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Nagasaki Wesleyan University opened in 2002 in commemoration of the 120th anniversary of the founding of Chinzei Gakuin in response to the healthy wishes of—and with the robust support of—sister schools worldwide and its local community. The University's parent organization, Chinzei Gakuin, has long pursued educating students to love God and their fellow man in keeping with Christianity's two primary tenets. We further developed that school motto for use in a university setting, adopting the cultivation of brotherly love, characterized by a love of God and one's fellow man, as NWU's educational mission. The term Wesleyan refers to a follower of 18th century English cleric and social activist John Wesley. Their World Mission gave rise to a major branch of Protestant Christianity that flourished in the United States. He taught that believers could renew themselves through a process of sanctification driven by a devout faith in God, thereby fulfilling the first commandment to "love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind." Individuals possessed of a robust and deep bond with God naturally love others and strive to bring that love to bear in the world, thereby fulfilling the second commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself." Wesley's teachings were passed down and spread worldwide as the key to leading a life with a sense of mission. In this way, the term Wesleyan came to signify a follower of Wesley's teachings. American missionary Dr. C.S. Long founded Cobley Seminary in Higashiyamate district of Nagasaki in 1881, urging his students, "Boys be Christian gentlemen." The seminary became Chinzei Gakuin, an institution that continues to pursue its mission today, 125 years later. Nagasaki Wesleyan University has dedicated itself to educating students in the spirit of brotherly love in this new era. To fulfill this mission, we have embraced the following three goals: To cultivate devotion in chapel activities that give life to the University's founding spirit. To nurture a spirit of social welfare supported by the love of one's neighbors. To foster the development of individuals who will create peace in their local communities and the world. At Nagasaki Wesleyan University, we see our mission as fostering global citizens' development who will link local communities and the world. To that end, our programs emphasize the study of knowledge and technology related to social welfare and hands-on experience in the real world. Among other advantages, this approach provides an opportunity to master a broad array of communication skills, including English and other language proficiency. NWU has introduced a seminar system starting with first-year students and progressing through all four years of its program as an integral part of the curriculum. A focus on small-group instruction allows faculty to provide fine-grained support to students. Seminars, a required part of the curriculum, cover essential subject matter for newcomers and sophomores, followed by more specialized topics for upper-level students. The seminar format affords the University a means of offering across-the-board support for students' lives at school seminar instructors acting as student advisors and providing individual academic guidance for underclassmen. Our fine-grained support system also incorporates components designed to aid students in earning various professional qualifications and passing employment examinations. View full university

Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies is an independent, co-educational four-year liberal arts university. The school’s roots go back to the months after the city had been reduced to ashes by the atomic bomb. It was founded as Nagasaki College of Foreign Languages on December 1, 1945, by the Reverend Takeo Aoyama, Mr. Sumio Ogata, and other Uma-machi Church members in downtown Nagasaki. Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies was established to carry out the spirit of Christian education (School Regulations, First Article). For this reason, the school offers programs in Christianity (School Regulations, Second Article). A brief outline is listed below. The school chaplain and committee on religion are responsible for the implementation and management of these programs. There are only seven foreign language universities in all of Japan. West of Kansai, there is only one: Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies. Learning a foreign language in Nagasaki is a significant and fascinating experience. For hundreds of years, Nagasaki has prospered as a gateway to the world. It served as a window to Western Civilization during Japan’s isolation in the Edo period. From all over Japan, young people with high ambition traveled to Nagasaki to study foreign languages and civilizations, and they played an essential role in the shaping of modern Japan. At our university, in this historic, cosmopolitan city of Nagasaki, we firmly believe that “The world is our campus!” and “Our campus is the world!” By pouring our efforts into study abroad opportunities for Japanese students and accepting international students to our university, we aim to create a new kind of international exchange in the 21st century. The purpose of foreign language study does not end with improving communication skills. Through the give-and-take of various languages, various people, and various cultures, you come to know others as well as yourself. The gap between peoples’ differences is narrowed, and a foundation for harmony is built. This is the true meaning of foreign language study. In other words, “The power to build a community through dialogue and mutual understanding,” the power of human potential, is more important than anything else. Students, I desire that you forge the power of language and people, experience international exchange, build your self-confidence, and take off from Nagasaki to the world. View full university

