OpenFieldNanzan University (Nagoya Campus)
Nanzan University (Nanzan Daigaku) is a world-renowned private Catholic co-educational university situated in the leafy Yagoto hills of Showa-ku, Nagoya. Founded in 1946 by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), Nanzan is celebrated globally for the Center for Japanese Studies (CJS), the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture, and top-ranked faculties in global liberal arts, economics, law, policy studies, and science and engineering.
Institutional Overview
Guided by the Latin motto 'Hominis Dignitati' (For Human Dignity), Nanzan comprises 8 faculties and 6 graduate schools. The campus was masterfully designed by modernist architect Antonin Raymond, featuring state-of-the-art facilities such as the Global Plaza for multilingual exchange, extensive anthropological museums, and high-performance computing centers.
- Students
- 9,200+
- International
- 12%
- Faculty
- 480+
- Established
- 1946
Academic Strengths & Distinctive Focus
Guided by the Latin motto 'Hominis Dignitati' (For Human Dignity), Nanzan comprises 8 faculties and 6 graduate schools. The campus was masterfully designed by modernist architect Antonin Raymond, featuring state-of-the-art facilities such as the Global Plaza for multilingual exchange, extensive anthropological museums, and high-performance computing centers.
Research Profile, Admissions & Scholarships
Admissions include general entrance examinations, the Kyotsu Test, and international entrance pathways. International applicants to the Center for Japanese Studies or undergraduate degrees submit transcripts, English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS 6.5), or JLPT scores. Nanzan offers substantial merit scholarships, SVD Founder's Bursaries, and full tuition reduction programs.
Current Verified Opportunities & Fellowships (7)
Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) Intensive Language & Culture Fellowship
Globally famous intensive Japanese study program featuring 15 hours of weekly language immersion, cultural arts seminars (tea ceremony, calligraphy), and local homestays.
Faculty of Global Liberal Studies (GLS) Merit Entrance Scholarship
Premier four-year all-English undergraduate degree exploring international governance, peace studies, cultural anthropology, and sustainable development.
M.S. in Software Engineering and Data Science Enrolment
Graduate curriculum in the Faculty of Science and Engineering exploring formal methods, algorithmic verification, machine learning models, and cryptographic protocols.
Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture Interreligious Research Fellowship
Renowned postdoctoral fellowship at the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture, investigating Nishida Kitaro, Tanabe Hajime, and comparative philosophical theology.
Bachelor of Policy Studies in Sustainable Urban Governance
Four-year program in the Faculty of Policy Studies examining environmental regulation, municipal budgeting, community welfare design, and disaster resilience.
Toyota Tsusho / Brother Industries Corporate Internship Practicum
Supervised eight-week corporate internship inside international business units and global procurement divisions of major Nagoya multinational conglomerates.
Certificate in Advanced Japanese Translation & Cross-Cultural Mediation
One-semester professional certificate teaching literary and commercial translation between English and Japanese, legal document conversion, and subtitling.
Sourced Faculty & Research Advisors (3)
Prof. Robert Kisala SVD
President of Nanzan University & Professor of Religious Studies · Office of the President / Faculty of Humanities
Prof. Robert Kisala SVD is President of Nanzan University and member of the Society of the Divine Word, with distinguished international publications on Japanese modern religions and peace ethics.
Prof. James W. Heisig
Permanent Research Fellow Emeritus & Philosopher · Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
Prof. James W. Heisig is an internationally renowned philosopher at the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture, author of seminal monographs on the Kyoto School and the acclaimed 'Remembering the Kanji' series.
Prof. Dr. Shinji Takahashi
Professor of Computer Science & Software Engineering · Faculty of Science and Engineering
Prof. Dr. Shinji Takahashi leads software engineering research at Nanzan, specializing in model checking, formal verification, and mission-critical embedded systems for automotive applications.
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