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Niigata / Private
[Graduate School Information Session (in English)]
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 17:00-17:30 (Japan Time)
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Staff from International University of Japan (IUJ) will conduct a graduate school information session in English.
In this session, we will introduce an overview of IUJ, the application and admissions process, and scholarship opportunities.
If you are considering enrolling in a graduate program in 2027, please feel free to join us.
Registration: https://www2.iuj.ac.jp/admission/opencampus/
| Postal code | 949-7277 |
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| Address | 777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office, GSIR |
| Phone | 025-779-1200 |
| Fax | 025-779-1188 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization., You can earn a degree through classes taught entirely in English. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | International Relations, Political Science, International Development, Economics, Public Management, Public Policy, International Public Policy |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 250 |
| Examination fee | 15,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 300,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. ◆ Academic Fees Application Fee (for domestic and overseas residents): 15,000 JPY Admission Fee (common to all programs): 300,000 JPY Tuition 2-Year Master's Programs: 3,200,000 JPY/year International Relations; International Development; Public Management and Policy Analysis; Japan-Global Development 1-Year Master's Program: 3,900,000 JPY International Public Policy ◆ Living Expenses Dormitory Fee (single occupancy): 39,000 JPY/month Includes basic telephone charges and campus LAN usage fees. ◆ Scholarships Systems available for admission fee waivers and tuition reductions/exemptions (50–100%) based on entrance examination performance. Living expense scholarships available. |
| Entry | September, 2027 |
| Application category | First round entrance examination for applicants living outside Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | October, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 10, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | January 29, 2027 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | September, 2027 |
| Application category | Second round entrance examination for applicants living outside Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | October, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 11, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 18, 2027 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | September, 2027 |
| Application category | Third round entrance examination for applicants living outside Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | October, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | April 14, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | May 21, 2027 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | September, 2027 |
| Application category | First round entrance examination for applicants living in Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | October, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 21, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 24, 2027 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview |
| Entry | September, 2027 |
| Application category | Second round entrance examination for applicants living in Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | October, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | March 23, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | April 19, 2027 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview |
| Entry | September, 2027 |
| Application category | Third round entrance examination for applicants living in Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | October, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | May 27, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | June 28, 2027 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | International Relations, Economics, Public Management |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 7 |
| Examination fee | 15,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 300,000 yen |
| Remarks | ◆ Academic Fees Application fee (for residents in Japan and overseas): 15,000 JPY Admission fee: 300,000 JPY Tuition: 1,350,000 JPY/year ◆ Living Expenses Dormitory fee (single occupancy): 39,000 JPY/month Includes basic telephone charges and campus LAN usage fees. |
| Entry | September, 2027 |
| Application category | First intake |
| Starting date for application submission | October, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 16, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 18, 2026 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview |
| Entry | September, 2027 |
| Application category | Second intake |
| Starting date for application submission | October, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 16, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 18, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview |
| Entry | September, 2027 |
| Application category | Third intake |
| Starting date for application submission | October, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | April 16, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | May 19, 2027 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview |
Last update: Jul. 01, 2026
| Graduate School | https://www.iuj.ac.jp/ |
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