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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 175-8571 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-9-1 Takashimadaira, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Admissions Center Office |
| Phone | 03-5399-7800 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Japanese Literature, Chinese Studies, English Literature, Calligraphy, Education Studies |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must take Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Level does not matter) or takeExamination 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 | Others |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 220,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 530,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Additional costs vary depending on the major. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Autumn Exam; General method (For all majors) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 7, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 25, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 10, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 23, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Spring Exam; General method (For all majors) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | January 12, 2027 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 21, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 27, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 13, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Autumn Exam; For Working Adults (For the majors in Chinese Studies, English Literature, Calligraphy, and Education Studies) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 7, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 25, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 10, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 23, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Spring Exam; General method (For the majors in Chinese Studies, English Literature, Calligraphy, and Education Studies) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | January 12, 2027 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 21, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 27, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 13, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Chinese Studies, Japanese Literature, Calligraphy |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must take Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Level does not matter) or takeExamination 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 | Others(Please refer to the application guidelines for more details.) |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 220,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 530,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Autumn Exam; General method (For the majors in Chinese Studies, and Calligraphy) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 7, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 25, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 10, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 23, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Major subjects, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Autumn Exam; General method (For the Japanese Literature major) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 7, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 25, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 10, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 23, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Interview |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | January 12, 2027 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 21, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 27, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 13, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Major subjects, Interview |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | January 12, 2027 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 21, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 27, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 13, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Spring Exam; For Working Adults (For the Calligraphy major) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | January 12, 2027 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 21, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 27, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 13, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Autumn Exam; For Working Adults (For the Calligraphy major) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 7, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 25, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 10, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 23, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Research program (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must take Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Level does not matter) or takeExamination 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 Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(Please refer to the application guidelines for more details.) |
| Number of international students in previous year | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 50,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 180,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 260,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Research Student |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | February 9, 2027 |
| Starting date for application submission | February 18, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | February 25, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | March 4, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 12, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview |
| Program | Auditing, credit course (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must take Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Level does not matter) or takeExamination 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 Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(Please refer to the application guidelines for more details.) |
| Number of international students in previous year | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | February 9, 2027 |
| Starting date for application submission | February 18, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | February 25, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | March 4, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 12, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview |
Last update: Aug. 08, 2026