University of NIIGATA PREFECTURE

University Overview
The University of Niigata Prefecture (UNP) is a public university established in April 2009.
UNP consists of 3 Faculties, 2 Graduate Schools and 1 Institute: The Faculty of International Studies andRegional Development, The Faculty of Human Life Studies (Department of Child Studies, Department of Healthand Nutrition), The Faculty of International Economic Studies, Graduate School of International Studies andRegional Development, Graduate School of Health and Nutrition and Economic and Social Research Institute forNortheast Asia (ERINA-UNP).UNP admits approximately 360 undergraduate students a year.
Following the basic principles of “Development of an International Perspective,” “Regional Emphasis,” and“Development of Human Qualities,” UNP is striving to nurture human resources who can resolve various issues
and contribute actively in both global and regional arenas.

5 MISSIONSUNP has 5 missions as follows:1.

Developing human resources with the ability to overcome the challenges of the changing times

2.

Developing human resources with practical expertise who can play an active role in the international
community and support local communities

3.

Development of human resources with language skills and communication skills that can take a lead in theglobal society

4.

Developing human resources who respect individuality and support society together

5.

An educational and research base that contributes to local communities which are open to the world

Faculty of International Studies and Regional Development
Our Mission
Our aim is to nurture graduates who can be active internationally while at the same time playing a central role in regional
development through their high level expertise in dealing with globalization within the region. In their first year, students focus onbuilding a foundation in English and political economy. From their second year onward, students study in one of three
specialized courses that are intimately interrelated. Each of these courses provides specialized knowledge and viewpoints that areindispensable for the development of a sustainable future for humanity. Of course, as a student, you can decide which course toregister for and the research topic.

Strengths◇

Achieve broader intellectual knowledge and understanding of other cultures, countries, and people in the world. Develop a
global perspective and ability to take action.

◇Listen, speak and understand. The environment facilitates enhancement of communication skills.

◇A partnership that begins with language. Learn English, Russian, Chinese or Korean languages in Niigata.

CoursesInternational Relations
Dialogue with the world: Developing the concept of international systems
Cross-Cultural Studies
Dialogue between human beings: Scrutinizing cultures
Language and Culture Studies (Russian, Chinese, Korean)
Dialogue between neighboring countries: Scrutinizing communications

Self Access Learning Center (SALC)The Self Access Learning Center (SALC) is a language study support facility for all
students. There is also a rich variety of foreign language self-study resources.
Japanese staff members proficient in English are stationed in the center, andproviding support for English study.

Attainable Licenses & Certificates
Junior High School Teacher - Grade 1 (English)
High School Teacher - Grade 1 (English)

Faculty of International Economic Studies
Our Mission
The Faculty of International Economic Studies was established in April 2020 as an education and research base for developing
human resources with the focus on practical and analytical skills. The ultimate goal of the faculty is to develop Niigata’ s region aspart of a network with East Asia. Our curriculum aims to cultivate individuals with high levels of expertise capable ofanalysing the structure of the economy, industry, and business from an international perspective. Over the period of studying,students simultaneously acquire high-level skills in information and data analysis, significantly improve their English language
proficiency, and foster international communication skills. Three courses with the specialisation in international economy,
regional economic development, and data science and economics, are available for students from the second year of education.

Strengths◇Systematic and step-by-step curriculum development◇Focus on practical data analysis, data science, and project-based learning◇

High level of English proficiency and language competence◇

Small-group practical education

CoursesInternational Economy Course
Course for deepening an understanding of the international economy with a focus on East Asia.
Regional Economic Development Course
Course for developing a better understanding of local and regional economies and policy development for their revitalization.
Data Science and Economics Course
Course for acquiring practical and analytical skills in the fields of data science and data analysis.

