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Hokkaido / Private
| Postal code | 062-8520 |
|---|---|
| Address | 7-3-1 Nishioka 3-jo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido |
| Department to contact | Graduate School Division, Educational Affairs Office |
| Phone | 011-852-9128(直通) |
| Fax | 011-856-5671 |
| Type of research department | Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Cultural Studies |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. |
| 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 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(Must possess proficiency equivalent to JLPT Level 1, a score of 280 or higher on the "Japanese" section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), or a score of 700 or higher on the Practical Japanese Test (実用日本語検定).) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 1 |
| Number of privately financed students | 1 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 150,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 560,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 100,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 810,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. A separate annual supporters' association fee of 10,000 yen is required for the first year. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | [First Term] General Entrance Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 22, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 11, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 26, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 14, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Admissions by Recommendation for International Students from Overseas Partner Institutions |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 22, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 19, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 27, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 7, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | November 24, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | [First Term] General Entrance Examination for International Students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 22, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 11, 2026 |
| Date of examination | September 26, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 14, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | [Second Term] General Entrance Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | January 8, 2027 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 7, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 20, 2027 |
| Date of examination | January 30, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 16, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | [Second Term] General Entrance Examination for International Students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | January 8, 2027 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 7, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 20, 2027 |
| Date of examination | January 30, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 16, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
Last update: Aug. 08, 2026