Nagoya University Profile 2011– 2012

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Profile 2011 – 2012

Table of Contents

02 Greeting from the President

0 3 The Hamaguchi Plan

0 4 Excellence in Research Fostered by a Free and Vibrant Academic Culture

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Nurturing Future Global Leaders

3 0 International Cooperation

3 4 Nagoya University's Global Network

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Nagoya University Outline

Greeting from the President
As the President of Nagoya University, I offer you my mostsincere greetings. I feel the magnitude of responsibility of thisoffice, which I assumed in April 2009.
Throughout its history, Nagoya University has done its utmost to
maintain a free and vibrant academic culture. As an educational
institution, we aim to cultivate what we call “courageous
intellectuals”: social contributors endowed with the powers ofrational thought and creative imagination. Today, we are taking
new steps to become a globalized university where students areable to acquire comprehensive knowledge, develop personal
ethics, and aspire to international careers.
Nagoya University is one of the institutions selected under the
Global 30 Program sponsored by the government of Japan, andexpected to play a major role in globalizing Japanese higher
education, increasing both the number of foreign students
studying in Japan and the number of Japanese students
studying abroad. We have increased the number of degree
programs taught entirely in English for the Global 30, and webegan to accept students in this brand-new program from
October 2011.
Even today, I still sense how my three years as a research
student in New York has significantly changed my life. My time
abroad exposed me to knowledge and experiences that went
far beyond what I had encountered in Japan. It broadened myhorizons and brought me to feel and think about things that had
never occurred to me before.
The Hamaguchi Plan comes from a desire to provide students
with the same opportunities for personal growth I enjoyed in
New York as well as a wish to develop a student body that will
emerge as the global leaders of tomorrow.
I cordially invite you to join us at Nagoya and explore the“traditional” free and vibrant academic culture in the very central
part of exciting Japan.

Dr. Michinari HAMAGUCHI
Educational Background and Professional Experience
1980 M.D., Ph.D., Nagoya University
Research Associate, Cancer Research Facility, School of Medicine,
Nagoya University
1993 Professor, Pathological Control Research Facility, School of Medicine,
Nagoya University
2002 Director, Pathological Control Research Facility, School of Medicine,
Nagoya University
2003 Professor, Center for Neural Disease and Cancer, Graduate School of Medicine,
Nagoya University
2004 Director, Center for Medical Education Research and Support,
Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University
2005 Dean, Graduate School of Medicine and School of Medicine, Nagoya University
2009 President, Nagoya University
Area of Expertise Cancer biology, cancer biochemistry, cellular biology
Area of Research Molecular mechanism in cancer invasion and metastasis
Hobbies Music appreciation, drawing, gardening

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Dr. Michinari HAMAGUCHI
President
Nagoya University

The Hamaguchi Plan
Education, Research,and Social Contribution
Cultivation of Globally Effective Leaders• Improving the core curriculum : Strengthening
the Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences andimproving learning support systems• Improving English proficiency of Japanese students• Emphasis on the development of knowledge,
social awareness, and critical thinking skills• Augmenting programs for international students :Establishment of programs taught in English witha target of over 2,000 international students
within 5 year
• Organizing a linguistics consortia with area
universities• Substantial increase in scholarships througha variety of funding sources
Conducting World Class Research• Conducting cutting-edge research through, among
other initiatives, the Global COE Project• Exploring new frontiers in research through theuse of High Voltage Electron Microscope andSynchrotron Radiation equipment• Proactively applying for large research grants insupport of world class research• Support the development of graduate students,
postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty• Encouraging inter-disciplinary interaction throughcollaborative researchInternationalization of Nagoya University• Bolstering relationships with partner institutions
as well as institutions within Academic
Consortium 21 (AC21) : Encourage the exchangeof students and junior researchers and faculty• Establishing joint international degrees andprograms• Recruiting outstanding international students• Internationalizing support services within thecampusTransforming Nagoya University
to a World Class Institution
1. Cultivation of Globally Effective Leaders
Through our core curriculum, Global 30 Project,
and the increase in international students toover 2,000 within 5 years
2. Conducting World Class Research
Conducting cutting-edge research through,among other initiatives, the Global COE
Project, developing internationally recognizedyoung researchers, and in particular, exploring
new frontiers in research through the use ofHigh Voltage Electron Microscope andSynchrotron Radiation equipment
3. Organizational Reform
Establishing a graduate program focused on
drug discovery and development, reorganizing
educational and research functions, andevaluating collaborations with otheruniversities
4. Expanding Alliances with and Further
Contributing to the Local and Regional
Communities
Collaborating with the “Knowledge Hubs”
Project and revitalizing community healthsystems
5. Fundraising
Raising 500 billion yen within 5 years for use
towards scholarships, improvements tofacilities, internationalization of the campus,
etc.

University Affiliated Hospital andSenior and Junior High Schools

Solidifying the University Hospital asa Nationally Recognized Institution• Delivery of high-quality medical care with utmost
priority on safety : Establishing a comprehensive
Industry, Government, and Community Relations
prenatal center and increasing beds in ICU by 50%• Strengthening cooperation with industry, andgovernment entities : Innovation through join
• Actively contributing to the cultivation of theresearch, technology transfer, and creation of
next-generation healthcare professionals :centers of excellence with industry
Establishing a clear career path for healthcare
professionals, fortifying Nagoya University’s• Strengthening collaboration with local government :network of postgraduate clinical training, andBolstering research projects and communicatingtaking leadership with community health programs
and sharing research outcomes through the“Knowledge Hubs” Project• Developing innovative solutions for use in thehealthcare industry : Practicing translational• Expanding the “Center for the Development of
medical research and establishing support centers
Human Resources for Contribution to Society” :for state-of-the-art medical technology
Developing human resources through thecooperation with industry and government• Developing IT systems towards globalization ofhealthcare• Strengthening ties with media agencies toimprove external communication
Improvements to Affiliate Senior and Junior• Strengthening ties with Alumni, Parents, andHigh Schools
Community Organizations• Improve management through the School Council• Improving education through closer collaboration
between the schools and the university• Establishing international exchange programs

Administration and Finance
Making Administrative and Support Functions
More Efficient to Enable Effective Education
and Research• Evaluating and reorganizing functions to ensure
optimization• Creating a “Graduate School of Pharmaceutical
Science” and the “Institute for the Origin of Particles
and Universe”• Expanding cooperative relationships with
universities• Reinforcing integrity through university
administration• Improving educational and research facilities :Expansion of administrative support and services,and consolidating functions and faculty meetings• Promoting gender equality
Maintaining Financial Stability• Maintaining the highest integrity with regard to
the use of research funds• Maintaining sound financial management practices
at University affiliated Hospital• Perennial fundraising to increase endowment :Raising 500 billion yen within 5 years for use towards
scholarships, improvements to facilities,
internationalization of the campus, etc.
Evaluation, Benchmarking, and ExternalCommunication• Assessing institution-wide academic activities
every three years• Increase publicity of faculty profiles andachievements• Publicizing outstanding research projects andinnovative courses• Continuous assessment of all University functions
by the International Advisory Board• Maintaining our presence in the top 100 of world
university rankings
Facilities, Safety, and Other Aspects• By cooperating with local government agencies,
further enhancing the eco-friendliness of the campus• Effective and efficient management of campus-wideplant and equipmen• Optimization of campus space and facilities• Increase living accommodations for international
students by 2-fold, and upgrading the same forforeign faculty• Enhancing core research and education facilities
and upgrading the general campus environment• To be equipped to respond in a timely manner toharassments and other complaints• Maintain proper use and storage of high-risk
chemicals including radioactive materials inaccordance with government regulations• Maintain strict occupational health and safetymeasures in accordance with government regulations• Compliance with regulations pertaining to disasterprevention and crisis management

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Excellence in Research Fostered by a Free and Vibrant Academic Culture

Excellence in Research Fostered bya Free and Vibrant Academic Culture

Professor Isamu AKASAKI and Blue Light-emitting Diodes

Professor Isamu AKASAKI and Blue Light-emitting Diodes

Dr. Isamu AKASAKI

Four Nobel Laureates Demonstrate Nagoya University's World-class Research Excellence

Producing a New Light Source for the 21st Century
Thinking it would be too difficult to realize within the 20th century,
many researchers abandoned development of high-performance

New Flagship Research Initiatives
The Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute for the Origin of Particles and the Universe (KMI)
Nagoya University Green Mobility Collaborative Research Center–Realizing a Low-Carbon Society–
Disaster Mitigation Research Center (DMRC)
Nagoya University Young Leaders Cultivation Program (YLC Program)

blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs). However, Nagoya University
professor Isamu Akasaki remained steadfast in his research for 20
years. In 1989, he succeeded in becoming the first to achieve thegoal of producing a new light source for the 21st century.
Professor Akasaki achieved this by using the compound gallium
nitride (GaN), revolutionizing the field of semiconductor research.
Blue LEDs offer immeasurable benefits to society, and are utilized
today in a wide range of technologies such as traffic lights,
large-scale display monitors, next-generation optical memory

Global COE Programs at Nagoya University
Prof. Gen SOBUE, Graduate School of Medicine
Prof. Naoshi SUGIYAMA, Graduate School of Science
Prof. Toshio FUKUDA, Graduate School of Engineering
Prof. Tetsuzo YASUNARI, Hydrospheric Atmospheric Research Center

discs, and even home lighting. The applicability of GaN and related
semiconductors does not end with its use in light sources. It isalso expected that they can be applied to such technologies as
ultra high-speed, high-power transistors and UV detectors, which
will be indispensable in an IT-based society.
During his life as a researcher, Professor Akasaki held fast to his
idea that “Once you've resolved to accomplish something, nevergive up.”Among the many awards he has received, in 2004, in honor of

Other Research Achievements

the research results he achieved with such unwavering resolve,
he was recognized as a Person of Cultural Merit by the Japanese
government for his significant contributions to culture.

自由闊達な空気が生む際だつ研究力
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Excellence in Research Fostered by a Free and Vibrant Academic Culture

Four Nobel Laureates Demonstrate Nagoya University's
World-class Research Excellence
Nobel Prize in Physics, 2008
In October 2008, the Academy announced its award of theProfessor Maskawa graduated from Nagoya University's

Nobel Prize in Physics to three esteemed scientists: Yoichiro

School of Science in 1962. After completing his doctoral

Nambu (USA), and Nagoya University graduates Toshihide

course in science in 1967, he continued his career as a research

Maskawa, a Distinguished Invited University Professor at

associate in the science department, then as a professor of

Nagoya University, professor emeritus at Kyoto University,

the Institute of Nuclear Study at the University of Tokyo andand professor of physics at Kyoto Sangyo University, andlater as a professor at Kyoto University's Yukawa Institute for

Makoto Kobayashi, professor emeritus at the High Energy

Theoretical Physics (YITP). In 2003, he became a professor at

Accelerator Research Organization (KEK). The two Nagoya

Kyoto Sangyo University's Faculty of Science, and in October

University scientists received the Nobel Prize for forecasting,2007 was appointed Distinguished Invited University Professor

over three decades ago, “the discovery of the origin of theat Nagoya University.

broken symmetry which predicts the existence of at least threeNobel Prize in Chemistry, 2001
In October 2001, the Royal Swedish Academy announced its

medicines, aromatic chemicals, and materials in harmony withaward of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Dr. Ryoji Noyori andthe natural environment.

Dr. W. S. Knowles (USA) for their work on chirally catalyzed

In 1957, Dr. Noyori entered the Undergraduate Schoolhydrogenation reactions, and to Dr. K. B. Sharpless (USA) forof Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering at Kyoto

his work on chirally catalyzed oxidation reactions. Their research

University, and later was appointed associate professor at– an important topic of study in the 20th century – enabled Dr.

Nagoya University, involved in synthetic organic chemistry.

Noyori and his fellow laureates to realize their dream of making

After switching his research base from Nagoya University

possible the artificial and preferential production of enantiomers.

to Harvard for postdoctoral work, he returned to Nagoya

Enantiomers are molecules existing in many organic compounds

University and become a full professor in 1972. The researchthat are mirror images of each other but not identical, i.e., withcontacts he made with many renowned chemists offereda right- and left-side relationship but with each side having a

him expanded opportunity to continue his search for thedifferent character. While one side could become a promisingdevelopment and application of new methodologies in the

medicine, the other could equally become a dangerous toxin.

field of organic chemistry. Presently, Dr. Noyori is an organic

It has therefore become a major issue in chemistry to findchemist based at Nagoya University and president of theways to preferentially produce right- and left-side products.

