International Professional University of Technology in Nagoya

Defining a new form of university.

Today’s society is facing complex challenges that involve diverse issues and are constantly changing. To solve them, “static-expertise”, i.e., knowledge in a single specialized domain does not suffice.

That is why we aim for “dynamic creative knowledge”. This knowledge crosses the boundaries of existing academic disciplines by integrating the latest technologies and findings gained through practical experiences.

Our students and faculty members will work together to explore every avenue in full collaboration with industry, the local community, and people around the world. They will create new value by leveraging theory and practice and obtain the skills necessary to create a better future. Our graduates are “Designers in Society” who can deal with diverse and complex societal issues.

This is the mission of the International Professional University of Technology in Nagoya as a new university in the coming age.

Message from the President

President

Hiroyuki
Yoshikawa

Now is the time for Nagoya to make its mark on the world.
We are committed to nurturing innovators who will contribute to a better future society.

The Tokai region, with Nagoya at its heart, is home to a cluster of world-renowned manufacturing companies and a wealth of cutting-edge technologies that are gaining international recognition.

In 2024, Aichi Prefecture and local businesses came together to establish “STATION Ai,” a project aimed at becoming Asia’s largest innovation hub. Our students have already seen success in entrepreneurial development programs.

Nagoya is stepping onto the global stage, and our university is at the center of it all. Located right by Nagoya Station, we offer hands-on education in collaboration with leading companies and government organizations.

At our university, students don’t just study ICT (information and communication technology) and digital content—they actively apply what they learn in real-world settings. We help them become innovators who contribute to a better future society as “designers in society.” Our faculty, with extensive professional experience, fully supports their growth.

From Nagoya to the world, and into the future.
The “ideal university education” at the International Professional University of Technology in Nagoya will make this possible.

Profile

President Emeritus Hiroyuki Yoshikawa held a number of prestigious positions in the Japanese academia. He was formerly President of the University of Tokyo, of the Open University of Japan, and of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. He was also elected President of Science Council of Japan, of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, and of International Council for Science (ICSU). He was also President of International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP) and of the Japan Society of Precision Engineering. Educated as an engineer in precision engineering at the University of Tokyo, Dr. Yoshikawa is now Professor Emeritus of the University of Tokyo after spending many years in research in general design theory and general synthesiology theory. One of his brain children includes the IMS project (Intelligent Manufacturing Systems), an international industry-academia collaborative research project, participated by Japan, EU, and the USA among others.

Dean & Chairs

Became the first fellow of the company and director of its Institute for Systems Science after working with information and communications technology at NTT DATA Corporation. Received the status of emeritus professor at Nagoya University, and Fellow of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers. Member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry’s research committee on digital transformation acceleration.

Department Chair, Professor, Department of Information Technology

Shuichiro Yamamoto

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A composer, game designer, and producer for KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd and other companies. Signature works include, among others, the “Tokimeki Memorial” series. An industry authority who has worked in areas including transmedia development for game products.

Department Chair, Professor, Department of Digital Entertainment

Mikio Saito

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Faculty member

Faculty and departments

＜Faculty of Technology＞ Department of Information Technology

Drives innovation for society by AI, IoT, and robotics.

As DX (digital transformation) gathers pace, innovation is born through the adoption of AI, IoT, robotics, big data, and other emerging technologies. We train leaders who can deliver solutions for challenges facing the industry and society in the super smart “Society 5.0” era.

AI Strategy Course

Provides step-by-step training in topics ranging from the theory of artiﬁcial intelligence to programming skills for implementation. We nurture and train professionals who can design new AI services.

IoT Systems Course

Provides training in such topics as device controls, data aggregation theory, and IoT device programming. We nurture and train professionals who can design new IoT services.

Robotics Development
Course

Provides training in design of mechanical systems that have the three technical components of robot: sensor system, intelligent control system, and actuator system. We nurture and train professionals who can design and develop useful robots and robot applications in the society.

＜Faculty of Technology＞ Department of Digital Entertainment

Impresses and amazes the world by entertainment technology.

Now in the era of 5G (ﬁfth-generation mobile communications systems) and into the future, the unlimited possibilities of interactive content will be leveraged to transform society along its real and virtual dimensions. We nurture and train creators who will produce innovative entertainment utilizing the latest digital technology.

Game Production Course

Provides training from the basics onward in the theoretical side of programming technology for game development. We nurture and train creators who will operate at the forefront of the evolving and expanding digital entertainment industry.

CG Animation Course

Providing training from the basics onward in the set of processes and programming skills required for creation of visual content and CG. We nurture and train professionals who will design the future of digital entertainment.

Our Campus

International Professional University of Technology
in Nagoya

Spiral Towers

4-27-1 Meieki

Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi

450-0002

TEL:

+81-52-561-2001

E-mail:

univ.nagoya@iput.ac.jp

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International Professional University of Technology in Nagoya

Defining a new form of university.