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Tochigi / National
| Postal code | 321-8505 |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 Mine-machi, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office |
| Phone | 028-649-5405 |
| Fax | 028-649-5113 |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Division of Informatics, Division of Social Design, Division of Engineering and Agriculture |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (2nd level or higher) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available to photocopy |
| 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 have completed 15 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. (A list of academic advisors are available.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Graduates of Japanese universities are required to take the same examination as Japanese students. |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Remarks | Selection is based on a comprehensive assessment of academic examination results (covering specialized subjects and foreign languages—with scores converted from TOEIC or TOEFL for English, and from the Examination for Japanese University Admission [EJU] or the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test [JLPT] for Japanese), oral examination results, and academic transcripts. At the time of application, candidates must submit a score report or certificate for one of the following: TOEIC, TOEFL, the Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU), or the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). The application guidelines for the second recruitment period are scheduled to be released in early October 2026. |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (First Round) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 19, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 9, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 14, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 4, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language and one other language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (First Round) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 19, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 9, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 14, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 4, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language and one other language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Second Round) |
| Remarks | The examination schedule is not yet determined. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language and one other language, Major subjects, Interview, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Division of Advanced Transdisciplinary Science |
| 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 Masters degree or equivalent. Completion of an undergraduate degree or completion of at least 16 years of school education in one's home country, and has done research for at least 2 years in a research institution or a university. 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 required. (A list of academic advisors are available.) Graduates of Japanese universities are required to take the same examination as Japanese students. |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (1st term) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 21, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | May 26, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | May 28, 2026 |
| Date of examination | June 22, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | July 8, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (1st term) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 21, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | May 26, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | May 28, 2026 |
| Date of examination | June 22, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | July 8, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (2nd term) |
| Remarks | The examination schedule is not yet determined. |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview |
Last update: Aug. 05, 2026
