Kipei Samet University
Kipei Samet University 喜兵サメット大学 | |
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| Motto | Every generation is a stepping stone to a future |
|---|---|
| Established | 1675 AN |
| Affiliation | Sanpantul Imperial Universities |
Religious affiliation |
Secular |
Academic affiliation |
Association of |
| Endowment | ₼ 35 billion |
| Budget | ₼ 11 billion |
Administrative staff |
2,800 |
| Students | 18,700 |
| Undergraduates | 14,300 |
| Postgraduates | 4,400 |
| Location | , |
| Colors | |
Kipei Samet University (Sangunese:喜兵サメット大学, Kippei Samet Daigaku), abbreviated KSU or Kisadai (喜サ大) is a public university located in Kipei. It has four campuses in Ehaoi, Tappu, Kita and Umamichi. It also houses colleges in Arato, Asishi, and Narono. The university was opened by Emperor Seiji in 1675 AN, it is home to sports facilities, faculties, a huge forest and botanical garden. The current rector is the elected Taketa Toshio. Ofū Spatull University is the next best university after this university.
History
Organisation
The KSU operates under a central administrative structure, with key policies set by the administrative council, led by the Rector. The main policy objectives is set by the public agency Sanpantul Imperial Universities. Each faculty, graduate school, and research institute maintains its own administrative board.
The leader of KSU is known as the Rector (総長,, Sōchō), who has important leadership powers. The rector is elected by the university's board council from among the faculty members for a term of six years. The current rector is the elected Taketa Toshio, a mechanical engineering professor, who assumed the role in III.X.1736 AN.
Faculties
The KSU consists of a total of 10 faculties and their affiliated graduate schools. Its current faculties were created as part of a major reform in 1730 AN.
| Faculty | Departments | Founded | Locations | Affiliated graduate schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Sciences | Cultural Studies
Science and Technology Geography and Spatial Studies Mathematical and Natural Sciences Physical Sciences Behavioural Sciences |
1675 AN | Umamichi | Graduate School of Arts and Sciences |
| Medicine | Molecular Cell Biology
Physiology Pathology, Toxicology, and Immunology Radiology and Biomedical Engineering Neuroscience Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Public Health NursingGlobal Health Sciences |
1680 AN | Tappu | Graduate School of Medicine |
| Engineering | Civil Engineering
Urban Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aeronautics and Space Engineering Electronic and Information Engineering Applied Physics Mathematical Engineering and Information Physics Materials Science Applied Chemistry Chemistry and Biotechnology Environmental Engineering |
1688 AN | Ehaoi, Umamichi | Graduate School of Civil Engineering
Graduate School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Graduate Scool of Information Science Graduate School of Aerospace Science |
| Law | Legal Studies
Political Science |
1688 AN | Tappu | Graduate School of Law
Graduate School of Political Science |
| Applied Sciences | Mathematics
Information Science Physics Astronomy Geosciences Environmental Sciences |
1694 AN | Umamichi, Kita | Graduate School of Applied Sciences
Graduate School of Mathematics |
| Economics | Economics
Business Administration Statistics Finance |
1696 AN | Kita | Graduate School of Economics |
| Life Science | Agriculture
Chemistry Biophysics and Biochemistry Biological Sciences Bioinformatics |
1701 AN | Kita | Graduate School of Life Science
Graduate School of Agriculture |
| Humanities | Philosophy
Ethics Religious Studies Archaeology Linguistics Literature Psychology Sociology |
1705 AN | Umamichi | Graduate School of Humanities
Graduate School of Social Sciences |
| Education | Education and Science | 1701 AN | Ehaoi | Graduate School of Education |
| Design | Architecture
Industrial Design Performing Arts Game Design |
1730 AN | Umamichi | Graduate School of Design |
The University also hosts three independent graduate schools: the Graduate School of Technology, the Graduate School of Public Administration, and the Graduate School of Geosciences.
Research institutes
The KSU hosts a total of twelve affiliated research institutes (附置研究所, Fuchi Kenkyūjo) that also function as education institutions for both faculties and graduate schools.
| Institute | Sangunese |
|---|---|
| Institute of Industry | Conducts research on industrial processes, production design, and sustainable technologies.
Collaborates with manufacturing businesses and government agencies to develop methods of production, materials development, and industrial policy analysis. |
| Institute for Medical Science | A leading center for biomedical research, clinical studies, and translational medicine. Bridges
basic science and clinical application, with specific focus on infectious diseases, genetics, regenerative medicine, and advanced pharmaceutical technologies. |
| Research Institute for Advanced Science and Technology | Dedicated to pioneering work across physics, materials science, nanotechnology, and informatics.
Explores next-gen technologies and promotes interdisciplinary collaoration between engineering and natural sciences. |
| Institute for Cultural Studies and History | Explores the development of civilization, art, language, and religion through historical and
anthropological studies; as well as the development of societies over time. Works to preserve cultural heritage and promotes cultural exchange. |
| Institute for Ocean Research | Focuses on marine ecosystems, oceanography, and coastal resource management. Conducts
expeditions and modeling studies to understand ocean currents, climate change, and the sustainable use of marine resources. |
| Institute for Geospatial Research | Specializes in mapping, remote sensing, and geoinformatics. Develops geographic data
systemsused in environmental monitoring, urban planning, and disaster prevention, integrating advanced cartographic and satellite technologies. |
| Institute for Social Studies | Investigates the structures and dynamics of modern societies, including inequality, migration,
labor, and communication. It provides empirical data and sociological insights that inform social policy and education. |
| Institute for Civil and Urban Engineering | Develops innovative approaches to infrastructure, architecture, and urban planning.
