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MBA Nagoya

Ranked #1 MBA in Japan for four consecutive years

The Business School offers an internationally accredited MBA that will give you a leg up on your rivals. With campuses in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Marunouchi, anyone with the motivation can become an internationally valuable MBA holder from Japan. For more details, please contact us by requesting information or a consultation.


Advantages


  • Scholarships for both international and domestic students

    Apart from support from governmental and non-governmental organizations within Japan, students from overseas may receive scholarships provided by the School. All programs at our institution are accredited by MEXT and enrollees with working visas receive government benefits.

  • Ranked #1 in Japan by the Financial Times

    The success and diversity of our MBA graduates has been highly evaluated, and we are the only institution in Japan to be ranked in the MBA rankings by the Financial Times, one of the world's most influential ranking publications.

  • 100% case-based lectures provide management experience

    The case method is used in all classes, using the latest business cases as teaching materials. By simulating managerial decision-making based on hundreds of diverse cases, students are able to enhance their practical management skills.


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Download materials that comprehensively introduce programs of study, employment, and international exchange at the NUCB Business School, as well as materials that introduce in detail the schedule and examination subjects of last year's entrance examinations, a collection of entrance examination questions, entrance examination data, and entrance qualification examination forms.

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MBA Student Voices


  •  Xiang Li

    Studying here has motivated me to work harder every day to be better than I was yesterday. I feel that my ability to think, interact, and make decisi…

    Xiang Li, China
    Class of 2022 MBA

  • At NUCB Business School, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with highly skilled and motivated people from countries around the world. In the pr…

    Jayson Young, Canada
    Class of 2026 MBA

  • Engaging with brilliant minds representing diverse cultures and perspectives to analyze real life cases has been a great opportunity.

    Abiodun O. Temitope, Nigeria
    Class of 2025 MiM
    Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment

  • Tomoe Nakagawa

    It was a valuable experience to be in an environment where I could compete seriously with other students with various careers. I have learned there a…

    Tomoe Nakagawa
    Completed the program in September 2017
    Working for a major consulting firm

  • A diverse range of backgrounds and experiences leads to fascinating discussions of how businesses operate within different countries.

    Jason Zhao, United States
    Class of 2026 MBA

  • Yoshihide Ando

    As being a managing position in my company, the learning of case method and SME consulting training are very useful in drawing up the mid-long term m…

    Yoshihide Ando
    Completed the SME management consultant course in March 2013
    Representative at Toho Flower
    Co., Ltd.

  • Maxime Ferreira Rodrigues

    Coming from a lecture-style university, This school changed my view of how education works. I really enjoyed group and class discussions where learni…

    Maxime Ferreira Rodrigues, France
    Fall 2022 Exchange

  • Stéphanie Mercier

    The interactions that are at the root of the case method have enabled me to identify and let go of my biases. This has also taught me how to be clear…

    Stéphanie Mercier, Canada
    Spring 2024 Exchange

  • Aries Li

    When you’re interacting with so many interesting people from different parts of the world, it motivates you to learn something new.

    Aries Li, Hong Kong
    Hong Seng Bank
    Fall 2023 Exchange

  • Kavitha, India

    Because Nagoya is a leading economic market, I wanted to do my Master's at the NUCB Business School.

    Kavitha,
    India

  • At this school, insights come from everyone--sometimes in the most unexpected moments--deepening your understanding both in and beyond the classroom.

    Sajid Oulhaj, France
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • Mikiho Kaneto

    In the lectures given by professors with a wealth of knowledge and experience, students are able to learn not only general management knowledge but a…

    Mikiho Kaneto
    September 2018 Enrollment
    Recruit Marketing Partners Co.

  • Etsumi Sugeno

    My professors and peers have inspired me to solve critical business problems and challenged me to look at as many perspectives as possible. The progr…

    Etsumi Sugeno, Japan
    Class of 2022 MBA
    OYO Technology & Hospitality Japan, K.K.

  • Diverse perspectives collaborate to solve real-life business challenges, and ultimately leave the classroom with something truly valuable.

    Bilal, Pakistan
    Class of 2026 MBA

  • Cathrine Akpanya

    I chose this institution because I wanted to take in a new culture, develop career opportunities, and hone my language skills. Through the program, I…

    Cathrine Akpanya, Ghana
    Class of 2022 MBA
    Lex Larutiss

  • Atsuya Shimizu

    You can engage with a group aiming to be tax accountants working on the front line of society - not just a simple tax accountant. This is very exciti…

    Atsuya Shimizu
    Yamada & Partners Tax Accounting Firm

  • It’s been a pleasure collaborating with motivated individuals from around the world, each bringing unique ideas during the class.

