The Nagoya University Global Campus at the University of Edinburgh connects students, researchers, and industry partners across our two universities. It supports joint research projects, student and faculty exchanges, and degree programs, including our Joint Degree Program in Science.
Founded in 1871 and chartered as an Imperial University in 1939, Nagoya University ranks fifth among Japanese universities in the Times Higher Education University Rankings 2026 and sixth in the QS University Rankings 2026. With 1,627 faculty members and 16,000 students, including 2,500 international students from over 100 countries, we maintain a 10:1 student-faculty ratio.
Six Nobel Laureates conducted research here. In 2001, Ryoji Noyori won the Chemistry prize. In 2008, Makoto Kobayashi and Toshihide Maskawa shared the Physics prize, while Osamu Shimomura received the Chemistry prize for green fluorescent protein. In 2014, Isamu Akasaki and Hiroshi Amano received the Physics prize for blue LED technology.
Located in central Japan’s Tokai region, home to Toyota, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and aerospace manufacturers, the university translates research into industrial applications. Our 180 affiliated startups and partnerships across automotive, robotics, and advanced materials demonstrate this commitment.
In July 2024, we formalized our partnership with Edinburgh, establishing our European campus within our Global Multi-campus network.
Edinburgh Futures Institute’s interdisciplinary approach and data innovation ecosystem enable collaboration across diverse fields, spanning sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Building on our Joint Degree Program in Science, EFI’s co-creation culture supports research, education, and entrepreneurship while positioning us within Europe’s leading innovation hub and completing our Global Multi-campus network.