RIKEN and continues to realize remarkable achievements in

Dr. Noyori's research makes it possible to artificially produce

the field of organic chemistry through his collaborations withright- and left-side molecules using catalysts. This research

numerous researchers worldwide.

has tremendous potential in the creation and production of

Dr. Ryoji NOYORI
1967 Ph.D., Kyoto University
1968 Associate Professor of Chemistry, Nagoya University
1997-1999 Dean, Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University
2003- University Professor, Nagoya University

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families of quarks in nature.” In 1972, the two presented their

Professor Kobayashi graduated from Nagoya University in 1967

Kobayashi-Maskawa theory, which states that CP symmetry

and, after completing his doctoral course in science in 1972,

violation can be explained with six types of quarks, one of thebecame a research associate at Kyoto University's Faculty ofsubatomic particles that constitute matter. This theory was

Science. He later became a professor at KEK, the High Energy

proved in 1995 with the discovery of the sixth quark, known

Accelerator Research Organization, and then director of theas the top quark. Among the numerous theories attempting toInstitute of Particle and Nuclear Studies at KEK before becoming

explain CP symmetry violation, the Kobayashi-Maskawa theory

a professor emeritus at the same institute.

remains the most concise and well-formed, and today is one of
the key components of the standard model of particle physics.

Dr. Maskawa and Dr. Kobayashi
while attending graduate school

At a party hosted by Theoretical Particle Physics Group (E-ken),
Graduate School of Science

At the 3rd Yoshimasa Hirata Memorial Lecture

Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2008
Dr. Toshihide MASKAWA
1962 Graduated from School of Science, Nagoya University
1967 Ph.D., Nagoya University
Research Associate, School of Science, Nagoya University
2007- Distinguished Invited University Professor, Nagoya University
2009- University Professor, Nagoya University

Dr. Osamu SHIMOMURA

Dr. Makoto KOBAYASHI

1960 Ph.D., Nagoya University
1963 Associate Professor, School of Science, Nagoya University
2008- Distinguished Invited University Professor, Nagoya University
2009- University Professor, Nagoya University

1967 Graduated from School of Science, Nagoya University
1972 Ph.D., Nagoya University
2008- Distinguished Invited University Professor, Nagoya University
2009- University Professor, Nagoya University

It was great news in October 2008 when organic chemist andProfessor Shimomura spent two and a half years at Nagoya

marine biologist Professor Osamu Shimomura from Nagoya

University's School of Science as a research student andUniversity was announced as one of three distinguishedreceived his PhD in Sciences in 1960. In that same year, hescientists to receive the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, sharing

went to Princeton University as a Fulbright scholar, thenit with Martin Chalfie of Columbia University and Roger Y. Tsien

returned to Japan and for two years beginning in 1963 was anof the University of California, San Diego. They received thisassociate professor in the School of Science at Nagoya

award for the discovery and development of the green

University. Today he is a professor emeritus at Marine Biologicalfluorescent protein, GFP. Professor Shimomura was the first toLaboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts and Boston

discover and successfully refine GFP in luminous jellyfish. Using

University Medical School.

this GFP as a marker, it is now possible to directly observe
protein behavior in living cells. This significantly contributes tothe development of molecular biology and biosciences.

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New Flagship Research Initiatives

The Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute for the Origin of Particles andthe Universe (KMI)

Nagoya University Green Mobility Collaborative Research Center‒Realizing a Low-Carbon Society–Knowledge in the field of Green Mobility engineering at Nagoya

Benefits of Establishing the Center

University is concentrated in the Green Mobility research group.
(1) High-risk Basic Research for Green Mobility Innovation
An international-level Green Mobility research hub has been

(2) Strengthened Collaboration in Research between Industry
and Academia for Green Innovation

established to sharpen and refine international research relating
to the environment, energy, safety, security, robotics, and control(3) Formation of Research Core in Advanced Fusion Areas forGreen Mobility Innovation

systems, to collaborate with organizations outside the university,
to develop human resource, and to make comprehensive(4) Globalization and Research Core Development to Take
Advantage of Regional Characteristics and Uniqueness

contributions to society at large.

(5) Human resource Development for Green Mobility(6) Japan’s Leading Role in International Standardization
On April 2010, the Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute for the Origin

physicists, including University Professor Maskawa, wereof Particles and the Universe (KMI) was inaugurated at Nagoya

influenced by him in their earlier career.

University. The President of Nagoya University, Michinari
Hamaguchi, caligraphed the Institute’s inauguration banner

One of flagship projects of KMI aims to reveal the nature offor this occasion. KMI, headed by Nobel Prize winner andthe Universe, especially the origin of masses of elementary

University Professor Toshihide Maskawa, pursues theparticles. Due to the complicated nature of the problem, it has

ambitious goal of shedding light on the very origin of ourbeen recognized that numerical simulations is becoming more

Universe and the particles that constitute it.

and more important for such studies. For this reason, the highperformance computing system “phi” with a theoretical peak

The institute moved to a brand-new office in the Engineering

performance of 62 TFlops (62 trillion floating point operations

and Science (ES) building in 2011. In commemoration of theper second) was installed at KMI, and began its operation on

inauguration of KMI and the new building, KMI Inauguration

March 2011. Several projects which utilize phi have just started,

Conference (KMIIN) was held on October 24-26, 2011 in ES

and those are expected to open a breakthrough towardbuilding. More than 120 researchers from all over the world

understanding of the nature of our Universe.

Green Mobility Collaborative Research Center
Research Center for
Materials Backcasting Technology

Human resources development

Physicists in KMI also play leading roles in particle physics

particle physics and astrophysics, which are the main target

experiments, such as the SuperKEKB/Belle II experiment at

of KMI's research activity.

KEK, ATL AS and LHCf experiments at CERN, and the

Research and Development

Effective utilization of each department’s educational potential
Human resources development for business
Human resources development for advanced IT
Continuing education (for adult learners)

Graduate School ofEnvironmental Studies
International Research Center for
Sustainable Transport and Cities

Human resources development to promoteinternationally awarenessSupport for the Automotive Engineering International Course
Support for the Summer Intensive Program (NUSIP)
Attracting excellent talent from the world to Nagoya!
Sending excellent talent from Nagoya to the world!

Graduate School ofInformation Science
Center for
Embedded Computing Systems

These experiments are starting to provide fresh new results,

Centennial Symposium (SAKATA100) to celebrate the 100thwhich will lead to discovery of new phenomena beyond theanniversary of the birth of Shoichi Sakata, late professor ofStandard Model, and provide insights to the origin of particles

physics at the Nagoya University. Shoichi Sakata made manyand the Universe, together with the X-ray astronomical

great achievements, such as “two-meson theory”, “Sakata

observations.

March 2011

XX coreLarge-scale national project implementation

International partnerships

Vision for the future

Industry-Academia partnerships

20+ international partner institutions
EU
North
AmericaAsia

CERN-Gran Sasso neutrino oscillation experiment at OPERA.
KMIIN was followed by the two-day conference, Shoichi Sakata

Green Vehicle Materials
Research & Development core

External partnerships Effective utilization of each department’s resources
Inter-university partnerships

Graduate School of Economics

Research and development core

Batteries, Lightweight technology, Fuel, Smart
recycling, Catalysts, Low environmental impact
processes for motors, Combustion, Biomass,
Powertrain, Embedded systems, Aerodynamic
characteristics, Safety, Control, Interface,
Robotics, Eliminating traffic accidents, ITS, Newtransportation systems, Emission credits,
Environmental awareness, Human factors, Taxsystems, etc.

Human resources development for production
EcoTopia Science Instituteparticipated in the conference, and discussed perspectivesof various fields in both theoretical and experimental studies ofExternal funds

Graduate School of Engineering

A global industry-academia cooperation
R&D core with ties to the local community
Development of the next generation ofhuman resources and continuing education

Aerodynamic characteristics
Embedded software
Robotics
Smart Grids
Combustion, powertrain, etc.

model”, and “Maki-Nakagawa-Sakata theory”, and many

Universities andpublic research institutions

Nagoya University
Green Mobility Collaborative
Research Center

ITS
Eliminating traffic accidents
Smart communities
Urban transportation systems
Shift to international standards
Tax systems, etc.

Local Government
Ultra-lightweight technology, Batteries, Recycling,
Rare metals, rare earth minerals, etc.

Core for regional industry-academia cooperation

AIST Chubu and, etc.

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Industry

Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefectures;
Nagoya city, etc.

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Disaster Mitigation Research Center (DMRC)

Nagoya University Young Leaders Cultivation Program (YLC Program)

Citizen
New public commons
Disaster mitigation knowledge
Community-based cooperation

TalentEducation
Community

Government
Risk evaluation
Emergent lifesaving
Wide area cooperation

Realizing disasterresistant community

Knowledge

Industry
Corporate protection
Business continuity plan
Technological development

Things

Data
Research
Strategy

Materials
Information
Technologies

Academia
Disaster mitigation training
Natural disaster researchInterdisciplinary cooperation

On January 1, 2012, the Disaster Mitigation Research Center

For these purposes, academic staff from the Graduate School(DMRC) was founded at Nagoya University. Nagoya Cityof Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Engineering,and the surrounding Chukyo area are vulnerable to natural

Graduate School of Medicine, and Graduate School of Education

hazard risks due to large earthquakes along the Nankai Troughand Human Development joined the DMRC. In addition to 6

plate boundary, which are repeated almost every century.

full-time staffs, approximately 30 additional staffs are working

The Japanese government estimates the probability of thetogether at the DMRC.

occurrence of a large earthquake in this area during the next
30 years at 70%, and the worst case scenario predicts that
economic loss will reach as much as 81 trillion yen. The area

The securing of outstanding young faculty members,

affiliated with the Institute for Advanced Research (IAR),

quantitatively as well as qualitatively, is vital for the sustainable

and are expected to grow into independent researchers with

development of research and education at Nagoya University.

international experience upon the completion of the program.

Based on the recognition of this fact, and under the initiative

YLC faculty members also organize the interdisciplinary YLCof the University President, the University implemented theseminars (bimonthly), which are attended by the University

Young Leaders Cultivation Program (YLC Program), a strategic

President and the Director of IAR.

program aiming at recruiting and supporting young researchers
in a planned and consistent manner.

The YLC Program attracts a great deal of attention from many
young researchers as a unique approach to advance their

So far, 17 young scholars have been recruited under the

careers.

YLC program. During their appointment (3 years) they arealso has a history of damaging floods and storms associatedwith global warming. Since this area is the center of industrial
production in Japan, the natural hazard risks may cause aserious crisis at a national level. Thus, the DMRC promotes
cooperative multidisciplinary research for developing astate-of-the-art disaster mitigation model, and applying it toensure the local community is safe and secure. The DMRC
provides a cooperative framework for local government,
companies, and citizens to improve the preparedness of thelocal community for future natural hazards. In addition, theDMRC offers disaster mitigation training courses for local
public officers and volunteers.

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New Flagship Research Initiatives

Nurturing next-generation leaders with original research projects and quality postgraduate education

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Global COE Programs at Nagoya University

The Global Center of Excellence (Global COE) Program of the
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ofJapan (MEXT) supports universities in establishing internationallycompetitive education and research so as to nurture futureworld-leading researchers through projects conducted at theworld's highest standards. Nagoya University, recognized asan educational and research center worthy of the support, has
had seven of its research projects designated as Global COE
Programs between academic years 2007 and 2009. In fact,
these projects had already produced internationally acclaimed
results before their Global COE designation and have remainedat the world's front line of interdisciplinary collaboration in theirrespective fields. Given the rapid development of globalizationand innovative research, fostering next-generation researchers
represents a national strategy whose results can determine
the country's future. Nagoya University plays an important rolein this vital task, supporting Japan's and the world's progress
into the future through its original research projects and quality
postgraduate education. The following pages offer an overview
of four of the seven Global COE research projects selected forspecial funding in 2008-2009.

