Introduction to Nagasaki University

Overview

Nagasaki University (Nagasaki University, Japanese: Nagasaki University, abbreviated as: Nagasaki/ながさきだいがく) is a national university located in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1857. Its history can be traced back to 1857 when Dutch military doctor Pompe van Medelfo began to teach Dutch medicine to 12 people including the shogunate doctor Matsumoto Ryojun, laying the foundation for the creation of Nagasaki University. In 1949, it was merged by Nagasaki Medical University, Nagasaki Medical University Attached Pharmacy Department, Nagasaki Economic College (Nagasaki Higher Commercial School before World War II), Nagasaki Normal School, Nagasaki Youth Normal School, and Nagasaki Higher School. Nagasaki University is a member of Japan's International Talent University Program (Type B), Excellent Graduate School Program, SixERS Japan National Six University Cooperation Alliance, Japan Marine Innovation Alliance, Asian Campus, and JANET.

Campuses

The main campus of Nagasaki University is located in Nagasaki City, including the following campuses:

Hongo Campus: Located in Hongo, Nagasaki City, it is the main campus with most of the faculties and research departments.

Kawatana Campus: Located in Kawatana, Nagasaki City, it mainly has the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, etc.

Oura Campus: Located in Oura, Nagasaki City, it mainly has some research institutions and laboratories.

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Nagasaki University is to cultivate outstanding talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, pays attention to the all-round development of students, and encourages students to actively participate in social activities and international exchanges. The school is committed to contributing to the progress of society and mankind through high-level education and research.

Disciplines and Faculties

Nagasaki University has multiple faculties and research departments, covering a wide range of subject areas:

Faculty of Medicine: including medicine, public health, etc.

Faculty of Pharmacy: including pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, etc.

Faculty of Health: including nursing, rehabilitation, etc.

Department of Engineering: including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information science, civil engineering, etc.

Department of Science: including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Department of Agriculture: including agricultural science, environmental science, etc.

Department of Economics: including economics, business administration, etc.

Department of Education: including education, psychology, etc.

Department of Literature: including literature, history, philosophy, etc.

Department of International Culture: including international relations, regional studies, etc.

Graduate Schools include:

Graduate School of Medicine: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of medicine and public health.

Graduate School of Pharmacy: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science.

Graduate School of Health Sciences: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of nursing and rehabilitation.

Graduate School of Engineering: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information science, civil engineering, etc.

Graduate School of Science: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Graduate School of Agriculture: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of agricultural science and environmental science.

Graduate School of Economics: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in economics, business administration, and other fields.

Graduate School of Education: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in education, psychology, and other fields.

Graduate School of Literature: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in literature, history, philosophy, and other fields.

Graduate School of International Culture: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in international relations, regional studies, and other fields.

Features

Medical Research: Nagasaki University has outstanding performance in medical research, especially in the fields of radiation medicine and medical research on victims of atomic bomb explosions.

International Exchange: The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with abundant international exchange and internship opportunities.

Industry-University-Research Cooperation: The school cooperates with many well-known companies to carry out joint research and internship projects, providing students with abundant practical opportunities.

Featured Research Institute: The school has the Nagasaki University Post-Report Disorder Medical Research Institute, which is divided into four departments and one center, namely the Radiation Risk Control Department, Cell Function Analysis Department, Genome Function Analysis Department, Atomic Bomb Victims Medical Department, and the Joint Research Promotion Center for the Health Effects of Radiation Environment.

Ranking

According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Nagasaki University ranks 801-850 in the world. The school is particularly outstanding in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, and agriculture.

Cost

The tuition fees at Nagasaki University are relatively reasonable because it is a national university. Generally speaking, the annual tuition fees for undergraduates are around 535,800 yen, and graduate students may be slightly higher. In addition, there are other fees such as admission fees and facility fees.

Campus Life

The campus environment of Nagasaki University is beautiful and the facilities are modern. The school offers a variety of club activities and academic research opportunities to help students develop in an all-round way. The school has also established cooperative relations with many well-known universities around the world, providing students with rich international exchange and internship opportunities.

Internationalization

Nagasaki University attaches great importance to international education and offers a variety of international exchange programs and English-taught courses. The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with rich overseas study and internship opportunities. The school enrolls a certain number of international students every year, and the proportion of international students increases year by year, creating a multicultural and international learning environment.

Contact information

Address: 〒852-8521 1-14 Hongo-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture

Tel: +81-95-819-7111