Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science

The Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science was founded in 1942 in Nagasaki, the cradle of Western technology in Japan. Today, the campus is situated amid rich greenery on the Aba hillside overlooking Tachibana Bay.

NiAS is located in Nagasaki, a city that suffered an atomic bombing. This research body studies issues related to the atomic bomb, disarmament and the peaceful utilization of science. The institute conveys the message of peace through lectures and symposiums and also engages in surveys on peace awareness and the editing of related books.

The Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science, although a small regional educational institution, boasts a glorious tradition based on its founding spirit of “pursuit of practical science” and “originality and creativity.” It has consistently supported the Japanese manufacturing industry through the cultivation of excellent human resources and conducted groundbreaking research in the field of technology.

In April 2014, the university evolved once again, adopting a new two-faculty, two-department, eight-course educational organization geared to the needs of industrial society and recent advances in technology.

The new structure helps students engage in broader and deeper studies and assimilate the knowledge and skills in actual demand by industrial society and leading corporations. We have also taken steps to ensure that students gain a thoroughgoing education in English, mathematics and other basic subjects.

In the summer of 2014, the attached high school moved to our seaside campus, where students can enjoy a comfortable environment conducive to learning. Efforts are also being made to promote soccer and other sports and to cultivate young people with high standards of decorum and cooperation.

The Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science welcomes students at both the university and high school level as family members, and our staff provides personal guidance in every facet of school life including studies and employment activities. We look forward to your continued understanding and support.

The library has a collection of more than 180,000 books, including not only academic works and periodicals but also best-sellers in the field of literature. Among the library facilities geared to user services is a group research room for the viewing of DVD and other media.

Faculty and counselors provide support for pupils in solving everyday problems at school, including advice on higher education. A specialist on employment issues is available for individual consultation. Extracurricular activities provide an important opportunity to expand abilities and talents. Pupils are encouraged to express their opinions during debates and discussions.

Under the leadership of Tadatoshi Komine, the school soccer team represented Nagasaki Prefecture in the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament for three consecutive years from 2012, showing its strength and attracting new players from around the country.