International
International students
Q1 Why do you want to come to Japan？
I think that Japanese working style is comfortable with me. Moreover, the high-tech infrastructure of Japan benefit for science studying that what I want to do.
Q2 Why did you decide to enter Nagaoka University of Technology？
Because Otsuka lab is suitable for my PhD study. My work focuses to nanoscale material which demands integration of mechanical and chemical aspects. Here is where I can approach my research though these two viewpoints based on both experiment and simulation.
Q3 How should I pay for living expenses？
I received scholarship SGD professional course for 2 years. Also, the income from research assistant and teaching assistant help me a lot.
Q4 What are the merits of enrolling in Nagaoka University of Technology？
Generally, living condition in Nagaoka is great. Clean air and lovely natural landscape are good for student’s physical and mental health. Moreover, Nagaoka city is one of the best supportive place for international student where I have live. Thanks for support from university as well as city, my living is really comfortable.
Q5 What are the disadvantages of entering Nagaoka University of Technology？
There is a quite inconvenient about traffic in here. During winter, travelling becomes a challenge due to heavy snowing.
Q6 Please give a message to your juniors.
Most of the time we will not succeed, but failure is certain if we give up.
Q1 Why do you want to come to Japan？
I want to study abroad to broaden my viewpoint and changing the mindset. Japan has been known for the great working culture. It is a good environment to build up a good working habit and develop oneself.
Q2 Why did you decide to enter Nagaoka University of Technology？
The university is very strong in practical application of science （mechanical, electrical, information…）. As I have a strong interest in mechanical engineering, I had chosen Otsuka laboratory in NUT as the lab is very strong in mechanical research field.
Q3 How should I pay for living expenses？
Receiving salary from doing research in project, parttime job, scholarship. Etc. There are many ways that you can assure your normal living expense.
Q4 What are the merits of enrolling in Nagaoka University of Technology？
The university works closely with companies which help in job finding. If you want to study about topic that have high impact and practicality a science base, NUT is a good choice.
Q5 What are the disadvantages of entering Nagaoka University of Technology？
The heavy snow fall is one of the biggest downsides of this city. It is quite inconvenient to travel in winter. On the other hand, if you are a snow enjoyer and interest in skiing, snowboarding, you will love this place as it is the 2nd most-snowing area in Japan.
Q6 Please give a message to your juniors.
Welcome and Good luck or as we say in Vietnamese “Chào thân ái và quyết thắng”
Q1 Why do you want to come to Japan?
I used to stay in Japan when I was 7 years old. In that time, there were very good memory of living in Japan. Then I decided that if I have a chance, I will come back to Japan again.
Q2 Why did you decide to enter Nagaoka University of Technology?
I am interested to research for developing of biomedical application material. I conducted a research about designing of bone implant from porous structure of Ti6Al4V from Bachelor program in Thailand. For master program, I want to learn about fatigue failure mechanism to develop bone implant for long period usage. Moreover, there are good facilities for experiments and research.
Q3 How should I pay for living expenses?
There are many scholarship applications for international student. If you have Japanese language skill and prepare good application documents, the opportunity for scholarship will be higher. Moreover, you can do some TA/RA works or part time job to earn the salary.
Q4 What are the merits of enrolling in Nagaoka University of Technology?
I got the opportunities to use laboratory equipment that I have never used before. Moreover, I have met many Japanese and international students and exchanged for each country culture.
Q5 What are the disadvantages of entering Nagaoka University of Technology?
The university is a little bit far from city. The bus schedule is stop at university around 1 time in hour. Some places in the city can be assessed only by car. In winter season, the transportation sometimes is difficult because of heavy snow fall.
Q6 Please give a message to your juniors.
Welcome to Nagaoka! If you have any problem, you can ask me and other seniors any time!