Orientation for New International Students
For New International Students of NU Spring-2024
Please check all of the orientation materials for new international students of NU as follows before enrollment.
*These orientation materials are university-wide general information. If you want to know about information on course registration, program details, exams or graduation requirements, etc., please ask the Student Affairs Division of your school.
In addition, please also see "Pre-Arrival" page for the detailed flow about the preparations that you need to do from now to enroll.
If you have any other information that you would like to know before entering Nagoya University, please let us know through this form.
(Since this website "ALWAYS NU" provides all the essential information for international students from before arrival to graduation, if you would like to know any particular information now, please check the website first.)
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Orientation Videos and Materials
*If you are not able to watch YouTube videos above, please check here instead.
- Health Consultation
- Harassment Consultation Center
- GEC Support Team Leaflet
- Intercultural Exchange Activities
- Culture Shock and Cross-Cultural Adjustment
- Student Groups of Nagoya University
- Coffee Hour
- NUFSA - Nagoya University International Student Association
- NU Help Desk
- ACE - Nagoya University Action group for Cross cultural Exchange
- Clubs and Circles
- Career Support Center (See here for information on this year's event.)
- Ability Support Center
- About Nagoya University Central Library:
- Guide to Nagoya University Central Library
- Central Library's Support Desk for academic support
- Guidance Programs
- Japan IR&C 24-Hour Emergency Response Support Service
Living in Japan
See this page for the rules of living in Japan. Especially, please note that the drinking and smoking age in Japan is 20 years old.
In addition, Japan is a country prone many natural disasters, so it is very important to prepare for them.
Other
- Important Notice: [Beware] Dealing with Malicious Solicitations
- Click here for the FAQ page.
Inquiry / Support Desk
On Campus:
| About classes and courses / Campus life | International Student Advisors or Student Affairs Division of your school |
|---|---|
| Any worries | Student Support, Glabal Engagement Center Support Team (appointment only) |
| Consultation on job-hunting or career | Career Support Center, Doctoral Student Career Development |
| Health consultation | Health Administration Office |
| Reasonable accommodation | Ability Support Center |
Emergency:
| Ambulance | TEL：１１９ This number is both used for requesting an ambulance and fire engines (shobo-sha). If you need an ambulance on campus, please contact the Student Affairs Division of your school first. |
|---|---|
| Japan IR&C 24-Hour Emergency Response Support Service | In the event of an emergency, such as an accident, incident, or sudden health problem, you can receive advice and support by telephone or email. The service is available in Japanese, English and Chinese. Toll-free: 0120-119-075 E-mail: CS-inb@i-rac.co.jp (for non-urgent consultations) ※We recommend that you take a screenshot this card for emergency. |
| Police | TEL：１１０ In case of an accident, incident, or encounter with a suspicious person. |