Two days to experience the field of design! Nagaoka Institute of Design holds "Summer Open Campus 2025 ＜Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27

Nagaoka Institute of Design (Location: Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture; President: Ikuo Hirayama) will hold the "Summer Open Campus 2025" on July 26 (Sat.) and 27 (Sun.), 2025, at the university campus.

This event is attended by many high school students and their parents every year as an opportunity to "see, know, and experience" university studies, student life, and the campus atmosphere firsthand.

This year, in addition to the face-to-face programs, some programs will be available online on Saturday, July 26th for those who live far away.

Summer Open Campus

Outline of the event

Event name: Summer Open Campus 2025

Date: Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Nagaoka Institute of Design (4-197 Chiaki, Nagaoka, Niigata 940-2088)

Target ： High school students, students preparing for entrance examinations, parents, educators, etc.

Participation method: Advance registration required (available at the special website)

Special website: https://nid-open-campus.info/in-person-oc/

Past events1

Main programs (tentative)

Department-specific programs (information sessions, lectures, exhibitions of student works)

Individual consultations with faculty members and current students

Free tours of ateliers and studios

Admissions information session, talks by current students

Cafeteria experience

You can also enter the new building completed last September!

Studio with 3-sided projector!

Online delivery (July 26 (Sat.) only)

For those who are too far away to come to the event, some of the programs will be streamed live online.

Anyone can watch the program via YouTube (advance registration is required).

Date & Time: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 13:00-15:40 (tentative)

Contents: Introduction of each department / Parents' briefing / Introduction to campus life by current students / Admissions

　　　　　　 Introduction of campus life by current students / Explanation of entrance examinations, testimonials

Registration: https://nid-open-campus.info/in-person-oc/

Free shuttle bus service

Free shuttle bus service is available from major cities in Niigata and neighboring prefectures (reservation required).

Please check the special website for available routes and timetables.

Comment (from the public relations staff)

We welcome all those who are interested in design, as well as high school students who are wondering, "What is a university like? We welcome high school students who are interested in design as well as those who are curious about what a university is like. We would be happy if you could see and feel the students' lively learning and the creative process in action.