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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 | Philosophy, History, Japanese Language and Literature, Chinese Literature, English Language and Literature, German Literature, Sociology, Education, Psychology |
| 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(Applicants to the Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences, Department of Sociology [Sociology Course] must have passed Level N1 of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Applicants to the Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences are required to complete the pre-application contact procedure as outlined below. Pre-application Contact Period: August 18 (Mon) – August 29 (Fri), 2025 Applications will not be accepted outside of this period. Pre-application Contact Method: Please reply by email to the College of Humanities and Sciences Academic Affairs Office (chs.kyomu@nihon-u.ac.jp), including the following information: Subject line: “Pre-application Contact for Graduate School Entrance Examination for International Students” Email body: (1) Name (2) Telephone number (3) University of graduation (4) Desired major (5) Desired academic advisor Attach a PDF copy of your Research Proposal. After your submission is reviewed, the Academic Affairs Office will send you a “Pre-application Contact Form” by email. Please answer the questions in the form. Once your desired academic advisor and research topic have been confirmed, the Academic Affairs Office will issue a “Pre-application Confirmation Letter” to the applicant in approximately 2–3 weeks.Please note that contacting multiple faculty members simultaneously for pre-application contact is not permitted.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 48 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 580,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. 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 is required for the first year of Regular Membership Fee. 2. Depending on the graduate school, annual payments ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 yen are required for the Support Association Fee, Maintenance Fee, or similar fees (for the 2026 academic year). For detailed information, 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 | Examination at the university |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 29, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 10, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 15, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 26, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Aug. 28, 2025
