Nagoya City University

What Nagoya City University does

Nagoya City University (公立大学法人名古屋市立大学) is a public municipal university corporation operated by the City of Nagoya, Japan, founded in 1950 and headquartered across four campuses in Nagoya (Sakurayama/Kawazumi, Takiko/Yamanohata, Tanabe-dori, and Kitachikusa). It delivers undergraduate and graduate education across 7 faculties and 8 graduate schools spanning medicine, pharmacy, economics, humanities and social sciences, art and design, nursing, integrated life sciences, and data science, serving approximately 1,001–5,000 faculty, research, and administrative staff. The university's affiliated six-hospital medical group — comprising the University Hospital, Eastern Medical Center, Western Medical Center, Midori Municipal Hospital, Mirai Kosei Hospital, and Rehabilitation Hospital — operates under Japan's universal health insurance system and provides acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation, and community-based care, with Mirai Kosei Hospital housing specialty centers in neurology, advanced rehabilitation (BMI, TMS, cyborg-type devices), anti-aging/laser care, sensory function, visceral function, motor function, and metabolism recovery. Research institutes cover molecular medicine, drug discovery, economics, environmental design, biodiversity, and human cultural studies; recent outputs include a Cycle-GAN and 3D U-Net deep learning model for detecting idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus from head CT scans, validated PDX models for ecDNA pediatric cancer research, and a joint PEAKLink behavioral-analytics platform with PEAK and Flow Co., Ltd. selected under Nagoya City's NAGOYA RESEARCH BRIDGE program.

The business model combines three revenue streams: medical services billed through Japan's national health insurance fee schedule plus self-pay wellness programs (e.g., Brain Memory Dock at 39,000 yen, MRI Pancreatic Cancer Dock at 32,000 yen, vaccination unit pricing), tuition and fees across undergraduate and graduate programs, and government operational grants plus competitive research funding. Distribution is primarily regional, anchored in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture, via direct admissions for students and a registered-physician referral network plus shared MRI/CT use programs for medical patients. Industry-academia collaboration is channeled through the Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Center and municipal programs, with corporate partners (e.g., PEAK and Flow) contributing incremental research funding.

Name

Nagoya City University

Legal name

公立大学法人名古屋市立大学 (Nagoya City University)

Website

https://nagoya-cu.ac.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Nagoya City University is a public municipal university corporation in Nagoya, Japan, offering higher education across seven faculties and operating a six-hospital medical network delivering acute, rehabilitation, and community healthcare to residents of Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and University Hospital Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) (EDAHAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), Urban/Metropolitan Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University hospital care
• Medical research programs
• Public university programs
• Preventive health screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Nagoya City University operates a hospital network of 6 affiliated medical institutions (Nagoya City University Hospital, Eastern Medical Center, Western Medical Center, Midori Municipal Hospital, Mirai Kosei Hospital, and Rehabilitation Hospital) providing medical services billed through Japan's universal health insurance system.
2. Research Grants and Government Subsidies: As a public university corporation (公立大学法人名古屋市立大学), the university receives government operational grants for education and research. Joint research collaborations with private companies (e.g., PEAK and Flow Co., Ltd.) generate additional research funding.
3. Educational Programs: Tuition and fees from undergraduate and graduate programs across 8 faculties (Medicine, Pharmacy, Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Art and Design, Nursing, Integrated Sciences, Data Science) and multiple graduate schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nagoya City University is a public municipal university corporation providing higher education across 8 undergraduate faculties (Medicine, Pharmacy, Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Art and Design, Integrated Sciences, Nursing, Data Science) and 8 corresponding graduate schools. It also operates a 6-hospital medical network offering acute care, advanced rehabilitation, neurology, anti-aging medicine, preventive health screenings, and community healthcare across Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture.

