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Nagoya University

Chubu Prefecture, Japan

The Chubu region, located in the heart of Japan, has played a central role in the nation's history and has for long prospered under a flourishing culture and economy. The Chubu contains both traditional and modern industries, notable amongst which is the automobile industry.

Although Nagoya University's history can be dated back to 1871, when a medical school and hospital were founded on the site of a local feudal government house, it was in 1939 that the university was formally established as Japan's seventh imperial university.

SIUC exchange students are hosted by NUPACE, the Nagoya University Program for Academic Exchange. This offers the opportunity to study at Nagoya for four to twelve months in a program which combines Japanese language and culture study with selected classes in English.

Nagoya University consists of nine undergraduate schools, thirteen graduate schools, two research institutes and nineteen research centers. Approximately 17,000 student are enrolled at the university, over 1,000 of whom from a lively international community. The teaching, research and administrative staff numbers about 3,500.

Exchange Details

Location:

Nagoya, Aichi prefecture, Japan
Highlights:
  • The region is home to Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu
  • NUPACE is one of the largest short-term exchange programmes established at a national university.
  • 10% of NUPACE alumni return to Nagoya University to pursue graduate studies.
Host Institution:

Nagoya University, The program host is NUPACE: Nagoya University Program for Academic Exchange.

Dates:

Autumn Semester: Early October to early February (arrive one week prior)
Spring Semester: Early April to late-July/early August (extension to late September possible)
4 to 12 month period of study - Consult NUPACE website for exact dates

Fields of Study:
  • Japanese Language, Japanese Studies
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Informatics and Sciences
  • Intercultural Communication
  • International Development
  • Law
  • Literature
  • Independent study and others
Level of Study:

Undergraduate / Graduate
Number of Credits:

Varies, greater than 15 per semester

Eligibility:

3.0 GPA, SIUC students only

Staff:

Instruction and administrative support is provided by the staff of Nagoya University.

SIUC Sponsor:

Foreign Languages and Literatures, College of Liberal Arts

Number of Participants:

One to five per year
Program Fee:

Participants pay SIUC tuition (no campus fees) and an exchange charge of $150 per semester. Tuition at Nagoya University is included in the exchange.

Other Costs:

Students are responsible directly for all other expenses including overseas transportation, room and board, local transportation, passport and other personal expenses.

Financial Aid:

Financial aid does apply. There are also scholarships available specifically for Japan. See our Getting Ready section for more information.

Housing:

Campus residence halls or nearby apartments
Transportation:

International transportation is the responsibility of the participant.

Website / Resources:

http://www.ecis.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/nupace/
Additional Information:

Computer lab with Internet access, Counseling, Health care, Culture and Sports clubs, Cross-culture exchange groups.
Application Deadline:

November 1 for April enrollment
March 1 for late-September admission
Application:

Download the application from http://www.ecis.nagoya-u.ac.jp/nupace. IMPORTANT: The application and all supporting materials must be turned in to SIUC Study Abroad Programs. Do not send items directly to NUPACE as you must be nominated by SIUC.

Contact:

Study Abroad Programs

The information contained here - including costs, program dates and program arrangements - is subject to change by the program sponsors and host institutions. There may also be changes once a program or exchange has started due to factors beyond our control. Please check with our office for the latest information.