OpenFieldNagoya University of Arts and Sciences
Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences (NUAS) in Nisshin, Aichi is an innovative private university uniting creative media design, fashion architecture, management nutrition, and nursing sciences in Japan's industrial design heartland.
Academic overview & excellence
Located in the eastern educational corridor of the Greater Nagoya metropolis, Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences integrates four forward-looking faculties: Media Studies (filmmaking, animation, game design, and digital music), Design (visual communication, space and interior design, and fashion), Nutritional Sciences (management nutrition and health food research), and Nursing. NUAS provides students with industry-grade 4K television studios, motion-capture stages, and clinical simulation suites.
Research admissions & criteria
Undergraduate admissions evaluate domestic and international candidates through general entrance tests, the Common Test, and comprehensive evaluation (AO) admissions. International students must present EJU scores (Japanese as a Foreign Language), JLPT N2 or higher, an artistic portfolio (for Media and Design faculties), and an interview. Graduate programs require a bachelor's degree in a related artistic or scientific field and submission of a thesis or master's creative portfolio.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts - Digital Animation & 3D Computer Graphics
Four-year studio curriculum in Maya 3D modeling, commercial anime directing, motion capture choreography, and visual effects (VFX) pipeline production.
Bachelor of Science in Management Nutrition and Medical Dietetics
Four-year degree qualifying graduates for the National Registered Dietitian examination, exploring metabolic biochemistry, food allergen immunology, and clinical hospital meal design.
Master of Media Arts and Interactive Digital Production
Two-year master's program investigating interactive spatial projection mapping, algorithmic sound synthesis, generative AI filmmaking, and experimental virtual reality exhibitions.
Chubu Industrial Design Excellence Scholarship
Merit award recognizing outstanding fashion and spatial design undergraduates developing ergonomic automotive interior concepts and sustainable materials.
Nagoya Television (Chukyo TV) Commercial Broadcasting & Sound Practicum
Sixteen-week media industry practicum operating multi-camera live broadcast switchers, Foley sound effect recording, and non-linear Avid video editing for commercial television programs.
Research Fellowship in Generative AI Virtual Characters and VTuber Avatars
One-year visiting fellowship researching real-time facial expression tracking, neural motion synthesis for VTuber performers, and virtual human interaction ethics.
Certificate in 3D Fashion Prototyping and CLO3D Digital Garment Construction
Eight-week intensive professional course in CLO3D virtual pattern drafting, fabric drape physics simulation, digital avatar fitting, and metaverse fashion asset production.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Prof. Masayuki Ito
President & Professor of Media Art and Cinema · Faculty of Media Studies
Prof. Masayuki Ito is President & Professor of Media Art and Cinema in the Faculty of Media Studies at Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences, conducting advanced research in Film Production Theory, Visual Narrative Structures, Digital Media Aesthetics.
Prof. Dr. Michiko Hayashi
Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry and Clinical Metabolism · Faculty of Nutritional Sciences
Prof. Dr. Michiko Hayashi is Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry and Clinical Metabolism in the Faculty of Nutritional Sciences at Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences, conducting advanced research in Nutritional Biochemistry, Metabolic Syndrome Prevention, Functional Food Lipids.
Prof. Shuji Yamada
Professor of Visual Communication & Spatial Graphic Systems · Faculty of Design
Prof. Shuji Yamada is Professor of Visual Communication & Spatial Graphic Systems in the Faculty of Design at Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences, conducting advanced research in Environmental Graphic Design, Visual Branding, Signage Systems Architecture.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences.