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 Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1548 Ranking
- 24 Scholarships
- 1,000 Students
- 200 Students (int'l)
Nara Institute of Science and Technology Overview
Nara Institute of Science and Technology Scholarships
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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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
120000 JPY
Deadline
11 Feb 2027
JFUNU Scholarships for PhD in Sustainability Science
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Nara Institute of Science and Technology Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 24% Japan
Top 33.3% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1548
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 108 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1233 | 1440 | 1548 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By TopUniversities
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1401 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
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.
Nara Institute of Science and Technology Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Nara-shi City
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