    Mohamed Hegazy, Egypt
    Class of 2026 MBA
    Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology

  • Be it Japanese or global companies, the case study method simulates a business environment and situations to introduce established business framework…

    Solomon Njie, Gambia
    Class of 2021 MBA

  • Satoshi Oura

    Having the opportunity to exchange with students in diversified industries has created an unparalleled environment.

    Satoshi Oura
    AIM Corporation

  • Most of my career so far has been in the medical and nursing care industries, but being able to discuss common topics with people from various indust…

    Takeshi Tsuzaki
    Graduated March 2017
    Sanctity Inc.
    Representative Director

  • Yaoki, Japan

    Classmates are well diversified in nationality, industry, and experience. Hence, I can learn a lot and broaden my perspective.

    Yaoki,
    Japan

  • Yusuke Masai

    By using the case method, I realize that I can acquire practical knowledge and a strong sense of know-how by putting myself in the shoes of top manag…

    Yusuke Masai
    Graduate, March 2017

  • Nadia Ait Belkouhia

    Studying at NUCB Business School has truly been an enriching and transformative experience. This journey has not only equipped me with the skills I n…

    Nadia Ait Belkouhia, Morocco
    Lear Corporation
    Class of 2024 MBA

  • Adel Zayed

    Japan, Case Method, Diversity. The greatest strength of the program comes from its diverse academic faculty, especially international business execut…

    Adel Zayed, USA
    Class of 2022 MBA
    Cool Penguin Pictures

  • The reason I chose the NUCB Business School is to experience a cultural shock in a place that is as different as possible from Norway.

    Alexander Kristiansen, Norway
    April 2017 Exchange Student
    Norwegian School of Economics

  • Professors here welcome discussion of our experiences, and the resulting exchanges I have had with other students have been precious to my growth.

    Yann R., France
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • Naoko Iwata

    You can broaden your horizons as you learn through friendly competition with people from various professions.

    Naoko Iwata
    Class of 2022
    Iwata Tax Accountant Office

  • An ideal experience to expand your horizons and return to your country with a broader view of the world. With students from all around the globe, l…

    William Roebuck, USA
    Spring 2019 MSc
    Zest Corporation
    International Business Director

  • At the NUCB Business School, I met some of the people who influenced me the most in my life, forming bonds that will last for a lifetime. Overcoming …

    Stefano Puma, Italy
    Spring 2018 Exchange Student
    Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal

  • Yoko Fujimoto

    I was pleasantly surprised to find that what I had intuitively felt in practice was systematized and established through the co-creation that took pl…

    Yoko Fujimoto
    Enrolled April 2019
    Pfizer Japan Inc.
    Executive Officer

  • Coming from a very remote, developing country in the Pacific – Kiribati – the NUCB Business School provides more prospective opportunities to learn b…

    Teeta Erikate, Kiribati
    Global Leader Program, '18
    MSc in Management

  • I've met some amazing students representing different industries and professors with a good mix of both academic and practical knowledge. Both o…

    Mark Hosang, USA
    Class of 2020 MBA
    Sr. Manager of Enterprise Services & Security, IT Division
    Randstad K.K.

  • The NUCB Business School is a high-quality school and is a highly ranked business school in Japan. Coming to the NUCB Business School represented a g…

    Leo Primard, France
    April 2017 Exchange Student
    KEDGE Business School

  • Mariko Hiraiwa

    Through learning and discussions with professors and peers with diverse backgrounds, I have broadened my perspective on things. By thinking about the…

    Mariko Hiraiwa
    Mar. 2019 Completed
    Accenture Co.
    Strategy & Consulting

  • Case method allows students to explore new perspectives while strengthening core competencies and critical thinking.

    Sascha Garson, France
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • I chose the NUCB Business School in order to gain a greater insight into Japan's business practices and culture. My family has a coffee business…

    Kendall Kunitake, USA
    Fall 2017 Exchange Student
    Shidler College of Business, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

  • Joken Son

    You can create a network of connections that you would not be able to build anywhere else.

