Orientation Week begins with new students checking in, signing the Learning Services Agreement, and handing them welcome packets during campus tours. New students will learn how to navigate the campus before they begin their studies, become familiar with the University Library resources, and learn how to use the learning platform to track professors’ assignments and register for courses.
University staff and volunteers will talk about the infrastructure and student clubs, while professors from the Schools will talk about the educational process and programs of study. NU currently has eight schools: School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, School of Science and Humanities, School of Mining and Geosciences, School of Medicine, Graduate School of Education, Graduate School of Business, Graduate School of Public Policy, and the NU Center for Preparatory Studies. Training is provided in 70 academic programs.
“Welcome, and we are really glad to have you. This year we received a very large number of applications. You, guys, are actually one in five or six who made it. Congratulations!” said Shigeo Katsu, NU President, in his welcoming video message to the newcomers.
With the new academic year, the University will have around 7,000 students, including 200 international students from 30 countries. Today, 98% of NU students receive various grants, including 95% on state grants. Of the total number of students, 2 percent study on a fee basis, mainly in the Master’s programs of the NU Graduate School of Business.
Admission and progression are entirely merit-based. Our faculty members all have PhDs. They are research-active and integrate research and teaching. Students have the opportunity to apply to join research projects even as freshmen.
This year classes begin on August 15, but they may start later for some master’s programs.