There are only seven foreign language universities in all of Japan. West of Kansai, there is only one: Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies. Learning a foreign language in Nagasaki is a significant and fascinating experience. For hundreds of years, Nagasaki has prospered as a gateway to the world. It served as a window to Western Civilization during Japan's isolation in the Edo period. From all over Japan, young people with high ambition traveled to Nagasaki to study foreign languages and civilizations, and they played an essential role in the shaping of modern Japan. At our university, in this historic, cosmopolitan city of Nagasaki, we firmly believe that "The world is our campus!" and "Our campus is the world!" By pouring our efforts into study abroad opportunities for Japanese students and accepting international students to our university, we aim to create a new kind of international exchange in the 21st century. The school's roots go back to the months after the city had been reduced to ashes by the atomic bomb. It was founded as Nagasaki College of Foreign Languages on December 1, 1945, by the Reverend Takeo Aoyama, Mr. Sumio Ogata, and other Uma-machi Church members in downtown Nagasaki. Both the study of languages and Christianity have played an essential part in this international city's history. During the period of national isolation from 1641-1859, ambitious young people came to Nagasaki from all over the country to study Dutch. They aimed to absorb advanced Western civilization, especially technology, through the foreigners allowed to live only in Nagasaki. After the country was opened again, Nagasaki regained its position as the center of Christianity in Japan. On November 12, 1857, Dutch army surgeon Pompe van Meerdervoort initiated medical lectures in the Dutch language to government doctor Ryojyun Matsumoto and 11 other persons. This medical school called Igaku Denshusho is the origin of today's School of Medicine and Nagasaki University. View full university

Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University is run by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a Catholic religious congregation founded in Nagasaki in 1934 to promote women's education. Located amid tranquil surroundings in Nagasaki's hills, it offers several taught degree courses from Bachelor to Doctoral level. Although its student base is predominantly female, it welcomes applications from both male and female international students interested in applying for one of the study programs listed below. The university sits on a spacious campus with a beautiful view looking out to sea. Campus facilities include a cafeteria, a convenience store, a coffee machine, tennis courts, a sports hall, a library, computer rooms, and a museum. Next door to the university, the Sisters run a nursing home for atomic bomb victims. In 1981, it received a visit from Pope John Paul II. Nagasaki is a unique place to learn about Japan. Located within a picturesque bay and surrounded by luscious green mountains, the city offers a stunning backdrop to study abroad. Historically Nagasaki is one of Japan's most important cities, owing mainly to its fascinating 450-year long history of cultural exchange. Several of Nagasaki's historical locations were set to be listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2018. Students will be given a unique window into Japan through an engaging combination of daily Japanese lessons, special lectures (in English), and fieldwork trips. The sites they visit will include a remote area of mountainous countryside where Japan's Hidden Christians secretly kept their faith (set to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2018) and a nursing home for atomic bomb survivors. Throughout the summer school, an emphasis will be placed on cross-cultural exchange, and it is hoped that by the end of their time with us, students will have made new friends from both Japan and across the world! Each participant will be offered the chance to stay with a Japanese host family during their Nagasaki stay. It is hoped that this experience will allow them to immerse themselves in Japanese culture during their stay. Two meals (breakfast and supper) will be provided each day. The summer school will be conducted in English. If English is not their first language, participants are expected to understand, read, and discuss a range of academic content in English. They should, therefore, possess an advanced level of English. The proposed cost of the homestay is 15,000 yen. The proposed cost of the one-week summer school is 20,000 yen. Participants are also advised to bring a small amount of money to cover daily expenses. The participant will meet the cost of traveling between Nagasaki and their home country. We envisage that successful completion of the summer school will result in each student gaining an appropriate number of academic credits at their home institution. In the Japanese system, successful completion of the summer school is worth two academic credits. View full university

