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Contents
Application Procedures.............................................................................................21
Application Forms; Application Deadlines; Forwarding Address; Notification of Results
Financial Information.................................................................................................22
University Fees; Living Expenses
Entering Japan...........................................................................................................25
Student Life..................................................................................................................26
Housing; Health Care; Life, Accident and Personal Liability Insurance Schemes; Counselling;
Computer Access; Tutors; Extracurricular Activities; Cross-cultural Exchange Groups;
Exchange Activities outside Nagoya; Part-time Work; Climate & Clothes
The world we inhabit has become region. These and other achievements
increasingly complex, fluid and uncer- may be attributed to the free and vibrant
tain. Indeed, as the economic crisis of academic culture that has come to define
2008 bluntly revealed, failure to adapt this University, and one that we wish to
to changing economic and social con- share with you.
ditions invariably results in decline. In
this environment, Nagoya University, Established in 1996, NUPACE,
as a centre of science and knowledge, the Nagoya University Program for
regards it a fundamental mission to edu- Academic Exchange, constitutes both a
cate its students to be rational and cre- frontrunner and intrinsic element of our
ative global human resources, individu- continued endeavour to internationalise.
als who are able to meet the needs of As is evident in this brochure, the pro-
society’s constantly shifting demands. gramme has accrued a wealth of experi-
ence in its fourteen years of operation,
Naturally, the University considers and evolved into a highly reputable stu-
the internationalisation of education dent exchange undertaking, both domes-
to be indispensable to the nurturing of tically and internationally. NUPACE
globally-minded citizens. In line with will afford you the opportunity to simul-
Government policy, Nagoya University taneously enjoy a quality academic
has set the ambitious target of doubling curriculum, discover Japan and, most
of its intake of international students to importantly, to acquire a fundamentally
3,000 by 2020. Moreover, as a Ministry international approach to life.
of Education-designated “Global 30”
hub, we have taken a national lead in Nagoya University’s Academic
implementing a range of internationali- Charter assigns us with the task of
sation projects that will fundamentally “cultivating courageous intellectuals
alter traditional practices in Japanese endowed with the power to forge a new
higher education. era”. Your decision to join NUPACE
may well serve as the launching-pad for
Indeed, whilst Nagoya University such an adventure.
has long been an undisputed leader in
Japan’s higher education sector, this past
decade has witnessed the University
playing an increasingly prominent
role on the global stage. Four Nobel
Prizes serve to demonstrate Nagoya
University’s expertise in cultivating
world-class researchers; furthermore,
its position as one of only sixteen Asian
universities listed in the “Top 100” of the
THES – QS World University Rankings
2009, confirms Nagoya University to Michinari Hamaguchi, D. Med.,
President of Nagoya University
be a leading knowledge centre in the
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Nagoya – the City
and the University
The Chubu region, located in the heart of Japan, has played a central role in this nation’s history and has for long
prospered under a flourishing culture and economy. The area is particularly renowned as the home of Oda Nobunaga,
Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu, the three military leaders who unified Japan over 400 years ago, bringing an
end to the ‘Period of Warring States’. Nagoya Castle, originally built by Tokugawa Ieyasu and famous for the golden dol-
phins found on its donjon, serves as the landmark of the region. Its castle town, Nagoya, has thrived.
In contemporary Japan, this vibrant metropolis occupies an important political and economical position. Nagoya consti-
tutes the nerve centre of the Chubu Industrial Zone, an amalgamation of both traditional and modern industries, notable
amongst which is the automobile industry. Nagoya offers the conveniences of any urban centre, with shops, restaurants
and leisure activities to cater to any taste, and with a population of 2.2 million, it is an exciting place to live, work and
study.
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. Since 1949, after its re-emergence in the reformed post-war education system, Nagoya University has
not only developed as the pre-eminent educational establishment in the Chubu region, it has also flourished as one of the
foremost national universities in Japan.
Currently, Nagoya University consists of nine undergraduate schools, thirteen graduate schools, three research institutes
and sixteen interdepartmental research and education centres. Approximately 16,400 students are enrolled at the univer-
sity, 1,570 of whom form a lively international community. The teaching, research and administrative staff numbers about
3,200.
In recent years, Nagoya University has become conspicuous amongst national universities through its enhanced level of
international competitiveness. This University was selected by the Ministry of Education to be a “Global 30” hub, one of
only 13 institutions nationwide, which, in the period FY2009-2014, are being granted a substantial budget to implement
broad-ranging internationalisation initiatives. Furthermore, as a consistent recipient of JSPS Global Center of Excellence
awards, as well as prominent contributor to Japan’s cultivation of Nobel Laureates, Nagoya University has a proven track
record of research that performs at the apex of global excellence.
Whilst fostering an academic tradition of freedom and tolerance, today’s Nagoya University is a national leader in the
quest to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
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Standard Course, there are seven levels ranging Credits Academic Advisor
from elementary to advanced Japanese and, at The minimum coursework requirement for A full-time faculty member whose field of
the elementary level, students attend one class a Special Undergraduate Students and Special specialisation is close to that of the student’s
day, five days per week. The Intensive Course, Graduate Students is 15 credits per semester or ‘major’ will be assigned to each student as his/
covering six levels, requires students to attend 30 credits per year. Special Research Students her academic advisor.
two classes a day, five days per week at the are required to pursue research for a minimum
same level. However, from the pre-intermediate of 15 hours per week. At the end of their peri- Academic Calendar
level upwards, students in both courses may od of exchange, all NUPACE students hav- The academic year at Nagoya University is
devise their own Japanese language curriculum, ing earned credits are presented with an offi- divided into spring and autumn semesters:
attending classes between one and five days per cial transcript of academic records specifying
week. courses studied, evaluation of performance and 1. Autumn Semester 2010
credits awarded. The number of credits granted Class Schedule
2. Courses in Japan Area & Intercultural is determined by the academic regulations of 1 October 2010 ~ 10 February 2011
Studies Nagoya University and is based on the number
Introductory level courses in Japan area stud- of hours studied. Upon examining the academic Winter Vacation
ies comprise a popular part of the NUPACE transcript, the student’s home institution may 28 December 2010 ~ 7 January 2011
curriculum. These courses are taught in English determine the appropriate number of credits Spring Vacation
and cover subjects in the humanities, social sci- to be granted at that institution. Prospective 11 February 2011 ~ 31 March 2011
ences, and engineering sciences. students are asked to note that the granting of
credits for the purpose of earning a degree falls Students joining the NUPACE programme in
3. Courses in the Student’s ‘Major’ under the jurisdiction of the student’s home autumn 2010 are required to arrive in Japan in
Students are able to pursue their major field institution. late September 2010 for a pre-class orientation.
of study through established courses, or courses
designed especially for NUPACE students. The NUPACE students earn two sets of grades 2. Spring Semester 2011
core NUPACE curriculum is taught primarily in in courses taken for credit: Grades based on Class Schedule (tentative)
English, although students who can demonstrate Nagoya University’s system, and their equiv- 13 April 2011 ~ 5 August 2011
sufficient Japanese language ability (level one of alent on the UCTS (UMAP Credit Transfer
the Japanese Language Proficiency Test) may Scheme) scale. UCTS comprises an internation- Summer Vacation
register for regular courses taught in Japanese at al grade evaluation standard that facilitates the 8 August 2011 ~ 30 September 2011
their school of affiliation. transfer of credits and grades between different
university systems. For further information on Students joining the NUPACE programme
4. Introductory Courses taught in Japanese UMAP and the UCTS, see http://www.umap. in spring 2011 are required to arrive in Japan in
A limited number of courses taught in org/. early April 2011 for a pre-class orientation.
