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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(● For the Sociology Major (Sociology Course) in the Graduate School of Letters, applicants must have passed the "N1" level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). ● For the Earth Information and Mathematical Sciences Major and the Interdisciplinary Science Major (Life Sciences Division) in the Graduate School of Integrated Basic Sciences, applicants must be able to submit scores from an external English proficiency test. ● If applying to the Graduate School of Letters or the Graduate School of Science and Engineering (Geography Major), please contact the university in advance as follows: ① Advance contact period: August 17 (Mon) – August 28 (Fri), 2026 (Note: Inquiries made outside this period will not be accepted). ② Method of contact: Please send an email to the Academic Affairs Section of the College of Humanities and Sciences (chs.kyomu@nihon-u.ac.jp). Please refer to the Application Guidelines for International Students for details regarding the content of the email and other requirements.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 49 |
| 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 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 supporter 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 services. *Items 1 through 3 are subject to change. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 28, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 9, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 14, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | November 27, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Aug. 03, 2026
