Exchange in Japan: Nagoya University

Asia & Oceania

Exchange

University Study

Live in Nagoya, Japan's third-largest city, a bustling technological and industrial force. Study at Nagoya University, one of Japan's "National Seven" universities.

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Program Details

Location

Nagoya, Japan

Term

Academic Year

Spring Semester

Housing

Dormitory

Languages Taught In

English

Program Eligibility

Student Type

UofM Students

Student Year

Sophomores

Juniors

Seniors

GPA

3.0

About

Nagoya University has long been a leader in Japan’s higher education sector, and was appointed in 2018 as a “Designated National University,” one of only 6 such institutions in the country. Nagoya is the fourth largest city in Japan, with convenient access by bullet train to Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. It is a vibrant center of commerce, culture, and learning. Its port, business center, museums, and university make it one of the most lively and stimulating cities in Japan.

Learn more about being an exchange student at Nagoya University.

Program Model

Exchange

University Study

Housing & Meals

Live in a mixed Japanese/international student dormitory, or an exclusively international student dormitory on or near campus. All units are fully furnished.

There are no university-managed dining halls, so you must prepare you meals at home or eat out.

Excursions

Nagoya University has a wide range of cultural and sports clubs, which provide an excellent opportunity to meet Japanese students. There are also a number of volunteer groups involved with international students.

Accessibility

If you have a disability and plan to study abroad, visit our Accessibility Abroad page to learn about considerations, answer questions, and request accommodations before you go abroad.

Learning Outcomes

Develop a stronger sense of confidence by engaging in a highly independent study abroad program and foster second language acquisition whenever possible
Learn to appreciate diverse world views, accept complexity, and embrace ambiguity; added benefit of reciprocity to foster mutual respect and understanding
Experience a new culturally specific academic system and incorporate different academic perspectives
Identify and communicate how your experience abroad has impacted you personally, academically, and professionally

Faculty & Staff

On-site support is provided by Nagoya University's Education Center for International Students and International Affairs Division. Staff are available to provide you with academic advising as well as support adjusting to a new educational system and integrating into campus life.

Program Structure

Program Level

Upper and lower division coursework available

Courseload

You are required to take 15 credits per term

Coursework

Grade & Credit Conversion Scale (PDF)

You receive resident credit for the courses you take. Your grades factor into your University of Minnesota GPA and each course appears on your transcript with an A/F grade. Students are required to take 15 credits per term. Consult the Learning Abroad Center's Academic Policies page for more information.

General Information about the Exchange in Nagoya (NUPACE)

With over 800 courses taught in English, (and many more in Japanese), participating in NUPACE gives you a variety of study options. If you meet the academic and linguistic requirements of the classes in question, you may devise individual semester/year-based course loads, choosing units from across the different Schools.

As a NUPACE student, you can register for courses from, 1) the NUPACE/G30 courses, and, if you possess JLPT N1, 2) Japanese-taught regular courses. You are not restricted to the curriculum taught at your school of affiliation but, when selecting courses, use your common sense and remember that many courses have prerequisites. In numerous cases, graduate courses have been opened to undergraduate students. However, be aware that the level of difficulty of these courses will be higher and the grading criteria stricter.

Courses & Syllabi

Click on a “School” to see list of courses offered
Click on an individual course to see the syllabus/course description

Global Identity

Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future is an optional 1-credit online course that helps you process your international experience and apply what you've learned upon your return. Global Identity gives you the opportunity to work individually with a trained cultural mentor, helping you articulate your newly acquired skills and differentiating you from your peers.

To access more information about the course, visit the Global Identity Course Information page.

Program Dates

Submit the online application and complete the assigned application checklist according to the appropriate deadline:

Spring 2027
Academic Year 2026–27

Orientation Dates & Locations

The Learning Abroad Center provides pre-departure orientation in preparation for your time abroad. It is your responsibility to know the information shared at these orientations.

Orientation consists of several sessions, all of which are created to support your preparation to go abroad:

Online Health & Safety Orientation: This asynchronous module can be accessed in your LAC checklist and is mandatory.
LAC Program Orientation: Program-specific and important UofM registration information will be covered (academic registration, finances, arrival, housing etc.). Details will be sent to you via email.

The Learning Abroad Center also offers 2 optional orientations:

Spring 2027

Application Open Date: March 1, 2026
Application Deadline: September 1, 2026

Schedule	Date
Program Start	Late March
Program End	Early August

Academic Year 2026–27

Application Open Date: August 1, 2025
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026

Schedule	Date
Program Start	Late September
Program End	Early August

Fees

University of Minnesota participants pay the program fee instead of on-campus tuition and fees for the term they are abroad.

If you do not see a budget estimate for the term you intend to go abroad, the fee has not yet been finalized. We strive to post fees for this program at least 30 days prior to the application deadline. The Learning Abroad Center will delay the posting of some fees until enrollments, inflation, and exchange rates are determined. Note the average increase in fees will be 3–10%. Program fees are based on estimates and may change depending on international economic factors.

Fees or tuition from home institutions may be added to or differ from the University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center fees listed on this page.