Japanese, and aimed at upper-intermediate and Nagoya University UCTS
pre-advanced learners of Japanese, have been Grading System Equivalent Scale NB. The above dates may be subject to
made available to those NUPACE students who A*Excellent (90~100) A Excellent minor changes.
have attained at least level two of the Japanese A Very Good (80~89) B Very Good
Language Proficiency Test. B Good (70~79) C Good
C Satisfactory (60~69) D Satisfactory
5. Guided Independent Study (GIS) F Fail (0~59) F Fail
(Nagoya University will not adopt the grades E and Fx, as employed by
In their second semester of study at Nagoya the UCTS grading system)
University, Special Undergraduate Students
and Special Graduate Students can opt to take One Nagoya University credit has been calcu-
advantage of our Guided Independent Study lated as equivalent to 1.935 UCTS units. Hence,
(GIS) system. After consulting and obtaining the 15 credits per semester that NUPACE
permission from their academic advisors, these requires Special Undergraduate and Special
students may, with the co-operation of an aca- Graduate students to earn equal approximately
demic supervisor, pursue independent research 29 UCTS units.
in their major field of study. This research work
is evaluated and credits awarded accordingly.
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NUPACE Academic
Programme
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Japanese Language Programme
A. Description of Levels 4. Intermediate
Japanese I
1. Elementary Japanese Designed for those students who have
I received approximately 400 hours of Japanese
Designed for students who have little or instruction or who have completed Pre-
no knowledge of Japanese, this level aims to intermediate Japanese at Nagoya University.
develop the students’ working knowledge of This level aims to enable students to master
Japanese to the point where they can function grammatical patterns and expressions found
effectively in everyday life. Emphasis is placed at the beginning to mid-intermediate level and
on improving oral skills, although students will to develop proficiency in the four skill areas.
also be required to master the fundamentals of Upon completion of the level, students should
elementary grammar and a limited number of have mastered a total of 550 kanji and possess a
kanji (Chinese characters). The written con- vocabulary of 3,800 words.
tent of this level (150 kanji, vocabulary of 800
words) is approximately equivalent to level four 5. Intermediate
of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Japanese II
Designed for those students who have
2. Elementary Japanese received approximately 500 hours of Japanese
II instruction or who have completed Intermediate
Designed for those students who have had Japanese I at Nagoya University. Although
approximately 150 hours of Japanese instruction emphasis is placed on developing a high com-
or who have completed Elementary Japanese mand of oral skills for the purpose of communi-
I at Nagoya University. The main objective is cation in academic and non-academic situations
to enable students to master the fundamentals in Japan, students are also required to improve
of pre-intermediate grammar patterns and to their competency in listening, reading and writ-
acquire a working knowledge of Japanese to ing. Upon completion of the level, students
help them function smoothly in Japanese soci- should have mastered a total of 700 kanji and
ety. Upon completion of this level, students have acquired a vocabulary of approximately
should have mastered a total of 300 kanji and 5,000 words.
possess a vocabulary of 1,800 words (approxi-
Nagoya University offers two comprehensive mately equivalent to level three of the Japanese 6. Pre-advanced
Japanese language programmes to all interna- Language Proficiency Test). Japanese
tional students, researchers and faculty mem- Designed for those students who have
bers affiliated to this University: 1) Standard 3. Pre-intermediate received approximately 600 hours of Japanese
Course in Japanese and, 2) Intensive Course Japanese instruction or who have completed Intermediate
in Japanese. In the Standard Course, class- Designed for those students who have Japanese II at Nagoya University. This level
es are divided into seven levels ranging from received approximately 300 hours of Japanese aims to enable students to increase their vocabu-
Elementary Japanese I to Advanced Japanese, instruction or who have completed Elementary lary to approximately 6,000 words and 900
and students attend one class a day for up to five Japanese II at Nagoya University. The main kanji, and to improve the four language skills
days a week. The Intensive Course has six lev- objective is to enable students to consolidate to the equivalent of level two of the Japanese
els from Elementary Japanese I to Intermediate their knowledge of basic Japanese grammar, Language Proficiency Test.
Japanese II with students attending two classes a vocabulary and kanji, so that they are better
day for up to five days a week. The programme prepared to proceed to intermediate Japanese. 7. Advanced Japanese
offers flexibility and choice, and places prior- Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge of Designed for students who have received
ity on meeting the various academic needs of Japanese in the four skill areas. Students should approximately 750 hours of Japanese instruction
students. have mastered a total of 400 kanji and 2,600 or who have completed Pre-advanced Japanese
words by the end of this level. at Nagoya University. Students are required to
increase their vocabulary to 7,500 words and
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1,100 kanji. Upon completion of this level, stu- B. Course Structure 2. Pre-intermediate to
dents should be able to join general education Advanced Japanese
classes for Japanese students with minimum I. Standard Course in Japanese (autumn and spring; 1 credit per class <2
assistance from a Japanese tutor. hours>, maximum five classes per week x
14 weeks)
1. Elementary Japanese
(autumn and spring; 5 credits; 10 hours
per week x 14 weeks) At these higher levels, students are encour-
aged to devise their own Japanese language cur-
Two comprehensive classes, Elementary riculum according to individual needs. Twenty-
Japanese I and Elementary Japanese II are five classes covering five levels are offered,
offered at this level, encompassing all four skill which are divided amongst the skill areas of
areas. conversation (C), reading (R), listening (L),
grammar and discourse (G), and writing (W).
Students may opt to take between one and five
of these classes at a level determined by the
result of their placement test.
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Intensive Japanese Course Structure (Elementary I to Pre-intermediate)
Japanese Level Class Name Textbook
Elementary I IJ111 A Course in Modern Japanese Vol. 1
Elementary II IJ112 A Course in Modern Japanese Vol. 2
Pre-intermediate To Be Announced
Intensive Japanese Course Structure (Pre-intermediate to Intermediate II)
Class Name/Skill
Japanese Level Conversation Conversation Reading Listening Grammar/ Textbook
1 2 Discourse
Pre-intermediate IJ211 IJ211 IJ211 IJ211 To Be Announced
Intermediate I IJ212 (C1 & C2) IJ212 (R) IJ212 (L) IJ212 (G) IJ212 『現代日本語コース中級Ⅰ』
Intermediate II (C1) (C2) (R) (L) (G) 『現代日本語コース中級Ⅱ』
Student Column 1
Gabi Steinbach,
majoring in Physics at TU Chemnitz in Germany.
I just can say THANKS to all the members of the NUPACE team! From the very first moment there was
a familiar atmosphere that made a comparatively easy start possible- into a world which was totally different
from what I had known and experienced before. Of course it took some time to get used to and understand
(Gabi is pictured on the the Japanese lifestyle. Coming here with almost no Japanese language skills, the language barrier, not least of
right.) all, made everyday a challenge- not only in finding my own way around but also in making contact with the
Japanese. But for this, the language programme, although really quite tough, offered a “shinkansen speed-like”
introduction. Even after a few weeks I could make my first friends without using any language other than
Japanese!
Apart from Japanese, I also enjoyed becoming friends with people from all over the world: Usually in the
evenings we gathered together in the lobby of Ohmeikan, our dormitory, to have fun together (lots of parties or
just sitting together and sharing home made national food cooked by everyone). There, upcoming discussions
about everybody’s country and its characteristics made some evenings a small journey around the world. Some
of them inspired me so much, that, after exploring the width of Japan- from Hokkaido to Kyushu-, I made
plans to travel with some of my new friends to their home country. Where could you find a better introduction
to the Asian world than by the people themselves?!
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School of Letters
Introduction to
Japanese Language and
Culture I & II
(spring and autumn; 2 credits; 1 class
per week; course-co-ordinator: SAITO
Fumitoshi)
Student Column 2
Okie Primatyo,
majoring in electrical engineering at Gadjah Mada University in Indonesia.
Honestly, my first experience of Japan is “Doraemon” and “Dragon Ball”. Then I started watching Japanese
dramas and listening to J-Pop. From them I could see how great, interesting, and amazing Japan is. That time,
I realised that I really wanted to go to Japan, see Japan directly, and feel “the real Japan.” I applied to NUPACE
twice. My first attempt failed. After sending an application for the second time, they wrote, “I am pleased to
inform you that you have been successfully admitted to the School of Engineering…” That time I heard songs
from heaven.
