University of Fukui

• May 31,1949 - Fukui University established by integrating Fukui Normal School, Fukui Normal School for Youth, and Fukui Techinical college.
• Oct. 1,1978 - Fukui Medical School established.
• Apr. 1,1980 - Fukui Medical Scool officially opened.
• Oct. 1,1983 - Fukui Medical School Hospital founded.
• Oct. 1,2003 - Fukui University and Fukui Medical School merged to form the University of Fukui.

• The School of Education consists of a primary education course and a secondary education course, developing teacher-learners who have the ability to work with the community and actively improve school education.
• The School of Medical Sciences aims to cultivate trustworthy healthcare professionals and researchers with an advanced level of knowledge in medical and nursing sciences.
• The School of Engineering has it as its educational mission to produce “global imagineers,” engineers who combine imagination with sophisticated technological skills.
• The School of Global and Community Studies (GCS) produces individuals who can undertake new kinds of regional revitalization.

Research Centers

• Research Institute of Nuclear Engineering
• Research Center for Child Mental Development
• Biomedical Imaging Research Center
• Research Center for Development of Far-Infrared Region
• Research and Education Program for Life Science
• Language Center

One of the main university principles is “to develop human resources capable of contributing to local, national and international communities.” Thus the University of Fukui strives to promote internationalization of local societies and its economy in addition to the university itself, as well as to support international students who wish to get a job and gain practical experiences in Japan International Center, International Affairs Division, and Office for Career Support all work as a team to support international students’ job hunting activities while utilizing local networks of Fukui Chamber of Commerce and Industry, JETRO Fukui, Fukui Prefectural Government, Fukui Labor Bureau, Immigration Office, etc.