Nagoya University (NU) was first founded in 1871 as a temporary hospital and medical school. After undergoing several transitions, NU was established as an imperial university in 1939, and it has grown to be one of the world’s top research universities.
Throughout its history, NU has maintained a free and vibrant academic culture. Conducting research and education on all aspects of human beings, society, and nature, the University pursues its goal of contributing to the well-being and happiness of humankind. Nagoya University’s fundamental objective is to cultivate leaders with genuine courage and intellect. We call such leaders (Yuuki Aru Chishiki Jin),” that is individuals who harness their courage, curiosity, and creativity to fully, yet responsibly, exploit their freedom with their educational and research endeavors.
Our multi-disciplinary curriculum is designed to cultivate global leaders who are able to develop innovative solutions, through inquiry and analysis, with strong communication and teamwork skills to be productive members of the global environment. Nagoya University welcomes highly motivated students who share this vision to apply to our programs.
Japan, Nagoya, Nagoya, 4648601
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
Nagoya University
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
| Ranking | Form | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | QS | 2025 | Public |
Nagoya University has several dormitories for international students as below. However due to their limited capacity, many students are renting their own apartments around the campus.
The application requirement and the period of residence varies according to programs. In the case that your pogram is available to apply, the application instructions will be given from the Student Affairs Division of your school.
See here for information on renting private apartments.
Nagoya University, since its foundation in 1939, is one of seven imperial universities which has developed into one of the nation’s leading universities. Having established its basic philosophy for teaching and research it has created a unique system of education and research allowing the university to achieve high standards in research, while cultivating Japan’s foremost leaders, as evidenced by its accounting for almost one third of Japan’s Nobel laureates in Science. This success is attributed to the liberal and vibrant character of Nagoya University which encourages education and research that is free from traditional and rigid thinking. From an international perspective, Nagoya University boasts one of the highest ratios of international students in Japan, having close to 200 international academic exchange agreements with overseas institutions. Nagoya University is proud to have developed into a truly world-class university, and aims to gain even further ground and compete with the top universities.