Integrated Functional Molecular Medicine for Neuronal andNeoplastic Disorders

Quest for Fundamental Principles in the Universe: from Particles to
the Solar System and the Cosmos

Program Leader: Prof. Gen SOBUE, Graduate School of Medicine

Program Leader: Prof. Naoshi SUGIYAMA, Graduate School of Science

Promoting interdisciplinary research and leading molecular target-based treatments thattransform next-generation medicine

Collaborating with research centers worldwide in interdisciplinary research covering
the entire universe

The most important challenge for medicine in the 21st century

This Center's ultimate objective is to develop molecularThroughout the universe, diverse forms of matter andSolar-Terrestrial Environment Laboratory, engaged in direct

is conquering cancer and neurodegenerative diseases such as

target-based treatments of neurodegenerative disorders andstructures exist, from the smallest, such as elementary

observation of solar and terrestrial phenomena.

Alzheimer's disease. Previously, research into neurodegen-cancer. A number of treatment methods targeted at functional

particles, to the largest, such as planets, galaxies anderative diseases caused by the death of specific nervous cells,

molecules common to the pathogenesis of the two diseaselarger-scale structures. Because of this diversity, researchThis Center is characterized by its leading internationaland cancer, which is abnormal growth of cells, used to be

types are currently in the clinical testing stage, only one stepon the cosmos has been carried out in separate segments.

research activities in the world's most advanced projects in

conducted separately because of their differences. At thisaway from application to human patients, with this Center's

It is necessary, however, to understand this diversity

various areas. It leads projects at the NANTEN Telescope

Center, however, for more than ten years now, researchers of

research results attracting attention from all over the world.

comprehensively on an overall scale if basic laws common

in Chile and the OPER A Experiment testing neutrino

these two types of disease have been collaborating following

This Center's program is characterized by its full scope ofto all matter and structures are to be identified. Accordingly,

oscillation in Italy, and participates in the Suzaku project

the discovery of functional molecules common to neurode-research from fundamental studies to practical application.

this Center works in an interdisciplinary manner, covering(X-ray telescope-equipped satellite), CERN's LHC Experiment

generative disorders and cancer, hoping to apply research

Collaborations with the National Center for Geriatrics andthe entire universe from elementary particles to the solar

using the world's largest particle accelerator in Switzerland,

results on each side to diagnosis and treatment on the other.

Gerontology and the Aichi Cancer Center, Japan's top

system and the rest of the cosmos. The Center comprises

and ESCAT radar observations. This Center also conducts

Other research centers have since followed this Center's

research centers specializing in neurodegenerative disorders

mathematical physicists, planetary science specialists,

interdisciplinary research projects on such themes as particle

example, making it the world's leader in the field for its

and cancer, also add strength to the educational and researchand researchers from a variety of disciplines including theacceleration, dark matter and energy, the origin of interstellar

foresight.

functions of the Program.

Division of Particle and Astrophysical Science of the Graduate

matter and structures, and the origin of matter, space andSchool of Science, which conducts research into elementarytime, in order to cultivate “seeds” for new research.

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Global COE Programs
2008

Field

Program Title

Program Leader

Medical Sciences

Integrated Functional Molecular Medicine for
Neuronal and Neoplastic Disorders

Graduate School of Medicine
Prof. Gen SOBUE

Mathematics,
Physics, Earth Sciences

Quest for Fundamental Principles in
the Universe: from Particles and to the
Solar System and the Cosmos

Graduate School of Science
Prof. Naoshi SUGIYAMA

Mechanical, Civil Engineering,Architectural & Other Fields
of Engineering

COE for Education and Research of
Micro-Nano Mechatronics

Graduate School of Engineering
Prof. Toshio FUKUDA

2009

Field

Program Title

Program Leader

Interdisciplinary,
Combined Fields,
New Disciplines

From Earth System Science to Basic andClinical Environmental Studies

Hydrospheric AtmosphericResearch Center
Prof. Tetsuzo YASUNARI

COE for Education and Research of Micro-Nano Mechatronics

From Earth System Science to Basic and Clinical Environmental Studies

Program Leader: Prof. Toshio FUKUDA, Graduate School of Engineering

Program Leader: Prof. Tetsuzo YASUNARI, Hydrospheric Atmospheric Research Center

Creating new materials, developing new systems and realizing practical applications inadvanced biomedicine

Creating an innovative approach to earth science and environmental studies
The Global COE Program “From Earth System Science toresults of SELIS-COE, serves as a base for domestic andMicro-nano mechatronics technology is applied in a wide

an eye toward practical application in regenerative medicine

Basic and Clinical Environmental Studies” is an educational

international joint research in environmental studies. Its

range of fields from game machines and automobiles toand other advanced biomedical areas. The Center's researchand research program that takes over, and attempts to

educational aspect focuses on a special doctoral course in

medical inspection and robotics. This Center has developed

is characterized by its approach, which covers not only

further develop, the achievements of the 21st Century COE

integrated environmental studies associated with the Global

as Japan's pioneer in micro-nano mechatronics research,devices but also system development. Practical application is

Program “Dynamics of the Sun-Earth-Life Interactive System

Environmental Leaders Program of the Graduate School ofbased on research achievements by the Department ofalso included in the Center's research scope so as to respond(SELIS-COE)” (2003-2007). This program aims at forming aEnvironmental Studies. In the framework of this program,

Micro-Nano Systems Engineering of the Graduate School

to society's needs.

center for new environmental studies that brings together

clinical research in environmental studies is promoted inof Engineering, the first graduate program of its kind, andpreviously separate diagnostic disciplines (science) andJapan and other parts of Asia in collaboration with researchwith support from the industrial community which uses

treatment disciplines (engineering, agriculture, etc.) uponand educational establishments in various countries. The

such achievements. At present, the Center continues its

the foundation of the new earth system science developed

program maintains close cooperative ties with partner

world-level research with UCLA as its partner and UCLA

within the framework of SELIS-COE. The program's pillars areuniversities including Wageningen University and VU

researchers as members of the Center.

clinical environmental studies that comprehensively diagnose

University Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and the University

regional environmental problems, and basic environmentalof California, Berkeley and the University of California, Santa

This Center gathers together researchers in materials

studies that examine common inter-regional problems andBarbara in the United States, so that participants will developscience, mechanical science, system measurement/control

universal challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.

into researchers and experts of international standing inengineering and biomedicine to participate in researchbasic and clinical environmental studies and become valuable

concerning new functional materials and mechatronics.

This program promotes world-leading research and education

human resources not only for universities and research

Research achievements in these areas are then integrated forin environmental studies. In its research aspect, the Study

institutes but also for international organizations, national andsystem development. The Center conducts its research with

Consortium for Earth-Life Interactive System (SELIS), an

regional governments, and related private businesses.

internal organization of Nagoya University making use of

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Research by Professor Motoyuki ASHIKARI, Bioscience and Biotechnology Center of Nagoya University,
who was elected an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow in 2011 forhis research achievements in the area of rice thremmatology

Excellence in Research Fostered by a Free and Vibrant Academic Culture

Elucidating the mechanistic role of plant hormones inthe environmental adaptation and survival of plants

The signaling molecule semaphorin regulates mRNA translationand the actin cytoskeleton by altering the formation of two
TOR complexes
Research by Associate Professor Shin TAKAGI, Graduate School of Sciencecharacters that cultivars do not possess. It is on this fact that

A research team led by Associate Professor Shin Takagi, from

Professor Ashikari founded his belief that rice cultivars are

the Graduate School of Science at Nagoya University,mutants and that the wild rice species are wild types.

determined that semaphorins regulate mRNA translation andthe actin cytoskeleton by altering the activation state of two

The genus Oryza has 24 species (22 wild rice species + 2

TOR complexes.

cultivated species) distributed all over Asia, North Africa, South
Africa and Australia. Each of the 22 wild rice species has its

To conduct these studies, this research team used theown adaptation to its native environment. The comparison ofnematode C. elegans, which is an excellent multicellular

wild rice species and cultivars can provide us with insights into

animal model due to the efficiency of experimentation. They

the unique characters present in wild rice but not in thegenerated a genetically modified C. elegans that was deficient

cultivars. To date, several important characters that confer

in semaphorins, and then identified secondary mutations that

fitness for adverse conditions in wild rice have been identified.

suppress the defects in semaphorin signaling. As a result, theySome of these characters use plant hormone signaling for

identified a suppressor gene that was related to TORC2, which

adaptation. Professor Ashikari’s laboratory aims at elucidating

is a complex composed of TOR and the protein Rictor, andthe mechanistic role of plant hormones in the environmental

determined that there is a relationship between semaphorin

adaptation and survival of plants.

signals and TORC2. In order to further examine therelationship between semaphorins and two TOR complexes,
TORC2 and TORC1, which is composed of TOR and Raptor,
they manipulated TORC1- and TORC2-related genes toregulate the activation of TORC1 and TORC2.

Semaphorins are signaling molecules, which are proteins that

Consequently, they showed that semaphorins activate TORC1

Habitat expansion is an important adaptational strategy of living

transmit information between cells and regulate cellular

but inhibit TORC2 by increasing the amount of the former

organisms for survival in unfavorable environments. However,activity that guides nerve fiber formation during development

while decreasing the latter. While activating TORC1 stimulates

overcoming adverse environmental conditions is not easy forof the nervous system. Because of these important functions,mRNA translation through two pathways involving eIF2

plants, due their sedentary nature. To overcome this constraint,

semaphorins have received considerable attention fromand eIF4F, inhibiting TORC2 leads to actin depolymerization

plants evolve and gain new functions to fit with severely

researchers studying nerve regeneration. In addition,(Fig. 1).

inhospitable environments and survive adverse conditions.

semaphorins are also involved in suppressing cancer
metastases and activating the immune system. In order to

These studies were the first to identify the detailed

In understanding the different adaptational responses ofdevelop drugs that regenerate nerves and suppress cancer

mechanisms in which two TOR complexes relating to various

plants to adverse environments, the production and analysis

metastases, it is important to determine the detailed

cell activities are regulated by semaphorin signals. Thesemechanisms by which semaphorins induce morphologicalfindings then showed that single signal molecule semaphorinschanges.

may contribute to various cell activities. This will guide furtherof loss-of-function mutants has been an essential tool. In the16

Fig. 1case of rice, for example, many mutants have been identified.

The pictures are of deepwater rice.

However, insights into the possible multitude of traits present

Deepwater rice evolved and adapted to flooding by gaining thein many species of rice have been limited instead to the study

ability to significantly elongate its internodes, which act like a

TOR (Target Of Rapamycin) is a pivotal regulator of cell growth,of characters that are present in rice cultivars. In 10,000 years

snorkel to allow gas exchange with the atmosphere and thus

morphogenesis and proliferation. Due to these centralof crop domestication, cultivars have evolved through human

avoid drowning. Professor Ashikari identified the genes thatfunctions, TOR is widely studied in the cancer andselection of crops for important agronomic characters,

trigger the deep-water response as Snorkel1 and Snorkel2,

immunology fields. When in a complex with other proteins,

including non-shattering (i.e. of grains), high production andwhich encode ethylene response factors involved in the

TOR performs many cellular functions, as highlighted above.

non-dormancy. Due to such a focus of selection, manysignaling of the gaseous phytohormone ethylene. Under deep

However, the mechanisms that regulate the activity of theseimportant characters, including stress tolerance and diseasewater, ethylene accumulates in the node, triggering expression

TOR complexes have not yet been fully elucidated.

resistance, that are present in wild species have been lost. Inof the Snorkels, which causes remarkable internode

rice, particularly, many wild species have important and uniqueelongation. (Hattori et al. Nature 2009).

research on TOR and semaphorins.

