更新日：2026年5月7日

Greeting from International Center/国際交流センター長挨拶

Welcome to the International Center at Nara Medical University.

It is my great honor to serve as Director of International Center and to promote our university’s mission of advancing education, research, and clinical practice through meaningful global engagement. Since its founding, Nara Medical University has been committed to cultivating medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, who contribute not only to regional healthcare but also to the international community. In an increasingly interconnected world, international collaboration is essential for addressing complex health challenges and for fostering innovation in medicine and life sciences.

Established in 2009, the International Center has played a pivotal role in advancing the university’s global initiatives. Over the years, we have built a strong network of international partnerships, and we currently maintain Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with eight universities and hospitals, including institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, China, Thailand, and Cambodia. Through these agreements, we actively promote academic exchange among students, researchers, doctors, and nurses, as well as joint research and collaborative educational programs that create opportunities for mutual growth and innovation.

We are particularly committed to providing our students and young researchers with opportunities to gain international experience. By participating in exchange programs, overseas training, and international conferences, they are encouraged to develop a global perspective, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to communicate effectively across borders. We believe these experiences are indispensable for the next generation of healthcare professionals who will lead in a diverse and rapidly changing world.

At the same time, we warmly welcome international students and scholars to Nara. As a city rich in history and culture, Nara offers a unique environment in which tradition and innovation coexist. We hope that our international guests will find not only academic fulfillment but also personal enrichment through their experiences here.

Looking ahead, the International Center will continue to expand its global network and promote sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships. We are dedicated to creating new opportunities for collaboration that will contribute to the advancement of medical science and the improvement of human health worldwide.

We sincerely look forward to working together with our partners and friends across the globe.

Toshihiro Ito, M.D., Ph.D.

Director, International Center, Nara Medical University

Director, Faculty of Medicine, Nara Medical University

Professor & Chair, Department of Immunology, Nara Medical University