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NAIST University at naist.jp

2024 Ranking and Overview

country rank  81
world rank  1894

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Overview

Founded in 1991, the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (Nara Sentan Kagakugijutsu Daigakuin Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Ikoma (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nara. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 32-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NAIST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Control Typepublic

Entity

Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Nara Institute of Science and Technology' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Profile

Name
Name (Non Latin) 奈良先端科学技術大学院大学
Name (English) Nara Sentan Kagakugijutsu Daigakuin Daigaku
Acronym NAIST
Founded 1991
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Campus Location

Address 8916-5 Takayamacho
Ikoma
630-0192 Nara
Japan
Nara Institute of Science and Technology Phone Number +81 (743) 72 5111
Nara Institute of Science and Technology Fax Number +81

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Nara Institute of Science and Technology's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Nara Institute of Science and Technology.

Nara Sentan Kagakugijutsu Daigakuin Daigaku: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Nara Institute of Science and Technology's admission information.

Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Nara Institute of Science and Technology a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Nara Institute of Science and Technology's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Nara Institute of Science and Technology's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Nara Institute of Science and Technology has more than 200 international students.

Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Nara Institute of Science and Technology.

Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Nara Institute of Science and Technology has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Control Type Control Type

Nara Institute of Science and Technology is a public higher education institution.


Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Entity Type Entity Type

Nara Institute of Science and Technology is a non-profit higher education institution.


Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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Religious Affiliation

Nara Institute of Science and Technology does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

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Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Library University Library

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Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Nara Institute of Science and Technology's main services:


Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Nara Institute of Science and Technology's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Nara Institute of Science and Technology is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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