Aichi University Guide for International Students: Programs, Tuition, Scholarships, Campus Life, Exchanges & Admissions

Thinking about Japan for your degree? Aichi University is a student‑friendly private university in central Japan with three campuses—an urban hub in Nagoya, a heritage campus in Toyohashi, and a professional law campus in Kurumamichi. Known for strong global programs (especially Chinese and East Asian studies), hands‑on learning, and a supportive International Exchange Office, Aichi blends practical career outcomes with a distinctly international outlook. Below you’ll find a quick snapshot of facts, strengths, and resources to help you decide whether Aichi University fits your goals.

Quick‑Facts Table

Numbers below reflect the latest figures available (mostly as of May 1, 2024). Sources are linked in blue.

Type (National/Public/Private)	Private (University Overview)
Total Students	9,764 (incl. junior college; as of May 1, 2024: “Students and student capacity” official table) PDF (EN table) / see also Profile page
Campuses (Main)	Main: Nagoya Campus (Sasashima Live district, by Nagoya Station). Others: Toyohashi; Kurumamichi (Law School). Overview / Nagoya Campus
Faculties/Schools	Law; Economics; Business Administration; Modern Chinese Studies; International Communication; Letters; Regional Policy; (Graduate Schools; Law School; Junior College). Faculties & Departments
Frais de scolarité	Undergraduate first‑year (typical): approx. ¥1.12–¥1.27 million depending on faculty (e.g., Modern Chinese Studies ¥1,120,000; Law ¥1,210,000; Economics ¥1,270,000; Business Administration ¥1,140,000). Latest details & scholarships: Finances – Fees/Scholarships (EN)
Gender Ratio	N/A (not publicly broken out in English at university level).
Intl‑Student %	≈2% (about 190 international students / 9,764 total). University Overview (EN)
Students per Staff	≈40:1 (9,764 students / 243 instructors; as of May 1, 2024). Instructors by Faculty (EN table) / see also Profile page

Campus Maps

Nagoya Campus (Sasashima, Nakamura-ku)

Address: 4-60-6 Hiraike-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 453-8777, Japan

Toyohashi Campus (Toyohashi City)

Address: 1-1 Machihata-cho, Toyohashi, Aichi 441-8522, Japan

Kurumamichi Campus (Higashi-ku, Nagoya)

Address: 2-10-31 Tsutsui, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 461-8641, Japan

Mission, History & Founding Story

Aichi University’s guiding mission is captured in the line “Foster the human potential by recognizing global wisdom and common outlook,” which signals two things at once: a strong liberal‑arts tradition and a purposeful, outward‑looking stance toward the world. That mission comes to life across three campuses and seven undergraduate faculties, six graduate departments, and a professional law school, all situated in Aichi Prefecture—Japan’s manufacturing heartland centered on Nagoya. The university’s English “Overview” and “Profile” pages offer a concise snapshot of this structure and its international footprint, including about 190 international students and 47 partner universities worldwide. Overview (EN) / Profile (EN)

The roots of Aichi University reach back to 1901, when its predecessor institution was founded in Shanghai’s Hongqiao district. After World War II, faculty and students re‑established the university in Toyohashi in 1946, linking an international heritage to a new civic mission in Japan’s Chūbu region. Over the decades, Aichi added faculties in the social sciences and humanities, opened a professional Graduate School of Law, and built a reputation in Chinese and East Asian studies that continues to shape its identity today. Aichi University (EN)

A major inflection point came in 2012 with the opening of the Nagoya Campus in the Sasashima Live redevelopment district—a 10‑minute walk south of Nagoya Station—bringing together key social‑science and international faculties in a connected urban location. The campus design emphasizes multipurpose learning spaces, a Global Convention Hall, and a “Sky Lounge,” while its setting fosters collaboration with nearby organizations (including JICA) and access to transport links across Japan and abroad. Nagoya Campus (EN)

