Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
University’s presentation
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS) is the only university specializing in international studies and foreign languages education in the Chubu (Central) Region of Japan. Our programs aim to develop students with genuine international and global perspectives through a distinctive education system; language, liberal arts and specialized education. We offer small-group teaching, which takes place in groups of four students and a native teacher for all major language courses, so that students can acquire genuine language skills. NUFS, which has more than 300 foreign teachers and students from all over the world, has an international campus that is integrated in the following five domains: study abroad programs; active learning; native speakers; career support; and an international campus. It belongs to the Association of 7 GAIDAI (Foreign Studies Universities) in Japan. It ranks 74th In the THE (Times Higher Education) Japan University Rankings 2019 and ranks 9th in their pillar of internationalization among about 750 universities.
Address
57 Takenoyama,
Iwasaki, Nisshin,
Aichi 470-0197
JAPAN
Website
Fields of Education
- Arts and Humanities
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
Megumi Hata (Ms.), Sachi Hirano (Ms.), incoming_gg@nufs.ac.jp
Do you have a Buddy system?
Yes
Academic calendar (link)
Number of students in the institution
4,500
Proportion of international students
4%
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
Japanese
Level required
- A1
- A2
- B1
- B2
- C1
- C2
Official certification
Official certification not asked
Other languages of instruction
English
Level required for the other languages
- B1
- B2
- C1
- C2
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification not asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning
N/A
Linguistic support
N/A
Equivalence of university credits
1.5 ECTS
Additional fees
Yes
Use of additional fees
All costs other than tuition fees ( e.g. dormitory, food, textbooks, transport)
Services available on the campus
Library, cafeteria, convenience store, bank ATMs, etc.
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
On-campus accommodation solutions?
Yes
Accommodation solutions and amounts
We have three international students dormitories within walking distance of the campus.
Application and maintenance fee: ￥10,000 (upon move-in only, Non-refundable)
Monthly Room Rent: ￥35,000 (including utilities)