Product overview

Nagoya City University operates as a public university with a multi-campus structure (Sakurayama/Kawazumi, Takiko/Yamanohata, Tanabe-dori, and Kitachikusa campuses) offering undergraduate and graduate programs across seven faculties including Medicine, Pharmacy, Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Arts and Design, Integrated Life Sciences, and Data Science. The university's affiliated hospital group — comprising Nagoya City University Hospital, East Medical Center, West Medical Center, Midori Municipal Hospital, Mirai Kousei Hospital, and Rehabilitation Hospital — constitutes its primary service portfolio. The Mirai Kousei Hospital specifically offers specialized centers including a Neurological Medical Center, Advanced Rehabilitation Center (featuring BMI and TMS neurorehabilitation), Anti-Aging and Laser Care Center, Sensory Function Care Center, Visceral Function Recovery Center, Exercise Function Recovery Center, and Metabolic Function Recovery Center. The university also maintains a joint research initiative (PEAKLink) with PEAK and Flow Co., Ltd. for AI-driven behavioral analytics and decision-making support. Screening programs include the MRI Pancreatic Cancer Dock, Well Being Health Examinations (Brain Memory Dock, Bone/Locomotion Dock), and municipal health checkup programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate and Graduate Education Programs Higher education programs offered across 8 undergraduate faculties (Medicine, Pharmacy, Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Art and Design, Integrated Sciences, Nursing, Data Science) and 8 corresponding graduate schools, designed for prospective domestic and international students pursuing professional and academic careers.
• Six-Hospital University Medical Network Integrated 6-hospital medical group comprising Nagoya City University Hospital, Eastern Medical Center, Western Medical Center, Midori Municipal Hospital, Mirai Kosei Hospital, and Rehabilitation Hospital, providing acute care, sub-acute care, rehabilitation, and community-based healthcare across Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture.
• MRI Pancreatic Cancer Dock A specialized MRI-based screening program for early detection of pancreatic cancer using a 3-Tesla MRI scanner with MRCP imaging and tumor marker blood tests (CEA, CA19-9, DUPAN-2), explained by gastroenterology specialists. Available as a self-pay screening for adults concerned about pancreatic cancer risk.
• Well Being Health Examination (Brain Memory Dock and Bone/Locomotion Dock) A self-pay preventive health examination program comprising a Brain Memory Dock (cognitive function assessment via MRI, MRA, VSRAD, MMSE, and neurological exam) and a Bone/Locomotion Dock (osteoporosis and locomotive syndrome screening via DEXA bone density, body composition, strength, balance, gait, and locomotion degree tests). Designed for adults seeking preventive screening for cognitive decline and mobility issues.
• Neurological Medical Center A specialized center for neurological disorders offering dementia diagnosis using MRI-based disease-specific brain atrophy pattern analysis, psychological cognitive testing by certified psychologists, and measurement of causative proteins for Alzheimer's and related conditions. Designed for patients with neurological and cognitive concerns.
• Advanced Rehabilitation Center A rehabilitation center offering advanced neurorehabilitation including brain-machine interface (BMI), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), wearable cyborg systems, and neurostimulation therapies for patients with neurological and motor function disabilities.
• Anti-Aging and Laser Care Center A multi-specialty center offering dermatology, ophthalmology, ENT, and dental/oral surgery services focused on anti-aging and cosmetic dermatology, utilizing advanced laser equipment including Vbeam II, PQX picosecond laser, Stellar M22 IPL, and CO2 lasers.
• Adult Vaccination and Municipal Health Screening Services Comprehensive adult vaccination programs including hepatitis B, pneumococcal, herpes zoster, influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines, plus municipal health screenings covering gastric, colorectal, lung, prostate cancer, osteoporosis, and cognitive decline. Designed for the general public and self-pay customers.
• 3-Tesla MRI Imaging Service (Siemens MAGNETOM Vida) High-resolution 3.0 Tesla MRI imaging service delivered through the Siemens MAGNETOM Vida system installed at Mirai Kousei Hospital, supporting neurology, oncology, and general diagnostics. Available to inpatients, outpatients, and regional medical cooperation referrals.
• Regional Medical Cooperation System A registered physician network and referral system connecting the six university hospitals, enabling shared patient records, coordinated care, and MRI/CT shared-use programs for community clinics and referring physicians across Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture.

Quantifiable outcome

• SDG3 (Health and Welfare) ranking: 2nd in Japan, 67th globally on THE Sustainability Impact Rating 2026

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PEAK and Flow Co., Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026PEAK and Flow Co., Ltd. and Nagoya City University are conducting a joint research project titled 'Empirical Research on Psychological State Transition Triggered by Behavioral Changes in the Workplace.' The project was selected as a certified project under Nagoya City's NAGOYA RESEARCH BRIDGE research and development support program. The research analyzes the relationship between workplace behavior and psychological states using real-world work behavior logs to build an evidence-based decision-making support platform. Insights from this research are planned to be applied to PEAK and Flow's decision-making support foundation 'PEAKLink.'

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yokohama City University: Yokohama City University is a Japanese municipal public university corporation with a medical school, affiliated hospital network, and multi-faculty structure (Medicine, Nursing, Data Science, International Management). It is the closest structural analog to NCU as a city-operated university with an academic medical center and multi-campus footprint.
• Aichi Medical University: Aichi Medical University is a private medical university in Aichi Prefecture with a teaching hospital, medical and nursing faculties, and graduate programs. Competes with NCU for regional medical talent and patient referrals in the same prefecture, offering a private-sector comparison point to NCU's public hospital network.
• Osaka Metropolitan University: Formed in 2022 from the merger of Osaka City University and Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka Metropolitan University is a public municipal university with medical, science, and humanities faculties plus affiliated hospitals. Comparable to NCU in scale, governance (public university corporation), and multi-campus operations.
• Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine: Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine is a Japanese public medical university with an affiliated hospital, graduate school of medical science, and nursing programs. Comparable to NCU's medical faculty and hospital network as a prefectural/municipal-level medical university, though with a narrower disciplinary scope.

Broad incumbents

• University of Tsukuba:
• Fujita Health University: Fujita Health University is a major private medical university in Aichi Prefecture with a large teaching hospital, multiple campuses, and research institutes in medicine and health sciences. Directly competes with NCU in the same geography for medical students, residents, and patients, but operates as a private institution with different funding dynamics.
• Kobe University: Kobe University is a national research university with a medical school, graduate schools across multiple disciplines, and affiliated hospital. Comparable to NCU as a multi-faculty research university with an academic medical center, though at materially larger scale and with national-university status.
• Nagoya University: Nagoya University is the leading national research university in the same Aichi/Nagoya region as NCU, with a much larger medical school, multiple affiliated hospitals, and broader research portfolio. Competes with NCU for faculty, students, and medical patients in the same catchment area, though at materially larger scale and national-university prestige.

Regional players

• Hamamatsu University School of Medicine: Hamamatsu University School of Medicine is a national university medical school in neighboring Shizuoka Prefecture with an affiliated hospital and research focus in advanced imaging and photomedicine. Comparable to NCU's medical research portfolio, though operating in a different region and at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/100057636242432
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nagoyacityuniversity

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

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