University Overview
Founded in 1991, Nara Institute of Science and Technology 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 33-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.
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| Name (Non Latin) | 奈良先端科学技術大学院大学 |
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| Name | Nara Institute of Science and Technology |
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| Founded | 1991 |
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| Address | 8916-5 Takayamacho Ikoma 630-0192 Nara Japan |
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