About Nagoya

Located in central Japan along the Pacific coast, the city of Nagoya has a population of 2.3 million people, making it the country’s third largest metropolitan area. It is a hub for Japanese business and industry and, therefore, a vital part of the country’s economic strength. Corporate offices, manufacturing plants and research and design centers, as well as over 100 global enterprises operate in the Greater Nagoya area.

Nagoya boasts a network of 6 subway lines, 3 railway companies and bus lines that enable easy travel throughout the city. Downtown Nagoya (Sakae) is a fifteen minute subway ride from the Nagoya University campus. By Shinkansen bullet train, Tokyo is only 1.5 hours away while Kyoto is 40 minutes. Nagoya incorporates a vibrant urban setting and unique cultural heritage with a pleasant natural environment. The city is surrounded by mountains and sea providing outdoor and cultural activities throughout the year.

Off-campus, students can sample regional cuisine (such as kishimen, misonikomi udon noodles, and miso katsu), discover traditional streetscapes, and visit historical sites such as Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine.

• Nagoya Travel Guide NAGOYA-INFO
  
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Facts and Figures of Nagoya University

• National university ranked 83th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020
• Produced 6 Nobel laureates in Physics and Chemistry since 2000
• Approximately 16,000 students (2019), including 2,235 international students from 104 countries and regions (2019)
• 9 undergraduate schools, 13 graduate schools and 27 research institutes.