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== Overseas Partners ==
== Overseas Partners ==
The university has agreements with 145 partner institutions spread across 25 nations.
The university has agreements with 145 partner institutions spread across 27 nations.


=== USA ===
=== U.S.A. ===
* Grand Canyon University
* Grand Canyon University
* Monterey Institute of International Studies
* Monterey Institute of International Studies
* The University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC)
* University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
* California State University, Los Angeles
* California State University, Los Angeles
* The University of Cincinnati (UC)
* The University of Cincinnati
* The University of North Carolina Greensboro　(UNCG)
* Western Washington University
* Western Washington University (WWU)
* Clemson University
* Clemson University (CU)
* The University of North Carolina Greensboro
* Carson-Newman College (CNC)
* Carson-Newman University
* The University of Iowa (U of IOWA)
* The University of Iowa
* Georgia Southern University (GSU)
* Georgia Southern University
* Campbellsville University (CU)
* Campbellsville University
* New Mexico State University (NMSU)
* New Mexico State University
* Kansas State University
* Kansas State University
* The University of Texas at San Antonio
* University of Texas at San Antonio
* University of Evansville
* The University of Evansville
* Lindsey Wilson College
* Lindsey Wilson College
* Coastal Carolina University
* Coastal Carolina University
* California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB)
* California State University Monterey Bay
* Hawaii Pacific University (HPU)
* Hawaii Pacific University
* The University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC)
* The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
* Brescia University
* Brescia University
* University of California, Riverside
* University of California, Riverside
* University of Pikeville
* University of Pikeville
* Southern Oregon University
* Southern Oregon University
* Pacific University
* Pacific University
* University of Denver
* University of Denver
* Youngstown State University
* California State University Bakersfield
* Indiana University of Pennsylvania
* Western Carolina University
* University of the Ozarks
* Dickinson State University
* Northeastern Illinois University
* Longwood University
* Arkansas Tech University
* Youngstown State University
* California State University Stanislaus
* Chatham University
* California State University San Marcos
* George Mason University
* University of Oregon
* California State Polytechnic University, Pomona


=== Canada ===
=== Canada ===
* School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto
* University of Montreal
* School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto
* Montreal University
* Algoma University
* Medicine Hat College
* Algoma University (AU)
* Medicine Hat College (MHC)
* Selkirk College
* University of Lethbridge
* Selkirk College
* Yukon College
* University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management
* Yukon College
* North Island College
* North Island College
* St. Lawrence College
* St. Lawrence College
* Okanagan College
* Lakehead University
* Okanagan College
* Seneca College
* Brock University
* University of the Fraser Valley
* The Université du Québec à Montréal


=== United Kingdom ===
=== Mexico ===
* Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
* Bath Spa University (BSU)
* Middlesex University
* Oxford Brookes University (OBU)
* University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
* The University of Kent
* Keele University
* The University of Winchester
* University of Portsmouth


=== Ireland ===
=== U.K. ===
* Bath Spa University
* University of Limerick
* Middlesex University
* Oxford Brookes University
* University of Central Lancashire
* University of Kent
* University of Winchester
* University of Portsmouth
* Northumbria University
* University of Chichester
* University of Worcester
* Keele University
* University of the Highlands and Islands
* Manchester Metropolitan University
* Bangor University


=== Australia ===
=== Australia ===
* Griffith University
* Griffith University
* The University of Newcastle (UON)
* The University of Newcastle
* Australian Catholic University (ACU)
* Australian Catholic University
* University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
* University of the Sunshine Coast
* Adelaide University
* The University of Adelaide
* University of South Australia (UniSA)
* University of South Australia
* University of Tasmania (UTAS)
* University of Tasmania
* Macquarie University
* Macquarie University
* Southern Cross University
* Western Sydney University
* Central Queensland University
* Charles Darwin University


=== New Zealand ===
=== New Zealand ===
* The University of Waikato
* The University of Waikato
* Massey University
* Massey University

=== Ireland ===
* University of Limerick


=== France ===
=== France ===
* University of Marne-La Vallee
* University of Marne-La Vallee
* University of Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV), Course of French Civilization
* University of Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV),Course of French Civilization
* University of Stendhal-Grenoble 3
* University of Stendhal-Grenoble 3
* University of Jean Moulin Lyon 3
* University of Jean Moulin Lyon 3
* Bordeaux Montaigne University
* University of Michel de Montaigne Bordeaux 3
* Aix-Marseille University
* Aix-Marseille University
* University of Caen Lower-Normandy
* University of Caen Lower-Normandy
* Catholic University of Lyon
* Catholic University of Lyon
* University of Nice Sophia Antipolis
* University of Nice Sophia Antipolis
* University of Toulouse Jean Jaures
* The University of Toulouse
* Catholic University of the West
* Catholic University of the West
* Paris Diderot University
* Paris Diderot University
* Toulouse Catholic University
* Catholic Institute of Toulouse
* University of Lille
* Charles de Gaulle University - Lille 3
* University of Franche-Comté


=== French Polynesia ===
=== French Polynesia ===
* University of French Polynesia
* University of French Polynesia

