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Overview of Academic Programmes
With over 1,000 courses taught in English, (and many more in Japanese), students participating in NUPACE have a variety of study options open to them. Provided that they meet the academic and linguistic requirements of the classes in question, they may devise individual semester/year-based course loads, freely choosing units from 1) the NUPACE academic programme, 2) G30 international programmes, and 3) regular courses taught in Japanese.
1. NUPACE Academic Programme
Refer to the NUPACE website for syllabi of all the courses listed below:
NUPACE website for syllabi
S=Spring Semester
A=Autumn Semester
G=Graduate students only
J=Taught in Japanese
Japanese Language Programme
| NUPACE Japanese (1~5 credits) |
Elementary ~ Advanced Japanese (8 levels) (A/S) |
| À La Carte Courses (1~2 credits) |
Kanji I~V(A/S) Integrated Advanced Japanese I, III(S) / II, IV(A) Academic Japanese I, III(A) / II, IV, V(S) Business Japanese I, III(A) / II, IV(S) |
| Special Programme (New)
(Total 19 credits over one year) |
Intensive Programme in Advanced Japanese (A~S) |
New Feature: Intensive Programme in Advanced Japanese |
Introductory Courses Taught in Japanese
| 2 credits each | Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture<J>(A) Introduction to Japanese Linguistics I, II<J> (A/S) Introduction to Japanese Society and Culture I, II<J>(A/S) Introduction to Linguistics I, II<J>(A/S) Japanese Literature I, II <J>(A/S) |
Courses in the Student's Major (English Language Programme)
Generally 2 credits each| Int'l Education & Exchange Centre |
Contemporary Japanese Society (S) Immigration in Japan: Law, policy, and society (A) Introduction to Intercultural Competence (S) Multicultural Approach to Contemporary Issues (A) Teaching Practice in the Japanese Community (A/S) |
| Agricultural Sciences |
Agricultural Science (A) Also → G30 International Program in Applied Biosciences (A/S) |
| Economics |
G30 International Programme in Economics & Business Administration (A/S) Timetable & Syllabi: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/undergraduate/social/#sl_2 Also → http://www2.soec.nagoya-u.ac.jp/education-en/programs-en/ |
| Education |
Comparative and International Education: Principles and strategies (A) Intercultural Education (A) Intercultural Training Methods (S) |
| Engineering |
Academic, Scientific, and Technical English (A) Introduction to Applied Physics, Materials and Energy Engineering (S) Introduction to Chemical and Biological Industries (S) Introduction to Civil Engineering and Architecture (A) Introduction to Production Engineering (S) Overview of Advanced Electric, Electronic, and Information Engineering (A) Science and Technology in Japan (A) G30 International Program in Automotive Engineering G30 International Program in Chemical & Biological Engineering G30 International Program in Physical Science & Engineering Notes/Restrictions: Tours in Industrial Plants A → Not open to NUPACE students Overview of Advanced Electrical, Electronic & Information Engineering → Held in the autumn semester (not spring semester) |
| Environmental Studies |
Advanced Architectural and Urban Planning Workshop 1, 2 (S) Ecosystem Management (A) Environmental Industry Systems (A) Environmental Systems Analysis and Planning (S) Field Seminar on Environmental Studies (S) International Environmental Law (S) Low Carbon Cities Studies (S) Planning and Design Studio for Historical Environment <G> (A) Studio Workshop of Architecture Design <G> (A) Sustainability and Environmental Studies (A) Water and Waste Engineering (A) |
| Humanities |
North American Cultural Studies a: Multiculturalism in Canada (S) North American Cultural Studies b: The road in American literature and film (A) Pragmatics of Verbal Expression a: Reading and discussing essays about translation (S) Pragmatics of Verbal Expression b: Innovative writing and translation (A) Also → G30 International Programmes in 1) Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies; 2) Linguistics and Cultural Studies (A/S) |
| Information Science |
Advanced Lectures on Quantum Information <G> (A) |
| International Development |
Comparative and International Education (S) International Co-operation Law (S) Introduction to International Development (S) Japan's Development Experience (A) Law of the United Nations (A) Lecture on International Development 1: International migration theory (A) |
| Law |
Comparative Studies in Constitutional Law: Outline of the modern constitution (S) Comparative Studies in Criminal Law: Development of national criminal law (S/Intensive) Comparative Studies in Jurisprudence I: The law and its personnel (S) Comparative Studies in Jurisprudence II: Uses of the public sphere – good practice versus corruption (A) Professional Studies in International Economic Law II: Problems of int’l economic law (A) Professional Studies in International Human Rights Law: Human rights and refugee law (A) Professional Studies in International Law: Introduction to international law (S) Seminar on Private International Law: Introduction to int'l commercial arbitration (S) Special Lecture and Seminar: Workshop on international negotiation (A) Also→ G30 International Programme in Law & Political Science (A/S) |
| Mathematics |
Perspectives in Mathematical Sciences I, III(S) / II, IV(A) |
| Medicine |
Basic Research Laboratory Experience (A/S) http://www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/intlexch/english/abroad/intres.html Clinical Practice (Clerkships) (A/S) http://www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/intlexch/english/abroad/overseas.html Public Health Research Laboratory Experience (A/S) http://www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/intlexch/english/ |
| Science |
G30 International Programme in Biological Science (A/S) G30 International Programme in Chemistry (A/S) G30 International Programme in Physics (A/S) |
| Other |
Guided Independent Study (GIS) (A/S) |
2. ADDITIONAL COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Nagoya University has opened seven undergraduate and nine graduate degree programmes taught entirely in English, known as the “Nagoya University Global 30 International Programmes”, or simply “G30 Programmes”. Courses comprising the G30 programmes are, in principle, open to exchange students, and a large number of NUPACE students are taking advantage of the opportunity to register for them.
