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Nara Institute of Science and Technology
(NAIST)
About
Nara Institute of Science and Technology , abbreviated as NAIST, is a Japanese national university located in Ikoma, Nara of Kansai Science City. It was founded in 1991 with a focus on research and consists solely of graduate schools in three integrated areas: Biological Sciences, Information Sciences, and Material Sciences.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 9 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 1,043
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 5.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 24%
- Female : Male
- 23 : 77
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =145 | 31.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 528 | 31.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 668 | 31.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =879 | 31.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =911 | 31.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =966 | 31.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,357 | 31.1 | 2026 |
ARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2022 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Nara Institute of Science and Technology?
Nara Institute of Science and Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,548.
When was Nara Institute of Science and Technology founded?
Nara Institute of Science and Technology was founded in 1991.
What are the top subjects at Nara Institute of Science and Technology?
Top subjects at Nara Institute of Science and Technology include: Plant and Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences.
Where is Nara Institute of Science and Technology located?
Nara Institute of Science and Technology is located in Ikoma, Japan.