Respect for humanity is the founding principle of Nagasaki International University, from which we strive for better human relations and hospitality. We wish to contribute to a society that values health and culture through our educational and research endeavors. Under the basic philosophy of "respect for human beings", NIU was founded in 2000 through a "public-private partnership" among our parent organization, an educational foundation Kyushu Bunka Gakuen, Nagasaki Prefecture, Sasebo City, and the local business community. Since its foundation, NIU established the Faculty of Health Management in 2002, the Graduate School of Human and Social Studies in 2004, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Graduate School of Health Management in 2006 and the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2014 and has grown into a comprehensive university with four departments in three faculties and five courses (master or doctoral) in three graduate schools. In such professional education curriculums related to "life, health, and livelihood," we support students in acquiring the various specialized knowledge and skills to obtain national qualifications and licenses and provide various career support so that students can play an active role as key personnel in the local community after graduation based on the consistent policy from enrollment to graduation. In recent years, we promote cooperation with the local municipalities and industries and other domestic universities to become a regional intellectual base in an effort toward regional revitalization. Therefore students can access many opportunities to learn from social engagement. Moreover, just like our university name, which includes the term "international," we promote human resources with a global perspective. We actively conduct study abroad programs to study at sister universities in Asia, Europe, and the United States. We also actively accept international students, mainly from Asia, to create an environment to learn about multicultural coexistence. Furthermore, one of the characteristics of the university is the practice of cultural education. We adopt the "culture of tea ceremony" to embody our "founding principles" of hospitality. It is also the basis of the human education our parent organization, Kyushu Bunka Gakuen, has developed for 60 years since its foundation. The term "tea ceremony" means more than just an art form. It is a philosophy. It is also the history of ideas as well as culture. It is because tea (ceremony) is closely tied to Zen (Buddhism). The tea ceremony is based on the idea of the "seat." The person who serves the tea and drinks it both sit and share the same space. In the context of a university, it encompasses the concepts of teacher and student and junior and senior, both standing on the same footing and supporting each other with mutual respect. One could say that the graceful carriages, dignity, and "hospitality" acquired from it are the spirit of NIU. We believe that students can use the spirit in the future no matter which departments they are in or what field they are going into. In addition to acquiring specialized knowledge and skills, the cultivation of lasting personality is one of the significant implications of what we learn at university in our social and occupational life and our long life. Many universities are founded based on the principles of Christianity or Buddhism. One could say that the equivalent of such religion or religious principles that support universities' philosophies is the "culture of the tea ceremony" at NIU. We intend to cultivate cultured human resources with a rich sense of humanity through the tea ceremony's culture as comprehensive art. At Nagasaki International University, our founding principle is respect for humanity. We hope to realize a more compassionate society through an understanding of human nature. For that reason, the concept of hospitality is at the heart of our efforts to train specialists capable of significant advances in their respective fields. View full university

The Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science was founded in 1942 in Nagasaki, the cradle of Western technology in Japan. Today, the campus is situated amid rich greenery on the Aba hillside overlooking Tachibana Bay. NAS is located in Nagasaki, a city that suffered an atomic bombing. This research body studies the atomic bomb, disarmament, and the peaceful utilization of science. The institute conveys the message of peace through lectures and symposiums and also engages in surveys on peace awareness and the editing of related books. The Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science, although a small regional educational institution, boasts a glorious tradition based on its founding spirit of "pursuit of practical science" and "originality and creativity." It has consistently supported the Japanese manufacturing industry by cultivating excellent human resources and conducted groundbreaking research in the field of technology. In April 2014, the university evolved once again, adopting a new two-faculty, two-department, eight-course educational organization geared to industrial society's needs and recent advances in technology. The new structure helps students engage in broader and deeper studies and assimilate the knowledge and skills in actual demand by industrial society and leading corporations. We have also taken steps to ensure that students gain a thoroughgoing education in English, mathematics, and other basic subjects. In the summer of 2014, the attached high school moved to our seaside campus, where students can enjoy a comfortable environment conducive to learning. Efforts are also being made to promote soccer and other sports and cultivate young people with high decorum and cooperation standards. The Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science welcomes students at both the university and high school level as family members. Our staff provides personal guidance in every facet of school life, including studies and employment activities. We look forward to your continued understanding and support. The library has a collection of more than 180,000 books, including academic works and periodicals, and best-sellers in literature. Among the library facilities geared to users, services is a group research room to view DVDs and other media. Faculty and counselors support pupils in solving everyday problems at school, including advice on higher education. A specialist on employment issues is available for individual consultation. Extracurricular activities provide an important opportunity to expand their abilities and talents. Pupils are encouraged to express their opinions during debates and discussions. Under the leadership of Tadatoshi Komine, the school soccer team represented Nagasaki Prefecture in the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament for three consecutive years from 2012, showing its strength and attracting new players from around the country. View full university