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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 150-8440 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4-10-28 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Graduate School Office |
| Phone | 03-5466-0142 |
| Fax | 03-5466-0536 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Shinto Studies and Religious Studies, Literature, History |
| International students examination offered | 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 (1st level) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | 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. Graduates of Japanese universities are required to take the same examination as Japanese students. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 12 |
| Number of privately financed students | 10 |
| Number of exchange international students | 2 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 505,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 220,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 925,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Autumn Entrance Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 12, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 26, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | September 6, 2024 |
| Date of examination | October 5, 2024 , October 9, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | October 15, 2024 |
| Remarks | The examination schedule varies by examination subjects. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Spring Entrance Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 13, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 7, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 14, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 13, 2025 , February 19, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 19, 2025 , February 21, 2025 |
| Remarks | The examination schedule varies by examination subjects. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Shinto Studies and Religious Studies, Literature, History |
| International students examination offered | 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 (1st level) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | 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. Graduates of Japanese universities are required to take the same examination as Japanese students. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 10 |
| Number of privately financed students | 8 |
| Number of exchange international students | 1 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 505,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 220,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 925,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Autumn Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 12, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 26, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | September 6, 2024 |
| Date of examination | October 9, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | October 15, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Spring Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 13, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 7, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 14, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 19, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 21, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
Last update: May. 30, 2025
