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Kagoshima / National
| Postal code | 890-8544 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima |
| Department to contact | Graduate School Section, Academic Affairs Division, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University |
| Phone | 099-275-5120 |
| Fax | 099-275-5136 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization., There are graduate courses and programs where you can earn a degree through classes taught entirely in English. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Medical Sciences |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available for reference 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. Applicants who are 22 years old or older and are recognized to have abilities equivalent to graduates by special admission qualification screening. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (A list of academic advisors are available.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | First time |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 6, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 4, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 4, 2025 - August 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 1, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Second time |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 31, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | December 5, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 19, 2026 - January 20, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 9, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview, Oral examination |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 6, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 4, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 4, 2025 - August 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 1, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview, Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Health Research, Advanced Therapeutics |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available for reference Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Completion of an undergraduate degree or completion of at least 16 years of school education in one's home country, and has done research for at least 2 years in a research institution or a university. Recognized as having completed the equivalent of a masters degree by a special admission qualification screening and be at least 24 years old. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (A list of academic advisors are available.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 20 |
| Number of privately financed students | 17 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 6, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 4, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 4, 2025 - August 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 1, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | First time |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 6, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 4, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 4, 2025 - August 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 1, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Second time |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 31, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | December 5, 2025 |
| Date of examination | January 19, 2026 - January 20, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 9, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
Last update: Jun. 17, 2025