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Nagoya is the fourth-largest city in Japan

Located in the centre of Japan on Honshu island, on the Pacific coast, Nagoya is one of the country’s major ports and economic centres, with a primary focus on the automobile industry (Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi are all based here).

Other important industries in Nagoya include aviation, ceramics, retail and technology, and with recent growth in areas like materials engineering, it’s no surprise that more and more international students are choosing to stay and find work.

There are plenty of beautiful and historically significant attractions to explore in your spare time in Nagoya, including the 17th century Nagoya Castle, the Atsuta Shrine (the second-most venerable shrine in the country), the Tokugawa Garden, the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the Higashiyama Sky Tower. Nagoya also offers something for everyone in terms of nightlife, with British-style pubs, stylish cocktail bars, sports clubs and vibrant nightclubs to suit different tastes.

Nagoya is a reputable centre for education and is home to two internationally ranked universities, including Nagoya University, which offers an increasing selection of English-taught courses. There are also specialised schools for medicine, music, art and technology.

Nagoya’s high score in the affordability category of the Best Student Cities ranking reflects the fact that living costs are considerably lower here than in Tokyo, with rent alone about 38 percent lower on average, according to Numbeo.

Top universities in Nagoya

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University
164

QS World University Rank

1201-1400

QS World University Rank

Nagoya's QS Best Student Cities performance

Affordability rank 35
Desirability rank 38
Employer Activity rank 107
Student Mix rank 124
Student View rank 148
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