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Naruto University of Education

鳴門教育大学  (Naruto　kyoiku　daigaku) 

Graduate School of Education

Overview

Departments and Divisions
Academic Program
Typical Length of Program
Degrees
Human Education
Master's Program
2
Masters
(Education)
Advanced Practice of School Education
Professional Degree Program
2
Professional Degree
(Education)
Academic Calendar

Master's Program

Academic Calendar: semester
Entry Timing: Apr. Oct.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Oct.

Professional Degree Program

Academic Calendar: semester
Entry Timing: Apr.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Oct.
List of Courses and Schedule
Curriculum
Link
Degree Programs Offered in English
Master's Program
Unavailable


Professional Degree Program
Unavailable
Curriculum Policy of Institution
Link
Contact Info (for International Students)
International Services Office
+81-88-687-6111
kokusai@naruto-u.ac.jp
Degree Awarding Policy
Link

Program Profile

Official Website
Link
Brochures and App Form
School Features
Link
Criteria for Awarding Degrees
Link
Supplementary Japanese Language Class
Available
Link
Curriculum Policy of Institution
Link
Japanese Language Course at an Affiliated School (Separate Admission Process for the University)

Study Abroad Programs (Incl. in and outbound) / Length of Program
Exchange Programs with Partner Institutions Overseas
Link 1 yr
Other Study Abroad Programs
up to 2 wks
Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs

MEXT Research Students Scholarship
Prospective Students may Apply
Types of Professional Qualifications
  • Teacher's License
  • Librarian-teacher，Licenced Psychologist，Clinical Psychologist

Students

As of May 1, 2025

total
528
Students

Students

Number of International Graduated Students Local Students
71 457

Number of International Students by Nationality

Master's Program

Number of Spring Admissions
87
Number of Spring International Admissions
30
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
4
Number of Graduating Students in 2025 (International Students)
93 (30)
Completion Rate in 2025
89.7 %
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2025

Professional Degree Program

Number of Spring Admissions
113
Number of Spring International Admissions
0
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
3
Number of Graduating Students in 2025 (International Students)
109 ()
Completion Rate in 2025
96.2 %
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2025

Faculty

As of May 1, 2025

List of Academic Staff/Faculty Members (Title, Degree and Achievements)
Link
Total Number of Academic Staff/Faculty Members
125

  • Student : Faculty Ratio (both Full-time)

    528:125

Number of International Academic Staff/Faculty Members (by Gender)
Professors
Associate Professors
Lecturers
Assistant Professors
Research Associates
Total
%
Male
53
32
5
0
0
90
72
Female
13
14
7
1
0
35
28
International Faculty
0
2
0
0
0
2
1

Post-graduate Pathways

As of May 1, 2025

Master's Program

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
1
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
49

Professional Degree Program

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
2
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
51
Main Pathways for International Students
Teacher,company
Number of International Graduating Students Employed in Japan (Upon Graduation)
3
Information on Career Prospects
Link
Internships and Other Opportunities
  • Internships/training outside Japan (Convert to credit)
  • Internships/training outside Japan (Convert not to credit)
Career Support

Voices of International Students
Link
International Alumni Networks

Campus Location

Campus
Takashima
748, Nakajima, Takashima, Naruto-cho, Naruto-shi, 772-8502 Japan, Tokushima Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Suburban
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Facilities for extracurricular activities
  • Rest areas
  • Computer rooms
  • Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons)
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
  • Muslim-friendly food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (not certified Halal)
  • Free Wi-Fi for students

Third-party Quality Assurance

Program Accreditation
  • Professional Degree Program (Professional Degree)

    Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for Professional Graduate Schools - IETE (2025)

