Nagasaki
InternationalUniversity

Messagefromthe President

NIU was established through a public private partnership between our parent organization （Kyushu BunkaGakuen）, the Prefecture of Nagasaki, the City of Sasebo and key local stakeholders. Nevertheless, whatsustains us is the great enthusiasm and cooperation we receive from the community.
The heart and soul of our university is tied to the tea ceremony. Spanning the more than 70 years since Kyushu
Bunka Gakuen was founded, the tea ceremony has occupied an integral part of our educational principles. Thetea ceremony is more than an art form; it is a philosophy. Contained within it are the history of ideas and culturethat provide it with a certain transcendent quality.
The tea ceremony is based on the idea of the "seat". The person who serves the tea and the person who drinks
it both sit and share the same space. In the context of a university, it encompasses the concepts of teacher andstudent, and of junior and senior, both viewing each other with mutual respect. In light of these qualities, theheart and soul of NIU can be expressed by the term hospitality. I believe that the principle of hospitality that isfound in the tea ceremony can be beneﬁcial to all people regardless of department of study, area ofspecialization or future plans. Many universities are founded on the principles of Christianity or Buddhism. One
could say the same about the tea ceremony at NIU.
My wish is for students to continue to reﬁne in themselves the principle of hospitality, develop as individuals andpursue their hopes for the future. In this way, they will be able to give back to the community who will, in turn,respect and value their contributions.

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NIU is a modern university that strives to provide excellent learning opportunities in the classroom and in theﬁeld. Established in 2001, NIU is comprised of the Departments of International Tourism, Social Work, Healthand Nutrition, and Pharmacy. We have approximately 2,000 students studying undergraduate, graduate anddoctoral degrees.
Our parent organization, Kyushu Bunka Gakuen, has served the Nagasaki region since 1945, beginning with
the Kyushu Women's Vocational School. Currently, Kyushu Bunka Gakuen operates several institutions
including NIU, Nagasaki Junior College, Kyushu Bunka Gakuen Senior High School, a nursing college, dental
hygienist academy, rehabilitation hospital, pre-school and senior citizens care home.

Modern University,Proud Tradition

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The Art ofHospitality
One of the only universities
in Japan oﬀering credit courses
in tea ceremony

Nagasaki International University is proud to practice the Chin-shin Ryu style of tea ceremony. Having
originated in 1702 in the northern Nagasaki region, it is now practiced in areas throughout Japan.
Commonly referred to as the samurai-style of tea ceremony, Chin-shin Ryu provides students with a link toJapan's history and traditional culture.
Tea ceremony is a required course for ﬁrst-year students, with advanced levels oﬀered during all four yearsof study. Students may also gain oﬃcial certiﬁcation demonstrating their ability in this art of hospitality.

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Faculty of
Human andSocial Studies

Department ofInternational Tourism
The Department of International Tourism is divided
into three courses of specialization.

Tourism Management Course
This course balances all the aspects commonlyrelated to tourism, such as industry and economics,
geography and history, and language and culture.
The course allows students to follow their interestsfor various careers in tourism, including tourism
marketing, hotel and restaurant, transportation,regional planning, or language and culture relatedindustries. Students are also able to gain certiﬁcation
as travel agents, hotel managers, museum workers
or Japanese language instructors.

Sports Tourism Course
The ﬁeld of sports goes beyond the concept of merecompetition, connecting to health promotion andstress relief for people of all ages.
At the same time, people travel the world to watch
and play sports, thus facilitating tourism activity. This
course trains students to engage with the many
important facets of sports in modern society,including management of sports facilities, coachingand physical education.

Global Tourism Course
This course focuses on tourism training, English andstudy abroad. In the ﬁrst three semesters, students
balance introductory tourism classes with an intensive
English curriculum. In addition, students study abroad
two times in the ﬁrst two years: a one-month English
intensive during their ﬁrst summer and one semesterabroad in the second year.
After returning from study abroad, students taketourism classes in both English and Japanese on theNIU campus. In year four, students have the option tocomplete their graduation thesis in English.
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Faculty of
Human andSocial Studies
Department ofSocial Work

The percentage of the Japanese population aged 65 or older has climbed above 25% in recent years.
Combined with a declining birthrate, Japan is experiencing a massive demographic shift. Society must also
strive to be inclusive of all its members. Through a balance of theory and practice, the Department of Social
Work trains students to be able to meet the needs of society today and in the future.