Faculty of Human Life Studies
The Department of Child Studies
Our Mission
This course of study helps students develop essential and key knowledge
and the expertise necessary for working with infants to children 6 years ofage. The department offers attentive education and considers humanrelationships as the basis of education, so that faculty–student’srelationship is important. Students acquire sophisticated knowledge, anddevelop rich humanity to assume an active part in child care whileproviding support for child rearing, and contributing to welfare andchildren’s peace in society.

Strengths◇Students learn sophisticated specialized knowledge & develop skills based on the goals and direction of the Departmentof Child Studies.

◇We offer many courses that can fully meet students’ intellectual curiosity.

Attainable License & Certificates
Kindergarten Teacher License Grade 1
Child-Care Worker qualification
Qualification to take the national examination of Certified Social Worker

The Department of Health & Nutrition
Our Mission
To prepare for an aging population and lower birthrate, the expectation of registered dietitians has been increasing to support healthyeating habits in Japan. Registered dietitians provide nutrition counseling and education, management of food services at hospitals,
welfare facilities, schools, and public health centers for the treatment and prevention of diseases and keeping healthy lifestyles. In
food companies, registered dietitians are working as leaders in food sanitation supervisory or product development sections. Our goal
is to develop human resources who will become leaders in food and nutrition management for healthy life expectancy in local andglobal societies.

Strengths◇

The Basic Course provides broad knowledge for students to become foodspecialists who can solve nutritional problems from global perspectives.

◇The Advanced Course provides practical training in schools, public healthcenters, and hospitals.

◇The Course provides qualification to take the national examination for thecertified registered dietitian license and nutrition teacher license.

Attainable License & Certificates
Qualification to take the national examination of Certified Registered Dietitian
Certified Dietitian License
Nutrition Teacher License Grade 1

Graduate School of International Studies and Regional Development (GSISRD)
Master of Arts in International Studies and Regional Development
Our Mission
As a hub of Northeast Asia in the era of global change, Niigata is the best place for students, both domestic andinternational, to pursue their academic and professional goals. In completing your graduate studies, you will be pleased
to see how you have developed in the last 2 years, and have prepared yourself for positive change in the years to comewith your achievements and experience at GSISRD.

Strengths◇◇◇

Japanese language proficiency is NOT required for earninga Master’s degree. Courses are primarily taught in English.
Distinguished faculty members in International Relations
and Area Studies are ready to help YOU at every phase ofyour studies and life here.
You will be trained step by step in research design andqualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as Japanesewriting and presentation skills if you desire.

Graduate School of Health and Nutrition (GSHN)
Master of Health and Nutrition
Our Mission
GSHN is dedicated to cultivating exceptional human resources who actively contribute to promoting human health through food byseamlessly integrating scientific knowledge and practical application. Our primary objective is to nurture highly specializedpractitioners with advanced expertise and skills in the field of "food and health" through our comprehensive educational and research
programs. By achieving this goal, we strive to make a significant and impactful contribution to the development of the localcommunity.

Strengths◇GSHN offers foundational subjects that facilitate the development offundamental knowledge and skills, enabling students to systematicallycomprehend and master advanced expertise and skills.

◇GSHN provides specialized subjects in three distinct fields: the "Healthand Nutrition Field," the "Food Development Field," and the "Health andNutrition Policy Field." These subjects are intentionally designed to nurture targeted human resources, equipping students with advanced expertise and skills in their chosen field.

◇Through our comprehensive range of both fundamental and specializedsubjects, we cultivate highly specialized practitioners with advanced
expertise and practical capabilities, empowering them to assume pivotal
roles within their respective fields.

Economic and Social Research Institute for Northeast Asia
Our Mission
ERINA-UNP collaborates with domestic and international researchers to study the socioeconomics of Northeast Asia
from multiple perspectives. Our mission is to disseminate the findings to educational and research institutions as well as
to a wide range of people.

