Nara Institute of Science and Technology

NAIST was formed in 1991 as a newly structured national graduate university composed of active researchers in three graduate schools focusing on information science, biological sciences and materials science, the core research areas of the 21st century. NAIST has been highly evaluated for its world-leading research and for cultivating capable individuals through its unique graduate university curriculum. Since its establishment, NAIST has produced roughly 5000 master's course graduates and 1000 doctoral course graduates into society to contribute to various sectors. Also, as with talented researchers such as (2012 Nobel Laureate) Shinya Yamanaka, NAIST has delivered many accomplished research faculty around Japan where they are working at the forefront of science and technology.