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Respect for humanity is the founding principle from which we strive for better human relations and hospitality. Also, through our educational and research endeavors we wish to contribute to a society that values health and culture.

1.To develop highly knowledgeable and skilled individuals endowed with intelligence, sensitivity and humanity.
2.To train people who can give back to the community.
3.To enable students to succeed in a globalized society.

Always with humanity, always from the heart.

NIU created this emblem with the aim of inspiring "Respect for Human Beings" in the minds and hearts of our students and staff. The intersecting letters N and U express the historical image of Nagasaki, a place where civilizations and cultures have fused and where our university stands poised connecting the past with the present.

In the center of the emblem, the letter "i" represents humanity and suggests that our educational and research activities can bring hope and happiness to the 21^st century.

Kyushu Bunka Gakuen is the parent organization of Nagasaki International University and boasts a tradition of over 60 years. The University was born out of a strong partnership with the City of Sasebo and stakeholders from the local community.

The Faculty of Human and Social Studies is structured around the Departments of International Tourism and Social Work. These two fields explore the cultures of the world and the way we live our daily lives. The Faculty of Health Management focuses on the ways that food contributes to our health. Finally, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences examines life through the lens of medicine. These four Faculties all address key issues of our time: life, health, and society. In these ways, NIU strives to contribute to the world in a way that will benefit all of humanity.

Over the past 10 years, our University has trained many young talented people who have worked to make a better world and their efforts have earned the respect of many in key sectors of society. The spirit that drives us can, in part, be seen in the spirit of the tea ceremony for which our University is well known. In the tea ceremony, culture, history, and friendship are all important. Through hospitality and an open heart we allow our best qualities to shine. These form the educational tenets of NIU.

Our University employs the principle of educating the whole person. We see it as our mission to develop well rounded graduates who can give back to the local community. To this end, not only students but also faculty and staff understand the importance of engaging the wider community in their endeavours. In this way, NIU continues to be a university that is relevant to the times and communities in which we live.

At Nagasaki International University, we prepare students to meet the challenges of the 21^st century. As we continue to progress and achieve standards of excellence our University is looking forward to a bright future.

Yoshiko Shiotani

NIU was established through a public private partnership between our parent organization, Kyushu Bunka Gakuen, and the Prefecture of Nagasaki, the City of Sasebo, and key local stakeholders. Nevertheless, what sustains us is the great enthusiasm and cooperation we receive from the community.

The heart and soul of our University is tied to the tea ceremony. Spanning the more than 60 years since Kyushu Bunka Gakuen was founded, the tea ceremony has occupied an integral part of our educational principles. The tea ceremony is more than an art form; it is a philosophy. Contained within it are the history of ideas and culture which provide it with a certain transcendent quality.

The tea ceremony is based on the idea of the "seat". The person who serves the tea and the person who drinks it both sit and share the same space. In the context of a university, it encompasses the concepts of teacher and student, and of junior and senior, both viewing each other with mutual respect. In light of these qualities, the heart and soul of NIU can be expressed by the term hospitality. I believe that the principle of hospitality which is to be found in the tea ceremony can be beneficial to all people regardless of Department of study, area of specialization, or future plans. Many universities are founded on the principles of Christianity or Buddhism. One could say the same about the tea ceremony at NIU.

My wish is for students to continue to refine in themselves the principle of hospitality, develop as individuals, and pursue their hopes for the future. In this way, they will be able to give back to the community who will, in turn, respect and value their contributions.

Naoki Abe

At Nagasaki International University our founding principle is respect for humanity. We hope to realize a more compassionate society through an understanding of human nature. For that reason the concept of hospitality is at the heart of our efforts to train specialists capable of great advances in their respective fields.

Classes in tea ceremony are available to all students at NIU. There is deep meaning inside the set manners of the tea ceremony that we should know about. By offering tea ceremony as an elective course we are able to communicate the idea of hospitality within the context of culture and fine art. In class, students learn about the history of tea ceremony, the Chin-shin style of tea ceremony which comes from the Hirado clan, and the true meaning of hospitality.

At NIU, practicality is the foundation of our education and research from which we are able to train talented individuals who can contribute to society. We place a special emphasis on applying what is taught through practical experience both in the classroom (through special practice classes) and in the field (through internships and training). Faculty take a personal interest in advising each student so that they may reach their full potential.

Our main mission is to cultivate independence and creativity in students. To achieve this we offer seminars with small class sizes to all students from year one. In these intimate learning environments students present and debate ideas. Also, in our foundation level classes students who are weaker in certain areas can acquire the knowledge they need to succeed in more specialized classes.