Three Pillars
Research◇◇

Fundamental research on the economy, society, and politics of thefive countries in Northeast Asia (China, Russia, Mongolia, ROK, andDPRK)
Investigative research on issues related to the economy, industry, andlocal community of Niigata, which is developing while
coexisting with the Asia-Pacific region, including Northeast Asia andEurasia

Education◇◇

Providing students with knowledge gained through research throughundergraduate and graduate classes and Open House
Supporting students' international exchange activities

Social Contribution (ERINA-UNP Industry Collaboration Office)◇ Providing knowledge and learning opportunities for a wide range ofpeople, such as providing education to administrative and economicorganizations, and holding seminars for enterprises and symposiums
for prefectural residents

International Partner Institutions
CanadaChina

Saint Mary’s University / University of Ottawa
Heilongjiang University / University of International Business and Economics
Shanghai International Studies University / The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

Indonesia

IPB University

Korea

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies / Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Lithuania

Mykolas Romeris University

Mongolia

Mongolian University of Science and Technology

Philippines

University of the Philippines Los Banos / De La Salle University

RussiaPacific National University

TaiwanWenzao Ursuline University of Languages

Thailand

Mahidol University

TurkeyOndokuz Mayıs UniversityUnited StatesVietnam

University of Hawaii Community Colleges
University of Hawaii at Manoa / Duquesne University
School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

Number of Students (as of May 1, 2024)
Faculty

Department

Faculty of International Studies
and Regional Development

Faculty of Human Life Studies

Faculty of International
Economic Studies

GraduateMale

FemaleTotal

Department of InternationalStudies and RegionalDevelopment

206(1)

583789(1)Department of Child Studies

8195203

Department of Health andNutrition

6167173

Department of International
Economic Studies

226

1583844(1)

9(6)

13(7)

1910451(2)1,121(6)1,572(8)Graduate School of International Studies and Regional Development(GSISRD)
Graduate School of Health and Nutrition (GSHN)

Total():Number of international students

Entrance Exam Information
Undergraduate

Admission exam subjects (Admission of Foreign Applicants and Returnees)

Department of International Studies
and Regional Development

・Interview
・Exams: 1. Making summaries in Japanese and English;
2. Write an essay in either Japanese or English

Department of Child Studies

・Interview ・Exams in Japanese ( an essay )Department of Health and Nutrition

・Interview ・Exams in Japanese ( a test of chemical )Department of International
Economic Studies*1

・Interview ・Exams in Japanese ( an essay )Graduate

Admission exam subjects

Graduate School of International
Studies and Regional Development

・Academic subjects ( essay questions*2 ) ・English ・ Interview

Graduate School of Health andNutrition

・Academic subjects ・English ・ Interview*1

Department of International Economic Studies is required to submit the TOEFL iBT or TOEIC L & R results within 2 years before theapplication start date at the time of application*2
Submit together with application documents when you apply. Essay topics can be uploaded from the Graduate School website.
(URL:https://gs-unii.ac.jp/)

Tuitions and Miscellaneous Fees
Amount (Yen)
Application fee

Enrollment fee

Tuition fee

Undergraduate: 17,000; Graduate: 30,000
Undergraduate:

Graduate:

1. Niigata Prefecture Residents: 282,000

1. Niigata Prefecture Residents: 141,000

2. Non-residents: 564,000

2. Non-residents: 282,000

535,800 per year

Access◇

Transportation
It takes about two hours from Tokyo Station. (Arriving at Niigata Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen)●Bus 25 min. (From Bus stop 2 at Niigata Station Bus Terminal to Kenritsu daigaku Mae) and 3 min. walk.
*For Tsushimaya Line, 8 min. walk from Ogata Honcho.

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Train 10 min. (From Niigata to Ogata Station) and 15 min. walk.

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Taxi 20 min. (From Niigata Station)＊＊＊ flight routes temporarily suspended

University of NIIGATA PREFECTURE
471, Ebigase, Higashi-ku, Niigata-City,Niigata, Japan 950-8680