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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 102-8275 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4-8-24 Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Student Affairs Department, Admission Section |
| 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 | Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting |
| 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(Refer to the Remarks) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 68 |
| 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 | Applicants whose native language is not Japanese must have passed either the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at level N2 or above, or the Practical Japanese Test (J.TEST) at level A–C with a score of C level (600 points or higher out of 1,000). However, applicants whose native language is Japanese must submit a “Certificate of Consent for Native Japanese Speakers” issued by the Graduate School at the time of application. For the second application period, eligibility is limited to those who hold a valid Japanese residence status under the following conditions: １．The status of residence must not be “Temporary Visitor.” ２．The period of stay must extend beyond the day after the enrollment procedure deadline for the second application period (i.e., February 28, 2026). Applicants to this Graduate School must obtain a “Pre-Contact Confirmation Form” issued with the approval of their desired academic advisor. To do so, you should consult with your prospective advisor as early as possible and receive approval in order to obtain the confirmation form. For details, please check the website of the College of Commerce (https://www.bus.nihon-u.ac.jp/graduate_school/) or contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Commerce, via email (bus.gsb@nihon-u.ac.jp). Please note that it may take time to issue the Pre-Contact Confirmation Form. Therefore, you must apply for “Research Content Confirmation” no later than August 2 (Sat.) for the first period and November 20 (Thu.) for the second period. Applicants who require a qualification screening for admission must apply in advance to the Entrance Examination Section of the Graduate School of Commerce (Office of Academic Affairs). For details on the graduate school entrance qualification screening, please check the “Graduate School Entrance Qualification Screening” page on the Nihon University International Students Admissions website (https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/application/international/screening/) and download the necessary documents. If you do not receive the results of the qualification screening at least three days before the application deadline, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Commerce (bus.gsb@nihon-u.ac.jp). Applicants whose native language is Japanese, or those who are uncertain about their native language status, are requested to contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Commerce (bus.gsb@nihon-u.ac.jp) by August 2 (Sat.) for the first period or November 20 (Thu.) for the second period via email. １．A fee of 10,000 yen for the Nihon University Alumni Association Associate Membership must be paid each year. In addition, in the year of graduation (completion), a fee of 10,000 yen for the first year of Regular Membership must be paid. ２．Depending on the graduate school, fees for the Supporters’ Association and/or Maintenance Association, etc., ranging from 10,000 yen to 40,000 yen per year (for Academic Year 2026), must also be paid. For details, please refer to the guidance page of the online application site. ３．At this university, in order to support the improvement of facilities for education, research, and medical services, we may request voluntary contributions (donations) after enrollment. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | First Application Period (Examination at This University) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 25, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 17, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 18, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 6, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Second Application Period (Examination at This University) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 28, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 9, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 7, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 18, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting |
| 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(Refer to the Remarks) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 4 |
| 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 | Applicants whose native language is not Japanese must have passed either the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at level N2 or higher, or the Practical Japanese Proficiency Test (J.TEST) A–C level with a score of C level (600 points or higher out of 1,000). However, applicants whose native language is Japanese are required to submit a “Consent Form for Native Japanese Speakers” issued by the Graduate School at the time of application. For the second application period, eligibility is limited to applicants who hold a valid residence status in Japan that meets the following conditions: １，The status of residence must not be “Temporary Visitor.” ２．The period of stay must be valid beyond the day after the enrollment procedure deadline for the second application period (i.e., February 28, 2026). Applicants to this Graduate School are required to submit a “Pre-Contact Confirmation Form” issued with the approval of their prospective academic advisor. Therefore, applicants must consult with their desired advisor as early as possible, obtain approval, and then receive the confirmation form. For further details, please refer to the College of Commerce website (https://www.bus.nihon-u.ac.jp/graduate_school/) or contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Commerce, by email (bus.gsb@nihon-u.ac.jp). Since the issuance of the Pre-Contact Confirmation Form may take some time, applicants must submit a request for “Research Content Confirmation” no later than August 2 (Sat.) for the first application period and November 20 (Thu.) for the second application period. Applicants who require a preliminary screening of eligibility for admission must submit an application for review to the Entrance Examination Section of the Graduate School of Commerce (Office of Academic Affairs). Information regarding the graduate school eligibility screening can be found on the Nihon University International Student Admissions website under “Graduate School Entrance Qualification Screening” (https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/application/international/screening/), where the necessary documents can also be downloaded. If the results of the qualification screening are not received at least three days prior to the application deadline, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Commerce (bus.gsb@nihon-u.ac.jp). Applicants whose native language is Japanese, or those uncertain about their native language status, must contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Commerce (bus.gsb@nihon-u.ac.jp) by August 2 (Sat.) for the first application period or November 20 (Thu.) for the second application period via email. １．A fee of 10,000 yen for Associate Membership in the Nihon University Alumni Association must be paid annually. In addition, in the year of completion (graduation), a fee of 10,000 yen for the first year of Regular Membership must be paid. ２．Depending on the graduate school, contributions such as Supporters’ Association fees and Maintenance fees, ranging from 10,000 yen to 40,000 yen annually (for the 2026 academic year), are required. For details, please refer to the guidance page of the online application site. ３．At this university, in order to strengthen the infrastructure for education, research, and medical services, students will be requested to consider making voluntary contributions (donations) after enrollment. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | First Application Period (Examination at This University) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 25, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 17, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 18, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 6, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Second Application Period (Examination at This University) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 28, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 9, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 7, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 18, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Oral examination |
Last update: Sep. 01, 2025
