The harmony of Polish-Japanese cooperation
In connection with Poland's participation in the World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń , in cooperation with the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, is implementing a project funded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange , titled “Harmony of Heritage and Innovation: Polish-Japanese cooperation in the field of urban studies and Japanese studies”. As part of this project, on the 23-25 April an international academic event will take place. The event will be held at the partner Kobe University . It will be participated by scientists and experts from both universities, as well as representatives of the Municipal Office of Toruń and other municipal institutions of Toruń.
The three-day symposium entitled “Harmony of Cooperation” will be filled with numerous presentations and discussions on cooperation between the two universities in areas like Japanese studies, Japanese culture, cultural heritage, scientific research and education.
The symposium “Harmony of Cooperation”, beyond emphasizing the cooperation between Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and Kobe University, also accents the role of the City of Toruń as a significant partner of NCU. The partnership between NCU and the city will resonate particularly strongly on the third day of the symposium. On that day, the issues relating to the newly opened Urban Lab in Toruń, NCU Copernican Integration Centre and engaging third sector organizations will be discussed.
Learn more about the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
Knowledge imparted with passion, a wide choice of study programs, a European model of education, attention to the well-being of the academic community - it is worth making Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń your next stop on the path of education and development.
Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń is the largest university in northern Poland and one of the leading in the country. It has 80 years of tradition. It is made up of 16 faculties, including three at NCU Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz. In Toruń, most of the faculties are located in a compact campus set amidst greenery, which includes the University Library, student dormitories, and relaxation and integration areas.
The center's strong scientific potential is confirmed by its membership in the elite group of the top 10 Polish research universities, selected in a competition by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The high level of teaching is evidenced by international accreditations, including AACSB, AMBA, Eurolabel, ENAEE.
NCU's research potential translates into a broad educational offer of more than 100 study programs. There are both university classics, as well as medical faculties, artistic faculties, including the conservation of works of art, and innovative, interdisciplinary ones, responding to modern challenges, such as cognitive science and digital economy. Excellent study conditions are provided by modern research and teaching facilities. Among many investments of this type there are the Center for Research and Conservation of Cultural Heritage, the Center for Technical Sciences, the Institute of Psychology, designed with the participation of the academic community, and the Institute of Veterinary Medicine with a clinic for horses and a clinic for small animals.
In addition, educational and research passions can be fulfilled in more than 100 scientific clubs and student organizations, competency blocks can be fulfilled and certificates confirming acquired competencies can be obtained free of charge, and as part of the Excellence Initiative, scholarships and research grants can be applied for.
What distinguishes NCU from other universities is its special approach to sports. For several years, the university has been running the Student-Athlete Dual Career Program, supporting the harmonious combination of studies and a professional sports career. Amateurs of a healthy lifestyle have at their disposal a well-equipped complex of the University Sports Center with a swimming pool, playing fields, courts and a wellness area. An expression of concern for well-being is also the activity of the University Support and Development Center, which offers free counselling and psychiatric assistance, as well as self-development trainings.
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Learn more about Kobe University
Formally established in 1949, Kobe University is a national university based in western Japan. Its roots date back further, to 1902, when it was originally known as Kobe Higher Commercial School. Today, Kobe University is one of Japan’s leading comprehensive universities with 10 faculties and schools, 15 graduate schools and a great number of research centers and institutions.
Taking advantage of our traditional strengths in the social sciences combined with more recent initiatives across the natural and biomedical sciences, Kobe University is promoting interdisciplinary research and education to become an outstanding research university. We are committed to creating knowledge and new values to address the challenges facing our society.
Global engagement
Kobe has grown as an international gateway to Japan. In this soil Kobe University has nurtured a global network based on the principles of knowledge creation, sharing and circulation, international cooperation, exchange and cultivation of leadership talent.
Diversity and inclusion
Kobe University respects each individual as a human being, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, culture, religion, language, origin, age, educational background, physical or mental characteristics, and provides an educational, research, and work environment where each individual can demonstrate their individuality and abilities.