However, when I came to Japan for the first time in April 2009, I didn’t know about the Japanese language
at all. But, that was not a problem because NUPACE gave me everything to be hero from zero. Really! The
best thing is the Japanese language course with good materials and great teachers. The content is related to my
environment, so I can learn easily. There is also a Japanese tutoring system with a Japanese student. My tutor
was so nice and answered all my questions even the silliest ones. Not only could I choose a Japanese course,
but also other subjects, like electrical engineering, production engineering, and many more. And thanks to
NUPACE, I could do research in a modern lab. It was interesting to research about hierarchical optical net-
work design. My professor was very warm and supportive. The Lab’s members were nice too. We held parties
together.
Not only is there study, but there are also parties, lots of them. I could meet Japanese and other international
students. The best thing is that I can make friends from all around the world! We shared our culture, went on
trips together, did some parties, and much more. I even practiced my English. And I can’t forget about my
home-stay program. I had the chance to make ceramics, sushi, and party together. They were fun.
So, what do you have to wait for? Go to Japan and feel the “real Japan.” And NUPACE is the best pro-
gramme. I mean it.
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Courses in the
Student’s Major
EcoTopia Science Institute
Motor Control and the neural system. We focus on the control of
Information Processing ion channels in verve cells and the energy cycle
in the Biological System in living organisms, which are deeply relat-
(autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week; ed to motor control. In addition, we learn that
course co-ordinator: OBINATA Goro) sophisticated human movements are achieved
by integrating the functions of the central ner-
The purpose of this lecture is to understand vous system and many other organs. Artificial
the mechanism for generating human move- machines which have been designed by imi-
ments. We learn the functions of the central ner- tating the mechanisms of motor and sensory
vous and sensory systems, which are important systems in living organism also comprise key
for the mechanism of muscle control through points of this lecture.
School of Economics
1. Development ics. Topics covered include population, labour
Economics migration, growth theory, international trade,
(spring; 2 credits; 1 class per week; course environmental issues, etc. Students may have
co-ordinator: XUE Jinjun) the opportunity to participate in international
conferences and publish papers in English.
This course introduces students to the princi-
ples and main theories of development econom-
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2. Income Theory and only to promote an understanding of the core of is a manmade device to connect them to each
Applications income theory, but also to enhance a sense of its other. Price theory serves as a tool to analyse the
(autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week; practical applications in the real world. functions of household and firm behaviour. This
course co-ordinator: ARAYAMA Yuko) course intends not only to promote an under-
3. Price Theory and standing of basic economic theory, but also to
A simple economy consists of households, Applications enhance a sense of the practical applications of
firms and the government sector. The market (spring; 2 credits; 1 class per week; course price theory in the real world.
is a manmade device to connect them to each co-ordinator: ARAYAMA Yuko)
other. Income theory serves as a tool to analyse
the determination of national income and rea- A simple economy consists of households,
sons for its fluctuation. This course intends not firms and the government sector. The market
School of Education
1. Disney as Cultural other characters, 2) how “Disneyfication” works 2. Education in Japan
Teacher (changing sources to fit the Disney formula), 3) (spring; 2 credits; 1 class per week; course
(spring; 2 credits; 1 class per week; course whether Disney is good for children, 4) evolving co-ordinator: Robert ASPINALL)
co-ordinator: David POMATTI) stereotypes in Disney, 5) the Disney Worldview,
6) Disney’s idea of nature and of history, 7) This course seeks to examine education in
This is a media-literacy course on “reading Disney and feminism, 8) how Disney has adapt- Japan from both a historical and comparative
Disney”: How to understand the social and ed to different countries aspect. The main features of the Japanese edu-
cultural messages in Disney features, from the cation system from kindergarten up to higher
earliest animations to full-length “live action” There will be ample video illustrations, education are introduced, and both their evolu-
movies, and also the various Disneyland including the viewing and analysis of several tion and current discourse concerning changes
theme parks. From the beginning, Walt Disney full Disney features. All printed materials will and reforms are discussed. Students are encour-
sought to present “American” values and view- be provided by the teacher, but the short text aged to compare features of the Japanese educa-
points through his productions. The nature of must be bought. Evaluation will be based on tion system with education systems in their own
this Americanism has changed over the years attendance, participation in discussions, short countries. Students will be required to write
as American society has changed, and this is worksheets related to the viewing, and a final an individual report and take part in a group
reflected in the images, but core patterns have report demonstrating the student’s own media research project and presentation.
remained. We will look at 1) the social and literacy.
psychological meaning of Mickey Mouse and
School of Engineering
1. Civil Engineering and duction of JICA projects, 3) disaster mitigation tum energy. Magnetism, superconductivity, and
Policies for Developing in developing countries, and 4) construction recent developments pertaining to quantum
Countries II projects in developing countries. computers are discussed. Topics to be analysed
(autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week; include 1) magnetism and superconductivity, 2)
course co-ordinator: TODA Yuji) 2. Introduction to quantum computers, 3) physical properties and
Applied Physics, design of materials, 4) processing of materials
The objective of this course is to study vari- Materials and Energy refinement, 5) processing of materials formation
ous issues, including sustainable development, Engineering and, 6) fundamentals of nuclear fusion.
environmental management, and international (spring; 2 credits; 1 class per week; course
cooperation, to acquire a fundamental knowl- co-ordinator: WATANABE Kenichi)
edge of civil engineering in developing coun-
tries. Topics to be covered include 1) conditions This course introduces the fundamentals of
and challenges in developing countries, 2) intro- applied physics, materials science, and quan-
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3. Introduction to development projects. The second half of the 6. Overview of
Chemical and Biological semester will entail a multi-faceted and com- Advanced Electrical,
Industries prehensive study of construction systems. Site Electronic, and
(spring; 2 credits; 1 class per week; course visits will be included in the course. Evaluation Information Engineering
co-ordinator: LIANG Xingguo) is by means of reports. (autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week;
course co-ordinator: OKUMA Shigeru)
This course introduces the current state and 5. Introduction to
future prospects of R&D and production activi- Production Engineering This course comprises lectures and visits to
ties in Japan’s chemical and biological indus- (spring; 2 credits; 1 class per week; course technical plants and laboratories in the Tokai
tries. The industries’ relationship with human co-ordinator: SASOH Akihiro) area. During lectures, current topics in advanced
society, involvement in environmental and ener- electrical, electronic and information engineer-
gy issues, and role in global society will also be This course provides a fundamental knowl- ing will be reviewed and explained. Plant visits
discussed. edge of production engineering and its cur- introduce students to practices of advanced tech-
rent status in Japan’s industries. The lecturers nology. The course is arranged so as to cover
4. Introduction to have extensive experience of working in Japan’s the fields of electric power systems, information
Civil Engineering and leading companies in the automobile, automo- devices and information engineering.
Architecture bile parts, and aerospace industries. Lectures
(autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week; cover elementary aspects of production engi-
course co-ordinator: ITOH Yoshito/KASAI neering, including management, planning,
Akira)
schedules, system, evaluation, IT utilisation,
quality enhancement, design, the manufacturing
This course examines the role of civil engi- process, market research, etc. Regular atten-
neering and architecture in improving the social dance and several assignments are required.
environment. In the first half of the semester, Final course evaluation is based on attendance
students will be introduced to the fundamen- records and assignment marks.
tal theories of civil engineering and building
techniques that pertain to social infrastructure
The objectives of the Convention on Bio-resources management projects in Japan The objective of this course is to provide
Biological Diversity are; 1) the conservation of and abroad encounter various problems in the students with a background in climate change
biological diversity, 2) the sustainable use of its process of implementation. This course will policies (i.e. policies to combat global warm-
components and; 3) the fair and equitable shar- conduct case studies for understanding the prob- ing). Professor Watanabe will teach the basic
ing of the benefits arising from the utilisation lems evident in projects and discuss appropriate facts of climate change and, after this, exter-
of genetic resources (ABS). This entails that tactics for future projects. Students are required nal lecturers invited from established research
understanding factors of the sustainable use and to prepare presentations of case studies and con- institute(s) will give lectures on: 1) the UN
ABS are crucial for understanding biodiversity duct exercises. Framework Convention on Climate Change
itself. ABS is especially important in the context and the Kyoto Protocol; 2) emission trading; 3)
of the relationship between Asian, African, and Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM) and;
Latin American countries and OECD member 4) bio-fuel and climate change.
countries. Through lectures, students will learn,
1) what biological resources are; 2) formats of
resource utilisation; 3) related conventions; 4)
problems of ABS, and; 5) cases.
