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Yamagata / National
| Postal code | 990-8560 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-4-12 Kojirakawa-machi, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata |
| Department to contact | Admission Office at Kojirakawa Campus |
| Phone | 023-628-4207 |
| Fax | 023-628-4480 |
| Type of research department | Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Department of Creative Studies in Society and Culture (Social and Cultural Systems Course), Department of Creative Studies in Society and Culture (Clinical Psychology Course), Department of Creative Studies in Society and Culture (Art and Sports Science Course) |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available by mail 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. |
| Notes | Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(Only for application to Social and Cultural Systems Course, prior consultation with the instructor is required.) |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Remarks | For further details, please refer to the published application guidelines. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Social and Cultural Systems Course: Affiliated schools (International Students) Recommended Entrance Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 16, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 21, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 5, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | October 3, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Social and Cultural Systems Course: International Students Entrance Examination 1st |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 16, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 21, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 28, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 19, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 3, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Japanese language, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Clinical Psychology Course: International Students Entrance Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 1, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 23, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 31, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 15, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 1, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Art and Sports Science Course: International Students Entrance Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 1, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 23, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 31, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 15, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 1, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Social and Cultural Systems Course: International Students Entrance Examination 2nd |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 19, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 13, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 15, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 7, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 10, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Japanese language, Oral examination |
Last update: Aug. 22, 2025