    Joken Son
    Class of 2018 MBA

  • The NUCB Business School was my first choice - and I am not disappointed! It is an amazing opportunity to get to know students from all around the wo…

    Caroline Chazerain, France,
    Fall 2017 DDP Student
    EDHEC Business School

  • I always wanted to come to Japan since I was a child and the NUCB Business School was one of the choices offered at my home school. This was the one …

    Domitille Holik, France
    April 2017 Exchange Student
    KEDGE Business School

  • The quality of professors and peers is difficult to overstate. I feel both informed and challenged in every class I attend. This couples well with …

    William R. Stull, USA
    Class of 2022 MBA
    Paddock Realty and Property Development
    Co Owner

  • Anna Tracy Mendy

    The case method provides me great insight to personalize learning from top global businesses and business leaders. These new perspectives will positi…

    Anna Tracy Mendy, Gambia
    Class of 2022 MBA

  • Hiroto Goya

    In the class, the teacher pointed out things that everyone takes for granted when speaking in front of an audience, such as not showing your back to …

    Hiroto Goya, Mar. 2016 Alumni, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

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  • Yukiko Kitajima

    What I felt when I enrolled in the NUCB Business School was that I could not only acquire knowledge of frameworks, finance, and accounting through cl…

    Yukiko Kitajima
    Enrolled September 2019
    Taisho Pharmaceutical Co.

  • The School conveys great international and Japanese business knowledge with professors from all over the world. They do not only bring in practical e…

    Sven Jensen, Germany
    Class of 2021 MBA
    NRW Japan

  • My choice of NUCB Business School as my exchange destination was driven mainly by my longstanding fascination for the Japanese culture and way of lif…

    Kruti Kharod,India
    Fall 2017 Exchange Student
    IIM Calcutta

  • A wide diversity of demographics contributes to a stimulating environment of sharing and learning through case method.

    Setitaia Chen, Tonga
    Class of 2026 MBA

  • In Peru, Japanese culture has had a great impact since the beginning of the last century. Studying an MBA at the NUCB Business School allows me not o…

    Oscar Diez, Peru
    Fall 2017 Exchange Student
    ESAN - Graduate School of Business

  • Keisuke Hiraiwa

    I feel that the elements of behavioral economics have elements that can be adopted little-by-little in business.

    Keisuke Hiraiwa
    Enrolled April 2015
    Pfizer, Inc.

  • Katsuya Yoshimura

    Since what we learn in class is directly applicable to practical work, the confidence we gain in class is directly linked to our confidence in practi…

    Katsuya Yoshimura, March 2018 Alumni, Tax accountant office

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  • I've chosen the NUCB Business School because it was offering me the possibility to follow lessons given by renowned teachers, meet students from…

    Julien Gennatas, Belgium
    Fall 2017 Exchange Student
    Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management

  • An exchange at the NUCB Business School represents a truly mind opening experience through deep-diving into the Japanese culture while simultaneously…

    Nicolas Sans, France
    Spring 2018 Exchange Student
    University of St. Gallen, Switzerland

  • Siphosethu Makananda

    I hope to develop as an exceptional global leader by getting equipped with tools to deal with rapid change and navigate complexity. I have met the mo…

    Siphosethu Makananda, South Africa
    Class of 2022 MBA
    Eskom SOC Limited

  • The NUCB Business School was for me the first choice. Lessons are not just about memorizing. Teachers with impressive backgrounds are constantly enco…

    Veronika Davidova, Czech Republic
    Spring 2018 Exchange Student
    University of Economics, Prague

  • Anton Golukhov

    The MBA program at NUCB Business School has been a great opportunity to meet interesting people from different places.

    Anton Golukhov, Russia
    Class of 2024 MBA

  • Coming to the NUCB Business School is a great opportunity to experience the Asian culture and I am looking forward to work in a Japanese company in t…

    Viacheslav Inzerovm,Russia
    April 2017 Exchange Student
    Lomonosov Moscow State University Business School

  • Diverse experiences create an environment that challenges you to grow beyond your limits and view business through a global lens.

