Nagoya University of Foreign Studies

Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
名古屋外国語大学(NUFS)
Type Private
Established April 1, 1988 (1988-04-01)[1]
Affiliation Nakanishi Educational Foundation
President Ikuo Kameyama
Vice-president Yoshiro Takanashi
Toshinori Tamai
Takashi Tsunekawa
Academic staff
 118
Students 3727
Location Nissin, Aichi, Japan
35°09′29″N 137°02′35″E / 35.158°N 137.043°E / 35.158; 137.043
Nickname NUFS
Website www.nufs.ac.jp

Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (名古屋外国語大学 Nagoya gaikokugo daigaku) is a private university located in Nissin City, Aichi Prefecture in the “Chubu” (central) area of Japan. Founded in 1988, it is known domestically by the name “Nagoya Gaidai” and its English abbreviation as NUFS.

Overview

About NUFS

NUFS is a four-year university which at the time of its founding in 1988 was the only foreign language studies university in the “Chubu" region that lies between the greater Tokyo region and the Kyoto-Osaka region. Currently NUFS contains two faculties consisting of nine departments and one graduate school. It has established relationships with 91 overseas educational institutions. NUFS maintains a “Total Expense Support System (TESS),” which means that the university bears the full financial burden of its overseas exchange programs. The number of its students sent abroad exceeds anything seen at any other university in its region. One special feature of the NUFS curriculum is the “Power-Up Tutorial”, a first-year class in which only three students study with one foreign teacher.

Educational Philosophy

The basic motto of NUFS is “Human Education and Practical Learning.” We strive to create the kind of learning that meets the real needs of contemporary society. As a foreign language university, our educational goal is to develop our students into people who will contribute richly to society and can be active in shaping the 21st century. In our teaching, we understand the need to treat each student as a unique individual, paying heed to the differences in each person’s areas of talent and ability. We also strive to create a nurturing environment for our students, creating bonds of trust and affection.

History

1988 — Founded Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (Department of British and American Studies,Department of French Studies and Department of Chinese Studies.

1994 — Opened School of Global Business and Economics.

1997 — Opened Graduate School of International Studies.

1999 — Established Doctoral Program (second semester) at Graduate School of International Studies. Reorganized Master's Program into Doctoral Program (first semester). Opened Department of Japanese Studies.

2001 — Established Japanese Language Institute.

2004 — Opened School of Contemporary International Studies (the Department of English and Contemporary Society and the Department of Global Business).

2008 — Established the Department of English Language Teaching in the School of Foreign Languages.

2013 — Established the Department of Liberal Arts and Global Studies in the School of Contemporary International Studies.

2015 — Established the Department of World Liberal Arts.

Facilities

The Campus

The NUFS campus is situated in the hill country east of Nagoya City. This area of Nissin City includes the campuses of several other universities as well, so it is considered an educational zone.

International House

Very close to the university campus is the dormitory for overseas exchange students, who mainly come from the school's partner universities around the world. Aside from the foreign residents, some of our graduate and undergraduate students are selected as Resident Assistants. Our students are free to come and go as they please from this facility. Also, there are other apartments available for resident students.

Undergraduate・Graduate Schools

Undergraduate Schools

Graduate Schools (International Communication Studies)

Programs for Inbound Studies (The Japanese Language Institute)

The Japanese Education Center is where exchange students from our overseas partner institutions are placed. Agreements are in place with 91 different overseas universities, including those in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and China. Each year we host more than 150 international students. Mainly these students study the Japanese language and Japanese culture. The courses are given in English and they cover culture, society, economics, education, and many other aspects of contemporary Japan.

Overseas Partners

The university has agreements with 84 partner institutions spread across 13 nations.

USA

Canada

United Kingdom

Ireland

Australia

New Zealand

France

Belgium

China

Korea

Taiwan

Mexico

Vietnam

References

  1. ↑ "History". Nagoya University of Foreign Studies. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
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