About
Morioka College is a private university located in Takizawa, Iwate Prefecture, known for its practical education and strong commitment to regional development. It offers robust programs primarily in the Faculty of Literature, with departments like Social Welfare and Japanese Literature, and the highly regarded Faculty of Nutrition. While the primary language of instruction is Japanese, the university has an International Exchange Center that facilitates academic partnerships and supports international students in adapting to life and studies in Japan. A distinctive characteristic is its emphasis on community engagement and preparing students for careers that directly contribute to local society, particularly in fields like social welfare and early childhood education. International students can participate in exchange programs and receive support for their Japanese language proficiency and daily life, though full English-taught degree programs are not a primary focus.
Background
Morioka University (盛岡大学, Morioka daigaku) is a private university in Takizawa, Iwate, Japan. Established in 1981, the predecessor of the school was founded in 1950 as a specialty school. Morioka Daigaku Junior College (盛岡大学短期大学部, Morioka Daigaku Tanki Daigakubu) was founded in 1964 as Seikatsu Gakuen Tankidaigaku (生活学園短期大学). In April 1990, it was renamed Morioka Daigaku Junior College.
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