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17Doctoral student Ms. Kirika UEDA from the Graduate School of
Science at Nagoya University receives the “L'Oreal-UNESCO Womenin Science Award of Encouragement Japan”

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The Global 30 Project – Bringing Nagoya University to the World

Fig. 1

Global Environmental Leaders Program

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Ms. Kirika Ueda, doctoral student at the Graduate School of

Many pharmaceuticals and electronic materials contain

Science, Nagoya University, has received the “L'Oreal-UNESCO

biar yls and heterobiaryls in their structures. Coupling

Women in Science Award of Encouragement Japan”. This

reactions between aromatic rings are very important for the

prize was designed to encourage excellent female doctoral

production of such materials. Aromatic coupling reactions,students who have potential as future leaders. The prize ishowever, are not easy to achieve. The reactions are promoted

funded by Nihon L'Oreal with the cooperation of UNESCO.

by catalysts, which are chemical compounds that lower the

Nihon L'Oreal is the Japanese manufacturing arm of thebarrier to the reaction and are not themselves consumed

L'Oreal group, which is the world’s largest cosmetic manufac-

during the course of the reaction. In some cases, theturer. Only two researchers in the Life Sciences and Material

production of a target material can require many catalytic

Sciences are selected as prizewinners each year. Ms. Ueda

reactions, which incur large production costs. To efficiently

received the prize in Material Sciences for her work in the

carry out a total synthesis, it is frequently desirable to reduce“development of a new catalyst for making biaryls and hetero-the number of catalytic reactions. Regioselective coupling

biaryls, and its application to pharmacologically-active andreactions are also important for the synthesis of usefulfunctional organic materials.” Biaryls and heterobiaryls areproducts, and the development of catalysts that canchemical compounds that include a planar carbon ring system,

efficiently promote such reactions under mild conditions

such as benzene (Fig. 1).

remains a goal among chemists.

Nagoya University Summer Intensive Program (NUSIP)

Significant International Programs

NUPACE: Nagoya University’s Academic Student Exchange Program

Ms. Ueda has risen to the challenge posed by this difficult
problem. Her research program is ideal chemical synthesis
through C–H transformation. The direct C–H bond arylation
reaction of arenes or heteroarenes has become an emerging

Nagoya University has been selected for the government Project for
Promoting Universities' Activity with abroad

methodology for making privileged biaryls and heterobiaryls.
She has succeeded in developing a new catalyst for a coupling
reaction of thiophenes (Fig. 2) with iodoarenes. This catalyst
can directly and selectively functionalize the β-carbones of
thiophene rings (Fig. 3). Previous synthetic approaches haverelied on three consecutive catalyzed reactions. Ms. Ueda
also shows that the catalytic system can be applied to synthesize the compound which is a potential drug candidate fortreatment of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as tetraarylthiophene, which may be used as an organic material.

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The Global 30 Project – Bringing Nagoya University to the WorldIn July 2009, the selection results of the 2009 Project for

The objectives of Global 30 are to strengthen the international

Establishing Core Universities for Internationalization (Global

competiveness of Japanese higher education and to offer an30) were announced, with Nagoya University standing out as

education with standards that appeal to foreign students while,

one of the Global 30 leaders.

through creating an environment where Japanese students
work together with international students, fostering highly
educated individuals who can be active internationally. The
project comprehensively supports a plan to create universities
that act as bases for internationalization by providing both thehigh level of education expected from universities andhttp://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/

environments that make studying in Japan more accessible foroverseas students.

Short Term Student Exchange andJapanese Language Education
1. Broadening the Nagoya University Program for Academic
Exchange (NUPACE), a short term student exchange
program, to admit a greater diversity of international
students.
2. Requiring international students enrolled in an English
course to take Japanese for their foreign language
credits, thus improving their chances for interaction withJapanese students.

New All-English Courses
1. Creating undergraduate degrees from which students can graduate entirely in English in the sciences(Physics, Engineering, Agriculture) and in the humanities (Law, Economics).
2. Establishing international courses for master’s and doctoral degrees in the sciences and the humanities.
3. Accepting a greater number of international students to the graduate courses already available in English(Law, Engineering, International Development, and Environmental Studies).

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6
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Name of the Courses

Name of the Schools / Graduate Schools

Automotive Engineering Program• School of Engineering

Fundamental and Applied Physics Program
Chemistry Program
Biological Science Program
Program in Social Sciences
Physics and Mathematics Graduate Program
Chemistry Graduate Program

8 Biological and Bioagricultural Sciences Graduate Program
9 Biological and Bioagricultural Sciences Graduate Program
10 Medical Science Graduate Program
11 Graduate Program in Economics and Business Administration
Graduate Program in Comparative Studies of Language andCulture13 International Development and Cooperation Course

12• School of Engineering • School of Science

20International Student Recruitment throughOverseas Offices and Partner Institutions• School of Science • School of Engineering

Multiple Screening Methods for
Selecting Outstanding International Students• School of Law • School of Economics

1. Implementing an entrance examination process that canbe completed overseas at the undergraduate level.

• Graduate School of Science • Graduate School of Engineering• Graduate School of Science • Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences• Graduate School of Medicine• Graduate School of Science • Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences

2. At the graduate level, exploring a variety of screening
methods such as applicant document screening,interviews in students’ home countries, andvideoconferencing.

• School of Science • School of Agricultural Sciences• Graduate School of Science • Graduate School of Mathematics• Graduate School of Medicine• Graduate School of Economics• Graduate School of Languages and Cultures• Graduate School of International Development

Department of the Combined Graduate Program in Law and
Political Science• Graduate School of Law
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LL.M (Comparative Law) Program in Law and Political Science
LL.D (Comparative Law) Program in Law and Political Science
Young Leaders' Program (YLP)• Graduate School of Medicine
15(Healthcare Administration Course of Master's Degree Program)• Graduate School of Engineering
16 The Forefront Studies Program for Civil Engineering

17 Nagoya University Global Environmental Leaders Program• Graduate School of Environmental Studies

Special Doctoral Graduate Program of Sciences ofAtmosphere and Hydrosphere for International Students• Graduate School of Environmental Studies

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Degrees Offered
Bachelor Master Doctor

3. Continuing to hire more international faculty and to send
young researchers abroad for education and study.

Proactive Employment of Tutors,
Teaching Assistants and Research Assistants
International Zone and English-speaking Office Staff
1. Creating an International Zone (one-stop office) whereinternational students go for counseling and procedures.
2. Setting up an English-language admission office to deal
with recruitment and entrance examinations.
3. Increasing the number of staff with English ability, andcreating bilingual intra-university documents and bulletinboards.

International Library Resources
Adapted Living Environments
1. Opening a new housing facility that can receive as manyas 100 international students.
2. Offering diverse menus in University cafeterias forvegetarians and students who are not comfortable withJapanese food.

Career Support and Internships

Attractive Scholarships and Fee Exemptions

1. Providing orientation and career path guidance tointernational students who want to work in a Japanesecompany.

Increased Convenience for International Students

2. Offering a variety of internship programs, such as theSummer Intensive Program on automobile engineering.

1. Creating a system to facilitate payment of entrance
examination fees and other fees from abroad, including
credit card transactions and overseas bank accounts.
2. Implementing overseas orientations and other measures
to provide a smoother transition for international
students who have been accepted to the University.

Sharing NU’s internationalization experience with otheruniversities in Japan
1. Opening up the systems developed in the G30 projectto other universities
2. Building a network with other G30 leaders

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Student Columns

Global Environmental Leaders Program

Promoting Active Leaders in Solving Global Environmental Problems
Due to rapid economic growth and social changes, developing

Environmental specialists with the expertise and abilities to

Rina Hisamatsu

countries worldwide, including in Asia and Africa, face serious

implement relevant solutions are the key to solving these

Department of Biological Sciences, School of Scienceenvironmental problems such as air and water pollution, waste

problems. There is an urgent need to educate professionals

management, biodiversity conservation, and global warmingwith competitive skills and then translate these skills intoand climate change. Finding solutions to these problems is hardconcrete actions.

I never expected to find myself at Nagoya University, but I

education in the country I was born in but knew very little of.

can’t deny that it’s a choice I definitely do not regret making.

From the very first day of our arrival, the entire G30 staff andI can’t help but feel the tingle of excitement whenever I thinkorganizers have been nothing but caring and considerate. The

about the fact that this year’s batch for the G30 program is

Biological Sciences department, the school with which I am

one of the very first to be launched in Japan. I am one of theaffiliated, has been constantly attentive and trying their best

lucky few who were given the chance to experience a

to suit our needs and make our four years in Nagoya thelife-changing opportunity to study a field of interest in English

smoothest and most enjoyable possible. Lastly, what reallywhile being surrounded by the beautiful Japanese culture andmakes G30 special is the close bonds that we are fortunate

lifestyle. I guess what really attracted me to the G30 program

enough to create with our professors and students. As it is a

was that it looked like an inspirational, fresh new challenge toclose-knit program, G30 is filled with knowledgeable

me. Having lived abroad my whole life, the idea of coming

teachers and kind-hearted people who will gladly share theirback to Japan to study had been pushed into the deepest

own cultures from back home. It is definitely a challenging yet

corner of my mind until the discovery of G30. It was then thatamazing start to college life!

because of interrelated factors such as health education,
infrastructure development, energy resources security,

In 2008, Nagoya University established the master's course

integration of environmental and economic concerns, and“Nagoya University Global Environmental Leaders Program

globalization. Sustainable development cannot be achieved(NUGELP)” to foster people able to understand and analyze

unless these difficulties are overcome on both national andenvironmental problems from a global perspective, and propose

global scales.

concrete ways of solving problems. Through various efforts
such as distinctive curricula and student services, our goal is tobecome a global center of learning where motivated students
from Asia, Africa, and elsewhere in the world, including Japan,
can achieve their aims.

I made the decision to take the leap and obtain a top-notch

Curriculum Model

Climate Change

Tan Zhi Liang
Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, School of Engineering• Low Carbon Cities Studies • Water and Waste
Management Policies• Climate Change Policies
etc.

I was thrilled when I first found out that Nagoya University

When I first arrived in Japan I felt lost, as I was alone without

was offering the G30 Automotive Engineering course.

knowing anyone in this foreign country I had never set foot in

Nagoya University is a leading research university renowned

before. Besides, I do not speak Japanese well. However, thefor its Engineering courses. Nagoya University, situated infriendly Nagoya University staffs made me feel welcome, andNagoya, is also strategically located, as the city is anthey are willing to help me whenever I am faced with

automotive hub with Toyota headquartered here. Since I was

difficulties. The G30 lecturers are also very committed toyoung, I have always been interested in automobiles.

providing us with a good education. As our classes are small,

Seminars

Therefore, Nagoya University seems the best fit for me.

the lecturers are able to pay more attention to us. This makes

Global Research Internship

Furthermore, the course offered in English is also very

our learning process more effective and enjoyable.

attractive, as I am not required to have any pre-existing

The best part of studying in the G30 program is that I will beknowledge of the Japanese language. By choosing to study

able to meet people from all over the world. I also get toat Nagoya University, I am well-placed to learn from experts

interact with local Japanese people. Studying in Japan also

in the automotive field.

allows me to experience the local Japanese culture and learn
the Japanese language. This experience will surely enrich me
and make my study in Japan much more meaningful!

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Graduate School ofEnvironmental Studies

Water and Waste
Management• Water and Waste
Engineering
etc.

Graduate School ofEngineering

Biodiversity
Conservation• Sustainability and Environmental Studies• Introduction to Biodiversity
Conservation Policies• Spatial Development and Environment• Biological Resource
Management Policies• Biological Resource
Management Projects
etc.

• Field Seminar on Environmental Studies• Environmental Systems Analysis andPlanning• Environmental Transport Phenomena• Transportation Systems Analysis• English Communication in
Environmental Issues• Frontier in Civil Engineering

Theory of Environmental Resources Management, Environmental Industry Systems• Environmental Policies and Strategies• Environmental Administration

Students
Graduate School of
Bioagricultural Sciences

Related Subjects Provided by Other Departments

Graduate School ofInternational Development

International Cooperation in Agricultural Sciences I & II, etc.

Collaborating Departments

Related Programs in Graduate School of International Development
Japanese and English Language Classes, etc.

• Civil Engineering and Policies forDeveloping Countries I & II

Instructors
Chubu Consortium forEnvironmental Leaders Development(draft plan)

Businesses, Local Governments, NPOs, etc.

Overseas Universities andGovernment Agencies, etc.