NB.Irrespective of whether they wish to register for G30 courses, applicants to NUPACE should apply directly to the NUPACE Office, following procedures laid down in this prospectus and on the programme website, viewable at http://nupace.iee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/. G30 programme admission requirements and procedures do NOT apply to exchange students.
<Undergraduate Programmes>
Information on undergraduate G30 programmes:
http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/undergraduate/
Access the URLs of individual programmes to see course lists and syllabi.
| Automotive Engineering |
- Mechanical Engineering - Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering URL: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/undergraduate/automotive/ |
| Biological Sciences |
- Biological Science - Applied Biosciences URL: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/undergraduate/biological/ |
| Chemistry |
- Chemistry - Chemical and Biological Engineering URL: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/undergraduate/chemistry/ |
| Fundamental and Applied Physics |
- Physics - Physical Science and Engineering URL: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/undergraduate/fundamental/ |
| Social Sciences |
- Law and Political Science URL: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/undergraduate/social/#sl_2 - Economics URL: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/undergraduate/social/#sl_4 |
| Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies |
- Modern Literature/Cinema and Visual Culture/Cultural History URL: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/undergraduate/asia_cultural/ |
<Graduate Programmes>
Detailed information on graduate G30 programmes:
http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/Program/graduate/
Access the URLs of individual programmes to see course lists and syllabi.
| Graduate School of Engineering |
Automotive Engineering URL:http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate/automotive/ Civil and Environmental Engineering URL: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate/civil_environmental/ |
| Graduate School of Science/
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sc./
School of Medicine |
Biological and Bioagricultural Sciences URL: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate/biological/ |
| Graduate School of Science/
Graduate School of Engineering |
Chemistry URL:http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate/chemistry/ |
| Graduate School of Humanities |
Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies URL:http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate/asia_cultural/ Linguistics and Cultural Studies URL:http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate/language/ |
| Graduate School of Economics |
Economics and Business Administration URL: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate/business/ |
| Graduate School of Medicine |
Medical Science URL: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate/medical/ |
| Graduate School of Science/
Graduate School of Mathematics |
Physics and Mathematics URL: http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate/mathematics/ |
3. COURSES TAUGHT IN JAPANESE
(Courses in the Student's Major)
Students participating in NUPACE are eligible to register for regular courses taught in Japanese, provided that they have a suitable academic background and possess level N1 (or 1) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Access to online information on individual schools and departments is available at:
http://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/about-nu/org/index.html
The following is a list of Nagoya University's schools and corresponding departments. Access the links for information on courses and syllabi.