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11. Practice in 14. Sustainability and 16. Theory of
Biological Resource Environmental Studies Environmental
Management (autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week; Resources Management
(autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week; course co-ordinator: Victor MUHANDIKI) (spring; 2 credits; 1 class per week; course
course co-ordinator: WATANABE Mikihiko) co-ordinator: WATANABE Mikihiko)
Today, the world faces many global challeng-
This course will instruct on the concrete mea- es related to environmental and socio-economic The objective of this course is to provide
sures necessary for conducting bio-resources issues. In order to achieve a sustainable society, students with theoretical and analytical frame-
management projects. Exercises consist of, 1) we must establish and maintain a workable works in the context of environmental resource
necessary analysis and methods for formulation balance between the environment, society, and management. The frameworks are 1) market
and management of projects on bio-resources, economy. This subject provides introductory failure and the emergence of environmental
hypothetical but useful cases being used; 2) lectures in environmental studies with the aim problems; 2) optimal resource uses; 3) environ-
economic valuation methods for bio-resources; of teaching students the basic knowledge nec- mental taxation and; 4) cost-effectiveness and/
and 3) management schemes in private sectors, essary to improve and maintain global sus- or cost-benefit.
such as biodiversity offsets. tainability in both developed and developing
countries. Lectures cover various topics such as 17. Water and Waste
12. Seminar on the concept of sustainability, economic develop- Engineerin
Precipitation ment and the environment, global warming and (autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week;
Climatology A climate change, water and waste management, course co-ordinator: Victor MUHANDIKI)
(autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week; biodiversity conservation, and international pol-
course co-ordinator: NAKAMURA Kenji) icy frameworks. Technological solutions are often applied to
address water and waste management prob-
Existing and latest studies on precipitation 15. The International lems. In this course, various technologies used
processes and related climatological problems Environment, Politics in water and waste management will be intro-
are discussed. Journal papers, written in English, and Diplomacy duced, ranging from high-cost advanced tech-
and introduced in turn by seminar members, <Graduate> nologies usually applied in developed coun-
will comprise the main texts. (autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week; tries to low-cost technologies that are often the
course co-ordinator: IGUCHI Haruo)
affordable option in developing countries.
13. Studio Workshop of
Architecture Design This course will focus on the history of 18. Water and Waste
<Graduate> American foreign relations since World War II. Management Policies
(autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week; Lectures will generally address major aspects (spring; 2 credits; 1 class per week; course
course co-ordinator: KATAGI Atsushi) co-ordinator: Victor MUHANDIKI)
of American involvement in the world from the
late 1930s to the present, with lectures on each
Studio workshop of an architectural project decade tending to span two weeks. During the For effective management of water and
under a given site and program, that aims to lectures, the contemporary relevance of past waste, it is essential to have relevant rules, laws
develop the student’s skills in analysis, design events in examining the foreign relations of the and policies, and the institutions to adminis-
and presentation. Projects may include the United States will be pointed out. ter them. This course will introduce the chal-
design of a facility related to a certain urban lenges of managing the water environment and
infrastructure or a proposal to a design competi- waste, focusing on legal, policy and institution-
tion that is open to architectural students. al frameworks. Emphasis will be on learning
experiences from Japan and other countries and
the applicability of these experiences to other
countries.
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celestial maps, projections and scales, artistic students will be able to look at maps not only in provided to establish an environmental frame-
elements, and various ways that maps are used a more critical light but also with a deep under- work, and there will be some explanation of
by going through the following sequence of six standing of how complex they can be. what might be called the Hindu way of life.
topics: “disciplines associated with cartogra- This will lead into an examination of the four
phy,” “cartographic vocabulary,” “uses of carto- 3. Seminar in the spiritual yogas, during which time students will
graphic documents and artefacts,” “the science Geography of Religion: be encouraged not only to read about them,
in cartography,” “the art in cartography,” and RajaYoga but also to try them. Special attention will be
“types of maps.” Maps and other cartographic (spring; 2 credits; 1 class per week; course paid to rāja or Pātañjala yoga and to attaining
materials are produced to show the location of co-ordinator: Simon POTTER) samādhi. The course grade will be determined
selected places, and distance and direction are from an examination on the reading materials
important components. Behind maps, though, This course will revolve around spiritual yoga and related information which arises in class
are stories concerning selection, composition, with the idea of getting insights into culture meetings (50%) and an approximately ten-page
and such like, and many maps provide cultural as well as, perhaps, oneself. Some informa- academic paper (50%).
insights. It is hoped that after taking this course, tion about the geography of South Asia will be
School of Law
Politics and Law in tions. The course will close with lecture and dis- Corporate Law
Japan cussion sessions on current topics in Japanese • Comparative Studies in Constitutional Law:
(autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week; law and policy. These may include such topics The Modern Constitution
course co-ordinator: Frank BENNETT) ranging from legal education through environ- • Comparative Studies in Jurisprudence: The
mental regulation to gender issues; student input Law and Its Personnel
Overseas students in Japan are inevitably is welcome in the selection of the closing topics. • Comparative Studies in Political Thought:
exposed to the nation’s inimitable style of Evaluation will be based on three essays, with Political Theory in Modern Europe
bureaucratic process. This course provides an one opportunity for revision and resubmission. • Comparative Studies in Politics: Japanese
opportunity to look beyond the paperwork to Diplomacy & International Politics
the history and the operation of Japan’s political, NB. In addition to the above course, which •C orporate Legal Practices
legal and administrative systems. We will make is open to all NUPACE students, the School of • International Human Rights Law: Human
an effort throughout the course to tie historical Law opens a limited number of regular courses Rights and Refugee Law
experience to the (continuing) development of taught in English to qualified NUPACE stu- • International Economic Law: Problems of
modern institutions. dents. Prior to course registration, students are the WTO Legal System
required to consult with the relevant course • I nternational Negotiation
A pair of initial lectures will provide a very co-ordinator to confirm that they meet the aca- • I ntroduction to International Law
rough overview of the major features of govern- demic requirements of the classes. Courses • J apanese Legal System
ment in the eras of Japanese history since the offered on an annual basis include: • Legal and Business Ethics in Developing
late Tokugawa period, and of the major transi- Countries
tions that the nation has experienced. This will • Comparative Studies in Administrative Law: • Yomiuri Shimbun Special Lecture –
be followed by a series of lectures tracing the Modern Administrative Law Comparative Asian Corporate Theory
historical development of selected core institu- • Comparative Studies in Business Law:
School of Letters
1. Iconicity in Language will read research papers written from both of The second objective is to offer a content class
and Literature these perspectives, and these papers will all that will also provide students with the oppor-
(autumn and spring; 2 credits; 1 class have in common their focus on iconicity. In tunity to develop their English-language skills.
per week; course co-ordinator: William J. addition, since this class is a skill/content class, Students will have the opportunity to read and
HERLOFSKY)
it has two main educational objectives. One discuss language/literature-related materials, to
objective is to offer a content class in which listen to others reading and discussing, as well
In this class, which is open to students from students will be able to study about iconicity, as the opportunity to write about the material
both linguistics and literature backgrounds, we linguistics, literature and other related issues. read and discussed in class.