    Torben Rabe, Germany
    Class of 2026 MBA

  • Chie Ando

    I enrolled at the NUCB Business School, and I keep asking myself, "What would I do if I were a manager?" I ask myself every day. Through di…

    Chie Ando
    Enrolled September 2019
    Major automotive parts manufacturer
    Employee

  • Alan Lapira

    Apart from learning more about marketing and international business strategies, the diversity of students enrolled in my program allows me to discove…

    Alan Lapira, France
    Fall 2020 MSc

  • Vera

    The diverse student body brings together a wealth of insights and ideas, and fosters engaging discussions that bring in new perspectives, enriching t…

    Vera, Germany
    Spring 2024 Exchange

  • The opportunity to study here and immerse myself in a multi-cultural environment has been a very instructional, eye-opening and character shaping exp…

    Rim Lemchachti, Morocco
    Class of 2020 MBA

  • Ms. Choi

    As I learned more about management, I began to understand how to think from a manager's perspective.

    Kazumi Sai, March 2017 Alumni, Medical Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry

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  • The curriculum of the Global Leader Program offers me the opportunity to attend classes with a very different course structure and content than at my…

    Viktor Winkler, Germany
    Spring 2018 Exchange Student
    HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management

  • I wanted to go to a different country, as much as possible different from France to experiment a different culture. I was looking for good quality co…

    Lucie Wack, France
    April 2017 Exchange Student
    Audencia Business School

  • Nils Anderlind

    Spiced with great peer interactions, challenging professors, and world-class facilities, the multidisciplinary MBA program is allowing me to widen my…

    Nils Anderlind, Switzerland
    Class of 2021 MBA
    Deloitte Consulting AG

  • An ideal experience to expand your horizons and return to your country with a broader view of the world. With students from all around the globe, l…

    Maximo Arozarena,
    Mexico
    Class of 2020 MBA

  • Xie

    Here, you are not only learning from your past experiences, but also experiences from successful entrepreneurs in the future.

    Xie, China
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • In business, you have to make a series of decisions, and the results will show through the accumulation of these decisions. In order to be able to ma…

    Tsutomu Hirata, March, 2017 Alumni, Bridge Engineering & Construction Co.

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  • Agata

    You can fulfill potential even you yourself weren't aware you had. Case method challenges you to think differently and look at the issues from w…

    Agata, Russia
    Class of 2024 MiM

  • NUCB Business School provides a diverse, influential network for career growth and global opportunities.

    Yuji Kondo, Japan
    Class of 2026 MBA

  • The case method is incredibly rewarding, as it allows me to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios and gain practical insights.

    Fael Nabti, France
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • The NUCB Business School was the best school available for exchange to Japan for me.

    Louis Joffroy, France
    April 2017 Exchange Student
    ICN Business School

  • Going to Japan has been a dream of mine for a long time, so when I had the opportunity to go on an exchange semester, there was no question that I wa…

    Sarah Hearn, France
    Spring 2018 Exchange Student
    NEOMA Business School, France

  • The School provides an international network full of emerging young talent. The model of the class is pushing participation which will be really usef…

    Mathieu Labro, France
    Spring 2019 MBA
    IT Business Analyst
    Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation

  • Rie Tanaka

    The methodology opened the possibility to think about the case problem based on the law, the theory and the case precedent. This is something that I …

    Rie Tanaka
    Double Master

  • Hiroko Matsuzaki

    Practical lectures delivered through various kinds of business cases with excellent classmates have driven me to reach new levels.

    Hiroko Matsuzaki
    Graduate, March 2016
    Koji System Solutions Co.

  • Ritsuko Ota

    Since I have lived my entire life in the media industry, considering my experiences in class brings fresh and stimulating insights. The best part is …

    Ritsuko Ota, Japan
    Class of 2022 MBA


  • The NUCB Business School is one of the best business schools in Japan. I came here to learn about different methods of learning and experience learni…

    Basmah Jasim, Pakistan
    Fall 2017 Exchange Student
    Institute of Business Management

  • Aiko Enda

    My classmates and professors are full of enthusiasm and this pushes my motivation beyond imagination. This has been the most interesting experience i…

    Aiko Enda
    Enrolled September 2016
    NTT Business Assoc. Co., Ltd.

  • Lorenzo Shokri

    The people who come to enroll here are all somewhat visionary, and everyone knows everyone. It’s a tight knit community which I love to the core.

    Lorenzo Shokri, Italy
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • Maya Criales Uribe

    The case method goes beyond academic learning: it personally helped me develop other talents that will be very useful in my professional career.

    Maya Criales Uribe, Bolivia
    Class of 2024 MiM

  • Won Kwon Kim

    I came to this school eager to improve my business skills and diversify my perspective on the global marketplace. The faculty here helps students exp…

    Won Kwon Kim, South Korea
    Class of 2022 MBA
    Epsilon Bioanalytics Co. Ltd.

