Overview
Tezukayama University is a private university in Nara City, Nara Prefecture.
It opened in 1964 as a women's university with a single Faculty of Liberal Arts, and it became coeducational in 1987 when the Faculty of Economics was established. Its stated aim is to educate people with an international outlook, a deep understanding of Japanese tradition and culture, and the professional knowledge and creativity to serve their region and the wider world.
The university now has six faculties and seven departments. The Faculty of Literature offers Japanese cultural studies, the Faculty of Economic Business Management offers a single department of the same name, and the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Psychology each have one department.
The Faculty of Contemporary Life is made up of the departments of food and nutrition and of living space design, and the Faculty of Education has the Department of Child Education.
Courses are taught on the Higashi-Ikoma and Gakuenmae campuses in Nara. Graduate study is offered in the Graduate School of Humanities, which has a Japanese traditional culture major at master's and doctoral level, and the Graduate School of Psychological Science, which has a psychological science major at master's and doctoral level.
The university also runs research institutes, a museum, a psychological care centre and a child-rearing support centre.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
A snapshot of Tezukayama University's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and recognition.
Academic Structures
The academic units through which Tezukayama University delivers teaching are listed below.
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- Department of Child Education
- Department of Economic Business Management
- Department of Food and Nutrition
- Department of Japanese Cultural Studies
- Department of Law
- Department of Living Space Design
- Department of Psychology
- Faculty of Contemporary Life
- Faculty of Economic Business Management
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Literature
- Faculty of Psychology
- Graduate School of Humanities
- Graduate School of Psychological Science
Faculties & Divisions
Browse Tezukayama University's faculties and divisions, along with the subjects they cover.
Contemporary Lifestyle (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architectural and Environmental Design
- Child Care and Development
- Food Technology
- Nutrition
Economics and Business Administration (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Economics
Education (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Letters (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Asian Studies
Psychology (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Psychology
Humanities (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Asian Studies
Psychology (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Psychology
Programs Offered
Tezukayama University's programme catalogue is grouped by level below.
11 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Japan
Bachelor's Degree 7 programmes
Master's Degree 2 programmes
Doctorate 2 programmes
How to apply to Tezukayama University
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tezukayama University
A short Q&A covering Tezukayama University's essentials — founding, location, and structure.
When was Tezukayama University founded?
Tezukayama University was established in 1964 (approximately 62 years ago).
Where is Tezukayama University located?
Tezukayama University is located in Nara-shi, Japan.
Is Tezukayama University a public or private institution?
It is a private higher-education institution.
What is Tezukayama University's academic structure?
Tezukayama University is organised into 15 academic units across its disciplines.
Is Tezukayama University officially recognised?
The institution holds recognition from Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA).
Where can I learn more about Tezukayama University?
The institution's website is www.tezukayama-u.ac.jp.
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