The undergraduate program at Nagoya University’s School of Law is one of the few undergraduate legal and political science programs offered in Japan exclusively in English. It is ideal for students interested in considering legal and political issues from the international perspective. As the world becomes increasingly globalized it is a necessity to take points of difference and commonality into account, where a broad and multifaceted perspective can provide considerable insight to world legal and political issues. Bridging Japan, Asia and the West, Nagoya University’s program gives students the opportunity to study both legal and political topics in detail, helping students to forge their future paths in the region and beyond. Nagoya University is one of Japan’s most prestigious institutions, with a diverse faculty and hosting students from all over the world. The educational experience is truly cosmopolitan, one where a wide range of perspectives and views are presented and where students can receive considerable attention as they embark on the next step of their academic careers.

The undergraduate law program at Nagoya University allows you to study a variety of topics which include:

You will be able to understand law in its social and international contests while exploring its interdisciplinary relationship with economy, social policy, and geopolitics. 

The Economics program attracts highly motivated and excellent students from various countries and regions around the world every year. Students are very proactive, actively engaging in discussions during class and participating in extracurricular activities. The program promotes positive social interactions among students, with seniors and instructors, fostering personal growth of each member. Early goal setting, coupled with actively engaged in company visits, internships, and good Japanese speaking skills, helps students further explore career options in Japan as well as in their home countries. The program is also ideal for those planning to pursue graduate studies in economics and management, providing a comprehensive scope to explore their interests deeply. Graduates have advanced to top graduate schools like London School of Economics and Political Science, McGill University, the University of Chicago, the University of Sydney, and the University of Amsterdam. Spending four years in such an enriched environment, surrounded by like-minded people from diverse backgrounds, significantly benefits their future careers.

In the Economics and Business Administration major, students participate in an Introductory Seminar in addition to the First Year Seminar. From the 3rd year onward they attend specialized seminars, where they are required to determine assignments on their own and analyze them. They can also participate in special seminars held in Japanese and conduct research with Japanese students.