Works to develop sustainable city design, transportation networks, and resilience engineering for disaster mitigation. |
| Institute for Public Policy | Analyzes governance, political reform, and social security systems. Advises public institutions
and contributes to evidence-based policymaking through data-driven research and policy simulations. |
| Institute for Philosophy | Dedicated to the study of metaphysics, ethics, logic, and epistemology. Fosters critical inquiry
into the foundations of knowledge, morality, and human existence, engaging in dialogue with science, religion, and art. |
| Institute for Economical Science and Statistics | Combines economic theory with quantitative analysis and statistical modeling. Advises public
institutions on fiscal policy, market behavior, and econometric methods used in academia and industry alike. |
| Aeronautical Research Institute | Advances aerospace science through research on aerodynamics, propulsion, materials, and
flight systems. Collaborates with both academic and industrial partners in aviation and spacecraft development. |
| Institute for Theoretical Physics | Engages in fundamental research on the mathematical and conceptual structure of the physical
universe. Areas include quantum mechanics, relativity, cosmology, and particle physics, often in collaboration with experimental laboratories. |
Library System
The KSU Library System is a dedicated department that operates on the main campuses in Umachi, Kita, and Ehaoi (known as the Comprehensive Libraries). There are also 10 specialized libraries operated by various faculties and research institutes (known as Specific Libraries). The library currently has a collection of over 6 million books and multimedia materials, most of which are available in all major languages.
The headquarters of the Library System is at the main campus in Umachi, which is known as the Rishidō (理士堂) Library. This facility currently housing approximately 3 million books alone.
| Name | Location | Specialization | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Libraries | |||
| Rishidō | Umachi | General Library | 3 million |
| Kita | Kita | 1 million | |
| Ehaoi | Ehaoi | 1 million | |
| Specific Libraries | |||
| Bunkagaku | Umachi | Cultural Studies | 200,000 |
| Igaku | Tappu | Medicine | 300,000 |
| Hōgaku | Tappu | Law
Political Sciences |
100,000 |
| Ōyō Kagaku | Kita | Physics
Mathematics Astronomy |
200,000 |
| Keizaigaku | Kita | Economics | 100,000 |
| Tōkeigaku | Kita | Statistics | 30,000 |
| Nōgaku | Kita | Agriculture | 10,000 |
| Tetsugaku | Umamichi | Philosophy | 50,000 |
| Shakai Kagaku | Umamichi | Social Studies | 50,000 |
| Bungaku | Umamichi | Literature
Performing Arts |
20,000 |
| Kyōikugaku | Ehaoi | Education | 50,000 |
University Hospital
The Kipei Samet University Hospital is an academic health science centre located across the Tappu Campus on Nami Island. It was established as the foremost medical center for Kipei in 1682 AN, shortly after the KSU Tappu Campus opened. It has a total of 38 departments, ranging for General Surgery to specialized wards like Neurology. It has a capacity of 1,100 beds, and offers up to 600 annual placements for undergraduate students of KSU in nursing, surgery, and pharmacology. It serves as the primary hospital for Nami and Kipei as a whole. It is repeatedly ranked as the best hospital in Sanpantul.
Museums
The KSU operates six museums, of which three are part of the so-called University Museum. The KSU has been renowned for its extensive collection of cultural and historical pieces, both Sanganese, as well as Skerrian, Katarian, Babkhan, and Antican.
| Museum | Location | Collection | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Museum | Umachi | Cultural History | One of the largest museums in Sanpantul, with an
amassed collection of over 1 million pieces. It also hosts temporary and permanent exhibition, including one on Dromosker culture. |
| University Museum of Medicine | Tappu | Medical Sciences | Dedicated to preserving and displaying historical medical
materials and literature. Also offers temporary exhibitions on the history and future of medical science. |
| Science Museum | Ehaoi | Science | Dedicated to preserving and showcasing technology,
scientific discoveries, and innovation. Possesses an impressive collection of over 200,000 items. |
| University Museum of Arts | Umamichi | Visual Arts
Literature |
Dedicated to showcasing original Sanpanese art pieces,
ranging from paintings, sculptures, to earthenware. Also offers an impressive collection of (spoken) poetry. |
| Museum of Performing Arts | Umamichi | Performing Arts | Dedicated to showcasing original Sanpanese performing
arts, ranging from theatre to music. Also has exhibitions on television and radio made in Sanpantul. |
The KSU also operates two botanical gardens at the campuses of Umachi and Tappu.
| Name | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Seiji Botanical Garden | Umachi | Opened by Emperor Seiji in 1675 AN, this botanical garden is known for its extensive use as a
biological research facility. Over the years, projects have been conducted involving resilience breeding, hybridization, and genetic engineering. It is open to the general public free of charge. |
| Tappu Botanical Garden | Tappu | Opened by Emperor Hiroto in 1715 AN, this botanical garden has mostly been used for the cultivation
of medicinal plants. Research has been conducted over the years to discover new pharmacological compounds |
