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Nara / National
| Postal code | 630-8506 |
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| Address | Kitauoyanishi-machi, Nara-shi, Nara |
| Department to contact | For doctoral and master's programs (degree-granting programs), please contact the Admissions Office; for research students, auditing students, and non-degree students, please contact the Academic Affairs Office. |
| Phone | （入試課）0742-20-3018 |
| Fax | （入試課）0742-20-3354 |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Department of History, Sociology and Geography (Admission in October 2026 and April 2027), Department of Language and Culture (Admission in October 2026 and April 2027), Department of Human Sciences (Admission in October 2026 and April 2027), Department of Food Science and Nutrition (Admission in October 2026 and April 2027), Department of Human Life and Health Sciences (Admission in October 2026 and April 2027)*For Clinical Psychology course, Admission in April 2027 only, Department of Computer Science (Admission in October 2026 and April 2027), Department of Residential Architecture and Environmental Science (Admission in October 2026 and April 2027), Department of Culture and Humanities (Admission in October 2026 and April 2027), Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Admission in October 2026 and April 2027), Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science (Admission in October 2026 and April 2027), Department of Engineering |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available to photocopy Available for reference |
| Qualification to apply | Applicants who have completed 16 years and above of school education in their home countries or expect to complete it by the designated date. Applicants who are 22 years old or older and are recognized to have abilities equivalent to graduates by special admission qualification screening. |
| Notes | Others(In case of being necessary for qualification screening, you must make an inquiry before application.) |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The costs listed above are based on the figures for students admitted in the 2026 academic year. Eligibility: Female applicants who are foreign nationals holding a "Student" status of residence (or a status of residence eligible for change to "Student") as defined by the Japanese "Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act"—or who are expected to obtain such status by the time of enrollment—and who meet one of the eligibility criteria specified in the Application Guidelines. The January entrance examination for the Engineering Major will be held only if the number of successful candidates from the August examination does not meet the admission quota. The examination schedule differs for the following majors and courses only. The schedule is as follows: April 2027 Enrollment Special Selection for International Students (Clinical Psychology Course, Major in Mind-Body Health Science) Application period for individual qualification screening: May 8, 2026 [Must arrive by this date] Application submission period: June 15–18, 2026 [Must arrive by this date] Examination dates: First stage: July 4, 2026; Second stage (for those who pass the first stage): August 18, 2026 Announcement of results: First stage: July 14, 2026; Final: September 1, 2026 April 2027 Enrollment Special Selection for International Students (Clinical Psychology Course, Major in Mind-Body Health Science) Application period for individual qualification screening: October 30, 2026 [Must arrive by this date] Application submission period: January 4–7, 2027 [Must arrive by this date] Examination dates: January 30, 2027; January 31, 2027 (reserve date) Announcement of results: February 12, 2027 |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students (Schedules differ for departments and majors.) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 8, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 15, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | June 18, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | July 4, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | July 14, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students (Schedules differ for departments and majors.) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 5, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 13, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 16, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 28, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 8, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students (Schedules differ for departments and majors.) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 8, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 15, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | June 18, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | July 4, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | July 14, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students (Schedules differ for departments and majors.) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 5, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 13, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 16, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 28, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 8, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students (Schedules differ for departments and majors.) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 30, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 4, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 7, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 30, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 12, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Humanities, Human Life and Environmental Sciences, Science, Cooperative Major in Human Centered Engineering |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. |
| Qualification to apply | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(In case of being necessary for qualification screening, you must make an inquiry before application.) |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The examination schedule differs only for the Joint Major in Lifestyle Engineering. The schedule is as follows: For enrollment in October 2026 or April 2027 1st Round: Special Selection for International Students (Joint Major in Cooperative Major in Human Centered Engineering) Application period for individual qualification screening: June 25 – June 26, 2026 (by 17:00) [Must be received by this time] Application submission period: July 13 – July 15, 2026 (by 17:00) [Must be received by this time] Examination date: August 20, 2026 Date of successful applicant announcement: August 28, 2026 Enrollment: April 2027 2nd Special Selection for International Students (Joint Major in Cooperative Major in Human Centered Engineering) Application period for individual qualification screening: November 19 – November 20, 2026 (5:00 PM) [Must be received by this time] Application submission period: December 14 – December 16, 2026 (5:00 PM) [Must be received by this time] Examination date: January 30, 2027 Announcement of successful candidates: February 15, 2027 |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 26, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 24, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 28, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 8, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 26, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 24, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 28, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 8, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 13, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 7, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 31, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 12, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | January 12, 2027 |
| Starting date for application submission | February 2, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | February 4, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | March 2, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 9, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Research program (Graduate program) |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(Prior approval from your academic supervisor is required. For details, please check the university's webpage (https://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/nwu/education/affairs/recruitment) and consult the relevant section of the Academic Affairs Division.) |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 84,600 yen |
| Tuition per year | 356,400 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 441,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Eligibility for Application (Master's): Completion of a master's program (or equivalent level of qualification) (Doctoral): Individuals with prior enrollment in a doctoral program For details regarding eligibility and other requirements, please refer to the university's webpage on the recruitment of "Credit-based Non-degree Students, Auditors, and Research Students" (https://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/nwu/education/affairs/recruitment). |
| Program | Research program (Undergraduate program) |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent |
| Notes | Others(Prior approval from your academic supervisor is required. For details, please refer to the university's webpage (https://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/nwu/education/affairs/recruitment) and contact the relevant office.) |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 84,600 yen |
| Tuition per year | 356,400 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 441,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. For details regarding eligibility and other requirements, please refer to the university's webpage on the recruitment of "Special Auditors, Auditors, and Research Students" (https://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/nwu/education/affairs/recruitment). |
| Entry | October, 2024 |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Program | Auditing, credit course (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(Prior approval from the supervising faculty member is required. For details, please refer to the university's webpage (https://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/nwu/education/affairs/recruitment) and contact the relevant office.) |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 28,200 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Tuition/year: 14,800 yen (per unit) |
| Program | Auditing, credit course (Undergraduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(Prior approval from the supervising faculty member is required. For details, please refer to the university's webpage (https://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/nwu/education/affairs/recruitment) and contact the relevant office.) |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 28,200 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Tuition/year: 14,800 yen (per unit) |
Last update: Jul. 30, 2026
