About the International Exchange Center

In the 2025 academic year, our university will establish the “University of Niigata Prefecture Global Initiative (NGI)” certification program. This initiative aims to develop individuals who can thrive in a global society by fostering attitudes of collaboration and coexistence with people from different cultures, enhancing language and communication skills, and cultivating independence, proactivity, and cooperation. Students who meet certain requirements will receive an “Open Badge,” an internationally recognized digital credential.

Additionally, we are establishing the “University of Niigata Prefecture Mongolia Office” within the National University of Mongolia as our first overseas base. This will deepen our educational and research exchanges with Mongolia and enable closer international collaboration.

Our university’s important goal is to further expand exchanges with overseas universities and increase both the number of international students studying at our institution and the number of our students studying abroad. We are committed to creating an environment where international students can study comfortably while promoting campus internationalization. When international and domestic students learn together on the same campus, they create valuable opportunities to experience each other’s cultures and values.

We aim to develop globally competent individuals with a worldwide perspective by leveraging the benefits of both traditional study abroad programs and ICT-enhanced international exchanges. Looking out to the world and experiencing diverse values during one’s student years becomes an invaluable asset for life, regardless of one’s field of study. To our students: Experience the world! By taking action, you can take your first step toward connecting with the world and opening doors to your future. The International Exchange Center is here to actively support your challenges and efforts.