Asia’s core strengths in innovation stem from its rich tapestry of diverse cultures, vast human capital, and rapidly advancing technological landscapes. With countries and regions like China, India, and Japan, leading the charge in various fields such as technology, manufacturing, and life science, Asia has proven to be a powerhouse of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.

For any leader in education, research, and innovation, fostering broad and deep coverage across Asia is imperative. By tapping into the collective knowledge, resources, and expertise of different Asian nations and imparting a vast array of experiences, leaders can harness the region’s immense potential to drive groundbreaking advancements and address complex challenges in Asia. Building a nexus and network across borders not only enriches the collaborative learning experience but also promotes cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and innovation ecosystems that transcend geographical boundaries.

Embracing transnational collaboration empowers stakeholders to tackle complex issues such as climate change, public health crises, and economic disparities with collective strength and resilience, paving the way for a more interconnected and prosperous future for all.

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As such, Nagoya University (NU) has taken the mantle of pioneering efforts to build extensive nexus and network with transnational partnerships across Asia. By setting up Nagoya University Global Campus Ltd in Singapore as a legal entity in November 2023 and placing full-time faculty in Singapore, Nagoya University has emerged as the leading national university in Japan, actively and broadly establishing numerous extensive offices and rolling out various programs deeply rooted in Asia.

This strategic initiative not only strengthens academic ties with institutions across Asia but also facilitates collaborative research, student exchanges, industry-academia collaboration and joint initiatives to address regional and global challenges. Through these partnerships, Nagoya University is contributing to the advancement of education, research, and innovation while fostering mutual understanding and cooperation among diverse cultures and societies in Asia and beyond.

Leveraging the momentum of Nagoya University’s extension across Asia, the Global Multi-Campus Strategy demonstrates the university’s significant stride towards fostering global perspectives in Education, Research, and Innovation. 

Asia’s extensive network of offices, centres, and programs 

Nagoya University has established its offices and centres across Asia, with 11 major cities in 10 countries: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Mongolia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

Nagoya University stands out among its peers for its proactive approach to rolling out various programs in Asia, particularly in fields like agriculture, entrepreneurship, law, medicine, and international development, garnering commendation both domestically and internationally.

Notably, the Center for Asian Legal Exchange (CALE) offers “Japanese Legal Education in Japanese.” At the same time, the Young Leaders Program (YLP) focuses on training administrative officers in medical education, among other initiatives. These programs play a pivotal role in nurturing future national leaders and expanding Nagoya University’s human and intellectual networks. Strengthening these connections, the university has established 15 overseas alumni chapters, primarily comprised of graduates from these programs. Through such endeavours, Nagoya University aspires to evolve into a hub university, actively engaging with the dynamic landscape of Asia.

Building upon its successful track record and extensive network in human resource development across Asia, the Asian Satellite Campuses Institute (ASCI) has been established. In close collaboration with six graduate schools at Nagoya University, ASCI coordinates the delivery of the Transnational Doctoral Programs for Leading Professionals in Asian Countries. In a nutshell, ASCI collaborates with partners, such as country governments and universities to implement the “National Core Human Resource Development Program in Asia.” This initiative aims to provide high-quality doctoral education both at Nagoya University and its satellite campuses.

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Presently, NU’s satellite campuses are operational in six countries—Cambodia, Mongolia, Vietnam, Laos, Uzbekistan, and the Philippines—encompassing disciplines such as Education, Law, Medicine, Bioagriculture, International Development, and Environmental Studies through a variety of PhD programs available. This is a hybrid doctoral program which provides opportunities for individuals, who already have a master’s degree, to deepen their knowledge and experience and work towards a doctoral degree at one of Japan’s top universities without having to take time out from their career.

Through these strategic partnerships and educational initiatives, Nagoya University is fostering academic excellence and contributing to the talent pool in Asia.

Solving Asia’s challenges through Asian ideas

One of the major pillars of Nagoya University’s international programs is the impetus to solve Asia’s challenges using collaborative solutions born out of knowledge-sharing. As such, the Nagoya University Global Environmental Leadership Program (NUGELP) aims to cultivate professionals capable of making international contributions to solving global environmental challenges while supporting the endeavours of its alumni. The program primarily targets students from Asian and African countries, as well as individuals with professional experience in government agencies and corporations. Eligible candidates are enrolled in the master’s program within the Department of Civil Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, where they receive education centred on collaborative learning approaches.

Covering challenges and issues in the social sciences, Nagoya University also offers the Applied Social System Institute of Asia, a platform dedicated to interdisciplinary research spanning five key fields within the social sciences. Its primary objective is to address shared issues within the international community, particularly in Asia, by swiftly generating research outcomes that contribute to resolving these challenges.

All these things prove Nagoya University’s commitment to fostering shared learning and becoming a catalyst for collaboration and co-creation that yields innovative solutions to address pressing global problems in Asia

Nagoya University has taken a significant step forward in its Asia expansion endeavours by establishing a legal entity in Singapore known as Nagoya University Global Campus Ltd, operating under the Global Multi-Campus Strategy. With this development, the university now possesses a robust platform to facilitate world-class international joint research initiatives, promote brain circulation, foster international joint study programs, and enhance innovation activities throughout Asia on a university-wide scale. Nagoya University is known for its notable educational and research system, accomplishing high research quality of international standards that have yielded six Nobel Laureates.

The university boasts an extensive array of faculties, graduate schools, and research institutes spanning various disciplines including Humanities, Education, Law, Economics, Informatics, Science, Medicine, Engineering, and Agriculture. Furthermore, Nagoya University has rolled out graduate programs in fields such as Humanities, Education and Human Development, Law, Economics, Informatics, Science, Medicine, Engineering, Bioagricultural Sciences, International Development (GSID), Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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Across its faculties, graduate schools, and research centres, Nagoya University has been actively engaging in Asia activities. The establishment of Nagoya University Global Campus Ltd in Singapore marks a pivotal moment, fostering increased interaction and alignment among them, effectively coordinating them under the banner of one unified Nagoya University presence in Asia, operating at a university-wide scale.

Looking ahead, leveraging the strategic hub of Singapore in Asia for education, research, and innovation, Nagoya University is poised to strengthen its leading role in Asia even further. This move underscores the university’s commitment to fostering global collaboration and advancing knowledge exchange across borders.

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