Nagoya University
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A leading national university in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, founded in 1939 as part of Japan’s Imperial University system. Its philosophy is to cultivate “courageous intellectuals”: free thinking, innovation, and bold research. With faculties in Science, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Economics, Humanities, and Agriculture, it has produced numerous Nobel laureates and is one of Japan’s top research centers.
English-taught programs such as “Global 30” attract students worldwide. Situated in one of Japan’s major industrial cities, the university bridges academic learning with real-world application.
Location
Higashiyama, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya
Nagoya University's main campus is in Higashiyama, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya — a green, spacious district that is the leading academic and research hub of Japan's Chubu region. It pairs a calm setting with high-tech research facilities and is surrounded by commercial areas, cafés, and parks.
Campus Access: Nagoya Daigaku Station (Meijo Line) – about 3 minutes on foot
Motoyama Station (Meijo Line / Higashiyama Line) – about 10 minutes on foot
Nagoya Station – about 25 minutes by train
Nearby Highlights: Sakae – about 40 minutes by bus, Nagoya's entertainment and business center, with large malls, cafés, restaurants, and landmarks such as Oasis 21 and the Nagoya TV Tower
Osu Shopping Street – about 40 minutes by bus, a popular shopping district with over 1,000 stores ranging from affordable fashion and electronics to anime goods and street food
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