<Undergraduate Programmes>
| Agricultural Sciences |
Applied Biosciences; Bioenvironmental Sciences; Bioresource Sciences URL:https://www.agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp/agricultural/agc-kougiyouran.html |
| Economics |
Theoretical Economics; Applied Economics; Corporate Management;
Information Accounting URL: http://133.6.182.153/campusinfo/#gakubu |
| Education |
Human Developmental Sciences; School Education and Information Science;
International Education and Culture; Human Psychology;
Counselling and Psychotherapy URL: http://www.educa.nagoya-u.ac.jp/school/ |
| Engineering |
Chemical and Biological Engineering; Civil Engineering and Architecture;
Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering; Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering; Physical Science and Engineering URL:http://www.engg.nagoya-u.ac.jp/school/index.html |
| Humanities
|
Literature and Linguistics, Philosophy and Ethics; History and Anthropological Studies;
Environmental and Behavioural Science URL: http://syllabus.lit.nagoya-u.ac.jp/ |
| Informatics | Natural Informatics (Mathematical Informatics, Complex System Science) Computer Science (Computing and Software Systems, Intelligent Systems) Human and Social and Informatics (Social Informatics, Cognitive and Psychological Science) URL: https://www.i.nagoya-u.ac.jp/school-of-informatics/ |
| Law |
Fundamental Positive Law; Fundamental Political Science; Contemporary Legal
Disciplines; Dispute Settlement Law; Business Economics Law; Public Policy;
International Relations; Legal and Administrative Informatics URL: https://canvas.law.nagoya-u.ac.jp/pubs/syllabi-latest.html |
| Medicine |
Medicine URL: http://www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/medical/1804/index.html Health Sciences (Medical Technology; Nursing; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Radiological Technology); URL: http://www.met.nagoya-u.ac.jp/SYLLABUS/index.html |
| Science |
Biological Science; Chemistry; Earth and Planetary Sciences; Mathematics; Physics URL: http://www.sci.nagoya-u.ac.jp/education/index.html |
<Graduate Programmes>
| Bioagricultural Sciences |
Applied Molecular Biosciences; Bioengineering Sciences; Biological Mechanisms and
Functions; Biosphere Resources Science URL: https://www.agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate-school/youran/index.html |
| Economics |
Analysis of Markets and Institutions; Socio-economic Analysis; Analysis of the System of
Policy Making; Socio-Environmental System; Corporate System;
Management Innovation; Creation of Information URL: http://133.6.182.153/campusinfo/#daigakuin |
| Education and Human Development: |
Lifelong Education and Development; School Education and
Human Development: Information Sciences; Foundations of Education and Human Development;
Higher Education; Sports and Exercise Science; Psychological Sciences;
Human Development and Clinical Psychology; Sports Behavioural Sciences URL: http://www.educa.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate/ |
| Engineering |
Aerospace Engineering; Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology;
Civil Engineering; Computational Science and Engineering; Crystalline Materials Science;
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Energy Engineering and Science;
Materials, Physics and Energy Engineering; Mechanical Science and Engineering;
Micro-Nano Systems Engineering; Molecular Design and Engineering;
Quantum Engineering URL: http://www.engg.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate/index.html |
| Environmental Studies | Earth and Environmental Sciences; Environmental Engineering and Architecture;
Social and Human Environment URL: http://www.env.nagoya-u.ac.jp/syllabus/cur/syllabus.php |
| Humanities | Historical and Cultural Studies (Japanese History, Asian History, Western History,
Aesthetics and Art History; Archaeology; Cultural Anthropology;
Cinema and Visual Culture; Japanese Culture; Cultural Studies, Gender Studies)
Linguistics and Cultural Studies (Linguistics, Japanese Linguistics, Japanese Literature,
English Language, English Literature, German Language/Literature, French Language/
Literature, Chinese Language/Literature, Japanese Language Education, English
Language Education, Applied Linguistics, Philosophy, Western Classics, Chinese
Philosophy, Indian Philosophy) URL: http://www.hum.nagoya-u.ac.jp/education/education-sub3/ |
| Informatics | Mathematical Informatics; Complex Systems Science; Social Informatics, Cognitive and
Psychological Science, Computing and Software Systems; Intelligent Systems URL: https://www.i.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate-school-of-informatics/ |
| International Development |
International Co-operation Studies; International Development URL: http://www.gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp/global/faculty/index.html |
| Law |
Core Law and Political Science; Contemporary legal Systems; International Comparative
and Political Science; Asian Law and Political Science URL: https://canvas.law.nagoya-u.ac.jp/pubs/syllabi-latest.html |
| Mathematics |
Fundamental Mathematics; Natural Mathematics; Social Mathematics; Computational Mathematics; Advanced Topology URL: http://www.math.nagoya-u.ac.jp/ja/education/2017/class.html#coursedesign |
| Medicine |
Cell Information Medicine; Function Construction Medicine; Health and Community
Medicine; Integrated Molecular Medicine; Medical Science/Medical Administration URL:http://www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/medical/1854/index.html Nursing; Radiological and Medical Laboratory Sciences; Physical and Occupational Therapy URL: http://www.met.nagoya-u.ac.jp/SYLLABUS/index-g.html |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Basic Medicinal Sciences Organic Chemistry; Bioscience; Structural Biology URL: http://www.ps.nagoya-u.ac.jp/graduate_course/syllabus/ |
| Science |
Biological Science; Material Science; Particle and Astrophysical Science URL: http://www.sci.nagoya-u.ac.jp/education/index.html |
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