Another thread running through Aichi’s story is depth in Chinese studies. The university operates the International Center for Chinese Studies (ICCS), whose archives and research output underpin a distinctive academic culture; ICCS has also been recognized in national excellence initiatives. Together with the Faculty of Modern Chinese Studies (details below), this foundation makes Aichi an appealing home base for students interested in East Asian society, politics, and culture. ICCS (EN)

Key Strengths & Unique Features

Flagship Focus on China & East Asia

Aichi’s Faculty of Modern Chinese Studies (MCS) stands out nationally for its integrated language, area‑studies, and mobility design. Students take a compulsory four‑month study‑abroad in the second year (China, Taiwan, or Malaysia), and can pursue fieldwork or internships related to the Chinese‑speaking world in the third year. A Double‑Degree track lets students split time between Aichi and a partner university to earn two degrees—ideal for learners aiming at truly bilingual, bicultural careers. MCS (EN)

Partner institutions tied to these experiences include National Taiwan Normal University (Taipei), Nankai University (Tianjin), and Southern University College (Johor Bahru), among others—each offering different language and cultural perspectives. Aichi emphasizes practical language proficiency and real‑world exposure in these placements. For an external perspective on the university’s current internationalization push, see the 2024 interview with President Yuki Hirose. The Worldfolio interview (EN)

Multiple “flagship” routes

Undergraduate: Faculty of Modern Chinese Studies (MCS), home to the signature second‑year study‑abroad and options for fieldwork and internships in the Chinese‑speaking world. MCS (EN)
Graduate: Dual‑degree options through the Graduate School (Chinese Studies) with partners such as Nankai University and others; program information via Graduate School pages. Graduate Programs (EN)

Global Liberal‑Arts Core & Communication

The Faculty of International Communication combines English Studies with a cross‑disciplinary Global Liberal Arts department—useful for internationally oriented students who want both language mastery and broad content knowledge (culture, media, society, and more). Academics (EN)

Beyond coursework, the Global Lounge at the Nagoya Campus offers a casual, multilingual space for language exchange, events, and presentations in other languages—an easy on‑ramp for overseas students to meet Japanese peers. Global Lounge (EN)

Urban Industry Connections in Nagoya

Nagoya is the capital of a region famous for advanced manufacturing and mobility industries (Toyota Motor Corporation, Denso, Brother Industries, JR Central, and more). Studying at Aichi means proximity to employers and public organizations, easy Shinkansen access, and Japan’s busy Chubu Centrair International Airport. Nagoya Campus (EN) / Aichi Prefecture economy snapshot (EN)

Libraries & Research Depth (incl. China Collections)

Across the three campuses, Aichi University Library holds more than 1.21 million volumes. Toyohashi’s collections are especially rich in materials on China and the former South Manchuria Railway Company, supporting both undergraduate and graduate research. The Nagoya campus library features discussion rooms and private booths for focused study, while Kurumamichi’s library supports the Law School. Libraries (EN)

A Culture of Going Abroad

Aichi reports an active outbound culture, with hundreds of students studying overseas each year on exchanges, one‑semester programs, and short‑term options. MCS makes four months abroad compulsory, and additional double‑degree choices exist at both undergraduate and graduate levels. International Exchange Office (EN) / Partner list (EN)

Student Life for Internationals

Clubs & Circles

Aichi provides a wide array of club rooms, a sound studio, and facilities for sports and cultural activities—especially at the Nagoya Campus—making it straightforward to join circles (lightweight clubs) or more competitive teams. This is one of the easiest ways for international students to integrate, practice Japanese naturally, and build a local network.

