In order to meet the diverse study objectives of non-degree international students, the Japanese Language Institute of Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS) offers the following two courses of study:

The Contemporary Japan Program in Nagoya (C Program), inaugurated in 2004, which offers a broader program of study examining contemporary Japan in the context of Asian Studies (for students whose main objective is not primarily mastery of the Japanese language).

The Japanese Language and Japanese Studies Program (J Program), which offers an intensive language study course designed to aid students in acquisition and mastery of the language, supplemented with Area Studies courses and opportunities to experience Japanese culture.

Upon application, students will be asked to select either the Contemporary Japan (C Program) or the Japanese Language (J Program) course of study.  Students may choose to study for one semester or one academic year.  Though some restrictions may apply, it is usually possible for students to change their program of study after completing one semester.  Those hoping to transfer from the Contemporary Japan to the Japanese Language program should plan on taking the more intensive language course (Grammar for Beginners) during their first semester.