Nanzan University

Nanzan University

Over 30 years of experience in educating international leaders

Since its founding in 1974, the Center for Japanese Studies at Nanzan University has been a leader in Japanese language studies, with the goal of helping each student develop a better understanding of the Japanese people and language.

By living and learning in Japan, students at the center experience the "real Japan" together with a wide cross-section of people from other countries and cultures. The result is a dynamic group of students from many different backgrounds united in their goal to discover Japan.

Laurent Zakeyan, Center for Japanese Studies

I clearly remember my first days at Nanzan. My initial worries quickly disappeared as I was guided and advised by the staff of the CJS Office. Every time that I had a problem or a question, they kindly helped me and provided me with the support that I needed.

But that's not all — I also enjoyed the classes through these two semesters. The language classes were really interesting. By actively participating during these classes, my speaking skills improved dramatically, as I could barely speak at all when I first arrived in Japan. Not only did I progress in listening and reading, but I also started polishing my writing skills. That I was able to learn at this pace was thanks to the help and the kindness of the teachers who were always there to assist us.

I took several art classes, too, that became an important part of my studies. Practicing art techniques in a calm and relaxed atmosphere really helped me put my mind at ease while discovering another culture.

My studies at Nanzan were short, and I wish they had been longer. The atmosphere at Nanzan is unique and I now feel as if Nanzan was my second home, here in Nagoya.

Departments and Faculties

Faculty of Humanities
Department of Christian Studies
Department of Anthropology and Philosophy
Department of Psychology and Human Relations
Department of Japanese Studies

Faculty of Foreign Studies
Department of British and American Studies
Department of Spanish and Latin-American Studies
Department of French Studies
Department of German Studies
Department of Asian Studies

Faculty of Economics
Department of Economics

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Faculty of Business Administration
Department of Business Administration

Web site: http://www.nanzan-u.ac.jp/English/departments/index.html

Faculty of Law
Department of Law

Web site: http://www.nanzan-u.ac.jp/English/departments/index.html

Faculty of Policy Studies
Department of Policy Studies

Web site: http://www.nanzan-u.ac.jp/English/departments/index.html

Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering
Department of Software Engineering
Department of Systems Design and Engineering
Department of Information Systems and Mathematical Sciences

Web site: http://www.nanzan-u.ac.jp/English/departments/index.html

Nanzan Junior College
Department of English

Web site: http://www.nanzan-u.ac.jp/English/departments/index.html