Practical training

Professional certiﬁcation

Students gain valuable skills by learning alongsideprofessionals in the ﬁeld.

・Social worker ・Psychiatric social worker
・Care worker ・Teacher ・School social worker

Local andglobal learning
Students and faculty
work with members in thecommunity to support
local services and giveback to the people ofNagasaki. Students also
extend their learning
through international
study trips to learn aboutsocial welfare in overseas
contexts.

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HealthManagement

Department of
Health and Nutrition
The Department of Health andNutrition links nutrition andmedical care as a basis fortraining nationally registereddietitians and professionals in
the ﬁeld of nutrition who canuse their skills and knowledge
to promote a healthier andhappier society.
Dietary considerations havelong been standard practice inhospital and institutional
environments. Furthermore,with the increase in education
regarding the principles ofhealthy eating in schools andthroughout society, people are
more engaged than ever inmaintaining their own healthand preventing disease. Our
department trains healthmanagement professionals tosupport the diverse healthmanagement needs of society.
Our graduates use their
specialized knowledge andskills to pursue careers in avariety of ﬁelds:◉Nationally registereddieticians◉Food companies◉Supplement manufacturing◉Medical research◉Health policy◉Health education◉Sanitation06

Faculty of
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
Department ofPharmacy
A Humanistic Approach to Pharmacy
Current approaches to pharmacy education value medical
treatment from the perspective of helping individuals.
Pharmacists are required to have skills and ethics for
medical treatment as well as the ability to communicate
personally with individual patients. Students develop suchskills though a wide range of classes such as Introduction
to Pharmacy, Tea Ceremony (which is based on NIU s
founding principle of Hospitality), Bioethics, Regional
Environment and seminar classes.

Integrated Curriculum
One of the main features of our department is that thecurriculum is integrated with both the Faculty of Humanand Social Studies and the Faculty of Health Management.
As a result, our graduates can apply their skills andknowledge in various environments, whether laboratory,pharmacy, hospital or care home.

Multimedia Equipment to Aid Learning
Our department oﬀers a wide range of multimedia-basedlearning opportunities on campus. Our facilities help
students get the skills they need to master the content of
their classes and prepare for work experience training
through various simulations. Through our digital learning
database, students can track their learning in preparation
for the national pharmacy certiﬁcation exam.

Training in Cooperation with Industry
Practical training is essential for pharmacy students. Prior
to beginning work experience training, students complete
simulations in our model pharmacy and prescription
laboratory under the guidance of our faculty. Following this,students train at local hospitals and pharmacies to honetheir skills and gain a deeper understanding of local
industry standards.
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Graduate School of Human and Social Studies
Masters Course in Tourism
This course trains students to create advances in tourism
development and industry that are sustainable andeﬀective. Students undergo research training thatemphasizes the importance of hospitality in the tourism
industry. In particular, students develop an understandingof how industry can function to better meet the needs ofpeople and society.

Masters Course in Social Work
Students develop advanced practical skills for social
welfare based on the principles of hospitality and humanrelations. Through a deeper understanding of people,
lifestyle and society students are able to meet the needs ofsociety, particularly through welfare administration andplanning, and clinical welfare.

Doctoral Course in Regional Management
This course focuses on the roles that tourism and social
welfare play within regional management. One reason isthat both of these areas are deeply concerned withdevelopment based on the principles of hospitality andrespect for humanity. Furthermore, both areas areconnected to contributions toward a region s
administration, economy, culture and lifestyle throughregional policy, development and planning. Research in thisﬁeld goes beyond conventional economics and management
studies toward a more comprehensive approach.

