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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 162-0843 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-15-2 Ichigayatamachi, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Graduate School Office |
| Phone | 03-5228-0551 |
| Fax | 03-5228-0555 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Philosophy, Japanese Literature, English Literature and Linguistics, History, Geography, Psychology |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| 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 | Approval from an academic advisor is not required. Others |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 17 |
| Number of privately financed students | 13 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 570,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 80,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 850,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Among the "Examination Information," the "English Literature Major" involves selection methods including document screening and oral examination. (There will be no written tests for language or specialized subjects.) |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | The Autumn Term Foreign Student Entrance Examination (Specializing in Japanese Literature and Geography) and the General Entrance Examination (Specializing in Philosophy and English Literature) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 30, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 27, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 1, 2025 |
| Date of examination | October 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 9, 2025 |
| Remarks | The examination schedule varies by majors. |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Spring Admissions: Foreign Student Entrance Exams (Japanese Literature and Geography Departments) / General Entrance Exams (English Literature, History, and Psychology Departments) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 3, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2026 |
| Date of examination | January 31, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 5, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Autumn General Entrance Examination (History Major) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 30, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 27, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 1, 2025 |
| Date of examination | September 28, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 2, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Autumn General Entrance Examination （Psychology Major） |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 30, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 3, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 8, 2025 |
| Date of examination | October 12, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 16, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Spring General Entrance Examination (Philosophy Major) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 7, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 12, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Philosophy, Japanese Literature, English Literature and Linguistics, History, Geography, Psychology |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| 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 | Approval from an academic advisor is not required. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 8 |
| Number of privately financed students | 4 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 400,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 60,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 660,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. For the "examination information," the "English Literature major" involves selection through document screening and oral examinations. (There are no written exams for language or specialized subjects.) |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Spring, General Entrance Examination (Majors of English Literature,History, Geography and Psychology) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 3, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2026 |
| Date of examination | January 31, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 5, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Spring, General Entrance Examination (Major of Philosophy） |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 7, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 12, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Spring, General Entrance Examination (Major of English Literature ) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 3, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 1, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 5, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Program | Research program (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (A list of academic advisors are available.) Others(Hosei University refers to research students as "Kenshusei".) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 1 |
| Number of privately financed students | 1 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 30,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 264,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 294,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. For the "examination information," the "English Literature major" involves selection through document screening and oral examinations. (There are no written exams for language or specialized subjects.) |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Spring Graduate Research Program Entrance Exam (Philosophy Major) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 7, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 12, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Spring Semester Trainee Entrance Examination (Japanese Literature, English Literature, History, Geography, Psychology Major) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 3, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2026 |
| Date of examination | January 31, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 5, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Jun. 19, 2025
