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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 102-8336 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6-16 Sanbancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Admission Office |
| Phone | 03-3261-7423 |
| Fax | 03-3261-8904 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Japanese Literature, Sinology |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| 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. Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(Master’s Program in Historical and Cultural Studies (tentative translation), Graduate School of Letters) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 16 |
| Number of privately financed students | 16 |
| Number of exchange international students | 5 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 250,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 520,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 111,430 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 881,430 yen |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Autumn Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 25, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 10, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 24, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 4, 2025 - October 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 14, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Spring Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 15, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 13, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 6, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2026 - February 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 2, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination, Essay |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Japanese Literature, Sinology |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | 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 | Others(Please consult with your advisor in advance. For details, please refer to the admissions guidelines.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 7 |
| Number of privately financed students | 7 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 250,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 520,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 84,620 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 854,620 yen |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Autumn Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 25, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 10, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 24, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 4, 2025 - October 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 14, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Spring Examination |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 15, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 13, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 6, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2026 - February 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 2, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination, Essay |
Last update: Aug. 25, 2025
