Tradition meets modernity in the thriving Japanese city of Nagoya. Countless cultural traditions began in Nagoya and have been passed down through generations—the city is referred to as Geidokoro, a center for art and culture. Don’t miss the honored rituals and festivals that take place at temples and shrines in the Nagoya area.
Along with its cultural traditions, Nagoya is an important port city and industrial center. Major international businesses have a presence in Nagoya, including Lexus (Toyota’s luxury brand), Mitsubishi Motors, Brother Industries, Marukawa, Boeing, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture through full-time enrollment at the Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) at Nanzan University. As a distinguished private university, Nanzan University offers excellent learning opportunities. In addition to a required intensive Japanese language class, you will choose from a range of CJS English-language offerings in Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences, and enjoy hands-on instruction in Japanese arts such as ikebana, calligraphy, woodblock printing, and black ink painting. Students with very advanced language skills are encouraged to enroll in seminars taught in Japanese with Japanese students.
You can easily apply what you study in the classroom when you explore popular local sites, such as the Atsuta Shrine and Nagoya Castle. Stop by the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens to enjoy the beauty and splendor of the Japanese gardens. Explore some of the city’s many museums, like the Toyota Automobile Museums and Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
We want you to feel at home in Japan, so we will do everything we can to help you integrate into life in Nagoya. Our cultural events and activities will increase your understanding of daily life for the people of Nagoya.
These dates are preliminary and are subject to change. Students should not book flights according to these dates.
IES Abroad’s mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences. That is why we partnered with Nanzan University.
Nanzan University www.nanzan-u.ac.jp/English [3] Nanzan University began in 1946 as the College of Foreign Languages. Since then, it has grown into a full-fledged university with seven faculties and a worldwide reputation for academic excellence. The University has the advantage of a low student-teacher ratio, and undergraduate enrollment is presently limited to around 9,000 students.
The University’s Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) was established in 1974 to provide intensive instruction and training in the Japanese language. Today, CJS is well-known for providing an integrated and intensive learning experience in Japanese language and culture for English-speaking international students. Because communication is the key to understanding any culture, Japanese courses at Nanzan stress all language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Intensive courses in elementary, intermediate, and advanced Japanese are offered. CJS also provides many extracurricular activities.
Courses You take 15–18 semester credit hours per semester. Complete and up-to-date course descriptions are available by visiting Nanzan University’s Center for Japanese Studies website [3].
You take 8 credits of Japanese language. The remaining 7-10 credits may be taken from a combination of the following course options:
Course offerings vary from semester to semester. Exact course offerings are determined by Nanzan University shortly before the start of each semester. For this reason, you register for courses upon arrival.
You may enroll in the following course options:
Japanese Language Courses (8 credits, required)
English-taught Area Studies Courses (3 credits) These courses are offered to all CJS students. Previous courses have included:
Japanese-taught Arts Courses (2 credits) These courses enroll both Japanese and international students. Previous courses have included:
Japanese-taught Seminar Courses (2 credits) These courses are only offered to students with a high degree of proficiency in Japanese. Previous courses have included:
Additional Course Disciplines During the fall semester, certain additional courses at Nanzan University are open to IES Abroad students. These 2-credit courses are part of the regular undergraduate program at the University and are available in several fields. In recent years, courses have included:
Even though you’re directly enrolling in one of our partner universities, there’s something IES Abroad wants you to know: we’re here for you if you need us.
Advising Choosing and directly enrolling in courses abroad can be confusing and overwhelming. This is why we offer you predeparture advising that’s specific to your needs. Our goal is to provide support and guidance throughout your application and enrollment process. But our advising services don’t stop there. While you’re in Nagoya, our staff is available to help you transition into your new home.
Support The support services we offer IES Abroad direct enrollment students are specifically designed to help you achieve your study abroad goals as effectively and smoothly as possible. We know studying abroad is an adventure, and, at times, you may need help or just someone to talk to—that’s why our staff will be there for you
Our job is to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding what landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Nagoya, it will feel like home.