=== Belgium ===
* Superior Institute of Translators and Interpreters
* The University of Liege
* Artevelde University College


=== Italy ===
=== Italy ===
* University of Turin
* University of Turin
* The University of Sassari
* The University of Sassari

=== Germany ===
* University of Marburg
* Technical University of Ingolstadt
* Nuertingen-Geislingen University

=== Netherlands ===
* University of Applied Sciences Saxion
* HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht


=== Spain ===
=== Spain ===
* University of Granada
* University of Malaga
* University of Malaga
* University of Huelva
* University of Huelva
* University of Rey Juan Carlos
* University of Rey Juan Carlos
* University of Granada


=== Portugal ===
=== Portugal ===
* University Fernando Pessoa
* University Fernando Pessoa


=== Mexico ===
=== Denmark ===
* University College of Northern Denmark
* Guadalajara Aunonomy University


=== Germany ===
=== Finland ===
* University of Marburg
* Savonia University of Applied Sciences
* Technical University of Ingolstad
* Nuertingen-Geislingen University


=== Switzerland ===
=== Switzerland ===
* University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
* University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland


=== Czech ===
=== Russia ===
* University of Hradec Králové
* National Research University Higher School of Economics
* Saint-Petersburg State University


=== Poland ===
=== Poland ===
* Jagiellonian University
* Jagiellonian University

=== Czech Republic ===
* University of Hradec Králové


=== Hungary ===
=== Hungary ===
* Pázmány Péter Catholic University
* Pázmány Péter Catholic University

=== Russia ===
* Saint Petersburg University, Saint Petersburg
* Higher School of Economics, Moscow

=== Denmark ===
* University Fernando Pessoa

=== Finland ===
* Savonia University of Applied Sciences


=== China ===
=== China ===
* Beijing Foreign Studies University
* Beijing Foreign Studies University
* Xi'an Foreign Languages University
* Xi'an Foreign Languages University
* Dalian University of Foreign Languages
* Dalian University of Foreign Languages
* Tianjin Foreign Studies University
* Tianjin Foreign Studies University
* Shanghai International Studies University
* Shanghai International Studies University
* Dalian University
* Dalian University

=== Korea ===
* Pusan University of Foreign Studies
* Jeonju University
* Woosong University


=== Taiwan ===
=== Taiwan ===
* Ming Chuan University
* Ming Chuan University
* National Taiwan University
* National Taiwan University
* Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages
* Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages
* National Central University
* National Taipei University of Technology

=== Republic of Korea ===
* Busan University of Foreign Studies
* Jeonju University
* Woosong University
* Kookmin Universty
* Soongsil University


=== Vietnam ===
=== Vietnam ===
* Foreign Trade University
* Foreign Trade University
* University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
* University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi


=== Indonesia ===
=== Indonesia ===

Revision as of 07:34, 11 July 2019

Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
名古屋外国語大学(NUFS)
TypePrivate
EstablishedApril 1, 1988 (1988-04-01)[1]
AffiliationNakanishi Educational Foundation
PresidentIkuo Kameyama
Vice-presidentYoshiro Takanashi
Takashi Tsunekawa
Toshiaki Kurata
Academic staff
174
Administrative staff
86
Students4617 (+131 Inter-st.)
Location
Nisshin, Aichi
,
Japan

35°09′29″N 137°02′35″E / 35.158°N 137.043°E / 35.158; 137.043
NicknameNUFS
Websitewww-e.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

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. Its programs aim to develop students with genuine international and global perspectives through a distinctive education system; language, liberal arts and specialized education. It offers 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.

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.(Afterwards renamed to The International Institute for Japanese Language Education)

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 Studies.

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.

2017 — Opened School of Global Governance and Collaboration (the Department of Global Governance and Collaboration).

2019 — Opened School of World Liberal Arts (the Department of World Liberal Arts and the Department of International Japanese Studies).

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 academic 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.

Undergraduate・Graduate Schools

Undergraduate Schools

  • School of Foreign Studies
    • Department of British and American Studies
    • Department of French Studies
    • Department of Chinese Studies
  • School of Contemporary International Studies
    • Department of English and Contemporary Society
    • Department of Global Business
    • Department of Liberal Arts and Global Studies
  • School of Global Governance and Collaboration
    • Department of Global Governance and Collaboration
  • School of World Liberal Arts
    • Department of World Liberal Arts
    • Department of International Japanese Studies

Graduate Schools (International Communication Studies)

  • Masters Programs
    • English Communication Course (English/English Education)
    • French Communication Course (French/French Education)
    • Chinese Communication Course (Chinese/Chinese Education)
    • Japanese Communication Course (Japanese and Japanese Education)
    • International Relations Course (International Relations)
    • Global Business Course (International Business)
    • Global Governance Course (Multilingual and Multicultural Management), (Public Interpreting and Translation)
    • TESOL Course (English/English Education)
  • Doctoral Programs
    • English Language Studies and English Language Pedagogy (English Linguistics/English Pedagogy)
    • Japanese Language Studies and Japanese Language Pedagogy (Japanese Linguistics/Japanese Pedagogy)
    • International Cultural Studies (International Culture)

Programs for Inbound Studies (The International Institute for Japanese Language Education)

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.