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School of Medicine
1. Clinical Practice 2. Basic Research 3. Public Health
(Clerkships) Laboratory Experience Research Laboratory
(autumn and spring; co-ordinator: KASUYA (autumn and spring; co-ordinator: KASUYA Experience
Hideki) Hideki) (autumn and spring; co-ordinator: KASUYA
Hideki)
The School of Medicine offers clinical prac- Students are affiliated to a basic research
tice opportunities to students who are already laboratory and learn about molecular basis tech- Students are affiliated to a public health
engaged in such practice at their home institu- niques from a mentor researcher. Students are research laboratory and learn about data analysis
tions. For more detailed information, please expected to become familiar with practices at a of the human health environment from a mentor
access the website of the International Affairs modern molecular laboratory in medicine. researcher. Students are expected to become
Office, School of Medicine. http://www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/english01/ familiar with practices at a public health labora-
http://www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/intlexch/ index.html tory in medicine.
index_en.html http://www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/english01/
index.html
School of Science
1. Advanced Quantum will encompass standard Hartree-Fock electron- 2. Special Lecture on
Chemistry ic structure theory as well as methods capable Advanced Chemistry 9
(autumn; 2 credits; 1 class per week; to include electron correlation effects, as well (spring~autumn (intensive lectures);
course co-ordinator: Stephan IRLE) as basics of molecular dynamics simulations. 1 credit; course co-ordinator: ITAMI
Kenichiro)
Integrated methods such as ONIOM and their
If you have ever wondered how one can extension to molecular dynamics simulations
investigate chaotic high-temperature reaction are introduced for the treatment of very large, This is a one-year course designed to present
systems (for instance combustion processes, extended systems. By the end of the class you cutting-edge topics in chemistry. The course
fullerene and nanotube formation in carbon arc, should have a clear understanding of wave- consists of five or six intensive lectures given by
surface corrosion in rocket engines) at a quan- function- and density-based quantum chemistry international professors.
tum chemical level, this is the class you should methods in general and their interplay with
attend. Beginning with the Born-Oppenheimer classical molecular dynamics methods in so-
approximation, this class focuses on the meth- called Born-Oppenheimer Molecular Dynamics
ods that are used for such investigations, and (BOMD) simulations.
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Other Courses
Students participating in NUPACE are eligible to register for any course offered to degree-seeking students at Nagoya University. As most of these
courses are taught in Japanese, however, prior to registration, students are requested to consult their academic advisor and confirm with the instructor(s) of
the course(s) in question that they meet the language and/or other requirements of the class. The following is a list of Nagoya University’s schools and cor-
responding departments:
1. Undergraduate Students:
Schools Departments/Majors
Agricultural Sciences: Applied Biosciences; Bioresource Sciences; Bioenvironmental Sciences
Economics: Business Administration; Economics
Education: Human Developmental Sciences (Lifelong Education and Development; School Education and Information Science;
International Education and Culture; Human Psychology; Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Engineering: Chemical and Biological Engineering; Civil Engineering and Architecture;
Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Physical Science and
Engineering
Informatics & Sciences: Natural Science Informatics (Environmental Materials; Complex Studies; Mathematical Science); Social and
Human Science Informatics (Geography and Sociology; Juristic, Political and Economic Studies of Environment;
Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience; Studies on Media and Society)
Law: Law and Political Science
Letters: Aesthetics and Art History; Archaeology; Asian History; Chinese Literature; Chinese Philosophy; Classics; English
Linguistics; English and American Literature; French Literature; Geography; German Literature; Indian Studies;
Japanese History; Japanese Linguistics; Japanese Literature; Linguistics; Philosophy; Psychology; Sociology;
Western History
Medicine: Health Sciences (Medical Technology; Nursing; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Radiological Technology);
Medicine
Science: Biological Science; Chemistry; Earth and Planetary Sciences; Mathematics; Physics
2. Graduate Students:
Schools Departments
Bioagricultural Sciences: pplied Molecular Biosciences; Bioengineering Sciences; Biological Mechanisms & Functions; Biosphere
A
Resources Science
Economics: Industrial Administration Systems; Socio-economic Systems
Educ. and Human Development: Educational Sciences (Lifelong Education and Development; School Education and Information Sciences;
Foundations of Education and Human Development; Higher Education; Sports Science for Lifelong Physical
Activity); Psychology and Human Development Sciences (Psychological Science; Human Development and Clinical
Psychology; Sports Behavioural Sciences)
Engineering: Aerospace Engineering; Applied Chemistry; Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology; Civil Engineering;
Electronical Engineering and Computer Science; Materials, Physics and Energy Engineering; Mechanical Science
and Engineering
Environmental Studies: Earth and Environmental Sciences; Environmental Engineering and Architecture; Social and Human Environment
Information Science: Complex Systems Science; Computer Science and Mathematical Informatics; Information Engineering; IT
Professionals; Media Science; Systems and Social Informatics
International Development: International Communication; International Co-operation Studies; International Development
Languages & Cultures: Japanese Language & Culture; Media Professional Studies; Multicultural Studies
Law: Combined Graduate Programme in Law & Political Science; JD Programme for Legal Practice (Nagoya University
Law School)
Letters: Aesthetics and Art History; Anthropology and Ethnology; Archaeology; Asian History; Chinese Literature; Chinese
Philosophy; Classics; Comparative Religious Studies; English Linguistics; English and American Literature; French
Literature; German Literature; Indian Studies; Japanese Culture; Japanese History; Japanese Linguistics; Japanese
Literature; Linguistics; Philosophy; Japanese Thought and Folklore; Western History
Mathematics: Mathematics
Medicine: Cell Information Medicine; Function Construction Medicine; Health and Community Medicine; Integrated
Molecular Medicine; Medical Science; Medical Science/Medical Administration; Nursing; Radiological and Medical
Laboratory Sciences; Physical and Occupational Therapy
Science: Biological Science; Material Science; Particle and Astrophysical Science
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pplication Procedures
In addition to completing online registration procedures at http://www.ecis.nagoya-u.ac.jp/nupace, students applying to
participate in NUPACE must submit the following documents to Nagoya University by the closing dates stipulated below.
Application forms should be downloaded from http://www.ecis.nagoya-u.ac.jp/nupace.
1. NUPACE Application Form
2. Contract
3. Study Plan/Description of Academic Interests (typed on a separate sheet of A4-sized paper. Refer to Q.13 of
‘NUPACE Application Form’.)
4. O fficial Transcript of Academic Records (to be issued in English by the institution presently being attended). NB.
Graduate students should submit academic records for both undergraduate and graduate studies
5. Confidential Reference Form (to be written by a faculty member in an academic field related to the applicant’s
‘major’)
6. Language Proficiency Form & Supporting Documents (i.e., TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC and/or Japanese Language
Proficiency Test <JLPT> Level 1 score sheets)
7. C ertificate of Enrolment of the Applicant for Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Short-term Study
in Japan)
8. Official Certificate of Enrolment as a Student (to be issued in English by the institution presently being attended)
9. Health Certificate
10. Personal Data Sheet
11. Copy of the information page of the student’s passport, where available
12. F our identical photographs (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm), signed on the reverse side, one of which should be attached to the
‘NUPACE Application Form’
13. S tatement of Bank Account Balance (This requirement applies to those students who wish to participate in NUPACE
even if their application for a Student Exchange Support Program scholarship is unsuccessful <see Q.12 of
‘NUPACE Application Form’>. Students applying for a one-semester exchange should enclose a bank balance veri-
fying that they have funds equivalent to JPY500,000; students applying for a one-year exchange need to verify that
they have JPY1,000,000. The bank account may be held in the name of the applicant, or a close family member.)
Application Deadlines:
Completed application forms must reach the NUPACE Office by the following dates:
Late September Admission 2010: Monday, 15 March 2010
Early April Admission 2011: Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Forwarding Address:
NUPACE Office
Education Center for International Students Tel: +81-52-789-5457/5406/5405
Nagoya University Fax: +81-52-789-4201
C5-1 (760), Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya E-mail: nupace@ecis.nagoya-u.ac.jp
464-8601 Japan Website: http://www.ecis.nagoya-u.ac.jp/nupace
Notification of Results
The results of the preliminary document screening examination, as conducted by Nagoya University (and separate from
the scholarship screening), will be made available to students as follows:
Late September Admission 2010: Mid-May 2010
Early April Admission 2011: Early/mid-February 2011
Students shall be officially notified of the results of their application for a “Student Exchange Support Program
(Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan)” by Nagoya University as follows:
Late September Admission 2010: Early/mid-June 2010
Early April Admission 2011: Early/mid-March 2011
Application Flowchart
Intended Period of Admission: September 2010
March 15: Late April: Early May: Mid-May: Mid-June: Late July:
1st screaning Successful Applicants Despatch of CoE, Late September:
Closing date for Notification of Students’ arrival in
examination by applications sent informed of results admission letter
submission of scholarship results Nagoya!
university to Schools for of their and pre-arrival
applications to nominees
committee 2nd screaning applications information
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F
inancial Information
1. University Fees
Although accurate at the time of printing, fees are subject to change without notice.
