Nagasaki University
Nagasaki, Japan • Founded 1949 • World Rank #1182
Overview
Established in 1949, the Nagasaki University (Nagasaki Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Nagasaki (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nagasaki University is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nagasaki University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 75-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Nagasaki University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Location pin, postal address, phone, email, website, and social profiles for Nagasaki University. Always verify channels through the official domain to avoid third-party impersonators.
Academic Details
Institutional vitals for Nagasaki University: how big, how staffed, and how recognised it is. Campus setting (urban, suburban, rural) interacts with these metrics in shaping the daily academic experience.
Academic Structures
Nagasaki University's academic structure — the schools, colleges, and divisions inside the institution — is laid out below. Use this map when figuring out which faculty owns the programme you want.
Unit 17 items
- Faculty of Economics
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Environmental Science
- Faculty of Fisheries
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- Graduate School of Economics
- Graduate School of Education
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences
- Graduate School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Dentistry
- School of Engineering
- School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Information and Data Sciences
- School of Medicine
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health
Degrees
Nagasaki University's academic tracks grouped by qualification level. Some awards are conferred by Nagasaki University directly, others validated by a partner institution; the distinction matters for credential portability.
Other 24 programs
- Biomedicine
- Business Administration
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Studies
- Fishery
- Health Sciences
- Management
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Production Engineering
- Public Health
- Surgery
- Tropical Medicine
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.
Education Research and Training (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Research
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Frontier Life Sciences (Centre) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedicine
- Genetics
- Organic Chemistry
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Gender Equality (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Gender Studies
Health and Community Medicine (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Community Health
- Health Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Industry, University and Government Cooperation (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
International Collaborative Research (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Medical Innovation (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Economic and Finance Policy
- Economics
- Finance
- Information Management
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Cultural Studies
- Education
- Educational Psychology
- Health Education
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Teacher Training
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Environmental Studies (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Social Studies
Common Career Paths
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Officer
- Climate Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Fisheries (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Fishery
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Materials Engineering
Biomedical Sciences (Graduate School) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedicine
- Dentistry
- Health Sciences
- Immunology
- Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Treatment Techniques
- Tropical Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Biomedical Engineer
- Medical Device Specialist
- Clinical Engineer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economic and Finance Policy
- Economics
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Teacher Training
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Fisheries Science and Environmental Studies (Graduate School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Fishery
- Marine Science and Oceanography
Common Career Paths
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Officer
- Climate Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
International Health Development (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
- Health Sciences
- International Studies
Atomic Bomb Disease (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
East China Sea Research (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Marine Science and Oceanography
Tropical Medicine (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Microbiology
- Tropical Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Higher Education (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Research
- Higher Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Infectuous Disease in Asia and Africa (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Immunology
Nuclear Weapons Abolition (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Peace and Disarmament
Tropical Infections (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Tropical Medicine
Tropical Infectious Diseases (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Tropical Medicine
Dentistry (School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Dentistry
- Environmental Studies
- Medicine
- Oral Pathology
Common Career Paths
- Dentist
- Oral Surgeon
- Dental Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (School) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Pathology
- Physiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Social and Preventive Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmaceutical Sciences (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Nagasaki University's programmes, with filter and level-based grouping. The combination of search and tier view makes shortlisting faster across large catalogues.
Bachelor's Degree
10 programmes
At undergraduate level, Nagasaki University offers 10 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.
Faculty of Fisheries Marine Science 4 years On-campus Japanese
School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus Japanese
Faculty of Environmental Science Environmental Sciences 4 years On-campus Japanese
School of Engineering General Engineering 4 years On-campus Japanese
School of Information and Data Sciences Data Science & Analytics 4 years On-campus Japanese
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy 6 years On-campus Japanese
School of Dentistry Dentistry 6 years On-campus Japanese
School of Medicine Medicine 6 years On-campus Japanese
Faculty of Economics Economics 4 years On-campus Japanese
Faculty of Education Education & Teaching 4 years On-campus Japanese
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
7 programmes
These 7 programmes form Nagasaki University's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.
School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health Medicine 1 year On-campus Japanese
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 2 years On-campus Japanese
Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences 2 years On-campus Japanese
Graduate School of Engineering General Engineering 2 years On-campus Japanese
Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology General Engineering 2 years On-campus Japanese
Graduate School of Economics Economics 2 years On-campus Japanese
Graduate School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences Humanities & Cultural Studies 2 years On-campus Japanese
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
1 programme
These 1 programme make up Nagasaki University's doctoral catalogue, where candidates work closely with supervisors to produce publishable, original research.
Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health 3 years On-campus Japanese
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Professional Doctorate
1 programme
These 1 programme make up Nagasaki University's doctoral catalogue, where candidates work closely with supervisors to produce publishable, original research.
Graduate School of Education Education & Teaching 2 years On-campus Japanese
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Nagasaki University
A practical five-step guide to applying to Nagasaki University, from programme research through submission and follow-up.
- 1 Find a programme that fits your goals
Use the programme finder to browse Nagasaki University's 19 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Confirm you meet the requirements
Programme-level requirements at Nagasaki University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Assemble your application package
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Submit your application
Nagasaki University processes applications through www.nagasaki-u.ac.jp. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Contact admissions and follow up
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +81 (95) 819 2016. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nagasaki University
A short Q&A covering Nagasaki University's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.
When did Nagasaki University open?
Nagasaki University traces its founding to 1949 (approximately 77 years ago).
Where is Nagasaki University located?
Nagasaki University is located in Nagasaki, Japan.
Is Nagasaki University public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
What is the student enrolment at Nagasaki University?
Student enrolment at Nagasaki University is around 8,000-8,999.
Where does Nagasaki University stand in university rankings?
It ranks #1182 globally and #32 in Japan.
How is Nagasaki University organised academically?
Nagasaki University has 17 academic units.
Is Nagasaki University officially recognised?
The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
What is Nagasaki University's official website?
Nagasaki University's official website is www.nagasaki-u.ac.jp.
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