Iwate Prefectural University

Located in the Japanese city of Takizawa, the Iwate Prefectural University is just over 20 years old but is already establishing itself as one of the top universities in the Asia region. At undergraduate level, there are four schools or faculties, focused on nursing, social welfare, policy management, and software & information science. At graduate level, the university offers master’s and doctoral programs in the same four academic areas. Two junior colleges are also attached to the university. Learn more on their official website.