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Nara / National
| Postal code | 630-8506 |
|---|---|
| Address | Kitauoyanishi-machi, Nara-shi, Nara |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office |
| Phone | 0742-20-3018 |
| Fax | 0742-20-3354 |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Department of History, Sociology and Geography (Admission in October 2025 and April 2026), Department of Language and Culture (Admission in October 2025 and April 2026), Department of Human Sciences (Admission in October 2025 and April 2026), Department of Food Science and Nutrition (Admission in October 2025 and April 2026), Department of Human Life and Health Sciences (Admission in October 2025 and April 2026)*For Clinical Psychology course, Admission in April 2026 only, Department of Computer Science and Clothing Environment (Admission in October 2025 and April 2026), Department of Residential Architecture and Environmental Science (Admission in October 2025 and April 2026), Department of Culture and Humanities (Admission in October 2025 and April 2026), Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Admission in October 2025 and April 2026), Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science (Admission in October 2025 and April 2026) |
| 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. Eligibility for Application: Female foreigners who possess or are likely to obtain a residence status of "Study Abroad" or a residence status that can be changed to "Study Abroad," as defined by Japan's Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, and meet one of the qualifications in the application guidelines. Note: The test schedule is different only for the following major/course. Test Schedule: Admission in April 2026 - Special Selection for International Students (Clinical Psychology Course, Health and Well-being Studies Major) ・Individual Qualification Screening Application Period: May 9, 2025 [must be received] ・Application Period: June 16–19, 2025 [must be received] ・Test Dates: July 5, 2025 (1st round), August 19, 2025 (2nd round) ・Announcement of Results: July 16, 2025 (1st round), September 2, 2025 (final) Admission in April 2026 - Special Selection for International Students (Clinical Psychology Course, Health and Well-being Studies Major) ・Individual Qualification Screening Application Period: October 31, 2025 [must be received] ・Application Period: January 5–8, 2026 [must be received] ・Test Dates: January 31, 2026, February 1, 2026 (reserve day) ・Announcement of Results: February 12, 2026 |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students (Schedules differ for departments and majors.) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 9, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 16, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | June 19, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | July 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | July 15, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students (Schedules differ for departments and majors.) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 6, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 14, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 17, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 29, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 9, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students (Schedules differ for departments and majors.) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 9, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 16, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | June 19, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | July 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | July 16, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students (Schedules differ for departments and majors.) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 6, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 14, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 17, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 29, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 9, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students (Schedules differ for departments and majors.) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 31, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 31, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 12, 2026 |
| 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. Special Selection for International Students (Joint Program in Human Life Engineering) Admission for October 2025 and April 2026: 〔First Round〕 ・Individual Qualification Screening Application Period: June 26, 2025 - June 27, 2025 (by 17:00, strictly) ・Application Period: July 15, 2025 - July 17, 2025 (by 17:00, strictly) ・Examination Date: August 19, 2025 ・Results Announcement: August 29, 2025 〔Second Round (April 2026 Admission)〕 ・Individual Qualification Screening Application Period: November 20, 2025 - November 21, 2025 (by 17:00, strictly) ・Application Period: December 15, 2025 - December 17, 2025 (by 17:00, strictly) ・Examination Date: January 31, 2026 ・Results Announcement: February 9, 2026 |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Special Exam for International Students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 27, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 25, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 29, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 9, 2025 |
| 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 | June 27, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 25, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 29, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 9, 2025 |
| 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 | November 14, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 1, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 12, 2026 |
| 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 13, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | February 4, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 6, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | March 3, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 10, 2026 |
| 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(Pre-approval of the supervisor is required. For more information, contact the Academic Affairs Section.) |
| 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. Master's: Master's degree level or higher Doctoral: Those who have enrolled in a doctoral program. |
| 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(Pre-approval of the supervisor is required. For more information, contact the Academic Affairs Section.) |
| 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. |
| 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(Pre-approval of the supervisor is required. For more information, contact the Academic Affairs Section.) |
| 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(Pre-approval of the supervisor is required. For more information, contact the Academic Affairs Section.) |
| 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: Jun. 18, 2025
