NIIGATA UNIVERSITY

The fine details of life, as seen through the eyes of researchers

Niigata University Ikarashi Campus, where diverse knowledge converges

The Sea of Japan — connecting Niigata to the world

At the frontier of research, toward social implementation.

The Akamon (Red Gate) of Niigata University School of Medicine — the origin of knowledge about life

The Shinano River, flowing through the city of Niigata

Niigata University Brain Research Institute "Human Brain Bank" — pathological brain specimens

The rice paddies of Niigata, spread across the Echigo Plain

Life Innovation

Life, Living, Human Experience, Environment
— Toward a university that looks at every aspect of "Life".

The act of human living is sustained by deep connections among life itself, daily living, one's life journey, and the environment that supports them all.

At Niigata University, with "Brain and Life" and "Food and Health" as starting points, researchers from across disciplines explore the essence of these connections, accumulating knowledge to make each person's life more secure and fulfilling.

While listening to the voices of our local community, we share globally oriented knowledge with society.

Initiatives for Creating Research Outcomes

J-PEAKS

Program for Forming Japan’s Peak Research Universities

Initiatives to Strengthen Research Capabilities

FLAGs

Future-Leading and Advanced Graduate-schools

Initiatives for Graduate School Education Reform

Opening Knowledge, Connecting with the World
— Niigata University

From Niigata to Asia, and to the world.
As a gateway of knowledge, Niigata University connects knowledge through education, research, and social contribution,
proposing new values to society for living humanely in the 21st century.

  • Founded
    1949
  • Faculties
    10
  • Graduate Schools
    5
  • Students
    12,207
    (As of May 1, 2025)
  • Campus Area
    750,000

About NU

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