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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 102-8275 |
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| 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 | Public Law, Private Law, Political Science |
| 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(If you are applying to the Graduate School of Law, please contact the relevant graduate school (kyomu.law@nihon-u.ac.jp) before submitting your application documents in order to confirm the application requirements and other conditions. Please note that it may take more than one week to issue the "Pre-Application Confirmation Form," so be sure to allow sufficient time when contacting the graduate school. For the second application period, eligibility is limited to applicants who hold a valid residence status in Japan that meets the following conditions: (1) The residence status must not be "Temporary Visitor." (2)The period of stay must be valid until at least the day after the enrollment procedure deadline for the second period (March 6, 2026).) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 66 |
| 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 | 1. An annual payment of 10,000 yen is required for the Associate Membership Fee of the Nihon University Alumni Association. Additionally, in the year of graduation, a one-time payment of 10,000 yen for the first-year Regular Membership Fee must be made. 2. Depending on the graduate school, annual payments ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 yen are required for Support Association Fees, Maintenance Fees, or similar charges (for the 2026 academic year). For more details, please refer to the guidance page on the online application website. 3. At Nihon University, to support the foundation of education, research, and medical activities, students will be asked to cooperate in fundraising activities after enrollment; however, participation is voluntary. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | 1st term (Exam at 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, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | 2nd term (Exam 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, Oral examination, Essay |
Last update: Aug. 28, 2025
