History
Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) is a Japanese national university* located in Kansai Science City, a border region between Nara, Osaka, and Kyoto. Founded in 1991, NAIST consists solely of graduate schools in three integrated areas: information science, biological sciences, and materials science.
Education
Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), a national graduate university without undergraduate departments, promotes cutting-edge research, offers advanced education based on research accomplishments, trains human resources, and thereby contributes to the progress of science and technology and social development. To this end, NAIST defines its diploma policy as follows.
Research
Research Topics
- Danger peptide receptor signaling in plants ensures basal immunity upon pathogen-induced depletion of BAK1
- Crystal Structures of SecYEG in Lipidic Cubic Phase Elucidate a Precise Resting and a Peptide-Bound State
- Plants find their own pollen via the neural-transmission-like signaling transduction system
- The mechanism of the force generation for axon outgrowth
- Novel protein transport mechanism for axon outgrowth
Career
- Weathernews Inc.
- Rakuten, Inc
- AIGI Intellectual Property Law Firm
- Anatech Co.,Ltd.,
- Thermo Fisher Scientific K.K
- Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
- Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Limited
Nara Institute of Science and Technology Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Nara Institute of Science and Technology. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Various benefits
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Grant
145000 JPY
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Not specified
Japan (MONBUKAGAKUSHO)-Outgoing
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
120000 JPY
Deadline
Anytime
Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2025
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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Grant
Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2025
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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90000 AUD
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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
1440 -207
2023
1233 -31
2022
1202
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
-
2022
901
2021
901
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1401
2023
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2022
-
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Student services
NAIST offers a range of support for international students' life at the university, including free Japanese classes, social events and excursions, and counseling services.
Housing services
NAIST's campus is located in a pleasant rural area within historic Nara Prefecture, with the nearest station only 40 minutes by train from the major cities of Osaka and Kyoto
The staff of the International Student Affairs Section are there to help international students in all aspects of their daily lives, from language and communications to physical and mental health issues as well as studies
Library services
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ICT services
- Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network. Make your own fully-searchable library in seconds, cite as you write, and read and annotate your PDFs on any device.
- EndNote - EndNote saves you time on Mac or Windows, on your desktop and online. Moving between collecting and creating research has never been faster.If you are maintaining a CV, planning syllabi, writing a manuscript
Medical services
The Health Care Center is primarily responsible for maintaining and promoting the physical and mental health of students. It offers annual health examinations, health consultations and medication for faculty/staff and students. Examination rooms, student lounges, and a rest area are also provided.
Campus life
NAIST is active in the local community in order to raise awareness of scientific research among the general public. To achieve this, NAIST holds an Open Campus event during the Takayama Science Festival at Takayama Science Plaza, a facility next to NAIST built to encourage interaction between culture and technology. The university also holds open lectures for the general public and industry to promote a better understanding of its work. Many past open lectures can be accessed by members of the public via the Internet.
Student clubs
NAIST has a vibrant international community of researchers and students that is growing every year. The majority of overseas researchers come on exchange agreements from Asia, Europe, and North America, but some also come from Africa, Oceania, and the Middle East. Nearly half (65 out of 137) stayed for long-term exchanges of more than a month in 2010.