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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 | Public Law, Private Law, Political Science |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (1st level) |
| 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 intend to apply to the Graduate School of Law, please contact the school (kyomu.law@nihon-u.ac.jp) to verify requirements and other details before submitting your application documents. Please note that it may take a week or more to issue the "Confirmation of Prior Contact," so please contact the school well in advance. The second application period is open to individuals holding a Japanese residence status who meet the following conditions: ① The residence status is other than "Temporary Visitor"; and ② The period of stay is valid until at least the day following the enrollment procedure deadline for the second period (March 9, 2027).) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 63 |
| 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 associate membership fee of 10,000 yen for the Nihon University Alumni Association must be paid. Additionally, the first year's regular membership fee of 10,000 yen must be paid during the academic year of program completion. 2. Depending on the graduate school, annual fees such as support association fees or maintenance fees (ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 yen) may be required (as of the 2027 academic year). Please check the guidance page on the online application website for details. 3. After enrollment, the university plans to request voluntary cooperation with fundraising activities to support the development of infrastructure for education, research, and clinical activities. *Items 1 through 3 are subject to change. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | 1st term (Exam at at the university) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 17, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 16, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 14, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | November 25, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | 2nd term (Exam at the university) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 26, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 19, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 16, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 1, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination, Essay |
Last update: Aug. 03, 2026
