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Nara Women's University

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world rank  2255

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Overview

Nara Women's University (奈良女子大学) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Nara, Japan. Founded in 1908, Nara Women's University (NWU) is a women only institution officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. NWU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 118-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 10-19%. It is considered an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. NWU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Nara Women's University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Nara Women's University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Nara Women's University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Nara Women's University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
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Name (Non Latin) 奈良女子大学
Acronym NWU
Founded 1908
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Location

Address Kita-uoya Nishi-machi
Nara
630-8506 Nara
Japan
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Nara Women's University Phone Number (742) 20 3204
Nara Women's University Fax Number (742) 20 3309
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Nara Women's University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Nara Women's University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Nara Women's University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Nara Women's University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Nara Women's University 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 Women's University's academic range and degree level offering.



Nara Women's University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Nara Women's University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Nara Women's University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Nara Women's University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Nara Women's University.



Nara Women's University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Nara Women's University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Nara Women's University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Nara Women's University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Nara Women's University is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.


Nara Women's University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Nara Women's University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Nara Women's University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Nara Women's University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Nara Women's University has more than 100 international students.


Nara Women's University's Admission Office Admission Office

Kita-uoya Nishi-machi
Nara 630-8506
(742) 20 3018


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Size and Profile

Nara Women's University Size and Profile


Nara Women's University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Nara Women's University has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Nara Women's University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Nara Women's University's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Nara Women's University's Control Type Control Type

Nara Women's University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Nara Women's University's Entity Type Entity Type

Nara Women's University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Nara Women's University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Nara Women's University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Nara Women's University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Nara Women's University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Nara Women's University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Nara Women's University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Nara Women's University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Nara Women's University's Library


Nara Women's University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Nara Women's University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Nara Women's University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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Nara Women's University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Nara Women's University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Nara Women's University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Nara Women's University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Nara Women's University's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Nara Women's University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Nara Women's University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Nara Women's University
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Human Life and Environment
  • Faculty of Letters
  • Faculty of Science
  • Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nara Women's University public or private?

Nara Women's University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Nara Women's University profit or non-profit?

Nara Women's University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Nara Women's University in terms of enrollment?

Nara Women's University has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Nara Women's University in terms of academic staff?

Nara Women's University's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Nara Women's University a coeducational institution?

Nara Women's University is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.

What academic calendar does Nara Women's University use?

Nara Women's University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Nara Women's University affiliated with?

None.

Does Nara Women's University admit international students?

Yes. Nara Women's University has more than 100 international students.

What is Nara Women's University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Nara Women's University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Nara Women's University NWU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Nara Women's University NWU located?

Nara Women's University is located in Nara, Nara, Japan. Address: Kita-uoya Nishi-machi.

Is Nara Women's University NWU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Nara Women's University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (since ).

Does Nara Women's University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Nara Women's University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Nara Women's University have a university library?

Yes

Does Nara Women's University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Nara Women's University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Nara Women's University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Nara Women's University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Nara Women's University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Nara Women's University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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