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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(Only for Major of Japanese literature, special entrance examination for international students is conducted.) |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 75 |
| Number of privately financed students | 71 |
| Number of exchange international students | 2 |
| 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. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Spring, Entrance Examination for International Students for Majors of Japanese Literature and Geography. General Entrance Examination for Major of Philosophy |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 28, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 21, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | August 26, 2024 |
| Date of examination | September 29, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | October 3, 2024 |
| 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, 2025 |
| Application category | Spring; Entrance Examination for International Students for Majors of Japanese Literature and Geography. General Entrance Examination for Majors of Philosophy, History and Geography |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 3, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 1, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 6, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Autumn; General Entrance Examination for Major of English Literature and Linguistics |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 28, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 21, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | August 26, 2024 |
| Date of examination | September 29, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | October 3, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Spring; General Entrance Examination for Major of English Literature and Linguistics |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 3, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 1, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 6, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Autumn; General Entrance Examination for Majors of Psychology. |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 28, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 28, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | September 2, 2024 |
| Date of examination | October 6, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | October 10, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Spring; General Entrance Examination for Majors of Psychology |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 3, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 1, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 6, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, 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 2024 | 18 |
| Number of privately financed students | 15 |
| 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. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Spring, General Entrance Examination (Majors of Philosophy, History, Geography and Psychology) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 3, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 1, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 6, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Spring, General Entrance Examination (Major of Japanese Literature) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 3, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 2, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 6, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Spring, General Entrance Examination (Major of English Literature and Linguistics) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 3, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 1, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 6, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, 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 2024 | 3 |
| Number of privately financed students | 3 |
| 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. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Spring, Research Program (Kenshusei) (Majors of Philosophy, Japanese Literature, History, Geography and Psychology) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 3, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 1, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 6, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Spring, Research Program (Kenshusei) (Major of English Literature and Linguistics) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 29, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 3, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 1, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 6, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
Last update: Jun. 12, 2024