*The payment of tuition fees shall be waived for students enrolled in exchange partner departments with which Nagoya
University has concluded tuition waiver agreements. Refer to International Exchanges on pp. 31~35.
2. Living Expenses
The above is an estimation of the monthly expenditure of a reasonably thrifty international student at Nagoya University.
Expenses will vary according to personal taste and lifestyle.
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2) Applicants must possess excellent academic 2. Period of Study 4. Application Method
and personal records at their home institu- In principle, students may choose to study at & Closing Dates
tions. A minimum grade point average of Nagoya University for between four and twelve Students wishing to apply for a “Student
3.1 on a scale of 4.0 (or the equivalent) months. In exceptional circumstances, students Exchange Support Program” scholarship must
for the academic year prior to admission is may be permitted to study for a minimum peri- submit both scholarship and NUPACE applica-
required. od of three months. tion forms to Nagoya University through their
3) Applicants must demonstrate that they will home institution by the following dates:
benefit from studying in Japan, and are 3. Scholarship 1) Monday, 15 March 2010, for students apply-
required to produce a clear study plan with Provisions ing for late September 2010 entry.
regard to their studies at Nagoya University. The following financial assistance is awarded 2) Wednesday, 1 December 2010, for students
4) Applicants must, for reasons of financial to successful applicants: applying for early April 2011 entry.
difficulty, be unable to finance their studies 1) A monthly stipend of: TBA (FY2009 =
in Japan independently. ¥80,000 for a maximum of twelve months) 5. Notification of
5) Applicants must, upon completion of the 2) A one-time study abroad allowance of: TBA Results
term of exchange, return to their home (FY2009 = ¥80,000 after arrival at Nagoya Students shall be officially notified by
institutions to resume their studies or to be University) Nagoya University of the result of their applica-
awarded with their degrees. tion for a “Student Exchange Support Program”
6) Applicants must be eligible to obtain a ‘col- NB. Prospective NUPACE students are scholarship as follows:
lege student’ visa for the purpose of study in required to purchase their own air tickets. The 1) Mid-June 2010, for students applying for late
Japan and, therefore, must hold a nationality ¥80,000 study abroad allowance mentioned September 2010 entry.
other than Japanese. above, which is be paid to recipients after their 2) Late March 2011, for students applying for
7) Applicants must not be recipients of schol- arrival in Japan, is expected to partially defray early April 2011 entry.
arship awards from other organisations, the cost of the student’s roundtrip flight.
where the combined value of these addition-
al scholarships exceeds \80,000 per month.
(NB. Students are permitted to receive
grants or awards besides the “Student
Exchange Support Program” scholarship,
provided that the combined value of addi-
tional scholarships does not exceed ¥80,000
per month.)
8) Applicants must not be previous recipients
of JASSO scholarships, unless three or more
years have elapsed since the completion of
their term of scholarship.
9) Applicants are not permitted to simulta-
neously apply for a Japanese Government
(Monbukagakusho) Scholarship for the
same academic year.
10) Applicants must, upon completion of their
term of scholarship, submit a study report to
Nagoya University.
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ntering Japan
Foreign students intending to pursue studies in Japan must be in possession of a valid passport issued by their country of
citizenship. Prior to embarking for Japan, they are also required to apply to the nearest Japanese diplomatic mission (embas-
sy or consulate) for a “college student visa”. In the case of NUPACE students, a “college student visa” is usually issued after
the embassy/consulate obtains the applicant’s “Certificate of Eligibility for Status and Residence”.
Nagoya University applies for “Certificates of Eligibility” on behalf of prospective NUPACE students. And then, once
applications have been processed, sends the “Certificates” directly to the students or their home institutions. It is imperative
that when applying for a “college student visa”, students take their “Certificate of Eligibility”, passport, and letter of admis-
sion to Nagoya University to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate. Students are also required to bring the “Certificate” with
them when they enter Japan to submit to the airport authorities.
NB. Each country has different stipulations and procedures for the purpose of issuing passports and visas. It is the
responsibility of the student to enquire at his or her local Japanese diplomatic mission which documents are required, and if
necessary, to request them from Nagoya University.
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6. Tutors
All NUPACE students are eligible to receive
the services of a tutor, a fellow student majoring
in a similar field of study. Tutoring assistance is
available for up to forty-five hours per semes-
ter, and tutors’ responsibilities may include,
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10. Part-time Work 11. Climate & Clothes extremely hot and muggy with temperatures
International students wishing to engage in The climate in Nagoya, although general- peaking at around 38°C (100°F) in August.
money-earning activities should apply for a ly mild, is distinguished by its humidity and Temperatures start to drop in mid-September
work permit through Nagoya University two to marked seasonal changes. In general, autumn and around this time the Japanese archipelago
three months after their arrival in Japan. Where is dry, cool, and pleasant. Winter (December to experiences the ‘typhoon season’.
permission is granted, students may work for a February) can prove cold with minimum tem-
maximum of fourteen hours per week during peratures of –5°C (23°F), highs of 9°C (48°F), Students should bear these seasonal changes
the semester, and up to eight hours per day dur- piercing winds and the occasional snowfall. in mind when choosing what clothes to bring to
ing long vacations. Spring (March to May) is the time of cherry Japan. They are also advised that it may prove
blossoms and new beginnings, including the challenging to find larger than average clothes
Japanese academic and fiscal years. Summer, and shoe sizes.
heralded by the ‘rainy season’ in June, is
Student Column 3
Sovira Chhum,
majoring in Japanese Studies at Monash University in Australia.
When I joined the NUPACE programme at Nagoya University I was really unsure about how
life in Japan would turn out. But luckily there are a lot of good members of staff at the University
who help you ease into life in Japan, even if you don’t speak very much Japanese at all, as was
the case with me. The Japanese language programme, especially the intensive programme, can
be really tough since it starts in the mornings. And, since I was never a morning person, it was
especially tough. But the tutor system that the university provides can really help you with your
(Sovira is pictured on the left.) Japanese, settling into Japan, and you may even make a really close friend out of your tutor! But
going on exchange I’ve learned doesn’t benefit just your Japanese; it gives you the opportunity
to make friends with people from all over the world, and is also a chance for you to discover new cultures through international exchange
events at the Education Centre for International Students. I must admit the first few months are always going to be tough, but it can be very
rewarding in the end. The city is quiet and is not as bustling as Osaka or Tokyo, and is very close to Nara and Kyoto. So being a fan of tradi-
tional Japan, I took advantage of the location to travel all around the Kansai region and even went as far as Kyushu!
So is it worth your while coming to Nagoya University? While I can’t really answer that question, the staff here is more than capable of
helping you with every step of settling into your life in Japan and, despite the morning starts and all the ups downs, I have not regretted com-
ing in the end.
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NUPACE Faculty
and Staff
NUPACE Office
Tsutomu Nomizu.
I have served as academic coordinator of NUPACE since 1996. I also belong to the
Graduate School of Engineering where my major is instrumental analytical chemistry.
NUPACE provides its participants with the flexibility to study in a variety of academic
fields and I hope to assist you to experience a fruitful exchange. I recommend you to apply
for this fascinating study experience in Nagoya, Japan.
Claudia Ishikawa.
Associate professor and co-ordinator of NUPACE. I principally involve myself in inter-
national liaison and PR duties, dealing with issues related to admissions, academic evalu-
ation, exchange agreements and publicity. I am also responsible for teaching ‘Immigration
in Japan - A Socio-legal Perspective’. My research interests lie in comparative immigra-
tion law and the legal status of aliens, and I am currently enrolled in the LLD programme
offered at this University’s Graduate School of Law. Actually, by having experienced life as
a student and foreigner in Japan, I share at least two traits with all NUPACE participants.
Needless to say, I hope to be able to use my own experiences to help you navigate an aca-
demic and social life that can prove challenging, but most of all, rewarding.
