JPSS, for information about studying in Japan's universities and graduate schools. > Search Japanese Graduate schools in Chiba. > Meikai University > Graduate School of Applied Linguistics
Jointly operated by the Asian Students Cultural Association and Benesse Corporation, JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT is a website, which posts information on approximately 1300 universities, graduate schools, two-year colleges, vocational schools that are accepting international students.
Related information about Meikai University is posted here and the specific details about the Schools of Graduate School of Applied Linguistics, Graduate school of Economics, Graduate School of Real Estate Sciences, and Dentistry including information about entrance examination such as quota for admission and the number of successful applicants and guides for the facilities, access, and other information necessary for international students so please feel free to make use of our website.
Chiba / Private
| Postal code | 279-8550 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Akemi, Urayasu-shi, Chiba |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office, Planning and Public Relations Division in Urayasu Campus |
| Phone | 047-355-5116 |
| Fax | 047-355-5159 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Applied Linguistics |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | 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 not required. Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(Graduates of a foreign university must make an inquiry about the eligibility for application.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 20 |
| Number of privately financed students | 20 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 20,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 500,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 201,200 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 901,200 yen |
| Remarks | ・The application fee is fully waived for individuals advancing from this university's Japanese Language Program (Special Course) or undergraduate faculty to a graduate school (Master's or Doctoral program). ・The admission fee is fully waived for individuals currently enrolled in this university's undergraduate faculty or Japanese Language Program (Special Course) who are expected to graduate (or complete the program) in March 2027. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | A schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 7, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 16, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 25, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 17, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 23, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Major subjects, Interview, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | B schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 13, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 18, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 22, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 25, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Major subjects, Interview, Essay |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Applied Linguistics |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | 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. 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 not required. Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 6 |
| Number of privately financed students | 6 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 20,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 500,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 201,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 901,800 yen |
| Remarks | ・The entrance examination fee is fully waived for individuals advancing from this university's Preparatory Japanese Language Course, Master's Program, or First-Stage Doctoral Program to the Second-Stage Doctoral Program. ・The admission fee is fully waived for individuals currently enrolled in this university's Preparatory Japanese Language Course, Master's Program, or First-Stage Doctoral Program who are expected to graduate or complete their program in March 2027. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Doctoral Program |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 13, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 18, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 22, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 25, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Major subjects, Interview |
| 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. |
| 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 required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Admission fee | 20,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 360,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 380,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Tuition fees are different for April enrollment (one year enrollment) and October enrollment (six months enrollment). |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | Application from outside Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | May 25, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | June 5, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | Application from within Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | July 20, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 31, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Application from outside Japan |
| Remarks | The examination schedule is not yet determined. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Application from within Japan |
| Remarks | The examination schedule is not yet determined. |
| 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 | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (2nd level or higher) |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| 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 not be introduced by the school.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(Those who hope to enter the graduate school of Meikai University.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Admission fee | 20,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 240,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 260,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Tuition fees are different for April enrollment (one year enrollment) and October enrollment (six months enrollment). |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | Application from outside Japan |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | April 7, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | May 25, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | June 5, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | Application from within Japan |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 5, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 20, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 31, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Application from outside Japan |
| Remarks | The examination schedule is not yet determined. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Application from within Japan |
| Remarks | The examination schedule is not yet determined. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
Last update: Aug. 02, 2026