As part of IES Abroad’s direct enrollment services, we work with Nanzan University to offer well-located, comfortable housing for all students because securing independent housing can be challenging. IES Abroad’s housing options meet our safety and security standards.
Homestays - You are placed with a host family, and placements are located throughout Nagoya. Housing details vary by family, but you will eat breakfast and dinner each day with your host family, and purchase lunch at student cafeterias.
Consistent with the daily lives of Japanese, living in a homestay may make your commute longer than dormitory residents—often up to one hour. Those with particularly high commuting costs will receive a monthly stipend to help defray transportation expenses. The number of homestay placements is limited.
Nanzan University and Private, Off- Campus Residence Halls - The University runs two international residence halls a short distance from campus. Other residence halls (private and off-campus) in Nagoya include facilities that are specifically designed for students and young employees of local companies.
Each residence hall is configured differently, but all offer single bedrooms with shared common spaces and bathrooms. Meal plans range from two meals daily, Monday through Saturday, to student kitchen facilities without any meals provided. You pay for electricity in some of the privately managed residence halls.
Part of making you feel at home in Nagoya is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it is an orientation program that makes you feel prepared, housing that is well-located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services. This is just one of the things we’re known for.
When you arrive, you participate in an introductory orientation with the IES Abroad Nagoya staff. You travel to a historic and culturally-significant city outside of Nagoya, such as Inuyama, where you stay in a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn) and receive language instruction.
Designed specifically for direct enrollment students, our orientation program introduces you to your program, teaches you about emergency services on campus, and connects you with your fellow students, and to Nagoya. Topics such as academics, housing, transportation, and health and safety are covered during this time.
Additionally, CORE™, IES Abroad’s Comprehensive Orientation & Re-entry Experience, begins during orientation and continues throughout the semester with activities focusing on cultural adjustment, goal achievement, and preparing for the return home.
Redefine the way you live and learn in Nagoya through our cultural events, such as:
Although your adventure begins in Nagoya, IES Abroad Nagoya organizes some field trips that take you to great locations in Japan to provide contrast and context for what you are learning in Nagoya. These field trips are included in your program fees, and vary in length from one to three days.
In addition to the IES Abroad trips, the University’s CJS offers international students day-trips and study tours each term. Past trips have included visits to museums, shrines, and temples; a tour of the Toyota Motors assembly plant; and a stay in a Zen Buddhist monastery. You may be required to contribute to the costs of these CJS-organized trips.
Kanazawa 2 Days, Fall A traditional city with a beautiful garden and famous for its gold leaf.
Takayama 2 Days, Fall A beautifully preserved historic city in the mountains.
Kyoto 2 Days, Fall Japan’s capital city from the late 8th century to the late 19th century.
Hiroshima 3 Days, Spring Site of the U.S. atomic bomb attack of August 6, 1945.
Nara 2 Days, Spring Japan’s first capital city, site of many famous Buddhist temples, including Kofuku-ji Temple.
Nagahama 1 Day, Spring Home of the famous Black Wall Square and the oldest preserved railroad station in Japan.
Situated on a wooded campus in Nagoya, Nanzan University is a distinguished private institution attended by students from around the world. The university’s Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) hosts the IES Abroad Nagoya Program.
Features of Nanzan University include:
Satoshi TsukamotoIES Abroad Director A native of Nagoya, Satoshi Tsukamoto earned his Ph.D. in Cultural Foundations of Education from Syracuse University. His fields of study include the philosophy of education, multicultural education, cultural studies, and qualitative research methods. In addition to his work for IES Abroad, he is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Communication at Aichi University in Nagoya. When not focusing on his research or teaching, he enjoys traveling, listening to classical music and jazz, going to the theater, and writing novels.
IES Abroad Staff Masae AsakuraProgram Coordinator Faculty IES students are taught by the faculty of the Center for Japanese Studies at Nanzan University.
Links:[1] http://www.iesabroad.org/study-abroad/nagoya [2] http://www.iesabroad.org/study-abroad/japan [3] http://www.nanzan-u.ac.jp/English/cjs/index.html [4] http://www.iesabroad.org/study-abroad/ies-abroad-nagoya
Nagoya Direct Enrollment - Nanzan University
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