Meio University (名桜大学, Meiō Daigaku) is a public university in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Meio was established as a private university in 1994 and was reorganized as a public university in 2010.[1][2]

Meio University
名桜大学
Meiō Daigaku
MottoPeace, Freedom, Progress
TypePublic
Established1994
PresidentKatsunori Yamazato
Students2095
Undergraduates2063
Postgraduates32
Location, ,
26°37′30″N 127°58′30″E / 26.625°N 127.975°E / 26.625; 127.975
Websitewww.meio-u.ac.jp

History

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The university established the Liberal Arts Center in 2011, which was renamed as the “University Center for Liberal Arts Education” in 2015. The university also has several student support facilities that include the Language Learning Center, the Mathematics and Sciences Learning Center, and the Writing Center. The Graduate School of International Cultural Studies was established in 2001.

Undergraduate and Graduate School Programs

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  • College of International Studies
    • International Culture
    • Language Education
    • Management
    • Information Systems
    • Health Information Management
    • Tourism Industry
  • Faculty of Human Health Sciences
    • Sports and Health Sciences
    • Nursing
  • Graduate School
    • Graduate School of International Cultural Studies
    • Graduate School of Nursing

Meio University has established international academic exchange programs with 23 universities in 14 countries. In addition, the university also offers many short-term study abroad programs. Japanese language courses from basic to advanced levels are offered. Exchange programs are offered with the following schools:

References

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  1. ^ "名桜大学" [Meiō Daigaku]. Dijitaru Daijisen (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2013. OCLC 56431036. Archived from the original on August 25, 2007. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
  2. ^ "名桜大学" [Meiō Daigaku]. Nihon Kokugo Daijiten (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2013. OCLC 56431036. Archived from the original on August 25, 2007. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
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