J. F. Oberlin University
Reconnaissance Japan program
English-speaking foreign students may study for a semester or year at J. F. Oberlin through the university's Reconnaissance Japan (RJ) program. In the RJ program, students take a Japanese language course (which can be tested out of) as well as English-language courses in Japanese culture. During their study at J. F. Oberlin, students may stay with a Japanese host family, live in a university-provided apartment such as New Shimura Heights, or International House (known by students as Pink House), or find their own housing. J. F. Oberlin has a number of international partner academic institutions from which students are welcomed to study in the RJ program.
Faculties
- 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
The junior college of Oberlin University was founded in 1950 and became coeducational in 1999. It was closed in 2007.
Notable alumni and faculty
- 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