Kipei Samet University

Kipei Samet University

Kipei Samet University 喜兵サメット大学
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	Kipei, Kuwana ,  Sanpantul
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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.

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