Yuka Kitayama.
Associate professor and co-ordinator of NUPACE. Since joining the NUPACE Office in
2009, I have been involved in admissions, student affairs and advising. My research inter-
ests are equity issues in the field of contemporary education and socio-cultural contexts in
teaching and learning in a multicultural society, with particular focus on citizenship educa-
tion. I have enjoyed great opportunities to study and research in different parts of the world,
and meet a number of people from various backgrounds. These experiences have given me
a wider perspective and a lot of friends from all over the world. I hope I will be able to help
you to enjoy your student life in Nagoya, an exciting experience that should offer you a new
perspective.
Kosuke Makihara.
Student exchange program officer. I have spent almost five years abroad for my studies,
pursuing a B.A. in political science and M.Sc. in international management. Looking back
at those days, I found it fascinating, but still challenging to live abroad and adjust to new
schools, new people, and new languages, while trying to accomplish all the goals and aims
I had for my studies. But, I believe that those years have made me who I am today, not only
in terms of the knowledge and language proficiency I have acquired, but also the confidence
I have gained from the package of my experiences abroad.
Since starting to work for the NUPACE program in September 2009, I have enjoyed
working with students who come to Japan with a variety of interests and different motiva-
tions for their studies. After reading this brochure, take some time to think about what you
really want to gain from the NUPACE program in Japan, while leaving your home country
and loved ones behind for a certain amount of time. That will help you when you encounter
major challenges after landing in this new country. I am looking forward to working with
each of you soon.
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Rumi Hashida.
Administrative assistant, dealing mainly with academic records, and assisting NUPACE
students in joining extracurricular activities at Nagoya University. I hope that your stay at
Nagoya University will deepen your research and broaden your mind and world. We are
always happy to be of help to you. “Seeing is believing!”
Yumi Koga.
Assistant international student adviser, responsible for improving the support system
for international students, and advising on daily issues. I love talking to students and see-
ing your smiles. Studying abroad will transform your life into something more delightful.
Meeting people from all over the world will stimulate your motivation to study. The experi-
ence may prove a drain on your finances in the short-term, but it will be your wealth for life!
Nami Kida.
Welcome to Nagoya, the place to be in Japan! I am pleased to be working with
NUPACE as an administrative staff member, and deal with administrative procedures
in the hosting of short-term exchange students. Meeting students from various countries
is the most exciting part of my work; I enjoy the diversity. I hope that you will choose
NUPACE to have a fantastic intercultural experience and discover a new world.
Shizue Okajima.
Hello! I am a staff member of the International Student Exchange Division, Nagoya
University. I deal with administrative procedures, and am in charge of scholarship
arrangements for short-term exchange scholars. I have lived in Nagoya since I was
born, and can vouch that Nagoya is very comfortable place to live in and, of course,
study! If you join NUPACE then, in addition to the common Japanese culture, you will
be able to experience the original Nagoya culture and language. Why don’t you come to
Nagoya and join the NUPACE program?!!
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Appendix 1 –
International Exchanges
Applicants to NUPACE must be enrolled in universities having concluded academic exchange agreements with Nagoya University at either the inter-
university or inter-school level. Students enrolled in departments having concluded an inter-school/faculty agreement are required to apply to the partner
school at Nagoya University.
As of December 2009, Nagoya University has concluded exchange agreements with 272 universities, departments and research institutes.
Region Country Institute Inter-university (U) / Inter-school
Africa Egypt Tanta University, Faculty of Engineering *Engineering
Kenya African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD) International Co-operation Centre
for Agricultural Education
University of Nairobi, Faculty of Science Science
South Africa South African Astronomical Observatory Science
Asia Bangladesh Bangladesh Agricultural University *Agricultural Sciences
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Department of Physics Hydrospheric-Atmospheric
Research Centre
Cambodia Royal University of Agriculture *Agricultural Sciences
Royal University of Phnom Penh (graduate students only) *U
Royal University of Law & Economics *Law
China Beijing Institute of Technology, School of Management & Economics Economics
Beijing Second Foreign Language Institute *Languages and Cultures
Beijing University of Technology *Engineering
Central South University *Engineering
Chengdu Institute of Geology & Mineral Resources Science
Chengdu University of Technology Science
China University of Political Science and Law *Law
Chinese Academy of Sciences, National Astronomical Observatories Science
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of High Energy Physics Solar-Terrestrial Environment
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Process Engineering Ecotopia Science Institute
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Purple Mountain Observatory Science
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Research Centre for Eco-Environmental Sciences Ecotopia Science Institute
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics *Engineering
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry U
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography Environmental Studies
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Institute of Literature & Institute of
Literature of National Minorities International Development
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Institute of Population and
Labour Economics Economics
East China Normal University, College of Educational Science & Technology *Education
East China University of Political Science and Law *Law
Fudan University *U
Guilin University of Technology Science
Harbin Institute of Technology *U
Huazhong University of Science & Technology *U
Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Social Sciences Economics
Jilin University *U
Nanjing University *U
Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics *Engineering
National School of Administration, Departments of Law & Political Science *Law
Northeastern University *U
Peking University *U
Polar Research Institute of China Solar-Terrestrial Environment
Shanghai Jiaotong University *U
Tianjin University, School of Management Economics
Tongji University *U
Southwest Jiaotong University, School of Economics & Management Economics
Tsinghua University *U
University of International Business and Economics, School of
International Trade and Economics *Economics
University of Science and Technology of China *U
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Xi’an Jiatong University *U
Zhejiang University *U
India Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore *U
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Engineering
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research *U
University of Pune U
Indonesia Agency for the Assessment & Application of Technology Ecotopia Science Institute
Bandung Institute of Technology *U
Diponegoro University, Research Centre for Asian Studies *Education
Gadjah Mada University *U
Indonesian National Institute of Aeronautics & Space Solar-Terrestrial Environment
Padjadjaran University, Faculty of Letters *Letters
Surabaya State University *U
Syiah Kuala University, Faculty of Basic Science *Environmental Studies
University of Engineering, Faculty of Computer Science *Engineering
University of Indonesia, Faculty of Engineering *Engineering
Kazakhstan Kazakh Humanitarian and Law University *Law
Legislation Resrarch Institute CALE
Korea Chonbuk National University, Institute for North-East Asian Law CALE
Chonnam National University, College of Business Administration Economics
Chungnam National University, College of Economics & Business Administration *Economics
Ewha Women’s University *U
Gyeongsang National University *U
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Graduate School/ Graduate School of
International Area Studies *Languages & Cultures
Hanyang University *U
Korea Institute of Advanced Study Mathematics
Korea Legislation Research Institute Centre for Asian Legal Exchange
Korea Maritime University, College of Maritime Sciences & College of
Engineering *Engineering
Korean Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources,
Geologic Environment Research Division Environmental Studies
Korean Research Institute of Standards & Science, Astronomy Observatory Science
Korea University *U
Kyung Hee University *U
Kyungnam University, Industry Academic Co-operation Foundation Ecotopia Science Institute
Kyungpook National University, Faculty of Engineering *Engineering
Mokpo National University *U
Pukyoung National University, College of Environmental and Hydrospheric-Atmospheric
Marine Sciences and Technology Research Centre
Pusan National University, College of Engineering *Engineering
Seoul National University *U
Sungkyunkwan University *U
University of Seoul, College of Law and Public Administration *Law
Yonsei University *U
Laos National University of Laos *U
Mongolia Health Sciences University of Mongolia *Medicine
Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia,
Geological Information Centre Nagoya University Museum
Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geography Environmental Studies
Mongolian University of Sciences and Technology U
Mongolian University of Sciences and Technology,
School of Geology and Petroleum Engineering *Environmental Studies
National Legal Centre of Mongolia Centre for Asian Legal Exchange
National University of Mongolia *U
Philippines University of the Philippines, Diliman *Environmental Studies
University of the Philippines, Los Banos *International Development
Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study & Research in
Agriculture (SEARCA) U
Taiwan National Chengchi University *U
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University of Kaiserslautern, Faculty of Architecture, Regional &
Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering Environmental Studies
University of Mainz, Faculty of Chemistry & Pharmacy *Science
University of Münster, Faculty of Chemistry & Pharmacy *Science/Res. Ctr for Materials
Science
University of Regensburg, School of Law *Law
Hungary Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Institute for Legal Studies Law
Italy National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN) U
University of Catania *U
Latvia Latvian State University Science
Netherlands Free University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences *Agric. Sci./Env. St./
Hydrospheric-Atmospheric Res. Ctr.
