History and Milestones

Kurimoto Educational Institute founded

The founder of our university, Dr. Yuichi Kurimoto, carried his aspiration for education in his heart, and he embarked on a journey across the Pacific Ocean to absorb the cultures of Europe and America. He was the first international student to graduate from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta, Canada in 1930. Upon his return to Japan, at the young age of 30, he established the predecessor of our university, Nagoya Railway School.

Nagoya University of Commerce and Business established

The School of Business (Nagoya downtown, Hirokoji Campus) was established. The university is abbreviated as "Meisho Dai," "Sho Dai," and the English abbreviation is "NUCB".

Relocation to Nisshin campus

Pioneering the university's relocation to the suburbs, the vast campus is established in Nisshin City.

Computer Center opened

Central Information Centre opened

The university library is equipped with various facilities to support self-study and independent learning, in addition to over 800,000 Western books.

Language Centre opened

The distinctive feature is the extensive use of mirrored glass in its exterior, which is based on a hexagonal design. It was constructed as a hub for international education within the Nisshin Campus and serves as the core for foreign language education.

Faculty of Management and Information Systems opened

Established to provide data science education in areas such as marketing and finance to foster digital talents.

Campus LAN completed

Intelligent School Building opened

Another stage of advanced information education promoted by NUCB is the Intelligent School Building (Advanced Information Technology Classroom Building), commonly known as the IS Building.

Business School established

Established to provide international-standard management education through the Harvard-style case method.

Frontier Spirit Programme inaugurated

A unique study abroad programme that combines language training at the host university with work experience at local companies or independent travel.

Faculty of International Studies established

Millennium Gate completed

Nagoya campus opened

The graduate school's campus was established in front of Fushimi Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line.

50th Anniversary Pole completed

Gap Year Programme started

The study abroad programme involves independently planning and conducting research or volunteer activities in Europe over a period of approximately 70 days. It is based on established systems in Europe and allows individuals to reevaluate themselves through overseas living, significantly expanding their global perspective and personal growth.

AACSB Accreditation

NUCB obtained accreditation from AACSB, the evaluating body for management education, which has the world's top history and authority, becoming the second institution in Japan to do so.

As an evaluating body for management education, NUCB obtained the accreditation from AACSB, which has the world's top history and authority, becoming the second institution in Japan to do so. In 2011, we also achieved reaccreditation.

Faculty of Economics established

AMBA Accreditation

NUCB's graduate school (Business School) obtained accreditation from AMBA, an internationally renowned MBA accreditation institution based in the UK. NUCB was the first institution in Japan to achieve this accreditation.

Meito Residence completed

Situated in the quiet residential neighborhood of Nagoya's Meito Ward, the international dormitory consists of around 200 individual rooms, fully furnished.

Completion of Nagoya Marunouchi Campus

Completed in the Nagoya Marunouchi area, the campus is dedicated to the Graduate School of Management (Business School) and offers management education for working professionals.

Partner Schools network reached over 100 schools

Bachelor of Business Administration established

Introduction of the Case Method, a prominent educational method in MBA programmes.

Global BBA established

A four-year business administration programme, taught exclusively in English.

EQUIS Accreditation

NUCB's graduate school (Business School) obtained accreditation from EFMD, an internationally renowned business school accreditation institution based in the EU.

NUCB International College established

A coeducational, fully residential boarding high school where students can obtain Japanese and International Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas upon graduation.