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Nagoya University Summer Intensive Program (NUSIP)

Significant International Programs

Global Human Resource
Development Program

Program in Law and
Political Science

In April 2009, the Nagoya University's School of Economics

The Graduate School of Law at Nagoya University haslaunched its Global Human Resource Development

been committed to English-taught programs in Law andProgram in partnership with twelve globally developed

Politics since 1999. In that year, as a natural extension ofrepresentative Japanese corporations including Toyota

ties with universities in Asia and Central Asia, the faculty

Motor Corporation, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Mitsui

undertook to establish a two-year Masters course in Law

Banking Corporation.

and Politics. Open at the outset to students from partner
institutions in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Mongolia,

With support and cooperation from the Japanese automotive

conducted with support from some of the industry's leadingindustry and related enterprises, the Graduate School oftechnologists and researchers, as well as faculty members ofEngineering offered a 6-week summer program entitled “Latest

Nagoya University. Although of short duration, the program's

Advanced Technology & Tasks in Automobile Engineering,”

objectives enabled overseas students to study some of thefrom June 15 – July 21, 2011. Conducted entirely in English, thevarious fields that are particularly advanced in Japan, as well as

program was aimed at overseas students and Nagoya

increase their interest in this country and its culture. The

University students in engineering-related fields. The program's

program also enabled Nagoya University students to improve

greatest feature was its exciting lectures from various

their English and communication skills and broaden their

viewpoints regarding state-of-the-art technologies in areas

international horizons in conjunction with studies in theirsuch as hybrid automobiles, fuel cells, environmental strategies,

specialty fields.

accident prevention, and expressway traffic. The lectures wereThis Program, a collaboration between the industrial

the first students under this initiative were admitted inand academic sectors, takes advantage of Nagoya

1999. In the following year the program was extended to

University's location in the Chubu region, which has auniversities in Uzbekistan, and admission to study toward

high concentration of internationally known industrial

an English-based doctoral degree was approved in 2004.

sites. The Program aims at training future leaders witha strong sense of responsibility and a business mindset

The program is complemented by social activities, student

indispensable to globally developed corporations, withmentorship arrangements, private and public sector

each sector providing specialized educational materials.

internships, language instruction through the Education

In academic year 2009, three courses are being held:

Center for International Students, annual participation in

Global Manufacturing Management, Global Financial

the Japan Inter-Collegiate Negotiation Competition, and aManagement, and Global Logistics Management.

set of student-driven cross-national seminars (the Peer

The Program's students attend lectures featuring

Support Initiative). These features of our environment

concrete topics and the pragmatic mindset of instructors

reinforce and supplement the opportunities of thedispatched from participating corporations. Students also

traditional academic curriculum in law and politics.

have the opportunity to observe actual manufacturing andClassroom instruction is enriched through course offerings

distribution sites to identify required skills and abilities.

taught by legal staff of major local corporations, by

Two-way interactive classes enable students to develop

practicing Japanese lawyers, and by reporters with

their presentation, communication and thinking skills.

front-line experience in covering both domestic and foreign
news for Japanese media organizations.
We are proud to count among our graduates the staff ofcore ministries, counsel in major corporations, active
lawyers and progressive academics of the jurisdictions
that have enriched our environment through participationin our programs.

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The Forefront Studies Programfor Civil Engineering

International Development
and Cooperation Course

Special Doctoral Graduate
Program of Sciences ofAtmosphere and Hydrospherefor International Students

The Graduate School of Engineering at Nagoya University

The Department of International Development and the

The “Special Doctoral Graduate Program of Sciences of

The Young Leaders’ Program (YLP) at Nagoya University isis accepting applications from foreign students who wish

Department of International Cooperation Studies of the

Atmosphere and Hydrosphere for International Students”,

a one -year Master's degree course in Healthcare

to pursue a Doctor of Engineering degree in the field of

Graduate School of International Development (GSID) at

set up in 2006, is a course supported by “The International

Administration. The YLP, which aims to foster the

Civil Engineering, with the financial aid of the Japanese

Nagoya University jointly offer a graduate program inPriority Graduate Programs (PGP)” at the Department ofdevelopment of future national leaders in Asian and other

Government Scholarship Program. The “Forefront Studies

international development and cooperation. The program

Earth and Environmental Sciences, Graduate School ofcountries, is one of the Japanese Government Scholarship

Program for Civil Engineering” began in 2007, replacing theaims to equip graduate students with knowledge of a wide

Environmental Studies (DES). This course accepts fiveStudent systems, intended to help form a network among

former “Civil Engineering Special Program”, implemented

range of development issues pertaining to developing

students a year and is specially designed for international

national leaders, contributing to the establishment offrom 1987 to 2006. This new scholarship program provides

countries and the practices of international development

students who are enthusiastic about researching

friendly relationships and improved policy planning amonga course specially designed for foreign students, in which

cooperation, and capabilities and skills to contribute toenvironments in the Asian region from the aspect ofAsian and other countries, including Japan. Fourcoursework and research supervision are carried out insolving such development issues. The program has the

Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences.

universities are designated as host universities for the YLP,

English. Around seven students will be accepted for thisfollowing key features:program, and those who will pass the selection process willbe allowed to enter the doctoral program in October every
year. Accepted applicants are granted financial support fromthe Japanese Government, which is sufficient to maintain adecent lifestyle in Japan.
The research fields of the professors in this program

1. The goal of the program is to train future development
professionals by imparting knowledge and understandingof the realities of the development world, and by providing them with skills and competence so as to work notonly in the international development and cooperation
field, but also in a variety of related professional fields.

Young Leaders’ Program(Healthcare Administration)

including Nagoya University, which offers a healthcare
This program provides two schemes: professional researchadministration course. Applicants for the YLP at Nagoya

training for the next generation of researchers, andUniversity must be a national of one of the aforementioned

cross-disciplinary education for acquiring knowledge of

13 participating countries and a college degree holder, orvarious environment fields. The professional researchhigher, in the field of medicine or science.

training is given by international-level professors in thefields of Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences that

The curriculum is suitable for rearing future national leaders

encompass fundamental discrepancies in the fields ofin the field of healthcare administration. It seeks to learncover Structural Engineering; Hydraulics, Hydrology,

2. Drawing on Japanese development experience, it

environmental variation, climate science, biogeochemistry,from Japan's unique and important role in bridging the gap

Coastal and Ocean Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering;

provides alternative perspectives which differ fromradiation and life sciences, and global water cycles. The

between Western and Asian countries and their willingness

Transportation, Infrastructure and Environmental Planning;

conventional development theories which draw largely

professors in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences into maintain the lasting friendship with Japan and otherand Environmental Engineering.

on the Western model of development.

DES cooperate in the professional education, which isparticipating countries through various activities. The

necessary for advancing Atmospheric and Hydrosphericcurriculum is also designed to demonstrate the actual

Sciences. The professors in the Depar tment of

mechanism of Healthcare Administration, and how modern

Environmental Engineering and Architecture and theJapan improved national living standards at a comparatively

Department of Social and Human Environment in DES also

low cost within half a century by introducing the concept oftake part. This inter-disciplinary education aims to promote

Western methodology and adjusting it to Japanese culture

the ability to systematically understand the structure ofand social system. Using this knowledge, the courses

environmental problems in the Asia region, in order to makepursue the question of “what is the most desirable method

the best use of specialist study for the solution of theseof resolving the respective problems concerning

problems.

Healthcare Administration for the country concerned?”.

3. The program places strong emphasis on 1) fieldwork indeveloping countries, 2) exchange with scholars,
development professionals and students fromdeveloping countries, 3) reflective education directly
linked with development practices, and 4) overseas
training and internships.
4. With respect to the course's “professional minimum”
component, 6 programs are offered after completionof the development literacy component. These six
programs are: Economic Development Policy andManagement, Rural and Regional Development
Management, Education and Human Resource Development, Governance and Law, Peace building, andSocial Development and Culture.

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NUPACE: Nagoya University’s Academic Student Exchange Program

Nagoya University has been selected for the government Project for
Promoting Universities' Activity with abroad

Fresh Insights, Intellectual Stimulation, and a Global Perspective
Established in February 1996, the Nagoya University Programcurriculum, balancing their interest in Japanese language and

The Project for Promoting Universities’ Activity with abroad,

Tohoku University, and will set out to establish a core center for

for Academic Exchange (NUPACE) is an academic student

area studies with the desire to pursue their major or

which is sponsored by the government of Japan, has beencollaborative education in the field of chemistry and material

exchange program through which international students

independent research. Guided research for graduate students islaunched. Aiming at supporting leading Japanese universities

research which can contribute to creating sustainable society.

enrolled at Nagoya University's partner institutions can study inalso available. Moreover, students proficient in Japanese arewhich launch new collaborative projects for the mutual

These two programs are student exchange programs withJapan for four to twelve months. The program aims to foster

eligible to register for any course offered to degree-seeking

exchange of students with overseas universities, this project isuniversities in China and Korea, which are playing leading roles

friendships that extend beyond borders, internationalize throughstudents at Nagoya University.

also expected to enhance quality assurance of higher educationin their respective areas of research in their countries, with thein an international framework.

goal of building a “Campus Asia” through each program.

education, and motivate overseas students to pursue more
NUPACE, which celebrated its 15th anniversary in Octoberruns on a semester basis, and students can choose one of two

2011, has hosted 1,000 international students from over 100

Nagoya University is one of the institutions selected for thisand EcoTopia Science Institute will collaborate with universities

admission periods: late September or early April.

institutions in twenty-seven countries. It is renowned, in bothscheme. There are three projects proposed by Nagoya

in the United States. Its ultimate goal is to create andomestic and international arenas, for its quality and leadership

University which have been adopted by the government. One“international joint graduate school” in the area of engineering,in exchange student education.

project, proposed by the Graduate School of Law, aims to foster

through exchanges of Master course students.

NUPACE offers a unique and flexible curriculum comprising

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Meanwhile, a project by the Graduate School of Engineering

extensive studies about Japan. The NUPACE academic year

Japanese language instruction, Japan area studies, and a wide

human resources who can take the lead in establishing “Jusrange of courses in the student's major field of study, with most

Commune” in East Asia. Another project will be jointly run byWith the creation of these brand-new projects, the diversity ofcourses taught in English. Provided that they take at least

the Graduate School of Science and Graduate School of

the classrooms and laboratories at Nagoya University isfifteen credits per semester, students can design their own

Engineering at Nagoya University, and various departments at

expected to increase even further.

Nurturing Future Global Leaders29International Cooperation

International Cooperation

Center for Asian Legal Exchange (CALE)- Fostering Legal Assistance in Asia as a Leader in Judiciary Globalization

Center for Asian Legal Exchange (CALE)- Fostering Legal Assistance in Asia as a Leader in Judiciary Globalization

International Cooperation Center for Agricultural Education (ICCAE)-A leading center for international cooperation in agricultural education

Project for the Promotion and Enhancement of the Afghan Capacity
for Effective Development (PEACE project)

Established in 2002 as a research base for Asian Law and a

projects. The center is committed to play a major role in carrying

coordinating center for legal assistance in Asia, the Center forout legal assistance projects centering on Asia, disclosing

Asian Legal Exchange (CALE) has been expanding activities,

research outcomes related to those projects and disseminating

remaining the only center within a Japanese University to beresearch and legal information on countries in Asia, andprofessionally involved with legal assistance research andexpanding the network of specialists within this field.

What is “Legal Assistance”?
Legal Assistance refers to the cooperating with developing
countries and socialist regimes making the transition to amarket economy to reform their legal systems enabling them toachieve a fair market economy, the rule of law, human rights,
and democracy. Legal assistance activities include thefollowing:• Cooperating in the drafting of laws and judiciary system
reformResearch and Education Center forJapanese Law (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)

Research and Education Center forJapanese Law (Tashkent, Uzbekistan)

Research and Education Center forJapanese Law (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam)

Research and Education Center forJapanese Law (Hanoi, Vietnam)• Cooperating in the consolidation of legal infrastructure suchas the improving of maintenance and access to legal andjudicial information.
• Cooperating in the human resource development of judicial
officers

Research and Education Centers for Japanese Law
Nagoya University has five centers in Asia and Central
Asia regions in order to educate specialists who are able tounderstand Japanese society, language and law in a systematicand continuous way.

