Grad School: Kyoto vs Nagoya

Hello all,

I recently got accepted for a Master's in Kyoto University and NUCB (Nagoya University of Commerce and Business) for April 2025, and wanted recommendations in choosing.

The degree in Kyoto is International MBA, and Nagoya is MSc in Management, both of them are 2 year courses, and I plan to find work/permanently stay in Japan after graduating.

My current job goal is to be a project manager, but I'm still not 100% sure about it, so any insight from alumni or people with experience is welcome.

My current Japanese level is around N2, and I'm taking the JLPT N2 level coming next month, and speaking is no problem, but I would like to take Japanese courses during my study, since both degrees are in English.

One of my recommending professors is Japanese, and she suggests Kyoto since as per her knowledge it's better; but NUCB has better rankings, and I think it's more modern: the facility, and the case study method.

Additionally, I have been practicing Iaido for about a year, and know of an affiliate dojo in Osaka, which is why I'm inclined towards Kyoto.

Thanks 😀

by kay-_-otic

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