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Kumamoto / Public
| Postal code | 862-8502 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-1-100 Tsukide, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office |
| Phone | 096-321-6610 |
| Fax | 096-383-2364 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Administrative Studies |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| 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. (An academic advisor will be introduced by the school.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Graduates of Japanese universities are required to take the same examination as Japanese students. Others(Please refer to application guidelines for details.) |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Admission Fee: 207,000 yen for students who reside in Kumamoto prefecture 414,000 yen for students who reside in outside of Kumamoto prefecture |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Autumn Admission) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 11, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 25, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 29, 2025 |
| Date of examination | September 27, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 14, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Spring Admission) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 10, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 9, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 7, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 16, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Essay |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Administrative Studies |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available for reference Please make an inquiry for details. |
| 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. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will be introduced by the school.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Graduates of Japanese universities are required to take the same examination as Japanese students. Others(Please refer to application guidelines for details.) |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Admission Fee: 207,000 yen for students who reside in Kumamoto prefecture 414,000 yen for students who reside in outside of Kumamoto prefecture |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students (Autumn Admission) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 11, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 25, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 29, 2025 |
| Date of examination | September 27, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 14, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students (Spring Admission) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 10, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 9, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 7, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 16, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Oral examination |
| Program | Research program (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will be introduced by the school.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Admission fee | 84,600 yen |
| Tuition per year | 356,400 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 441,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Research fee: 29,700 yen x months (Total fee must be paid within 10 days after enrollment) |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Recruitment for Research Students |
| Starting date for application submission | July 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 31, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Recruitment for Research Students |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 28, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Program | Research program (Undergraduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will be introduced by the school.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Admission fee | 84,600 yen |
| Tuition per year | 356,400 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 441,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Research fee: 29,700 yen x months (Total fee must be paid within 10 days after enrollment) |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Recruitment for Research Students |
| Starting date for application submission | July 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 31, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Recruitment for Research Students |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 28, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
Last update: Sep. 02, 2025
