Gunma University (GU) is located near the northern boundary of the Kanto Plain, approximately 100 km northwest of Tokyo. GU is surrounded by the three majestic peaks, Mts. Akagi, Haruna and Myogi, whose shapes are incorporated in the school emblem. The University was founded in 1949 as a member of the new post-war system of national universities. It is composed of four faculties: Education, Social and Information Studies,
Medicine and
Health Sciences, and the School of Science and Technology. In addition to undergraduate programs, the university offers postgraduate courses in several fields. The Heavy-ion Medical Research Center treats a wide range of cancers using the most compact carbon ion-beam generator in the world. Gunma University is recognized as a Center of Excellence for its integrated
cancer therapy studies including surgical and
chemotherapy cancer treatment procedures. In the Graduate School of Science and Technology, basic and applied research is being carried out using silicon, carbon, and iridium. Gunma University has a distinguished record of educational and research activities in collaboration with educational and research institutions at home and abroad. It was created from the amalgamation of several educational institutions, including Maebashi Medical College, Kiryu Technical College, Gunma Normal School, and Gunma Youth Normal School. From these institutions, the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering, and Faculty of
Education were formed. Since its inception, the university has striven to foster distinguished physicians, engineers and teachers. With science and technology as a focus, the university has made great contributions to the development of postwar Japan. At present, Gunma University is a comprehensive university, consisting of four faculties, including the Faculty of Social and Information Studies and the School of
Health Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine.
Last Updated on: Nov 25, 2024