Research and Education Center forJapanese Law (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)

国際協力International Cooperation

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International Cooperation

International Cooperation Center for Agricultural Education (ICCAE)-A leading center for international cooperation in agricultural education

Project for the Promotion and Enhancement of the Afghan Capacity
for Effective Development (PEACE project)
PEACE Project Opening Ceremony at Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo

The International Cooperation Center for Agricultural Education

attention to socioeconomic impact, effective use of natural

In association with the Japan International Cooperation Agency

need to pass several examinations and interviews. After these(ICCAE) is a research institute mandated to function as a leading

resources, and respect for the environment. In both developing(JICA), Nagoya University has been involved with international

selection processes, Afghan trainees visit Japan in five batches,

center for international cooperation in agricultural education. It

countries and Japan, the development of human resources is acooperation projects for years: dispatching university experts infrom 2011 to 2015, and gain training in the fields of

was established in April 1999, at Nagoya University, under thepressing issue. In recent years, the need for international

fields of development, infrastructure, and education to

infrastructure development, agriculture, and rural development

initiative of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science

cooperation to overcome these problems and to facilitate

developing countries, and accepting trainees from developingat master’s level, at graduate schools in Japan. In October 2011,

and Technology (MEXT) of Japan.

human resources development has increased. Japan has beencountries to give them lectures and practical training.

20 national and private universities accepted 47 Afghan

In developing countries, many problems related to agriculture (forexpected to work actively to resolve these issues.

At Kabul International Conference, held on July 20, 2010 ingovernment officials as the first PEACE project trainees. The
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences and the Graduate

example, food shortages, downturns in agricultural production,

To respond to such expectations, ICCAE was established by the

Kabul, Afghanistan, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japanpoverty, environmental devastation, and animal-borne infectious

MEX T of Japan at Nagoya University. ICCAE’s goal is tooutlined the support plan for Afghanistan’s reconstruction,diseases) have yet to be solved by the international community.

become a leading center for international cooperation to help

which entails the training of up to 500 Afghan government

To solve these global-scale issues, it is important to develop

solve problems in agricultural and rural development in

officials in the engineering and agricultural sectors. Based on

appropriate agricultural technologies while paying carefuldeveloping countries.

this concept, the “Project for the Promotion and Enhancement

After returning to their own country, it is expected that PEACEof the Afghan Capacity for Effective Development” (PEACE

project trainees will have the ability to solve development

project) began in 2011. In the PEACE project, candidates arechallenges, and contribute to enhancing bilateral relationships

recommended by Afghan government ministries; they also

between Japan and Afghanistan in the future.

School of International Development at Nagoya University also
accepted two of these trainees as part of the University’s
international cooperation projects.

PEACE Project Opening Ceremony at Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo

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Nagoya University's Global Network

Nagoya University around the Globe:
International Liaison Offices and Bases
In order to establish a world presence to develop true research excellence, Nagoya University has international liaison offices,
research and education bases and a technology transfer office around the world. These stations are strategically positioned torecruit top-level students and teaching staff, organize academic exchanges, host workshops, interact with world-level researchers,
learn about different countries' education systems, and promote Nagoya University around the globe.

Nagoya University around the Globe: International Liaison Offices and Bases
Germany (Freiburg)
USA (North Carolina)

Mongolia
China (Shanghai)

Uzbekistan
Vietnam

Cambodia

Academic Consortium AC21

Our Partner Institutions

Shanghai Liaison Office (Shanghai, China)
The Shanghai Liaison Office was inaugurated in November 2005, with the goal ofpromoting academic exchange with Chinese institutions of higher education andresearch, advertising Nagoya University in China, and acting as a contact point for
Alumni Association members overseas. The Shanghai Office was Nagoya University's
first base abroad, and it continues to play an important role in expanding academic
exchange with institutions in China.

Technology Partnership of Nagoya University Inc.
(North Carolina, USA)

Headquartered close to the Research Triangle Park (RTP) in North
Carolina as a registered nonprofit organization, its mission is topromote and support technology transfers between Japan and theUS.

Uzbekistan Office (Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
The Uzbekistan Office opened in March 2010 as an “Overseas Office for Shared
Utilization by Universities,” an element of the Global 30 Project for Establishing Core
Universities for Internationalization. The Office strives to recruit students within
Uzbekistan as well as all of Central Asia, and it collaborates with universities acrossJapan on international student activities.

Research and Education Centers for Japanese Law
These Centers cooperate with local universities in transitionalcountries in Asia to provide education in Japanese language andJapanese law. Currently, five centers have been established asbases for information exchange and joint research between Japanand the respective host country:• Uzbekistan: Tashkent State Institute of Law (Center founded Sep. 2005)• Mongolia: National University of Mongolia, School of Law(Center founded Sep. 2006)• Vietnam: Hanoi Law University (Center founded Sep. 2007)• Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City University of law (Center founded Jan.2012)

European Center (Freiburg, Germany)

名 古 屋 大 学 の グローバ ル 展 開

In April 2010, Nagoya University opened its European Center in Freiburg University
with the aim of heightening its presence in Europe. The main objectives of the Center
are recruiting outstanding international students for short-term and long-term
programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels; developing a European-Japanese
research and education network with universities, research institutes and companies;
informing European high school and university students about the advantages ofstudying at Nagoya University; collecting information on research and education; andconsolidating an alumni network in Europe.

• Cambodia: Royal University of Law and Economics(Center founded Sep. 2008)

http://cjl.law.nagoya-u.ac.jp/content/en/

Field Research Center (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)
The Nagoya University Field Research Center was established in
September, 2009 within the Mongolian University of Science andTechnology. The Center is expected to further encourage our active
collaborations and exchanges by promoting more effective
research.
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Academic Consortium AC21
4th AC21 Student World ForumThe Global University — Architect of the New Century
The Academic Consortium for the 21st Century (AC21) was established on June 24, 2002 at the

The 4th AC21 Student World Forum (SWF) was held between May 15th

International Forum 2002 hosted by Nagoya University, Japan, as an international network comprisedand 21st, 2011, and hosted by Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), with theof educational, research and industrial organizations throughout the world. The Forum brought

theme “Sustainable Rural Development”. This biennial forum is one of thetogether the presidents and high-ranking delegations from twenty-five of the world's leadingcore activities of AC21. A total of 63 students attended the forum, from 16

education and research institutions, and resulted in the founding of a new and vigorous global

AC21 member institutions in 9 countries.

partnership in higher education, “Academic Consortium AC21.”
At the official Opening Ceremony of the SWF, students were able
to hear opening comments from Professor Pirom Kamolratanakul,
President of Chulalongkorn University, and Professor Yoshihito Watanabe,
As of March 2011

AC21 Member Institutions

Vice-President of Nagoya University and the Director of AC21 General
Secretariat, whose comments focused on the value of participating inAustralia

FranceJapan

Thailandstudent-focused international events and the contribution this can make• University of Adelaide• University of Sydney• University of Strasbourg• Nagoya University• Chulalongkorn University• Kasetsart University

to a well-rounded and comprehensive education. A lecture entitled “TheChina

Germany

Laos• Huazhong University of
Science and Technology• Jilin University• Nanjing University• Northeastern University• Peking University• Shanghai Jiao Tong University• Tongji University• Chemnitz University ofTechnology• University of Freiburg• National University of Laos

USA
• North Carolina State University• University of Minnesota

South Africa
Indonesia• Stellenbosch University• Gadjah Mada University

Role of Universities and Their Networks for Sustainable Development” by
Associate Professor Akiyoshi Yonezawa from Nagoya University was alsodelivered during the ceremony.
After the ceremony, students departed for the lush countryside ofPetchaburi Province, three hours south of bustling Bangkok, to study at the
Huay Sai Royal Development Study Center. Students heard lectures andparticipated in hands-on agricultural fieldwork in the areas of “Soil
Rehabilitation”, “Water Distribution”, “Reforestation” and “Sufficiency
Economy”. A highlight of the fieldwork for many students was the chance
to meet local farmers and learn the successes of a “diversified farm” anddirect benefits of a sufficiency economy from a firsthand source.

AC21 Activities

Returning to Bangkok, three keynote speeches were delivered to students
at Chulalongkorn Campus. The speeches focused on various themes, andAC21 considers itself a dynamic consortium. It supports its
mission and fosters collaboration amongst members throughwere given by Ms. Kamolinee Suksriwong from the Office of the Royalthe following forums, activities and projects.

Development Projects Board, Associate Professor Thavivonse Sriburi from
Chulalongkorn University, and Associate Professor Jun Murase fromCollaboration in Research & Education—International Forums

Initiatives for Students

Nagoya University. After the speeches, students were treated to a

—Student World Forums

luxurious buffet dinner cruise down the Chopraya River. Students were

Held every two years, international forums provide members

Biennial conferences at which students from member

able to relax, sing and dance as they sailed past famous historical sites,with the opportunity to reassess the role of higher education

institutions are invited to exchange ideas on issues ofbeautifully illuminated along the river’s edge, sharing in the success of theirin society through keynote addresses by prominent public

international concern. The conferences facilitate internationalpresentations and the weeklong activities.

figures, presentations and panel discussions.

friendship, encourage students to develop a global mindset,—Research Projects

and strengthen the AC21 network.

The final day was spent touring the exquisitely preserved Grand Palacegrounds and the Royal Monastery of the Emerald Buddha (a national

Support for research networking among AC21 members isoffered through the provision of funding and resources,

Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration

treasure), as well as a tour through the National Discovery Museum

which aim at developing and sustaining collaborative

AC21, taking advantage of its international network, seeks to

Institute’s “Museum of Siam”, for a comprehensive look at Thai history andprojects. The AC21 Special Project Fund (ACSPF), launchedfacilitate collaboration between academia, industry andculture through the ages. It seemed very difficult for the students to say

in 2009, endeavors to promote research and educational

government at the global level.

goodbye after their week together, and it is certain that they will nurture

exchanges between member institutions.

their special bonds of friendship for many years to come.

—Workshops

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Nagoya University's Global Network

Our Partner Institutions
As of Nov. 1, 2011

Academic Exchange Agreements
Inter-University Agreement
Inter-School Agreement

Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Institute of High Energy Physics
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Tongji University
Northeastern University

Asia
BANGL ADESH
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh University of Engineering andTechnology
University of Dhaka
SAARC Meteorological Research Centre

B H U TA N
The Centre for Bhutan Studies

CAMBODIA

Harbin Institute of Technology

Health Sciences University of Mongolia

Universitas Padjadjaran

National University of Mongolia

Syiah Kuala University

Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority ofMongolia

Diponegoro University

Beijing International Studies University

Agency for the Assessment andApplication of Technology (BPPT)

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Institut Teknologi Bandung

University of Science and Technology of China
Jiangsu Provincial Academy ofSocial Sciences (JSASS)

University of Indonesia

REPUBL IC OF KORE A

Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry

Korean Research Institute of Standards andScience, Astronomy Observatory

Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Process Engineering

Korea University

Polar Research Institute of China
Southwest Jiaotong University
Beijing Institute of Technology

MONGOLIAThe State University of Surabaya

AUSTRALIAThe University of Sydney
Flinders University

Mongolian Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Geography

Monash University

Université Paris Diderot - Paris 7

The University of Melbourne

Université Joseph Fourier (Université de Grenoble 1)

Mongolian Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Philosophy, Sociology and Law

The Australian National University

Université Pierre-Mendès-France(Université de Grenoble 2)

Commonwealth Scientific andIndustrial Research Organisation

N E PA L
Kathmandu University

PHILIPPINESNEW ZEAL AND
National Institute of Water andAtmospheric Research

Gyeongsang National University

University of the Philippines, Los Banõs

University of Auckland

University of the Philippines, Diliman

University of Canterbury

Korea Institute for Advanced Study

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,
Institute of Population and Labor Economics

Hanyang University

Kasetsart University

EuropeSeoul National University

Chulalongkorn University

ARMENIAKyungnam University

Chulabhorn Research Institute/
Chulabhorn Graduate Institute

Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography

Jilin University
Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Shanghai Institute of Ceramics

Beijing University of Technology

Hainan University

Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Purple Mountain Observatory

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Chengdu Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources
Chengdu University of Technology
Tsinghua University
Chinese Academy of Sciences,
National Astronomical Observatories
China University of Political Science and Law

The University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Renmin University of China
Shenyang University of Technology
Sun Yat-sen University, Lingnan College
Ministry of Health, P.R.China,
China-Japan Friendship Hospital

East China Normal University
Peking University
Fudan University
Xi’an Jiaotong University
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,
Institute of Literature andInstitute of Literature of National Minorities

INDIA
University of Pune
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

East China University of Political Science and Law

Korea Legislation Research Institute

THAIL ANDKing Mongkut's University of Technology
North Bangkok

Pusan National University

VIETNAM

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Vietnam Institute of State and Law

Kyung Hee University

Hanoi Law University

Chonnam National University

Ho Chi Minh City University of Law

University of Seoul

Hanoi University of Technology

Yonsei University

Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology,
Ho Chi Minh City Institute of Resources Geography

Chonbuk National University
Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
Kyungpook National University
Institute of Sunchang Fermented Soybean Products
Pohang University of Science and Technology

L AOS

Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
Foreign Trade University

TA I WA N
National Chengchi University
Soochow University

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute,
Lao P.D.R.

