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Saitama / Private
| Postal code | 343-8511 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3337 Minami-Ogishima, Koshigaya-shi, Saitama |
| Department to contact | Admission Center |
| Phone | 048-974-8811 |
| Fax | 048-974-9782 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Language and Culture |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Applicants who have completed 16 years and above of school education in their home countries or expect to complete it by the designated date. Applicants who are 22 years old or older and are recognized to have abilities equivalent to graduates by special admission qualification screening. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 12 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 280,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 651,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 100,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,031,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please be sure to confirm eligibility requirements and other details in the entrance examination guidelines. Conditions may vary depending on the application schedule. [For Applicants Applying from Outside Japan] Please contact the Bunkyo University Admissions Center in advance before submitting your application. For applicants applying from outside Japan, our university has established an “Advisor System.” You are required to appoint an “Advisor” prior to your application. The Advisor should be a person residing in Japan (nationality does not matter) and can be a family member or relative of the applicant, or an acquaintance who can assist as an Advisor. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Selection for International Students 1st |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 2, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 13, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 26, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 7, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 12, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language and one other language, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Selection for International Students 2nd |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 3, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 14, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 23, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 15, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 1, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Selection for International Students 3rd |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 3, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 9, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 20, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 15, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 24, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language and one other language, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Language and Culture |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Recognized as having completed the equivalent of a masters degree by a special admission qualification screening and be at least 24 years old. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 1 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 280,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 651,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 100,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,031,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please be sure to check the entrance examination guidelines for eligibility requirements and other details. Conditions vary depending on the schedule. [For Applicants Applying from Outside Japan] Please contact the Bunkyo University Admissions Center in advance before submitting your application. Our university has established an “Advisor System” for applicants applying from outside Japan. You are required to appoint an “Advisor” prior to your application. The Advisor should be a person residing in Japan (nationality does not matter) who is either a family member or relative of the applicant, or an acquaintance capable of assisting as an Advisor. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Selection for International Students 1st |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 2, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 13, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 26, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 7, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 12, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Selection for International Students 2nd |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 3, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 14, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 23, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 15, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 11, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Selection for International Students 3rd |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 3, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 9, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 20, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 15, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 24, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects, Oral examination |
Last update: Aug. 21, 2025