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Nara University of Education

奈良教育大学  (NARAKYOUIKUDAIGAKU) 

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Graduate School of Education

Overview

Departments and Divisions
Academic Program
Typical Length of Program
Degrees
Professional Development in Education
Professional Degree Program
2
Professional Degree
(教職修士(専門職))
Traditional Culture Education / International Education
Master's Program
2
Masters
(教育学)
Academic Calendar

Professional Degree Program

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

Master's Program

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


Master's Program
Unavailable
Curriculum Policy of Institution
Link
Contact Info (for International Students)
Student Affairs Division
0742-27-9148
ryugaku@nara-edu.ac.jp
Degree Awarding Policy
Link

Program Profile

Official Website
Link
Brochures and App Form
School Overview
Link
Application Form
Link
School Brochures
Link
School Features
Link
Criteria for Awarding Degrees
Link
Supplementary Japanese Language Class

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 6 mos / 1 yr
Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs

MEXT Research Students Scholarship
Prospective Students may Apply
Types of Professional Qualifications
  • Teacher's License

Students

As of May 1, 2025

total
124
Students

Students

Number of International Graduated Students Local Students
21 103

Number of International Students by Nationality

Master's Program

Number of Spring Admissions
23
Number of Spring International Admissions
13
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
1
Number of Graduating Students in 2025 (International Students)
18 (6)
Completion Rate in 2025
95.8 %
上記は修業年限２年の「修了率」である。修業年限３年の「修了率」は該当なし、修業年限４年の「修了率」は100％。
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2025

Professional Degree Program

Number of Spring Admissions
35
Number of Spring International Admissions
0
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
7
Number of Graduating Students in 2025 (International Students)
38 (0)
Completion Rate in 2025
95 %
上記は修業年限２年の「修了率」である。修業年限３年の「修了率」は100％。修業年限４年の「修了率」は100％。
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
93

  • Student : Faculty Ratio (both Full-time)

    124:93

Number of International Academic Staff/Faculty Members (by Gender)
Professors
Associate Professors
Lecturers
Assistant Professors
Research Associates
Total
%
Male
43
23
2
68
73
Female
11
13
1
25
26
International Faculty
1
1
0
2
2

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)
15

Professional Degree Program

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
1
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
37
Main Pathways for International Students
Number of International Graduating Students Employed in Japan (Upon Graduation)
1
Information on Career Prospects
Internships and Other Opportunities
Link
Career Support

Link
Voices of International Students
Link
International Alumni Networks

Campus Location

Campus
Takabatake Campus
630-8528 Takabatake-cho Nara-shi, Nara 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
  • Free Wi-Fi for students

Third-party Quality Assurance

Program Accreditation

  • Institutional Accreditation - NIAD-QE (2022)

  • Program Accreditation - IETE (2022)

Entrance Exam for International Students

As at 01st 05 2025

Admission Policy of Institution
Link
Entrance examination provisions for international students
Available
Name of Procedures for International Admissions and Program
外国人留学生特別選抜
Consultation for Prospective Students Overseas
Special Arrangement on Admission for Persons with Disabilities
  • 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
Remarks
  • Exam must be taken in Japanese
Application Timing
Jul. / Dec.

Entrance Exam for All Students

Information on Selection Method (for All Students)

Professional Degree Program

  • General
  • Recommendation (open recruitment, designated schools)
  • Special selection for working adults
  • Recommendation from attached school
  • 現職教員特例選抜、教員採用試験合格者特例選抜

Master's Program

  • General
  • Entrance examination provisions for international students

Tuition and Fees

As at 01st 05 2025

Master's Program
Total Estimated Costs
3,422,528 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    2,080 yen

Professional Degree Program
Total Estimated Costs
3,422,528 yen
Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Link
Other Charges
First Year    10,000 yen
Other Charges
First Year    6,000 yen
Estimated Housing and Utilities Cost (Per Month)
53,085 yen
Estimated Food Cost (Per Month)
27,349 yen
Estimated Textbooks and Supplies Cost (Per Month)
5,018 yen
Fees Charged during Student Short-time Leave
no payment

Special Payment Arrangements

As at 01st 05 2025

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

Scholarships/Loans

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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