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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 intend to apply for the Master's Program at the Graduate School of Economics, you must obtain prior confirmation regarding your desired academic supervisor, course, and research theme before submitting your application documents (deadline: 12:00 PM on Monday, August 3, 2026). To request this confirmation, please review the Application Guidelines for International Students and submit a request via Google Forms. Once your request has been processed and verified, a "Confirmation of Prior Contact" document will be issued to you. You will be required to submit this "Confirmation of Prior Contact" (issued by the Graduate School following your request) when you submit your formal application.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 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 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. To support the infrastructure for education, research, and clinical activities, the university plans to request voluntary contributions to fundraising initiatives after enrollment. *Items 1 through 3 are subject to change. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 29, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 21, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 20, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 30, 2026 |
| 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(● If you intend to apply for the Doctoral Program at the Graduate School of Economics, you must obtain prior confirmation regarding your desired academic supervisor, course, and research theme before submitting your application documents (deadline: 12:00 PM on Monday, December 18, 2026). To request this confirmation, please review the Application Guidelines for International Students and submit a request via Google Forms. Once your request has been processed, a "Confirmation of Prior Contact" document will be issued to you. You will be required to submit this "Confirmation of Prior Contact" (issued by the Graduate School following your request) when you submit your formal application.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 2 |
| 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 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. To support the infrastructure for education, research, and clinical activities, the university plans to request voluntary contributions to fundraising initiatives after enrollment. *Items 1 through 3 are subject to change. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 24, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 14, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 3, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Oral examination, Essay |
Last update: Aug. 03, 2026
