University of Nagasaki for International Students — Admissions, Tuition, Programs, Campuses, Support, Exchanges, Careers

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Mission, History & Founding Story

The University of Nagasaki (UN) is a public (prefectural) university established in 2008 through the merger of the former Nagasaki Prefectural University and Siebold University of Nagasaki. The merger combined strengths in business, regional studies, global/media, information systems, and health sciences into a two‑campus system in northwestern Kyushu. Wikipedia: University of Nagasaki, Wikipedia: Nagasaki Prefectural University

UN articulates a mission rooted in creativity, regional innovation, and contribution to society—reflecting Nagasaki’s history as Japan’s historic gateway to Asia. The official English overview highlights liberal arts foundations, bilingual (English/Chinese) communication, and region‑based research on themes such as human security and East Asia. About UN (EN), JPCUP profile

Today the university operates two campuses: Sasebo (main) for Business Administration and Regional Design & Development, and the Siebold Campus (Nagayo) for Global & Media Studies, Information Systems, and Nursing & Nutrition. Faculties (EN), JPCUP

Key Strengths & Unique Features

Information Security & Systems: Focused 4‑Year Tracks

UN’s Faculty of Information Systems offers both Information Systems and Information Security programs—unusual for a mid‑sized public university. Students gain foundations in programming, networks, databases, and security policy, with lab‑based learning that scales well to smaller class sizes. Program pages in Japanese outline the study model and recent outcomes. Information Security (JP), Graduate Outcomes (JP)

Global & Media Studies: Language + Media Literacy

The Faculty of Global & Media Studies integrates international relations, area studies, and media literacy—built to prepare graduates for cross‑border roles across Asia. Course structures appear in English, and admissions information is centralized on the English site. Faculties (EN)

Regional Design & Sustainability: Fieldwork in the Islands

UN leverages Nagasaki’s geography (islands and coastal communities) for project‑based regional learning, including island fieldwork from the first and second years under the “Shimanabi” program. This is a strong differentiator for hands‑on learners. “Shimanabi” Program (JP)

Health Sciences: Nursing & Nutrition with Community Integration

The Faculty of Nursing and Nutrition links classroom study with local health initiatives, aligning with UN’s mission of contribution to regional well‑being. Department outlines and study flow are available on the English faculties page. Faculties (EN)

Small‑Class Teaching & Access to Faculty

With 3,208 students and 151 full‑time faculty, UN’s student‑to‑faculty ratio is approximately 21:1—supportive of interactive seminars and faculty mentoring. JPCUP (Data)

Student Life for Internationals

Clubs & Circles

Both campuses host a variety of student clubs—from culture and volunteer groups to sports. Lists are in Japanese: Sasebo clubs / Siebold clubs

Dedicated Support Offices

UN’s English site outlines supports for visas, housing, health insurance, and job‑hunting guidance. See the International and Support pages: International (EN), Support (EN)

Language‑Exchange / Buddy

JPCUP lists “peer support/buddy system” and tutoring as part of academic support. Confirm availability with the International Exchange Research Center after admission. JPCUP (Academic Support)

Partner Institutions & Exchange Options (Outbound Focus)

UN maintains formal student‑exchange agreements (JPCUP lists 10 partner institutions) and runs regular outbound briefings and returnee report sessions. JPCUP (International Networks), Partner List (JP)

Recent examples (JP): UN hosted an inbound orientation for spring 2024 exchange students; and held an outbound exchange briefing (Nov 28, 2024). Inbound 2024 / Outbound briefing 2024 / Returnee reports 2023→2024

Local Climate & Lifestyle

Nagasaki has a humid subtropical climate: short, hot summers with a pronounced rainy season (June–July), and mild, mostly clear winters. Typical daily ranges: January highs around ~10 °C and lows ~4 °C; August highs around ~31 °C and lows ~25 °C. For planning, consult the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and WeatherSpark for recent multi‑year summaries. JMA Monthly Tables (EN), WeatherSpark—Nagasaki, JMA Recent Rankings (JP)

Lifestyle: Sasebo borders the Saikai National Park (Kujukushima Islands), offering sea views and outdoor activities, while the Siebold campus sits on a hill in Nagayo with a calmer suburban feel. Cost of living is generally lower than megacities, and the university highlights student‑friendly services on its English site. Campus Life (EN), “Why UN in 5 minutes” (JP)

International Student Statistics

According to JPCUP (as of May 1, 2024), UN enrolled 12 international students out of 3,208 total (≈0.4%). Graduate programs host most of them (8), with 4 at the undergraduate level. Breakdown by country/region is not publicly listed on the English profile. JPCUP—Students

Career & Graduate Prospects

UN’s Career Office provides counseling, seminars, on‑campus employer sessions, alumni talks, and internship guidance (JP/EN). Annual outcomes tables (JP) show high placement rates across faculties; for example, FY2022 Faculty of Business Administration reported a 99.4% employment rate among job‑seeking graduates. See: Career Top (JP), Career Services Guide (JP), FY2022 Results (JP), Support (EN)

At the program level, the Information Security site lists representative employers and certifications; faculties post additional examples by department. InfoSec Outcomes (JP), Faculties (EN)