information

Address: 930-8555 Toyama Prefecture, Toyama City, Gofuku 3190

Tel: +81-76-434-5011