Wageningen University *Agric. Sci./Env. St./
Hydrospheric-Atmospheric Res. Ctr.
Norway University of Oslo, Department of Physics Solar-Terrestrial Environment
University of Tromsø, Institute of Mathematical & Physical Sciences Solar-Terrestrial Environment
Poland Medical University of Gdansk *Medicine
Warsaw University of Technology *Engineering
Russia Institute of Theoretical & Experimental Physics Science
Ministry of Health of Russia, Institute of Biomedical Problems Environmental Medicine
Moscow State Engineering and Physics Institute (Technical University-MEPhI) *Engineering
Moscow State University, Faculty of Physics Engineering
Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Computer- Aided Design Engineering
Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian Division, Institute of Cytology &
Genetics *Agricultural Sciences
Russian Academy of Sciences, Far East Division, Institute of Cosmophysical
Research & Radiowave Propagation Solar-Terrestrial Environment
Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian Branch, Institute of
Solar-Terrestrial Physics (ISTP) Solar-Terrestrial Environment
Sweden Lund University, Faculty of Law *Law
Swedish Institute of Space Physics Solar-Terrestrial Environment
Switzerland University of Bern, Interdisciplinary Center for General Ecology (IKAOe) Ecotopia Science Institute
European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) U
Ukraine Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Theoretical Physics Science
United Kingdom University of Bristol *U
University of East Anglia, School of Development Studies International Development
University of Leicester, Department of Physics and Astronomy Science
University of London, School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS) *U
University of Nottingham, Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences Agricultural Sciences
University of Manchester, School of Biological Science *Science
University of Oxford, Department of Physics Science
University of Sheffield *U
University of Warwick *U
North America Canada Carleton University, Faculty of Science Science
University of Toronto (Faculty of Arts & Science) *U
University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) *Education
University of Victoria, Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives Law
York University *U
USA Colorado School of Mines Engineering
Duke University, School of Medicine *Medicine
Green Mountain College *Law
Harvard Medical School Medicine
Harvard-Yenching Institute U
Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine *Medicine
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Haystack Observatory Solar-Terrestrial Environment
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, National Geophysical
Data System Solar-Terrestrial Environment
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Space Environment Laboratory Solar-Terrestrial Environment
New York University *U
North Carolina State University *U
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NUPACE Data
A. NUPACE Student Breakdown (1)
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Campus Maps
Higashiyama Campus
❶ Administration Bureau Building 1 – : Buildings of the School of Sciences / – : Buildings of the Graduate School of
❷ Administration Bureau Building 2 Graduate School of Sciences Engineering
❸ Administration Bureau Building 3 Building A Administration Building
❹ Administration Bureau Building 4 Building A2 Building 1 - Graduate School of Engineering
❺ Annex to Administration Bureaus Building B Building 2 - Graduate School of Engineering
• Nagoya University Archives Building C Building 3 - Graduate School of Engineering
• Office for Gender Equality Building D Building 4 - Graduate School of Engineering
❻ Toyoda Auditorium Building E Building 5 - Graduate School of Engineering
❼ University Library Building F Building 6 - Graduate School of Engineering
❽ Staff Hall • Chemical Instrument Center Building 7 - Graduate School of Engineering
❾ Nagoya University Symposion • Center for Gene Research • Center for Information Media Studies
Green Salon Higashiyama Building G Building 8 - Graduate School of Engineering
Information Plaza Building 1, Graduate School of Mathematics Building 9 - Graduate School of Engineering
School of Letters / Graduate School of Letters Laboratory of High Voltage Electronmicroscopy High Pressure High Temperature Laboratory
School of Education / Graduate School of Facilities for Low Temperature Research Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace
Education and Human Development Ultra High Pressure Laboratory Engineering Laboratory
School of Law / Graduate School of Law Science Hall
School of Economics / Graduate School of
Economics
To Higashiyama Park
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To Motoyama ❽
Athletic
Ground
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❾
❻ ❷
❸
3 ❹ Baseball
2 Ground
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Subway Entrances
❼ Nagoya Daigaku Station
To Yagoto
NUPACE Office N
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School of Agricultural Sciences / Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences
School of Informatics and Sciences
Graduate School of Information Science
❶
Inter-Departmental Education Building A
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Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness and Sports ❺
Graduate School of International Development ❽
Graduate School of Languages and Cultures
Graduate School of Environmental Studies ❼ ❷
❻
• Disaster Management Office
Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
❹ ❾
Cosmic Ray Observatory (Higashiyama Branch)
Facility of Incubation
Venture Business Laboratory
High-voltage Electron Microscope Laboratory ❸
Center for Cooperative Research in Advanced Sciences and Technology
Research Center for Advanced Energy Conversion
Hydrospheric Atmospheric Research Center
Information Technology Center
Radioisotope Research Center
Education Center for International Students
• Center for Asian Legal Exchange
Center for Chronological Research
• Nagoya University Museum
University Museum Botanical Garden For JR Tsurumai Station
Bioscience and Biotechnology Center
Inter-Departmental Education and Research Facilities
• EcoTopia Science Institute ❶ Building for Medical Research ❾ Medical Science Research Building 1
• International Cooperation Center for Agricultural Education (ICCAE) ❷ Medical Library Ward
❸ Kakuyu Kaikan (Alumni Hall) Out-patients Clinic
• Solar-Terrestrial Environment Laboratory
❹ Welfare Facilities Specialized Clinical Division
Integrated Research Laboratory Building ❺ Radioisotope Laboratory Energy Center
Integrated Building ❻ Annex, Medical Research Dormitory for Nurses
• Creation Plaza ❼ Mortuary New Clinical Laboratory and
Integrated Research Building (Arts and Social Sciences) ❽ Center for Research of Laboratory Examination Center
Institute for Advanced Research Hall Animals and Medical Research General Research Building 2
Noyori Materials Science Laboratory Engineering (Division for Research of
• Research Center for Materials Science Laboratory Animals)
Noyori Conference Hall
Akasaki Institute
• Akasaki Research Center
• Headquarters for Industry, Academia and Government Cooperation
Synchrotron Radiation Research Center
Location
Health Administration Office
Gymnasium and Swimming Pool
New Gymnasium
Affiliated Upper and Lower Secondary Schools
Student Hall
North-Coop-Cafeterias and Shops
South-Coop-Cafeterias and Shops
Amenity House-Cafeterias
“FOREST” Books & Café
International Residence – Higashiyama
Researchers Village
Gymnastic Lodging House
Extra Curricular Activity Facilities
Athletic Grounds Management Building
Energy Center
Security Guard Office
Restaurant, Cafeteria
Convenience Store
Post Office
ATM
Subway
Bus Stop
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Access to Nagoya University
To Higashiyama Campus rom Nagoya Railway Station: 20 minutes by subway. Take the Higashiyama Line to Motoyama Station, then transfer to the Meijo Line, alighting at
F
Nagoya Daigaku Station.
To Tsurumai Campus Take the JR Chuo Line or the Subway Tsurumai Line to Tsurumai Station, and walk 5 minutes.
To Daiko Campus JR: Take the JR Chuo Line to Ozone Station, and walk 15 minutes.
Subway: Take the Meijo Line to Nagoya Dome Mae Yada Station, and walk 5 minutes.
To Toyokawa Campus Take the Meitetsu Toyokawa Line to Suwacho Station, and walk 25 minutes.
To Nagoya Railway Station From Nagoya Airport: 30-35 minutes by airport bus
From Tokyo Railway Station: 2 hours by Shinkansen (bullet train)
From Osaka Railway Station: 1 hour by Shinkansen (bullet train)
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Tel: +81-52-789-5457
Fax: +81-52-789-4201
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