History
On November 12, 1857, Dutch army surgeon Pompe van Meerdervoort initiated medical lectures in the Dutch language to government doctor Ryojyun Matsumoto and 11 other persons. This medical school called Igaku Denshusho is the origin of today's School of Medicine as well as Nagasaki University.
Education
Undergraduate Schools:
- School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Economics
- School of Medicine
- School of Dentistry
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- School of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Studies
- Faculty of Fisheries
- Graduate School of Education
- Graduate School of Economics
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Fisheries Science and Environmental Studies
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- Graduate School of International Health Development
Nagasaki University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Nagasaki University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Provided by university
Grant
150000 JPY
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Heiwa Nakajima Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
140000 JPY
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
2000000 JPY
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Otsuka Toshimi Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
801
2023
801
2022
801
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
851 -50
2024
801 -230
2023
571
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
-
2024
1201
2023
1201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
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2024
1189 -53
2023
1136
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Housing services
Nagasaki University's International House is a dormitory for international students and international researchers enrolled in Nagasaki University. The International Houses are located in the Nishimachi (the Nishimachi Main Building, Nishimachi Building A, Nishimachi Building B) and Sakamoto area of Nagasaki.
Campus life
Nagasaki University is a multi-faculty university, located in Nagasaki, one of the oldest cities in Japan. It has eight faculties/schools and six graduate schools, and comprises three campus sites, in Bunkyo, Sakamoto and Katafuchi. The total area of the university, including affiliated facilities, is 662,000m2.
Sports facilities
Renaissance gym (in COCOWALK), Anytime fitness, Konami sports club