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Nagoya University

ยท Public University

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Nagoya University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Nagoya University is a public national research university in Japan, based in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya. It suits students who want to study at a research university in a major Japanese city.

  2. What you can study

    Nagoya University is described as a national research university. No subject areas or specific degree programmes are listed, so the programme catalogue is still being compiled; check the university website for the current range of study options.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the university website to check entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, and whether their chosen programme has any extra steps. The university does not publish admissions details beyond its type and location, so confirm the current procedure with the admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range, so confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Nagoya will still depend on housing, transport, and day-to-day spending, so budget separately for those.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Japan, in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya. Before applying, confirm the language of instruction, visa steps, document requirements, and whether your chosen programme has any country-specific entry rules.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Nagoya University sits in a very large higher-education system. Its public status and research-university identity will matter most if you are comparing it with other Japanese options and want a university in a major city rather than a specialised college.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Nagoya University

What type of university is Nagoya University?

It is a public national research university.

Where is Nagoya University located?

It is located in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Japan.

Does Nagoya University publish tuition fees?

No fee range is published; confirm the current tuition with the admissions office.

How many universities are there in Japan?

There are 571 universities in Japan.

Overview

Nagoya University , abbreviated to Meidai (ๅๅคง) or NU, is a Japanese national research university located in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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