  • Philip, USA

    Looking at different schools in Japan, I found that this school stood out because of its emphasis on a global mindset and developing global leaders. …

    Philip,
    USA

  • Going Abroad is a good experience - Japanese culture is very different than the European culture and Japan is the best choice in Asia. Asia is the pl…

    Sebastien Boval, France
    April 2017 Exchange Student
    KEDGE Business School

  • My time here has filled my mind with new ideas. Although we come from different backgrounds, we all share a passion for business innovation.

    Jan Szewczyk, Poland
    Fall 2024 Exchange

  • Shrestha Thakuma

    Diversity among the students here has helped me in better understanding business practices in different parts of the world.

    Shrestha Thakuma, Nepal
    Class of 2026 MiM

  • Zhikai HE

    This program is famous for its innovative approach to stirring critical and creative thinking. I hope to gain knowledge essential for a rapidly evolv…

    Zhikai HE, China
    Class of 2022 MBA
    Atotech Chemicals Ltd.

  • Iqbal Lintang

    The participant-centered learning model intensifies discussion of real-life business cases and my thirst for knowledge. Communication here flows betw…

    Iqbal Lintang, Indonesia
    Fall 2020 MSc

  • Takeshi Kishigami

    I came to NUCB Business School and my daily lifestyle has changed. I started to think more carefully each and every day by putting myself in an diver…

    Takeshi Kishigami
    Class of 1029 MBA

  • Thomas Bendaoud

    The true strength of the program is its teaching method that fosters participation among its students of various backgrounds hailing from all over th…

    Thomas Bendaoud, France
    Fall 2020 MSc

  • Noriko Ishikawa

    We have a wide variety of experiences in each lecture, which provides new awareness so our livelihood is enriched on weekdays, too.

    Noriko Ishikawa
    Toyo Electrical Construction Co., Ltd.
    Class of 2017 EMBA

  • Doctors also need management skills. While taking classes, I am always looking for tips on how to provide new medical services.

    Hiroaki Aoki
    Sep. 2017 Completed
    Juntendo University
    Physician

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  • Simon Peter Cook

    I sought the opportunity to participate in courses taught using the case method, which is not available at other Japanese graduate schools. I am alre…

    Simon Peter Cook, UK
    Class of 2022 MBA
    Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation

  • Emi Kataoka

    While sitting in the middle of a lecture one day, I realized that I was surrounded by excellent business people. My desire to step-up resulted in my …

    Emi Kataoka
    Class of 2018 MBA
    MetLife Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

  • Hiroya Mizuta

    It's a natural environment to think with everything that you do and create an atmosphere for discovery. The faculty inspires students' ambi…

    Hiroya Mizuta
    Graduate, March 2016
    Toyota Motor Corporation

  • Experiencing Japan and its culture has been my dream for several years and this dream came true for one full year thanks to the NUCB Business School.…

    Celia Woehrel, France
    Fall 2017 DDP Student
    ICN Business School

  • Masatoshi Ogawa

    When I learned that the NUCB Business School uses the case method in its class management method to cultivate practical skills, I felt that I could u…

    Masatoshi Ogawa, March 2016 Alumni, Tax accountant office

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  • Reiichi Murakami

    As a working doctor with only a monthly salary, I was tormented by a sense of crisis when I realistically thought about taking over my family's …

    Dr. Reiichi Murakami
    Graduated March 2016
    Murakami Shinmachi Hospital 
    Vice President

  • The NUCB Business School is one of the most well-known schools in Japan, and the teaching approach is very appealing.

    Valentin Laigre, France
    April 2017 Exchange Student
    NEOMA Business School

  • The chance to live and learn in Japan, experiencing its traditions and modernity, has been a rewarding aspect of my time here.

    Marie Rebeyrol, France
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • Enriching discussions with people from all over the world gave me a broadened perspective on strategic thinking.

    Pauline L. Amador, Mexico
    Fall 2024 Exchange


Nagoya Marunouchi Campus

The flagship campus of the NUCB Business School was completed in 2015 in front of Nagoya Station to become Japan's first dedicated business school campus. The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities providing every comfort and convenience required by today's scholars and practitioners of management science.


Open Hours: Tue.–Sat. 10:00–20:00 1-3-1 Nishiki Naka, Nagoya Japan