Nara Women's University (Nara Women's University, referred to as "Nara Women") is a national women's university located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1908 and officially opened university education in 1949. The school is famous for its long history, excellent education quality and wide research fields, especially in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The following is a detailed introduction to Nara Women's University:

Overview

Founded: 1908 (officially opened university education in 1949)

Nature: National University

Location: The main campus is located in Kitauoya Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture

Number of students: About 5,000 (including undergraduates and graduate students)

Educational philosophy

Nara Women's University adheres to the educational philosophy of "freedom, creation, and symbiosis" and is committed to cultivating talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school focuses on the all-round development of students and encourages students to actively participate in social services and international exchanges.

Disciplines and Faculties

Nara Women's University has the following faculties and disciplines:

Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Literature, History, Philosophy and Ethics, Culture, Psychology, Science

Faculty of Life Sciences: Life Sciences, Home Economics, Nutrition, Health Sciences

Faculty of Human and Environmental Sciences: Human Sciences, Environmental Sciences

Graduate School

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences: Master's and Doctoral Programs

Graduate School of Life Sciences: Master's and Doctoral Programs

Graduate School of Human and Environmental Sciences: Master's and Doctoral Programs

Features

Historical Status: Nara Women's University is one of the only two women's universities in Japan's national universities, the other being Ochanomizu University in Tokyo. These two universities are known as the "twin peaks" of Japanese women's universities and enjoy a high reputation in the academic community.

Academic Research: The school has strong research capabilities in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, especially in literature, history, psychology, home economics, and environmental sciences.

International Exchange: Nara Women's University has established cooperative relationships with many universities around the world, providing abundant overseas exchange opportunities and encouraging students to expand their international perspectives.

Campus environment: The school is located in the historical and cultural city of Nara. The campus environment is beautiful and the facilities are advanced, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Ranking

Nara Women's University enjoys a high reputation among national universities in Japan, especially in the fields of humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. According to different ranking agencies, its ranking in the country varies, but it is generally at an upper-middle level.

Expenses

Tuition fees: The tuition fees of national universities in Japan are relatively uniform, and the tuition fees for undergraduates are approximately 535,800 yen/year (for reference only, please refer to the latest official information for specific fees).

Other expenses: including accommodation fees, living expenses, etc., which will vary according to personal circumstances.

Campus facilities

Library: It has a rich collection of books and electronic resources, providing students with a good learning environment.

Sports facilities: including gymnasiums, swimming pools, athletic fields, etc., to meet students' physical exercise needs.

Student dormitories: Provide a variety of dormitories, including single rooms, double rooms, etc., suitable for students with different needs.

Contact information

Address: 1-1 Kitauoya Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8506

Tel: +81-742-20-3111