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Graduate School Kyoto  / Private

同志社大学 | Doshisha University

Social Studies

  • Entrance exam information
Postal code 602-8580
Address Karasuma-Higashi-iru, Imadegawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Department to contact International Admissions Office, International Student Section, International Center
Phone 075-251-3257
Fax 075-251-3123
Type of research department Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization.
Program Master's program
Major Social Welfare, Media Studies, Education and Culture, Sociology, Industrial Relations
International students examination offered Special selection of international students
Application from outside Japan Available.
Prior qualification screening Necessary.
Availability of previous examination papers Please make an inquiry for details.
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.
Please make an inquiry for details.
Notes Approval from an academic advisor is not required.
Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand.
Others(Applicants who reside outside of Japan must submit at the time of application a copy of the examination voucher, score report, or score confirmation for EJU (Japanese as Second Language),or submit an original certificate regarding the certification result and score of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N1). However, those who have obtained a degree at a university or graduate school in Japan, or will be obtained by end of March 2024, do not need documents to prove their Japanese language skills. The applicable EJU is either the second session of 2021, the first or second session of 2022, or the first session of 2023. Eligible JLPTs are either of the second session of 2021, the first session or the second session of 2022. Scores and pass/fail are not required.)
Number of international students in 2023 23
Number of privately financed students 23
Number of exchange international students 0
Examination fee 15,000 yen
Admission fee 200,000 yen
Tuition per year 515,000 yen
Other expenses 122,000 yen
Total expenses (First year) 837,000 yen
Remarks The contents of Other Expenses:
117,000 yen for the education enhancement fee.
5,000 yen for the academic association fee.
Entry April, 2024
Application category Application from inside and outside of Japan (Autumn)
Deadline for prior qualification screening June 21, 2023
Starting date for application submission July 25, 2023
Deadline of application August 1, 2023
Date of examination September 23, 2023
Notification of examination result October 6, 2023
Examination/screening methods Documents screening, English language, Oral examination, Essay
Entry April, 2024
Application category Application from inside of Japan (Spring)
Deadline for prior qualification screening December 1, 2023
Starting date for application submission December 26, 2023
Deadline of application January 11, 2024
Date of examination February 18, 2024
Notification of examination result March 4, 2024
Examination/screening methods Documents screening, English language, Oral examination, Essay
Program Doctoral program
Major Social Welfare, Media Studies, Education and Culture, Sociology, Industrial Relations
International students examination offered Special selection of international students
Application from outside Japan Available.
Prior qualification screening Necessary.
Availability of previous examination papers Please make an inquiry for details.
Qualification to apply Completion of Masters degree or equivalent.
Please make an inquiry for details.
Notes Approval from an academic advisor is not required.
Others(Applicants who reside outside of Japan must submit at the time of application a copy of the examination voucher, score report, or score confirmation for EJU (Japanese as Second Language), or submit an original certificate regarding the certification result and score of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N1). However, those who have obtained a degree at a university or graduate school in Japan, or will be obtained by end of March 2024, do not need documents to prove their Japanese language skills. The applicable EJU is either the second session of 2021, the first or second session of 2022, or the first session of 2023. Eligible JLPTs are either of the second session of 2021, the first session or the second session of 2022. Scores and pass/fail are not required.)
Number of international students in 2023 21
Number of privately financed students 21
Number of exchange international students 0
Examination fee 15,000 yen
Admission fee 200,000 yen
Tuition per year 484,000 yen
Other expenses 128,000 yen
Total expenses (First year) 812,000 yen
Remarks The contents of Other Expenses:
123,000 yen for the education enhancement fee.
5,000 yen for the academic association fee.
Entry April, 2024
Application category Application from inside and outside of Japan (Autumn)
Deadline for prior qualification screening June 21, 2023
Starting date for application submission July 25, 2023
Deadline of application August 1, 2023
Date of examination September 23, 2023
Notification of examination result October 6, 2023
Examination/screening methods Documents screening, English language, Oral examination, Essay
Entry April, 2024
Application category Application from inside of Japan (Spring)
Deadline for prior qualification screening December 1, 2023
Starting date for application submission December 26, 2023
Deadline of application January 11, 2024
Date of examination February 18, 2024
Notification of examination result March 4, 2024
Examination/screening methods Documents screening, English language, Oral examination, Essay
Program Research program (Graduate program)
International students examination offered Special selection of international students
Application from outside Japan Available.
Prior qualification screening Necessary.
Availability of previous examination papers Please make an inquiry for details.
Qualification to apply Completion of Masters degree or equivalent.
Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent
Please make an inquiry for details.
Notes Approval from an academic advisor is not required.
Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand.
Others(Applicants who reside outside of Japan must submit at the time of application a copy of the examination voucher, score report, or score confirmation for EJU (Japanese as Second Language), or submit an original certificate regarding the certification result and score of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N1). However, those who have obtained a degree at a university or graduate school in Japan, or will be obtained by end of March 2024, do not need documents to prove their Japanese language skills. The applicable EJU is either the second session of 2021, the first or second session of 2022, or the first session of 2023. Eligible JLPTs are either of the second session of 2021, the first session or the second session of 2022. Scores and pass/fail are not required. Research program in this column means special students' program at Doshisha University.)
Number of international students in 2023 2
Number of privately financed students 2
Number of exchange international students 0
Examination fee 15,000 yen
Admission fee 50,000 yen
Tuition per year 480,000 yen
Total expenses (First year) 530,000 yen
Remarks Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions.
The examination Fee is 10,000 yen for residents outside of Japan to apply to the special students program.
Entry April, 2024
Application category Application in Japan (Autumn)
Deadline for prior qualification screening June 21, 2023
Starting date for application submission July 25, 2023
Deadline of application August 1, 2023
Date of examination September 23, 2023
Notification of examination result October 6, 2023
Examination/screening methods Documents screening, English language, Oral examination, Essay
Entry April, 2024
Application category Application from outside of Japan (Autumn)
Deadline for prior qualification screening June 21, 2023
Starting date for application submission July 25, 2023
Deadline of application August 1, 2023
Notification of examination result October 6, 2023
Examination/screening methods Documents screening
Entry April, 2024
Application category Application in Japan (Spring)
Deadline for prior qualification screening December 1, 2023
Starting date for application submission December 26, 2023
Deadline of application January 11, 2024
Date of examination February 18, 2024
Notification of examination result March 4, 2024
Examination/screening methods Documents screening, English language, Oral examination, Essay

Last update: Aug. 03, 2023

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