  • Japanese Language and Japanese Society Program (JLJSP) Performance-based language classes separated into 6 levels, spanning from absolute beginner to upper-advanced. Contemporary Japan Program Nagoya (CJPN) - Learning about Japan through English-language lectures
  • Contemporary Japan Program in Nagoya (CJPN) Classes in English covering sociology, religion, pop culture, history, automobile manufacturing, and many other topics pivotal to understanding the Chubu region (one of Japan’s most economically vibrant regions).

Research Institute

Publishing House

Overseas Partners

The university has agreements with 145 partner institutions spread across 27 nations.

U.S.A.

  • Grand Canyon University
  • Monterey Institute of International Studies
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
  • California State University, Los Angeles
  • The University of Cincinnati
  • Western Washington University
  • Clemson University
  • The University of North Carolina Greensboro
  • Carson-Newman University
  • The University of Iowa
  • Georgia Southern University
  • Campbellsville University
  • New Mexico State University
  • Kansas State University
  • University of Texas at San Antonio
  • The University of Evansville
  • Lindsey Wilson College
  • Coastal Carolina University
  • California State University Monterey Bay
  • Hawaii Pacific University
  • The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Brescia University
  • University of California, Riverside
  • University of Pikeville
  • Southern Oregon University
  • Pacific University
  • University of Denver
  • California State University Bakersfield
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Western Carolina University
  • University of the Ozarks
  • Dickinson State University
  • Northeastern Illinois University
  • Longwood University
  • Arkansas Tech University
  • Youngstown State University
  • California State University Stanislaus
  • Chatham University
  • California State University San Marcos
  • George Mason University
  • University of Oregon
  • California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Canada

  • University of Montreal
  • School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto
  • Algoma University
  • Medicine Hat College
  • Selkirk College
  • University of Lethbridge
  • Yukon College
  • North Island College
  • St. Lawrence College
  • Okanagan College
  • Lakehead University
  • Seneca College
  • Brock University
  • University of the Fraser Valley
  • The Université du Québec à Montréal

Mexico

  • Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

U.K.

  • Bath Spa University
  • Middlesex University
  • Oxford Brookes University
  • University of Central Lancashire
  • University of Kent
  • University of Winchester
  • University of Portsmouth
  • Northumbria University
  • University of Chichester
  • University of Worcester
  • Keele University
  • University of the Highlands and Islands
  • Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Bangor University

Australia

  • Griffith University
  • The University of Newcastle
  • Australian Catholic University
  • University of the Sunshine Coast
  • The University of Adelaide
  • University of South Australia
  • University of Tasmania
  • Macquarie University
  • Southern Cross University
  • Western Sydney University
  • Central Queensland University
  • Charles Darwin University

New Zealand

  • The University of Waikato
  • Massey University

Ireland

  • University of Limerick

France

  • University of Marne-La Vallee
  • University of Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV),Course of French Civilization
  • University of Stendhal-Grenoble 3
  • University of Jean Moulin Lyon 3
  • University of Michel de Montaigne Bordeaux 3
  • Aix-Marseille University
  • University of Caen Lower-Normandy
  • Catholic University of Lyon
  • University of Nice Sophia Antipolis
  • The University of Toulouse
  • Catholic University of the West
  • Paris Diderot University
  • Catholic Institute of Toulouse
  • Charles de Gaulle University - Lille 3
  • University of Franche-Comté

French Polynesia

  • University of French Polynesia

Belgium

  • Superior Institute of Translators and Interpreters
  • The University of Liege
  • Artevelde University College

Italy

  • University of Turin
  • The University of Sassari

Germany

  • University of Marburg
  • Technical University of Ingolstadt
  • Nuertingen-Geislingen University

Netherlands

  • University of Applied Sciences Saxion
  • HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

Spain

  • University of Malaga
  • University of Huelva
  • University of Rey Juan Carlos
  • University of Granada

Portugal

  • University Fernando Pessoa

Denmark

  • University College of Northern Denmark

Finland

  • Savonia University of Applied Sciences

Switzerland

  • University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

Russia

  • National Research University Higher School of Economics
  • Saint-Petersburg State University

Poland

  • Jagiellonian University

Czech Republic

  • University of Hradec Králové

Hungary

  • Pázmány Péter Catholic University

China

  • Beijing Foreign Studies University
  • Xi'an Foreign Languages University
  • Dalian University of Foreign Languages
  • Tianjin Foreign Studies University
  • Shanghai International Studies University
  • Dalian University

Taiwan

  • Ming Chuan University
  • National Taiwan University
  • Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages
  • National Central University
  • National Taipei University of Technology

Republic of Korea

  • Busan University of Foreign Studies
  • Jeonju University
  • Woosong University
  • Kookmin Universty
  • Soongsil University

Vietnam

  • Foreign Trade University
  • University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

Indonesia

  • BINUS University

References

  1. ^ "History". Nagoya University of Foreign Studies. Archived from the original on 13 November 2010. Retrieved 27 December 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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