Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

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Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

帯広畜産大学 (obihirochikusandaigaku) / OUAVM

Updates

08 Nov 2024

Overview

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1941

History	Link	Vision and Mission
Official Website	English Link
Features	Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine was founded as the Obihiro Higher Technical School of Veterinary Medicine in 1941. Throughout its 80-year history, the school has continued to develop in order to keep pace with the changing times and academic developments. The basic policy of our university is to contribute to the local communities and international society through human resource training in the advancement fundamental and applied research related to veterinary medicine, agriculture, and animal husbandry. This is where we are at our strongest. Making the best use of this advantageous educational and research environment, our university promotes education and research in the following fields: utilization of biotechnology such as genetic engineering at the molecular level of organisms utilization of animals and plants at an individual level, food production and processing, nutrition and function of food, crop rotation, and utilization of biomass energy. We are the only university in Japan that has "the preservation of food safety" as one of its core principles and objectives. We think it is our mission to establish of environmentally-friendly and sustainable agriculture that is recognized throughout the world.
TEL	0155-49-5216
Email	soumu@obihiro.ac.jp
Contact Info (for International Students)	Student Services Section rgk@obihiro.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2024

School of Agriculture and Animal Science	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences and Agriculture	More Information Total Estimated Costs

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions	Link
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange	26	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research
Office for Concluding Partnerships	International and Regional Collaboration Section

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2024

Overall Income	4,843,104,588 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income	564,171,000 yen
Competitive External Research Funds	345,606,200 yen

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	129

1,353
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
70	1,283

1,136
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
3	1,133

217
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
60	157

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	NIAD-QE (2017)
Program Accreditation

Campus Location

Main Campus	Obihiro campus Inada, Obihiro, 080-8555, Hokkaido Google Map Schools:
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students

Academic Support

Academic Support	Assignment of a tutor; support from educational support staff members, TAs, RAs, etc. Programs and support to strengthen language (Japanese) abilities Support by fellow students (peer support/buddy system) Support in English or an international student’s native language Other support for international students
Cultural Experience Opportunities

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided	Provided

International House I for a family	Monthly Fees in Yen: 15,500 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student Family with several members

International House I for a single person/couple	Monthly Fees in Yen: 10,400 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student Family with several members

International House I for a single person	Monthly Fees in Yen: 4,600 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student

Accommodation Support

Other Housing and Accommodation
Accommodation Support for International Academic Staff	Academic Staff Housing Provided Link

Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities	Part-time jobs on campus; TAs and RAs Part-time jobs on campus; Others

Health Care

Physical and Mental Health Support (for International Students)	Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Japanese Health Check Limited Medical Assistance Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students
Disability Support Services	Consultation service (in Japanese)

Safety

Crisis Management	Available

Libraries

Libraries	University Library Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes	Link

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
Campus Publication