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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(Refer to the Remarks) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 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 | For the Second Application Period, applicants must meet the following conditions regarding their residence status in Japan: 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 period (i.e., March 7, 2026). Applicants to the Graduate School of International Relations must have a preliminary interview with a prospective academic advisor before applying. Please check the Graduate School website to confirm available supervisors and research fields, and apply for a preliminary consultation by email (ir-kyomu@nihon-u.ac.jp) no later than July 22, 2025 for the first period or November 26, 2025 for the second period. (Depending on research fields or themes, a preliminary interview may not be accepted.) Submission of a “Pre-Contact Confirmation Form,” issued with the approval of the desired advisor, is required for application. The applicable Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) results are as follows: ・First Period: June 2024, November 2024, or June 2025. ・Second Period: June 2024, November 2024, June 2025, or November 2025 １．An annual fee of 10,000 yen for Associate Membership in the Nihon University Alumni Association must be paid. In the year of completion (graduation), an additional 10,000 yen for the first year of Regular Membership is also required. ２．Depending on the graduate school, additional fees such as Supporters’ Association Fees or Maintenance Fees (ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 yen annually for the 2026 academic year) must also be paid. For details, please refer to the guidance page on the online application site. ３．After enrollment, the University may request voluntary contributions (donations) to support the improvement of education, research, and medical service infrastructure. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | 1st Intake (Exam using EJU) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 20, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 22, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 9, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 20, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | 2nd Intake (Exam using EJU) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 21, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 23, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 16, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 12, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 24, 2026 |
| 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(Refer to the Remarks) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 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 | For the Second Application Period, applicants must meet the following residence status conditions in Japan: 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 (March 7, 2026). Applicants to the Graduate School of International Relations must have a preliminary interview with their prospective academic advisor prior to application. Please check the Graduate School website for available supervisors and research fields, and apply for a preliminary interview by email (ir-kyomu@nihon-u.ac.jp) no later than July 22, 2025 (First Period) or November 26, 2025 (Second Period). (Note: A preliminary interview may not be possible if the research area or topic is not compatible.) To apply, submission of a “Pre-Contact Confirmation Form” issued with the advisor’s approval is required. １．An annual fee of 10,000 yen for Associate Membership in the Nihon University Alumni Association must be paid. In the year of completion (graduation), an additional 10,000 yen is required for the first year of Regular Membership. ２．Depending on the graduate school, additional fees such as Supporters’ Association Fees or Maintenance Fees (ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 yen annually for the 2026 academic year) must be paid. For details, please refer to the guidance page of the online application site. ３．After enrollment, the University may ask for voluntary contributions (donations) to support the improvement of infrastructure for education, research, and medical services. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | 1st Intake (Examination at the university) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 20, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 22, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 9, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 20, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | 2nd Intake (Examination at the university) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 21, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 23, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 16, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 12, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 24, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
Last update: Sep. 01, 2025
