Nara University Introduction

Overview

Established in 1969.

Type: Private University in Japan

Abbreviated as: "Nara University" (ならだい)

English name: Nara University

Location: Located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan, the specific address is: 〒630-8501 Nara Prefecture Nara City Sanjo Honmachi 1-1.

Number of students: About 2,786 (as of the latest data).

Educational philosophy

Nara University's educational philosophy is to "cultivate talents with high professionalism and humanistic care." The school emphasizes that students should not only master solid professional knowledge, but also have good professional ethics and social responsibility. The school is committed to cultivating professional talents who can provide high-quality services to society through education and research.

Disciplines

Faculty of Letters:

Japanese Literature

History

Geography

Cultural Property

Faculty of Sociology:

Psychology

Modern Society

Specialized Courses

Japanese Literature:

Teaching Japanese literature theory and practice, and cultivating professionals with the ability to study and criticize Japanese literature.

History:

Teaching history theory and practice, and cultivating professionals with the ability to study and educate history.

Geography:

Teaching geography theory and practice, and cultivating professionals with the ability to study and plan geography.

Cultural Property:

Nara University is the first university in Japan to set up a cultural property discipline, teaching cultural property protection and research, and cultivating professionals with the ability to manage and restore cultural property.

Psychology:

Teaching psychology theory and practice, and cultivating professionals with the ability to provide psychological counseling and mental health education.

Modern Society:

Teaching modern society theory and practice, and cultivating professionals with the ability to solve social problems.

Teaching Facilities

Classrooms: Equipped with advanced teaching equipment and multimedia facilities.

Laboratories: Provide special laboratories for students to conduct experiments and practical exercises.

Library: Rich in books, providing various professional books and journals.

Computer room: equipped with high-performance computers and professional software to support students in digital design and production.

Internship facilities: cooperate with many companies and institutions to provide internship opportunities.

Field investigation base: take advantage of Nara's rich historical and cultural resources to provide field investigation and internship opportunities.

Campus life

Student clubs: The school has many student clubs, including cultural clubs, sports clubs, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life.

Campus activities: regularly hold cultural festivals, sports games, academic seminars and other activities to enhance students' teamwork and social skills.

Ranking

Comprehensive ranking of private universities in Japan: Nara University ranks relatively high among private universities in Japan, especially in the Kansai region.

Ranking in specific fields:

Department of Literature: In the field of literature, Nara University ranks relatively well.

Department of Sociology: In the field of sociology, Nara University also has a high evaluation.

Cultural Property Studies: As the first university in Japan to set up a cultural property discipline, Nara University has a high evaluation in the field of cultural property protection and research.

International rankings:

QS World University Rankings: Nara University is not in the top 500 of the QS World University Rankings.

QS Asian University Rankings: Nara University is not in the top 500 of the QS Asian University Rankings.

Times Higher Education (THE) Japan University Rankings:

2021: 553rd

Contact Information

Address: 1-1 Sanjo Honmachi, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 〒630-8501

Tel: +81-742-22-5111

Fax: +81-742-22-5112

Email: info@nara-u.ac.jp

Website: https://www.nara-u.ac.jp/

Employment Support

Career Development Center: Provides students with employment guidance and internship opportunities to help them enter the workplace smoothly.

Corporate Cooperation: Established cooperative relationships with many companies and institutions to provide students with internship and employment opportunities.

The latest data shows that the school's graduate employment rate is over 85%.

Internationalization

International Exchange: The school actively promotes international exchanges and has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with abundant overseas study opportunities.

Language Support: Provide Japanese and English support for international students to help them better adapt to study and life.

Featured Projects

Internship Projects: The school cooperates with many companies and institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities and help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical work.

Community Service: Encourage students to participate in community service activities and cultivate students' sense of social responsibility and practical ability.

World Heritage Studies: In recent years, Nara University has vigorously promoted the interdisciplinary "World Heritage Studies" and used Nara's rich historical and cultural resources to carry out related research and practical activities.