Introduction to Nagoya University

Overview

Nagoya University (Japanese: Nagoya University, abbreviated as: Nagoya University/めいだい) is a national comprehensive research university located in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1871. Its history can be traced back to the temporary hospital and temporary medical school established in 1871. In 1939, the school was officially established as Nagoya Imperial University and renamed Nagoya University in 1947. In 2004, Nagoya University became a national university corporation. Nagoya University is a member of Japan's Super International University Plan (Class A) and is also one of Japan's designated national universities.

Campus

The main campuses of Nagoya University include:

Higashiyama Campus: Located in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City, it is the main campus, with the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Information and Culture, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, etc.

Tsurumai Campus: Located in Showa-ku, Nagoya City, it is the location of the School of Medicine and the affiliated hospital of the School of Medicine. It has advanced facilities, including research buildings, the medical department branch of the library, the ward building and the diagnosis building of the affiliated hospital, etc.

Daiko Campus: Located in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City, it mainly has the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economics, the Faculty of Comprehensive Culture, etc.

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Nagoya 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

Nagoya University has multiple faculties and graduate schools covering a wide range of subject areas:

Faculty of Literature: including literature, history, philosophy, sociology, etc.

Faculty of Education: including education, psychology, etc.

Faculty of Law: including law, political science, etc.

Faculty of Economics: including economics, accounting, etc.

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

Department of Medicine: including medicine, health science, etc.

Department of Engineering: including mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering, etc.

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

Department of Comprehensive Culture: including interdisciplinary research, international relations, etc.

Graduate Schools include:

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

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

Graduate School of Law: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of law, political science, etc.

Graduate School of Economics: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of economics, accounting, etc.

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

Graduate School of Medicine: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of medicine, health science, etc.

Graduate School of Engineering: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information engineering, materials engineering, and environmental engineering.

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

Graduate School of Integrated Culture: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of interdisciplinary research and international relations.

Features

Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering: Nagoya University's Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering enjoy a high reputation in Japan, especially in the fields of physics, chemistry, and materials science. The school has a number of high-level research institutions and laboratories, providing researchers with an advanced research platform.

Faculty of Medicine: Nagoya University's Faculty of Medicine has outstanding performance in medical education and research, especially in the fields of clinical medicine and basic medicine. The school has advanced medical facilities and research institutions, providing students with abundant practical opportunities.

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 companies and research institutions to carry out joint research and internship projects, providing students with abundant practical opportunities.

Featured Research Institutes: The school has several research institutes, such as the Institute of Physics, the Institute of Chemistry, etc., which provide advanced research platforms for scientific researchers.

Rankings

According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Nagoya University ranks 147th among universities in the world. The school is particularly outstanding in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine.

Costs

Tuition fees at Nagoya University are relatively reasonable because it is a national university. Generally speaking, the annual tuition fee for undergraduates is about 535,800 yen, while that for 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 Nagoya 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 a wealth of international exchange and internship opportunities.

Internationalization

Nagoya University attaches great importance to international education and offers a variety of international exchange programs and courses taught in English. The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with a wealth of 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: 〒464-8601 1-1 Chikusa-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

Tel: +81-52-789-1111