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The “E” elements in Nagoya University Y. Watanabe

The “E” elements in Nagoya University Y. Watanabe. Agenda. A world class university Why internationalization? The Global 30 Projects in Japan Nagoya University’s E-elements What’s next ?. What is a world class university?. The NU definition:

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The “E” elements in Nagoya University Y. Watanabe

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  1. The “E” elements in Nagoya University Y. Watanabe

  2. Agenda • A world class university • Why internationalization? • The Global 30 Projects in Japan • Nagoya University’s E-elements • What’s next ?

  3. What is a world class university? The NU definition: • Cultivate leaders with genuine courage and intellect. We call such leaders 有勇気的知識人. • Contribute to the welfare of the world as well as the development of culture, science and technology.

  4. Why world class university? • Offer new ideas and contribute to innovation • Cultural diversity on campus • Attracting top talents • A global alumni network • Competitive in the academia

  5. Top 10 Countries for International Student Enrolment at Nagoya University As of May 2010

  6. Why internationalization? • Fight against key issues in Japan: • The aging population • Low birth rate • The students in Japan: • Low mobility • Language • Need of international talents • Connecting the next generation to the world

  7. The Global 30 Project in Japan Mission: Hosting 300,000 international students by 2020 in Japan • The launch of “Global 30” Project for Establishing Core Universities for Internationalization by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) • 13 universities are selected in the G30 projects in 2009 • The impact on Japan’s higher education

  8. 13 Universities Selected as Global Centers • Tohoku University • University of Tsukuba • Tokyo Area Keio University Sophia University Waseda University Meiji University The University of Tokyo • Nagoya University • Kyoto Area Kyoto University Doshisha University Ritsumeikan University • Osaka University • Kyushu University

  9. Support from the government • Resources for developing international programs • 8 Overseas offices Hyderabad (India), Moscow (Russia),Hanoi (Vietnam), Chenisu (Tunisia), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Cairo (Egypt), Bonn (Germany), Delhi (india) • No discrimination of tuition cost for international students (ca. USD $ 5,600/year)

  10. Annual Tuition Fee Comparison(USD$)

  11. The “E” elements of internationalization

  12. Exchange of knowledge and talents • Exchange networks with more than 280 oversea partner institutions • Academic Consortium 21 (AC21) • Eight oversea liaison offices and research labs

  13. International PresenceSatellite Offices Freiburg (Germany) Ulan Bator (Mongolia) NC Technology Partnership of Nagoya University @NCSU Tashkent (Uzbekistan) Shanghai Liaison Office (China) Hanoi (Vietnam) Phnom Penh(Cambodia) = Liaison Offices = Education and Research Centers for Japanese Law = Technology Transfer Office

  14. Enrolling the best • Launching international degree programs • Recruitment events for degree seeking students worldwide

  15. International Programs Starting Oct. 2011 1) 2) Undergraduate level • Automotive Engineering • Fundamental and Applied Physics • Chemistry • Biological Science • Social Science (Economy and Law) Graduate Level • Physics and Mathematics • Chemistry • Biological and Bioagricultural Science • Medical Science • Economics and Business Administration • Languages and Cultures

  16. International Competitive Advantages of Nagoya University ISI Essential Science Indicators (2010) 4 Nobel Laureates since 2001 • Physics ranked at 62 • Chemistry at 39 • Biology/Biochemistry at 90 • Materials Science at 69 • Two in Chemistry (Noyori 2001, Shimomura 2008) • Two in Physics (Kobayashi 2008, Masukawa 2008)

  17. International Competitive Advantages of Nagoya University ISI Essential Science Indicators (2010) 4 Nobel Laureates since 2001 • Physics ranked at 62 • Chemistry at 39 • Biology/Biochemistry at 90 • Materials Science at 69 • Two in Chemistry (Noyori 2001, Shimomura 2008) • Two in Physics (Kobayashi 2008, Masukawa 2008) Dr. Makoto Kobayashi is giving a talk in this afternoon at Shanghai Jiao Tong new campus

  18. Engineering of admissions : Establishment of new admissions • Setup of admissions office for international programs • Evaluate students according to their education backgrounds • Admitting students based on various attributes • Interview • Engineering of admissions

  19. Developed an online admission system • Be convenience and environmental friendly • Using internet as a marketing tool • E-platform for the applicants

  20. To attract & retain international talents • Providing career options to students • Empowering the future Japanese language training Career development office

  21. Environment • Accommodation for international students • Support & guidance from international student advisors • Campus life & cuisine comfortable for international students

  22. What’s next? • Challenges: • The competitions from universities around the world • Quality control • The classroom cultures • Faculty & staff training • University development

  23. Thank you! And questions?

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