Nagoya University
Nagoya, Japan • Founded 1871 • QS 2027 #156
Updated May 2026 · Source: nagoya-u.ac.jp
Overview
Established in 1939, the Nagoya University (Nagoya Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Nagoya (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Aichi.
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nagoya University is a large-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nagoya University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 84-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Nagoya University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for Nagoya University are listed below.
Academic Details
Nagoya University's student body, faculty composition, and recognition framework are below.
Academic Structures
Nagoya University's academic units are listed below, by type.
Unit 22 items
- Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences
- Graduate School of Economics
- Graduate School of Education and Human Development
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Environmental Studies
- Graduate School of Humanities
- Graduate School of Informatics
- Graduate School of International Development
- Graduate School of Law
- Graduate School of Mathematics
- Graduate School of Medicine
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Graduate School of Science
- School of Agricultural Sciences
- School of Economics
- School of Education
- School of Engineering
- School of Humanities
- School of Informatics
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- School of Science
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.
Asian Legal Exchange (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
- Political Sciences
Bioscience and Biotechnology (Centre) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Biomedicine
- Biophysics
- Biotechnology
Chronological Research (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Developmental Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Child Care and Development
- Clinical Psychology
Education for International Students (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- Japanese
Experimental Studies (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Gene Research (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Genetics
Health, Physical Fitness and Sports (Centre) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Education
- Health Sciences
- Sports
Hydrospheric Atmospheric (Centre) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Studies
- Geophysics
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Waste Management
- Water Science
Information Technology (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Information Technology
International Cooperation in Agricultural Education (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
Materials Science (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Materials Engineering
Radioisotope Research (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Radiology
Studies of Higher Education (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Higher Education
Theoretical Studies (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Bioagricultural Sciences (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Life Sciences
Economics (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Industrial Management
Education and Human Development (Graduate School) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Adult Education
- Behavioural Sciences
- Clinical Psychology
- Development Studies
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Sciences
- Higher Education
- Information Sciences
- Physical Education
- Psychology
- Sports
Engineering (Graduate School) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Physics
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Telecommunications Engineering
Environmental Studies (Graduate School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Social Studies
Information Science (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
Information Science and Technology (Graduate School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Media Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
International Development (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- International Studies
Languages and Cultures (Graduate School) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- American Studies
- Applied Linguistics
- Asian Studies
- Cultural Studies
- East Asian Studies
- English
- European Studies
- Foreign Languages Education
- Gender Studies
- Japanese
Law (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Comparative Law
- Law
- Political Sciences
Letters (Graduate School) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aesthetics
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Arts and Humanities
- Classical Languages
- Cultural Studies
- History
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
Mathematics (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mathematics
Medicine (Graduate School) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cell Biology
- Community Health
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Laboratory Techniques
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Radiology
Science (Graduate School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Astrophysics
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
Advanced Research (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Natural Sciences
Eco Topia Science (Institute) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Environmental Medicine (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Neurosciences
Liberal Arts and Science (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Natural Sciences
Origin of Particles and the Universe (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Astrophysics
Solar-Terrestrial Environment (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Astronomy and Space Science
Disaster Mitigation (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Safety Engineering
Green Mobility Collaborative Studies (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Studies
Synchrotron Radiation (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physics
Agricultural Science (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Environmental Studies
Economics (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Economic and Finance Policy
- Economic History
- Economics
Education (School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- Development Studies
- Education
- Information Sciences
- International Studies
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Engineering (School) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Physics
- Architecture
- Bioengineering
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Informatics and Science (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
Law (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Comparative Law
- Law
- Political Sciences
Letters (School) 16 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aesthetics
- Art History
- Arts and Humanities
- Behavioural Sciences
- Cultural Studies
- English
- French
- German
- History
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sociology
Medicine (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
Science (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Programs Offered
Search and filter Nagoya University's available programmes by degree level.
22 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Japan
Bachelor's Degree 9 programmes
Master's Degree 13 programmes
Showing 10 of 13.
How to apply to Nagoya University
A short guide to applying to Nagoya University — five steps.
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Find a programme that fits your goals
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Nagoya University runs 22 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
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Confirm you meet the requirements
Before applying to Nagoya University, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Japan.
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Assemble your application package
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Nagoya University's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
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Submit your application
Lodge your application through the official website (www.nagoya-u.ac.jp). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
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Contact admissions and follow up
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +81 (52) 789 2012. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nagoya University
Quick reference for Nagoya University: founding, control type, and recognition status.
How old is Nagoya University?
The institution opened in 1871 (approximately 155 years ago).
What city is Nagoya University in?
Nagoya University operates from Nagoya, Japan.
What is Nagoya University's control type?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How big is Nagoya University's student body?
Nagoya University serves approximately 15,000-19,999 students.
Where does Nagoya University stand in university rankings?
Nagoya University is ranked QS 2027 #156.
How is Nagoya University organised academically?
The institution comprises 22 academic units.
Is Nagoya University officially recognised?
Nagoya University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
How do I find Nagoya University online?
Nagoya University's official website is www.nagoya-u.ac.jp.
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