What's so good about NIG?

1.High Quality Research

NIG, an Inter-University Research Institute, was founded for the promotion of domestic and international collaborative research.

2.Small lab size

Unlike most other Japanese Universities that retain the "pyramid" lab structure, professors and associate professors organize independent research groups at NIG.

3.Diverse Courses and Frequent Seminars

The Department of Genetics offers diverse courses aimed at providing in depth as well as basic knowledge on various fields of life sciences.

4.Team teaching

The NIG has a policy that "all" faculty members should be involved in the education of each student.

5.Close network of research groups

NIG is famous for active interactions and discussions among the in-house researchers.

6. Various aids to students

Since 1995, NIG has been selected as the Center of Excellence (COE) and has received ample support from the government to enrich its graduate program.

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