About Us

Graduate School of International Development (GSID), Nagoya University pursues a mission to promote understanding of the problems we face in the globalizing world and to create a sustainable society by contributing to policy-making and implementation by international organizations, governments, and civil society organizations.

  • Message from the Dean

    Message from our Dean Yuzuru Shimada.

  • Our Mission

    This section introduces GSID’s mission in research, education, and social contribution and its four distinctive features.

  • Brief History

    A look back at the history of GSID, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2021.

  • Organization

    GSID’s organizational structure.

  • Faculty Members

    List of GSID faculty members and courses they teach. Part-time lecturers and visiting scholars are also introduced.

  • GSID Students

    More than 70% of GSID students are international students. A map of the countries of origin of current students is available here.

  • Outstanding Alumni

    GSID alumni are active all over the world.

  • Public Relations

    Brochures and introductory videos.