Spring Semester 2027
Academic Yr Fall 2026/Spring 2027
Spring Semester 2026

Billing & Payments

Visit Billing for information about the billing process for application fees, deposits, and program fees.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Visit Financial Information for information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.

Bridging Loan

Bridging Loan, a no-interest/no-fees loan that funds the confirmation deposit and/or flights cost, is available for this program for eligible students going abroad during an eligible term.

Cancellation Policy

Before you apply to or confirm your participation on this program, review the Learning Abroad Center's Cancellation Policy to inform yourself of the timeline and financial obligations for canceling.

Spring Semester 2027

Exchange in Japan: Nagoya U

Program Housing

Program Fee UofM students pay program fee instead of on-campus tuition & fees while abroad Billed through UofM account
Non-refundable deposit	$400
Tuition and educational costs	$6,975
International health insurance	$450
Housing and/or meals Housing is paid directly to onsite managing organization	$0
Transportation (if required and included in program fee)	$0
Total Program Fee	$7,825
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable	$0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable	$7,825

Estimated Additional Expenses Financial aid-eligible but not included in program fee
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad.
Transportation to and from program site	$3,000
Passport/photos	$175
Visa/required documents Visa App Mailing (30), National Health Insurance (150)	$180
Travel clinic/immunizations^*	$0
Housing deposit	$500
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure	$3,855
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials	$200
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee Housing (1750), Meals (2000)	$3,750
Essential daily living expenses	$2,000
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country	$5,950

Total Estimated Cost of Participation UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$17,630
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation	$2,000
Additional Notes & Information
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage.

Academic Yr Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Exchange in Japan: Nagoya U

Program Housing

Program Fee UofM students pay program fee instead of on-campus tuition & fees while abroad Billed through UofM account
Non-refundable deposit	$400
Tuition and educational costs	$12,980
International health insurance	$900
Housing and/or meals Housing is paid directly to onsite managing organization	$0
Transportation (if required and included in program fee)	$0
Total Program Fee	$14,280
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable	$0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable	$14,280

Estimated Additional Expenses Financial aid-eligible but not included in program fee
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad.
Transportation to and from program site	$3,000
Passport/photos	$175
Visa/required documents Visa App Mailing (30), National Health Insurance (300)	$330
Travel clinic/immunizations^*	$0
Housing deposit	$500
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure	$4,005
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials	$400
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee Housing (1750/semester), Meals (2000/semester)	$7,500
Essential daily living expenses	$4,000
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country	$11,900

Total Estimated Cost of Participation UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$30,185
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation	$4,000
Additional Notes & Information
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage.

Spring Semester 2026

Exchange in Japan: Nagoya U

Program Housing

Program Fee UofM students pay program fee instead of on-campus tuition & fees while abroad Billed through UofM account
Non-refundable deposit	$400
Tuition and educational costs	$7,050
International health insurance	$375
Housing and/or meals Housing is paid directly to onsite managing organization	$0
Transportation (if required and included in program fee)	$0
Total Program Fee	$7,825
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable	$0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable	$7,825

Estimated Additional Expenses Financial aid-eligible but not included in program fee
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad.
Transportation to and from program site	$3,000
Passport/photos	$175
Visa/required documents Visa App Mailing (30), National Health Insurance (150)	$180
Travel clinic/immunizations^*	$0
Housing deposit	$500
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure	$3,855
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials	$200
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee Housing (2000), Meals (2000)	$4,000
Essential daily living expenses	$2,000
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country	$6,200

Total Estimated Cost of Participation UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$17,880
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation	$3,000
Additional Notes & Information
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage.

Prepare

Complete pre-application advising.

Apply

You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.

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Complete

After you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received. Submitted applications are assigned an application checklist, which will include the following items for you to submit to the Learning Abroad Center:

Exchange in Japan personal essay
Japan Exchange University Preference Form
Complete an Exchange Program Advising Meeting

Once the application deadline has passed, the Exchange Program Team will review applications and select the students to be nominated to Nagoya University. If you are selected for nomination, you will then have to apply to Nagoya University directly through their online system (instructions will be provided). Nagoya University will review the application and send out an admissions decision via email.

Next Steps

Upon submitting the online application, you will receive an automated email message indicating your application was received.
Follow the instructions on your application checklist to submit all of the items. Your application is not considered complete until all items on your application checklist are either received or waived.
You will have applications with both the Learning Abroad Center and Nagoya University—make sure to follow instructions for both applications when they're sent to you.
You will be notified of an acceptance decision by email. If accepted, you will be assigned a confirmation checklist. Log in to the online application to review the confirmation checklist and submit the required items.

After You Apply

Before your program begins, review these resources.

Health & Safety

Learn more about staying healthy and safe abroad, including mental health and wellness, international travel insurance, and safety precautions.

Power of Attorney

Consider designating someone as your power of attorney to act as your legal representative while you’re abroad.

Student Identity

Consult our resources on student identities as you prepare for your abroad experience.

Travel Resources

Ready to go abroad? Our travel resources will help you pack and learn what to expect.

Program Contact

For further information or questions about this program, send an email to

Christina Dunbar at [email protected], or call at 612.624.3949.