National Chung Cheng University

INDONESIA
Indonesian National Institute of
Aeronautics and Space

M A L AY S I AMARA University of Technology

Yerevan Physics Institute

AUSTRIA
The Medical University of Vienna

BELGIUM
Institut Supérieur de Traducteurs et Interprètes

BULGARIA
Sofia University
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences,
Space Research Institute, Space Astronomy Division

Université Panthéon Assas, Paris 2
Université Paul Cézanne, Aix-Marseille 3
Université Paris-Est
Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon
École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture
Paris Val-de-Seine

GERMANY
Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu
Braunschweig
Universität zu Köln
Technische Universität München
Johanes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
Universität Ulm
Technische Universität Chemnitz
RWTH Aachen
Universität Regensburg
WWU Münster

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Electronics

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Mathematics

Freie Universität Berlin

DENMARK
University of Copenhagen

National Taiwan University
National Tsing Hua University

Université de Strasbourg

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

National Taiwan Normal University

National University of Laos

Grenoble Institute of Technology(Université de Grenoble 4)

Université de Provence, Aix-Marseille 1

Johannes Kepler University Linz

Pukyong National University

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Zhejiang University
China National School of Administration

Ewha Womans University

Sungkyunkwan University

Université Jean Moulin-Lyon 3
Ecole Normale Supérieure,
Lettres et Sciences Humaines

Tianjin University

Central South University

Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (ENPC)The University of Adelaide

Royal University of Phnom Penh

University of International Business and Economics

Université de Paris-Sorbonne, Paris 4

Mongolian University of Sciences and Technology

Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences

Nanjing University

Université Stendhal (Université de Grenoble 3)

University of South Australia

The Royal University of Agriculture

CHINA

FRANCE

National Legal Center of Mongolia

Chungnam National University
Mokpo National University

Pacific

Korea Maritime University

Royal University of Law and Economics

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Gadjah Mada University

FINL AND

Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
Wissenschaftszentrum Ost- undSüdosteuropa Regensburg
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Universität Duisburg-Essen

Finnish Meteorological Institute

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Hungarian Academy of Sciences,
Institute for Legal Studies

I TA LY
National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN)
University of Catania
University of Bologna

K A Z A K H S TA N
Kazakh Humanitarian Law University
Legislation Research Institute,
Republic of Kazakhstan

L AT V I A
Latvian State University

S PA I N
University of Barcelona

SWEDEN

Harvard-Yenching Institute

University of Lund

University of Cincinnati

Uppsala University

University of California, Berkeley

Royal Institute of Technology

SWITZERL AND
University of Bern
University of Geneva

U.K.
The University of Sheffield
The University of Nottingham
University of East Anglia

Free University of Amsterdam

The University of Manchester

University of Oslo
University of Tromso

University of Bristol
University of Leicester
The University of Oxford
University of London,
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

POL AND
Medical University of Gdańsk
Warsaw University of Technology
University of Warsaw
Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geological
Sciences, Krakow Research Centre

RUSSIA
Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Physics

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Alaska Fairbanks
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Haystack Observatory
Harvard Medical School
Tulane University

UKRAINE
Ukrainian SSR Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Theoretical Physics

U Z B E K I S TA N

BOLIVIA

SOUTH AFRICABRA ZIL

Fundacao Joaquim Nabuco
Universidade de Brasilia - UnB
Universidade de São PauloG U AT E M A L A

Universidad de Sonora

Others (International Organization)
Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate
Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
European Organization for Nuclear Research(CERN)

Colorado School of Mines

Middle East

St. Olaf College

TURKEYSouthern Illinois University, Carbondale

Bilkent University

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Duke University
University of Wisconsin Law School
University of Maryland
University of Washington
Northwestern University

Samarkand State University

The University of Texas

University of World Economy and Diplomacy

The University of Chicago

Tashkent State Institute of Law

Green Mountain College

Sungkyunkwan University

Pacific

Agreements for IndustryUniversity Collaboration

The University of New South WalesEuropeEuropeGERMANY
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

U.K.
The University of Warwick

University of Kentucky
New York University

REPUBL IC OF KORE A

AUSTRALIA

University of California, San Diego

North America

AfricaEGYPT
Tanta University
Cairo University

GHANA
University of Ghana

North America

USA
The University of Texas at Dallas

USA
North Carolina State University

Others (International Organization)
The Ministry of Science and Technology of Brazil
The National Institute of Space Research (INPE)

KENYA
University of Nairobi

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)

Michigan State University
UC Santa Barbara

North America

University of Minnesota

International Networks

Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian Division,
Institute of Cytology and Genetics

CANADA

University of Pittsburgh• Academic Consortium 21 (AC21)

Moscow State Engineering and Physics Institute(Technical University-MEPhI)

Carleton University

Russian Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Computer Aided Design

University of Victoria

Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian Division,
Institute of Solar-Terrestrial Physics (ISTP)

Asia

Del Valle de Guatemala University

MEXICO

Agreements forInternational Joint Research

South African Astronomical Observatory

Ministry of Science and Technology,
National Institute for Space Research

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Russian Academy of Sciences, Far Eastern Branch,Institute of Cosmophysical Research andRadiowave Propagation (IKIR)

African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD)

Universidad Mayor de San Andres, La Paz

University of Pennsylvania

Johns Hopkins University

Ministry of Health of Russia,
Institute of Biomedical Problems

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North Carolina State University

Swedish Institute of Space Physics

Wageningen University

N O R WAY

University of California, Los Angeles
University of Houston

The University of Warwick

NETHERL ANDS

University of Michigan

Nagoya University's Global Network

HUNGARY

The University of Toronto
York University
University of Ottawa

USA• International Forum of Public Universities (IFPU)

Latin America and the Carribian
ARGENTINE• Collège doctoral franco-japonais• University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)• OpenCourseWare Consortium

National University of Rosario• The G8 University Summit

Luis F, Leloir, Campomar Foundation,
The Research Institute of Biochemistry• Canada-Japan Strategic Student Exchange Program

Oberlin College

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Outline
Academic Charter of Nagoya University

Nagoya University Outline

Nagoya University

Academic Charter of Nagoya University

1

Appreciating the intrinsic role and historical and social mission of universities,
Nagoya University, as a seat of learning, hereby defines its fundamental principles
of scholarly activity.

Organizational Structure

Campus Map

Fundamental Objectives:
Contribution to Society

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Nagoya University, through creative research activity, shall

Nagoya University, in spearheading scientific research, andpursue the truth and produce results of scholastic

through the cultivation of human resources capable ofdistinction on the international stage.

exercising leadership both in the domestic and international

to conduct highly advanced research and education that overlook the broad sweep

2

arenas, shall contribute to the welfare of humanity and theof humanities, social and natural sciences. Towards this goal, Nagoya University

Nagoya University, through an education that values

endeavours to implement a variety of measures based on the fundamental

initiative, shall cultivate courageous intellectuals endowed

2

objectives and policies outlined below, and to unremittingly carry out its

with powers of rational thought and creativity.

Nagoya University shall put to good use the special charac-

Nagoya University maintains a free and vibrant academic culture with the missionof contributing to the well-being and happiness of humankind through research andStaff/Student Enrollment

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Fundamental Objectives:
Research and Education

education in all aspects of human beings, society, and nature. In particular, it
aspires to foster the harmonious development of human nature and science, anddevelopment of culture, as well as to global industry.

teristics of the local community and, through multi-faceted

responsibilities as a pivotal university.

research activities, contribute to the development of theAccessregion.

3
Nagoya University shall promote international academic

The City of Nagoya

co-operation and the education of foreign students, andcontribute to international exchange, especially with Asian
nations.

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4

Fundamental Policies:
Research and Education System

1
Nagoya University shall study the various phenomena of thehumanities, society and nature from an all-inclusive
viewpoint, respond to contemporary issues, and adjust andenrich its education system to generate a new sense of

Fundamental Policies:
University Administration

1
Nagoya University shall at all times support scientificenquiry based on the autonomy and initiative of its
members, and guarantee freedom of academic research.

values and body of knowledge founded on humanity.

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the drafting and implementation of both ideals andNagoya University shall provide for an education systemthat rightly inherits and develops intellectual resources
cultivated in the world's intellectual traditions, and promote

Nagoya University shall require its members to participate inobjectives related to research and education, as well as
administrative principles.

educational activity that is both advanced and innovative.

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3

assessment and evaluation from its members with regard to

Nagoya University, through the active dispatch of information and exchange of personnel, and interinstitutional
co-operation in Japan and abroad, shall shape the international foundation of academic culture.

Nagoya University, in addition to promoting autonomous
research, education and administrative activity, shall actively
seek critical appraisal from external authorities, and aspire to
be an accessible university.
＊This is a provisional translation and subject to change.

概要
Nagoya University Outline

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Nagoya University
Headquarters

Administration Bureau
Administrative Support Organizations

Audit Office

Organizational Structure

Staff

International Students by School
As of November 1, 2011

Institute of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Members of the Board of Trustees

Institute for Advanced ResearchPresident

Schools

School of Letters
School of Education
School of Law
School of Economics
School of Informatics and Sciences
School of Science
School of Medicine
School of Engineering
School of Agricultural Sciences

Lower Secondary School
Upper Secondary School

As of November 1, 2011

School / Graduate School
Letters

Trustees

7

Education

82

Auditors

2

Law

154

Economics

137

Informatics and Sciences

17

Staff (Full-time)
Faculty
University Hospital

149

1

Daiko Medical Center

667 (Professors

32)*1

Science

74
104
412

Associate Professors

515 (

57)

Medicine

Associate Professors / Lecturers

112 (

60)

Engineering

Assistant Professors

436 ( 226)

Agricultural Sciences

63

International Development

182

Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness and Sports

Research Associates

9

Mathematics

Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute for the Origin of Particles and the Universe (KMI)

Researchers

0 ( 152)

Languages and Cultures

137

38

Environmental Studies

126

Information Science74

Education Center for International Students

28

Graduate Schools

Graduate School of Letters
Graduate School of Education and Human Development
Graduate School of Law
Graduate School of Economics
Graduate School of Science

Graduate School of Medicine
Graduate School of Engineering

Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences
Graduate School of International Development
Graduate School of Mathematics
Graduate School of Languages and Cultures
Graduate School of Environmental Studies
Graduate School of Information Science

Research Institutes

University Library

Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Solar-Terrestrial Environment Laboratory
EcoTopia Science InstituteCentral Library
Medical Library
Nagoya University Library Studies

Inter-University Service
Facilities

Hydrospheric Atmospheric Research Center
Information Technology Center

Inter-Departmental
Education and ResearchCenters, etc.

