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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 102-8275 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4-8-24 Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office, Academic Affairs Division |
| Phone | 03-5275-8311 |
| Fax | 03-5275-8324 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization., For some courses, development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Journalism and Media |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| 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 | Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(Refer to the Remarks) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 13 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 580,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 150,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 930,000 yen |
| Remarks | For the Second Application Period, applicants must: １．Hold a status of residence in Japan other than “Temporary Visitor.” ２．Have a period of stay valid beyond the day after the enrollment procedure deadline (March 6, 2026). Applicants to the Graduate School of Journalism must contact the school (kyomu.law@nihon-u.ac.jp) in advance to confirm conditions before submitting documents. Please note that issuing the “Pre-Contact Confirmation Form” may take more than one week, so inquire well in advance. １．An annual fee of 10,000 yen for Associate Membership in the Nihon University Alumni Association must be paid. In the year of completion (graduation), an additional 10,000 yen is required for the first year of Regular Membership. ２．Depending on the graduate school, Supporters’ Association Fees or Maintenance Fees (10,000–40,000 yen annually for the 2026 academic year) must also be paid. For details, please refer to the guidance page on the online application site. ３．After enrollment, the University may request voluntary contributions (donations) to support the improvement of facilities for education, research, and medical services. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | 1st intake (Examination at the university) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 18, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 17, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 2, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | 2nd intake (Examination at the university) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 27, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 9, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 12, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 27, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language, Oral examination, Essay |
Last update: Sep. 01, 2025
