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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 | International Relations |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| 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(Please refer to the Remarks below.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 12 |
| Examination fee | 25,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 750,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 200,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,150,000 yen |
| Remarks | ● The 2nd Application Period for the Graduate School of International Relations is open to individuals holding a Japanese residence status who meet the following conditions: ① The residence status is other than "Temporary Visitor"; and ② The period of stay is valid until at least the day following the enrollment procedure deadline for the 2nd Period (March 6, 2027). ● Applicants to the Graduate School of International Relations must have a preliminary interview with their prospective research supervisor before submitting their application. Please consult the Graduate School’s website to identify a prospective supervisor and confirm their availability to provide supervision and their research field; then, be sure to request a preliminary interview via email (irb-soudankyomu@nihon-u.ac.jp) by July 22 (Wed) for the 1st Period or by November 27 (Fri) for the 2nd Period. (Please note that requests for preliminary interviews may be declined depending on factors such as a mismatch in research supervision fields or the nature of the proposed research theme/content.) ● The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) scores accepted are as follows: For the 1st Period, scores from the June 2025, November 2025, or June 2026 exams are accepted. For the 2nd Period, scores from the June 2025, November 2025, June 2026, or November 2026 exams are accepted. 1. An annual associate membership fee of 10,000 yen for the Nihon University Alumni Association must be paid. Additionally, a fee of 10,000 yen covering the first year of full membership 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. To support the development of 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 | 1st Intake (Exam using EJU) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 30, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 24, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 8, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | 2nd Intake (Exam using EJU) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 20, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 25, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 18, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 10, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 24, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview, Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | International Relations |
| 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(Please refer to the Remarks below.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 1 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 700,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 200,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,100,000 yen |
| Remarks | ● The second application period for the Graduate School of International Relations is open to individuals holding a Japanese residence status that meets the following conditions: ① The residence status is other than "Temporary Visitor"; and ② The period of stay is valid until at least the day following the enrollment procedure deadline for the second period (March 6, 2027). ● Applicants to the Graduate School of International Relations are required to have a preliminary interview with their prospective research supervisor before submitting their application. Please visit the Graduate School’s website to check the availability of supervision and the specific research fields offered. You must then request a preliminary interview via email (irb-soudankyomu@nihon-u.ac.jp) by July 22 (Wed) for the first application period, or by November 27 (Fri) for the second application period. (Please note that a preliminary interview may not be possible depending on factors such as a mismatch in research supervision fields or the nature of your proposed research theme/content.)● The Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU) scores accepted are as follows: For the first application period, scores from the June 2025, November 2025, or June 2026 examinations are accepted. For the second application period, scores from the June 2025, November 2025, June 2026, or November 2026 examinations are accepted. ● For the written examination (language) in the first and second application periods of the Doctoral Program, applicants must select one language from among English, German, French, Chinese, or "other foreign languages" at the time of application; however, the selected language must not be the applicant's native language. Applicants wishing to take the examination in a language classified as "other foreign languages" must contact the Graduate School prior to applying and may only apply for a language for which they have received permission to be examined. 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 | 1st Intake (Examination at the university) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 30, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 24, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 8, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | 2nd Intake (Examination at the university) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 20, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 25, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 18, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 10, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 24, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
Last update: Aug. 03, 2026
