1932 The University started its history as Gifu College of Pharmacy at the site of Kokonoecho, Gifu City 1948 The College was reorganized into Gifu Pharmaceutical University (GPU). 1953 GPU began its Master’s program in the graduate school. 1965 GPU began its Doctoral program in the graduate school. 1977 Kawashima Memorial Experimental Farm at Nenohara was established. 1982 GPU celebrated it 50th year foundation as a leading pharmaceutical university in Japan. 1990 The Institute of Biological Pharmacy was established to promote research on pharmaceutical sciences related to biotechnology. Brief History of Global Partnerships University Country Year Established Pharmaceutical University of China China 1982 Zhejiang University China 1984 Cincinnati University USA 1991 University of Florence Italy 1993 University of Florida USA 1997 Monash University (Victorian College of Pharmacy) Australia 1998 Shengang Pharmaceutical University China 1999 Salamanca University Spain 1999 Campinas University Brazil 2002