Radioisotope Research Center
Center for Gene Research
Education Center for International Students
Research Center for Materials Science
Center for the Studies of Higher Education
International Cooperation Center for Agricultural Education
Center for Chronological Research
Nagoya University Museum
Center for Developmental Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry
Center for Asian Legal Exchange
Bioscience and Biotechnology Center
Synchrotron Radiation Research Center
Center for Theoretical Studies
Center for Experimental Studies
Nagoya University Archives
Center for Student CounselingGreen Mobility Collaborative Research Center
Disaster Mitigation Research Center

Technical Center(Center for Theoretical Studies)(Center for Experimental Studies)

School Teachers at Affiliated Schools

Research Center for Modern and Contemporary Japanese Culture

Administrative / Technical Staff*2

1,456 ( 560)

Total

3,243 (1,087)

Japan Legal Information InstituteEconomic Research Center
Sugashima Marine Biological Laboratory
Nagoya University Southern Observatories
Structural Biology Research Center
Tau-Lepton Physics Research Center
Center for Research of Laboratory Animals and Medical Research Engineering
Center for Neural Disease and Cancer
Plasma Nanotechnology Research Center (PLANT)
Research Center for Materials Backcasting Technology
Center for Computational Science
Composite Engineering Research Center
Center for Micro-Nano Mechatronics
Field Science Center
Avian Bioscience Research Center*1 Data in parenthesis show the number of staff under limited-time contracts.
*2 Data include medical staff of the University Hospital.

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Others

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Total

1,749

Student Enrollment
Name of Schools / Graduate Schools

As of November 1, 2011

Undergraduate Courses
Degree seeking
Non-degree seeking

Graduate Courses
Degree seeking
Non-degree seeking

Total

Letters

598

70

283

14

965

Education

325

47

230

18

620

Law

694

21

358

72

1,145

Economics

939

27

160

10

1,136

Informatics and Sciences

342

13

355

Science

1,211

16

578

9

1,814

Research Center for Seismology, Volcanology and Disaster Mitigation
International Research Center for Sustainable Transport and Cities
Center for Embedded Computing Systems

Medicine

1,523

66

888

33

2,510

Engineering

3,394

65

1,635

27

5,121

Futuristic Environmental Simulation Center
Geospace Research Center
Center for Interdisciplinary Studies on Resource Recovery and Refinery in Asia

Agricultural Sciences

748

14

451

12

1,225

International Development

292

34

326

Mathematics

179

4

183

Languages and Cultures

209

52

261

Environmental Studies

530

21

551

Information Science

377

15

392

Human Informatics

1
34

Others
Total

1

9,774

373

34
6,171

321

16,639

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Campus Map
Higashiyama Campus

Graduate School of Languages & Cultures

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C2 4 Nobel Laureates Gallery(E & S Building)B2 6 Akasaki InstituteChemistry Gallery (Noyori Materials
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International Conference Venues
D3 5 Toyoda Auditorium / Symposion
E3 1 Noyori Conference Hall
Integrated Research Bldg.
B4 4for Humanities & Social Sciences
Conference Hall (Law & Economics
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Sakata & Hirata Hall
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C2 4 E & S Hall (E & S Building)
C3 1 Lecture Hall (IB Building)

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Administrative Services
B3 7 University Headquarters Building 1
D4 4 University Headquarters Building 2
E4 1 University Headquarters Building 3
D4 3 University Headquarters Building 4
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C4 1 Graduate School of International
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C2 4 Administrative Office (General Affairs& Accounting), Engineering
C3 1 Administrative Office (Educational
Affairs), Engineering
Admin.
Office, Agricultural Sciences /E2 1Bioagricultural Sciences
D2 2 Admin. Office, Environmental Studies /Hydrospheric Atmospheric Research Ctr.
F3 3 Administrative Office,Research Institutes
B3 2 Administrative Office, NU Library

School of Economics /Graduate School of Economics
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School of Economics /Graduate School of Economics(Law & Economics Shared Facilities Bldg.)

School of Informatics & Sciences
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B4 1

Graduate School ofInformation Science Building
Liberal Arts & Sciences Main Building

School of Science /Graduate School of ScienceD3 2 Building A

Institute of Liberal Arts & Sciences

D3 3 Building B

B4 1 Liberal Arts & Sciences Main Building

D2 11 Building C

A4 1 Liberal Arts & Sciences Building A

D2 9 Building D

B4 1 PRANZO
B4 1 PHONON CAFE ROOM
D2 5 Craig’s Cafe SEATTLE ESPRESS
C2 2 Cafeteria NANAMI-TEI

C2 4

C2 4 Restaurant Chez Jiroud
C3 1 IB Café

B2 5 Building 1

B5 5 Amenity House

C3 2 Information Technology Center

D1 3 FOREST Books & Café

B3 1 Building 3
C2 3 Building 5
F2 1 Building 6
C2 1 Building 7, A Wing
C2 2 Building 7, B Wing

Inter-Departmental Education& Research Centers / Other Facilities
D1 2 NU Archives (University Headquarters Annex)
D1 2 Office for Gender Equality
D4 1 Center for Chronological ResearchC1 4 Building 8, South Wing

B4 5 Center for Developmental Clinical Psychology& Psychiatry
B4 4 Center for the Studies of Higher Education

C1 2 Building 9

D2 2 Disaster Management OfficeB2 2 Mechanical & Aerospace
Engineering Laboratory
B2 7 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory

D2 4 Center for Gene ResearchC1 3 Building 8, North Wing

C3 1 Creation Plaza (IB Building)School of Letters /Graduate School of Letters

C3 4 Shared Facilities Building

E2 5 Building B

D2 1 Ultra High Pressure Laboratory

E2 4 Lecture Building

B4 3 School of Letters /Graduate School of Letters Building

D2 6 Science & Agricultural Building

E2 1 Administration Building

D2 7 Science South Building

D2 6 Science & Agricultural Building

School of Education /Graduate School of Education &Human Development

D2 8 Science Hall

Affiliated Upper& Lower Secondary Schools

D3 5 Restaurant UNIVERSAL CLUBB5 4 NU CO-OP South - Cafeterias & Shops

B3 3 Building 2

Graduate School ofInternational Development
C4 1

Graduate School ofInternational Development Building

Graduate School of Mathematics
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C5 2 NU Yakumo HallE4 2 International Residence Higashiyama
F2 2 Researchers Village Higashiyama

E2 3 Radioisotope Research CenterF3 5 International Cooperation Center
for Agricultural Education
F3 6 Research Laboratory Building

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Automated External Defibrillator
Car Entrance

C1 1 Research Facility for Advanced Science& Technology
C5 1 Education Center for International Students (ECIS)

Research Center for Materials Science

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Bus Stop

C3 3 Health Administration Office

Post Office

D2 10

Post OfficeB1 1 Student HallC2 2 Information Media Center Laboratory

D1 1 High Voltage Electron Microscope Laboratory

Cafeteria

Other

C2 2 Center for Student CounselingC5 1 Center for Asian Legal Exchange

5 Basic Medical Research Building
6 Basic Medical Research Building Annex
7 Human Anatomy Laboratory
8 Ward Building
9 Central Consultation Building
10 Outpatient Building
11 Radioisotope Research Center
12 Energy Center
13 Kakuyu Kaikan (Alumni Hall)
14 Student Facility

Daiko Campus

D3 6 Staff Hall

Cafeterias and Shops

B2 1 Research Facility for Advanced Energy Conversion,West Building
B2 6 Akasaki Research Center

1 Medical Science Research Building 1
2 Medical Science Research Building 2
3 Medical Library
4 Center for Promotion of Medical Research

Convenience Store

D1 4 Green Salon Higashiyama

C1 4 Synchrotron Radiation Research CenterC3 1 ECIS Advising & Counseling Services (IB Building)

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D2 3 Building G

D3 1 Facilities for
Low Temperature Research

F5 2 Baseball Field

F3 5 EcoTopia Science InstituteD2 4 Building F

F3 2 Institute for Advanced Research Hall

D2 5 Building E

F5 1 Student Activities Complex Administration Building

C2 4 Central Bldg. of Graduate School ofEngineering (E & S Bldg.)
C3 1 IB Building (Integrated Building)School of Agricultural Sciences /Graduate School of
Bioagricultural Sciences

Institute for Advanced Research

F4 4 Softball Tennis Courts

B4 2 Family Mart

C4 4 School of Law / Graduate School of Law(Law & Economics Shared Facilities Bldg.)
B5 5 Law School

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F4 3 Athletic Field

F3 3 Solar-Terrestrial Environment Laboratory (STEL)

B4 4 Administrative Office,Humanities & Social Sciences1

F4 2 Training Camp Facility

E4 3 Cosmic Ray Observatory (STEL)

School of Engineering /Graduate School of Engineering2

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F4 1 Extra Curricular Athletic Activity Shared Facilities

E3 2 Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

School of Law /Graduate School of Law

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E5 2 New Gymnasium

F3 3 NU CO-OP Shop (Inter-Departmental Education& Research Facilities, Bldg. 1)
B2 8 NU CO-OP North - Cafeterias & Shops

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C2 4 Center for Theoretical Studies (E & S Building)Center for Experimental Studies (E & S Building)

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Graduate School of Information Science❹❷B2 6 Headquarters for Industry, Academia& Government Cooperation (Akasaki Institute)
F3 4 Materials Research Laboratory for Green Vehicle

C2 4 Graduate School of Environmental Studies(E & S Bldg.)
D2 5 School of Science /Graduate School of Science, Building E
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B4 1 Liberal Arts & Sciences Main Building

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2 School of Health Science - South Building
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6 Annex to Radioisotope Laboratory
7 Energy Center
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AccessThe City of Nagoya
For Gifu

For
InuyamaFor
For
Komaki · Inuyama Tajimi

For Seto

Kamiiida

Aichi Prefecture

Nagoya Dome-mae Yada

Kami Otai

For Kyoto · Osaka

Ozone

Daiko Campus

NagoyaMotoyama

NagoyaFor Takabata

For Fujigaoka

Chikusa

Sakae

Tokyo
Nakamura
Kuyakusho

Nagoya Daigaku

Tsurumai Campus
For Osaka

TsurumaiHigashiyama
CampusYagotoOsakacentral role in Japan's history and has long enjoyed a flourishingculture and economy. The area is well known as the home of
Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu, the

For Akaike · Toyota

Kanayama

three leaders who unified Japan over 400 years ago, bringing an
For Toyohashi

Kinjo-Futo

Located in the heart of Japan, the Chubu region has played aAratama-bashi

end to the “Period of Warring States.” Nagoya Castle, originallybuilt by Tokugawa Ieyasu and famous for the pair of golden

Tokushigedolphins on top of its donjon, serves as the region's landmark.

For Tokyo

Today, this vibrant metropolis occupies an important place in

Nagoyako

Japan's political and economic spheres. With a population of
2.2 million, Nagoya is the nerve center of the Chubu Industrial
CentrairZone, a merger of both traditional and modern industries,

Subway Higashiyama Line

JR Tokaido Shinkansen

Meitetsu Line

Subway Sakura-dori Line

JR Tokaido Line

Kintetsu Line

Subway Tsurumai Line

JR Chuo Line

Aonami Line

Subway Meijo Line

JR Kansai Line

Subway Kamiiida Line

most notably the automotive industry. Nagoya offers a varietyof urban conveniences, with shops, restaurants and leisureactivities that cater to any taste, making it an exciting place to
live, work and study.
JR Central Towers

Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Noh Theater

Arimatsu Shibori Matsuri (festival)

Nagoya City Archives

The Golden Dolphin

Nagoya Congress Center

Nagoya Port Triton

Nagoya City Art Museum

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Subway Meiko Line

To Higashiyama Campus

From Nagoya Station: Take the Subway Higashiyama Line to Motoyama Sta. (15 minutes),then transfer to the Subway Meijo Line to Nagoya Daigaku Sta. Higashiyama Campus is justoff the subway exit.
From Centrair (Central Japan International Airport): Take the Meitetsu Line to Kanayama
Sta. (30 min.), then transfer to the Subway Meijo Line to Nagoya Daigaku Sta. (21 min.).

To Tsurumai Campus

From Nagoya Station: Take the JR Chuo Line (bound for Tajimi) to Tsurumai Sta. (6 min.),then walk 5 min.

To Daiko Campus

From Nagoya Station: Take the Subway Higashiyama Line to Sakae Sta. (5 min.), transfer tothe Subway Meijo Line to Nagoya Dome-mae Yada Sta. (12 min.), then walk 5 min.

To Nagoya Station

From Centrair (Central Japan International Airport): Take the Meitetsu Line (30 min.) or
the airport bus (60 min.).
From Tokyo Station: Take the Shinkansen (103 min.).
From Shin-Osaka Station: Take the Shinkansen (52 min.).

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