Student organizations provide opportunities to develop leadership skills, build professional networks, explore academic interests, and contribute to campus community. With over 100 active clubs across cultural, academic, and athletic categories, students can pursue existing interests or discover new passions while building lifelong friendships.
Clubs & Circles
Federation of Liberal Art Circles
Established in February 1961, this federation promotes cultural activities and communication between member organizations. Member circles organize regular concerts, performances, and participate in the annual MEIDAI-SAI festival.
- A Cappella Circle “JP-act”
- Amateur Radio Club
- Art Club
- Astro Study Association
- Bible Study Circle
- Bluegrass (Country Music) Circle
- Brass Band “Nagoya University Wind Orchestra”
- Child Culture Society “Hokiboshi”
- Child Welfare Volunteer Society “Fukushiken”
- Chorus Club “Chor Glanze”
- Chorus Club “Green Harmony”
- Cinema Circle
- Contract Bridge Circle
- Criticism Circle
- Drama Club “Shinsei”
- Early Music Club of Nagoya University
- E.S.S. (English Speaking Society)
- Environmental Club “Song Of Earth”
- Folklore Club
- Folk Song Circle
- Free-paper “iki”
- Geiongaku Club (Band of musicians)
- Guitar Mandolin Club
- Human Powered Airplane Team “AirCraft”
- Igo Club
- Japanese Traditional Dance and Music Club “Onbu”
- Jazz Society
- Kanzekai -Noh Performers in Nagoya University-
- Kisokagakuron Kenkyukai (Basic science theory studying club)
- Light Music Club “Edel Röte Jazz Orchester”
- Light Music Club “Fusion Section”
- Literature Circle
- Magicians Club
- Manga Club
- Medical Chorus Team
- Mixed Voices Choir of Nagoya University
- Music & Design Circle “Anti-Aging Record”
- Nagoya University Aerospace Flight Technology (NAFT)
- Philosophy circle
- Photo Club
- Piano Club
- Quiz Association
- Railway Fan Club
- Rakugo kenkyu-kai (Traditional comic story telling society)
- Role-Playing Game Circle “Ragadoon Tavaan”
- Science-Fiction Association
- Band of Musicians “Shana Club”
- Shogi Club
- Social Science Study Circle
- Student Broadcasting Federation (SBF)
- Student Newspaper Publisher
- Symphony Orchestra
- Tea Ceremony Club (Matsuo-ryu)
- Tea Ceremony Club (Urasenke)
- Water Color Painting Club
- Wildlife Research Association
- Yosakoi Dance Circle “Tokiwa”
- Yosakoi Naruko Dance Circle “Kaitou Ramma”
Athletic Association
Founded in May 1956 and officially recognized in February 1961, the Athletic Association promotes physical fitness, character development, and friendship among university members. The association organizes inter-university competitions, sponsors recreational activities including ski and snowboard tours, and provides equipment lending services.
- Aikido Club
- American Football Team GRAMPUS
- Archery Club
- Aviation Club (NUAC)
- Automobile Club
- Badminton Club
- Baseball Club
- Baseball Club (quasi-club)
- Basketball Team (men)
- Basketball Club (women)
- Boxing Club
- Cheering Party
- Competitive Dance Club
- Cycling Team NUCC
- Field Hockey Club
- Figure Skating Club
- Flying Disc Club “Blooms”
- Formula Team FEM
- Football Club
- Golf Team
- Gymnastics Club
- Handball Club
- Horse Riding Club
- Iaido Club
- Ice Hockey Team
- Japanese Horse Riding Club
- Judo Club
- Karatedo Team
- Kendo Team
- Kyudo Team (Japanese Archery Team)
- Lacrosse Team (Men)
- Lacrosse Team (Women)
- Nippon-Kempo Club
- Orienteering Club
- Rifle Shooting Club
- Rowing Club
- Rubberball Baseball Club
- Rugby Football Club
- Sailing Team
- Shaolin Kung Fu Club
- Ski Racing Team
- Softball Club (Women)
- Softball Team (Men)
- Soft Tennis Club
- Sumo Club
- Swimming Club
- Table Tennis Club
- Tennis Team
- Track and Field Club
- Triathlon Club “Team Eranyaa”
- Volley Ball Club
- Wander Vogel Club
University Festival “MEIDAI-SAI”
MEIDAI-SAI takes place each June on Higashiyama Campus and ranks as the largest university festival in the Tokai region, attracting nearly 50,000 visitors annually. The MEIDAI-SAI Executive Committee coordinates over 100 student organization events, laboratory open houses, and hands-on educational activities. The festival emphasizes environmental sustainability through barrier-free accessibility, waste separation, and eco-friendly practices.
Getting involved
All student organizations welcome new members throughout the academic year. Contact individual organizations directly or visit during club fairs and orientation events to learn about membership requirements and activities.