Entrance Exam for International Students

As at 01st 04 2025

Admission Policy of Institution
Link
Entrance examination provisions for international students
Available
Name of Procedures for International Admissions and Program
Selection of Privately-Financed Foreign Students
Online Selection of Privately-Financed Foreign Students
Consultation for Prospective Students Overseas
Link
Special Arrangement on Admission for Persons with Disabilities
  • Time for exam extended by 1.5 times or 1.3 times
  • Permission to take exam in Braille; use of question sheets with a font that is 1.4 times larger and paper sheets that are twice as large; use of a magnifying glass; etc.
  • Consideration given to methods of answering (can answer by check marks, writing, or writing done by another on behalf of the test-taker)
  • Intention can be expressed using an AAC device or computer
  • Sign-language interpreter, helper available
  • Exemption from listening portion or permission to control audio on listening portion
  • Consideration given to location of exam room (e.g., distance from restroom and elevator)
  • Other special measures such as use of walking sticks, hearing aids, wheelchairs, and specially made desks, etc.
Transfer within the Institution
Transfer from Another Institution
Options for Testing / Qualifications
  • Levels in Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N1)
  • Levels in Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N2)
  • Requires English language proficiency (TOEIC)
  • Requires English language proficiency (TOEFL)
Remarks
  • Travel to Japan not required before admission procedure
Application Timing
Jan. / Jul. / Oct. / Nov.

Entrance Exam for All Students

Information on Selection Method (for All Students)

Master's Program

  • General
  • Entrance examination provisions for international students

Professional Degree Program

  • General

Tuition and Fees

As at 09th 07 2025

Master's Program
Total Estimated Costs
3,044,916 yen
Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Link
Admission Fee
282,000 yen
Other Charges
First Year    2,430 yen

Professional Degree Program
Total Estimated Costs
3,047,296 yen
Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Link
Admission Fee
282,000 yen
Other Charges
First Year    3,620 yen
Estimated Housing and Utilities Cost (Per Month)
44,940 yen
Estimated Food Cost (Per Month)
21,300 yen
Estimated Textbooks and Supplies Cost (Per Month)
4,029 yen
Fees Charged during Student Short-time Leave
discount

Special Payment Arrangements

As at 01st 04 2025

Late Payment Plan
Available
Installment Payment Plan
Available
Tuition Waivers
Student may Apply for Waiver or Reduction of Tuition
Link

Scholarships/Loans

Grants (All Students may Apply)
Available
Grants (All International Students may Apply)
Available Link
Loans (All Students may Apply)
Details

JASSO Website

Types of Professional Qualifications

For each acquirable professional qualification, the eligibility requirements such as prescribed curriculum or requirement for practical experience and the nationality requirement may differ.

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Total estimated costs

"Total estimated costs" is the total of tuition (maximum possible for first-year students × length of the course of study), entrance fees, other costs (lab fees, facility and equipment fees, student accident insurance for first-year students × length of the course of study), and main living expenses × 12 months × length of the course of study. Living expenses include housing expenses. NIAD-QE calculates a reference value of housing expenses based on the Campus Life Data Survey by University Co-op, which each university may change to reflect the actual conditions.

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Estimated Housing and Utilities Cost (Per Month)

Where there are several campuses, housing costs are calculated based on area the main campus is located in.

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Admission Fee

Fee charged when one is admitted as a qualified student and decides to be enrolled.

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MEXT Research Students Scholarship

  • Those who are enrolled in a master’s course, a doctoral course, or a professional graduate course at a graduate school.
  • Those who are conducting research in a specialized field at an undergraduate department, graduate school, institute attached to a university, etc. without the aim of completing the course, or who are receiving preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects prior to placement at the university, etc. (Excluding the Young Leaders Program(YLP) students or teacher training students.)
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Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs

  • Double Degree Program: Programs for which multiple diplomas are awarded by completing learning at Japanese and foreign institutions using the credit transfer system.
  • Joint Degree Program: Programs for a single diploma jointly awarded by two or more institutions based on cooperation established by Japanese and foreign institutions.
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Tuition Waivers

Tuition waivers may be entire or partial.

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Grants (All Students may Apply)

Scholarships may include loans and grants.
This part shows scholarships limited to students of this program. However, other scholarships may be available at the institutional level. Check the university’s website for details.

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Number of Spring Admissions

See the section on "entry timing" for the availability of admissions other than in the spring.

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Location Type

  • Metropolitan: Tokyo 23 Wards, Cities, of those population are more than 500,000, designated by the government decree
  • Urban: Cities in Tokyo Metropolitan (other than 23 wards), Cities in Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka and Hyogo Prefecture except for those designated as underpopulated areas by the act.
  • Suburban: Other areas than Metropolitan or Urban

The above classifications are a guide suggested by NIAD-QE; each university chooses the classification for its own campus.

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