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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 | Economics |
| 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 Economics, you must confirm your preferred academic advisor, course, and research topic in advance by August 4, 2025 (Monday), prior to submitting your application documents. To make this confirmation, please apply through the following Google Forms link: https://forms.gle/XSVGc1MRSDo2Fbqb9 Once your confirmation is complete, a "Pre-Application Confirmation Letter" will be issued. You will be required to submit this letter with your application documents when applying.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 9 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 730,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 170,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,100,000 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 | Examination at the university |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 30, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 22, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 21, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 1, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Economics |
| 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 Masters degree or equivalent. Recognized as having completed the equivalent of a masters degree by a special admission qualification screening and be at least 24 years old. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(The doctoral program of the Graduate School of Economics is open 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 through at least the day after the enrollment procedure deadline for the doctoral program (March 7, 2026). If you wish to apply to the Graduate School of Economics, you must complete a pre-confirmation of your desired academic advisor, course, and research theme by Friday, December 19, 2025, before submitting your application documents. Please apply for this confirmation via the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/XSVGc1MRSDo2Fbqb9 After the confirmation is completed, a "Pre-Application Confirmation Letter" will be issued. Submission of this letter, issued by the Graduate School after your pre-application confirmation, is mandatory when applying.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 3 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 730,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 170,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,100,000 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 | Examination at the university |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 25, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 14, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 14, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 27, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Oral examination, Essay |
Last update: Aug. 28, 2025