Graduate School of Health Management
Masters Course in Health and Nutrition
Based on knowledge in the ﬁelds of nutrition, medicine,
pharmacy, nursing, clinical research, exercise physiology
and science this course focuses on promoting better
health in society. Within our two main research areas ofNutrition Science and Health Science, students propose,consider and ﬁnd practical solutions to topics that are ofinterest to them.

Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Doctoral Course in Clinical andPharmaceutical Sciences
This course educates students in medical andpharmaceutical products regarding quality, safety andeﬀectiveness. Through hypothesis, evaluation andjudgment students develop the advanced knowledge andskills for clinical pharmaceutical science professionals.
Four major areas of research are: 1) Medicine and Society,2) Pharmacotherapy, 3) Preventive Medicine, 4)
Pharmaceutical Sciences as Medical Basis.
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NIU International Center
The International Center serves as the liaison with NIU's worldwide network of partner institutions. Staﬀ also
facilitate overseas exchange activities, assist international students and help coordinate activities that
promote intercultural understanding between international students and the local community. Our staﬀ isdedicated to ensuring that students time at NIU is personally and academically fulﬁlling.
For students wishing to study at NIU, the International Center staﬀ can help you with your application, visa,
accommodation in Japan and airport pick-up. To help make your transition as smooth as possible, the staﬀ
conduct a comprehensive orientation designed speciﬁcally to meet the needs of students from abroad.
Other services include help with ﬁlling-out scholarship applications, adding and dropping classes andadjusting your visa status to allow for both study and part-time work. Staﬀ members are able to provide
assistance in both English and Japanese.

Short-term exchange www.niuglobal.jp
Full-time study www.niu.ac.jp
Enquiries kokusai@niu.ac.jp

Prof. Katsuhiko Kimura
Dean of the Facultyof Human and Social StudiesHead of the International Center
My specialties are religious studies and the ethics of tourism, which isan emerging ﬁeld worldwide. I am currently researching Christianhistorical sights in Nagasaki as well as the ﬁeld of dark tourism. We
cannot think about problems in religion and tourism without having aninterest in, and a sense for, international aﬀairs. I invite you to comedown and discuss the dynamics of global issues, religion and culture
with me at our International Center anytime.

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Admission and Fees
International students are admitted to the following programs:•International Tourism: 6-12 month exchange, four-year degree, 3rd-year transfer, masters and Ph.D.
•Social Work: 2nd-year transfer, four-year degree, masters and Ph.D.
•Pharmacy: six-year degree and Ph.D.（students from Korea only）
Students who study on the 6-12 month exchange program require no previous knowledge of Japanese.
Students in all other programs should have a minimum of JLPT Level N2 or equivalent.
Students from speciﬁc partner institutions are eligible to study on exchange for six-12 months without fees.
Contact your host institution s study abroad representative for more information.
The required fees for overseas applicants to cover the application and examination process is ¥15,000.
The fees in the ﬁrst year are ¥935,000 in total, which include the entrance fee （¥250,000）, tuition fee（¥455,000）, general use fee（¥210,000）and the practice fee（¥20,000）.
The tuition fee is reduced by 30% for all overseas students and by 50% for those who have passed the JLPTLevel N1. Students who pass the JLPT Level N1 at any point during their course of study will be eligible fora 50% discount on tuition the following semester. To help cover the costs of studying abroad, NIU oﬀers arange of scholarships for overseas students.

For more information or to apply, contact the International Center kokusai@niu.ac.jp10Always with humanity, always from the heart

Nagasaki International University
2825-7 Huis Ten Bosch-cho Sasebo, Nagasaki 859-3298 Japan
Tel: +81-956-20-5677 Fax: +81-956-39-3111
www.niu.ac.jp kokusai@niu.ac.jp

About the Emblem and Motto: Always with humanity, always from the heart

NIU created this emblem with the aim of inspiring “Respect for Human Beings” in the minds and hearts of our students and staff.The intersecting letters N and U express the historical image ofNagasaki, a place where civilizations and cultures have fused and where our university stands poised connecting the past with the present.In the center of the emblem, the letter “i” represents
humanity and suggests that our educational and research activities can bring hope and happiness to the 21st century.