Dedicated Support Offices

The International Exchange Office (Nagoya HQ, plus desks in Toyohashi) supports both incoming internationals and Aichi students going abroad—advising on program options, life in Japan, and day‑to‑day questions. International Exchange Office (EN)

Language‑Exchange & Community Spaces

The Global Lounge (5th floor, Welfare Building, Nagoya Campus) hosts casual language practice, cross‑cultural events, and space for presentations—perfect to meet friends and boost Japanese, English, or another language. Global Lounge (EN)

Partner Institutions & Exchange Options

Aichi maintains formal exchange partnerships across Asia, Europe, and North America, and also runs recurring study‑abroad programs with additional institutions. Representative partners include (selection):

• UK: University of Birmingham; Oxford Brookes University; (program links also include University of Exeter, Newcastle University). Partner list (EN)
• Canada: Queen’s University; Thompson Rivers University; University of Regina. Partner list (EN)
• Germany/France: Bremen University of Applied Sciences; University of Bremen (Institute for World Economics & International Management); Université d’Orléans; Université Paris Cité. Partner list (EN)
• East & Southeast Asia: Chung‑Ang, Konkuk, Dankook (Korea); Universiti Malaya, Southern University College (Malaysia); Fu Jen Catholic University, National Quemoy (Taiwan); Foreign Trade University (Vietnam); and more. Partner list (EN)

MCS undergraduates complete a compulsory 4‑month semester abroad (China, Taiwan, or Malaysia), while graduate students in Chinese Studies can pursue dual degrees with partners such as Nankai University, Renmin University of China, and Soochow University. MCS (EN) / Graduate Programs (EN)

Local Climate & Lifestyle

Weather (last 5 years pattern): Nagoya’s summers are hot and humid; winters are cool and relatively dry. Typical August averages are around 32°C high / 25°C low, while mid‑winter averages in January sit near 9°C high / 1°C low—broadly consistent with recent climatological summaries. Timeanddate – Nagoya Climate / WeatherSpark – Nagoya

Season	Typical High	Typical Low	Notes
Summer (Aug)	≈ 32°C	≈ 25°C	Hot/humid; afternoon storms possible.
Autumn (Oct)	≈ 23°C	≈ 15°C	Comfortable; typhoons taper off.
Winter (Jan)	≈ 9°C	≈ 1°C	Cool/dry; occasional cold snaps.
Spring (Apr)	≈ 20°C	≈ 11°C	Mild; cherry blossoms in late Mar–early Apr.

Safety & cost of living: Nagoya scores “Very High” on safety in crowd‑sourced global indexes, and everyday prices are generally lower than Tokyo. As a rule of thumb, you’d need roughly ¥556,000 in Nagoya to match the purchasing power of ¥730,000 in Tokyo (assumes renting in both cities). Quality of Life / Safety (EN) / Cost‑of‑Living Comparison (EN) / Nagoya Campus (EN)

International Student Statistics

Aichi hosts about 190 international students from a wide range of countries and regions, and maintains partnerships with 47 universities worldwide. While the university’s English pages do not publish a detailed inbound breakdown by region, the partner list indicates strong ties across East and Southeast Asia, as well as the UK, Germany, France, and Canada. University Overview (EN) / Partners (EN)

Career & Graduate Prospects

Placement: The university reports an employment rate of roughly 98% for graduates, supported by a 160,000+ alumni network spanning private enterprise, government, and the professions. Aichi students also have a tradition of performing well in competitive national exams (government, bar, CPA). Overview (EN)

Typical employers & sectors (regionally): Automotive and advanced manufacturing (Toyota Group, Denso), rail and logistics (JR Central), electronics and machinery (Brother Industries, Makita), plus finance, retail, and public sector roles across the Chūbu region. Aichi economy snapshot (EN)

Law & public service: The Graduate School of Law (Law School) at Kurumamichi specializes in professional legal training; public data sources note strong bar exam outcomes in recent years. Law School notes (EN)

Tip: Always verify the latest tuition, admissions calendars, and scholarship rules on official pages before applying—program specifics can change year to year. Key links: Finances – Fees/Scholarships, Academics, Partners, Nagoya Campus.