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Aichi / Private
| Postal code | 470-0197 |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 Takenoyama, Iwasaki-cho, Nisshin-shi, Aichi |
| Department to contact | Graduate School Office |
| Phone | 0561-75-1740 |
| Fax | 0561-75-1740 |
| 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., There are graduate courses and programs where you can earn a degree through classes taught entirely in English. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | International Studies |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (1st level) |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available for reference |
| 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 have completed 15 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. Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 5 |
| Number of privately financed students | 4 |
| Number of exchange international students | 1 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 100,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 609,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 200,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 909,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The tuition fee is the amount reduced by 30%, provided that an application for tuition reduction is submitted and approved in accordance with the University’s “Regulations on Tuition Reduction for Privately Financed International Students.” |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | 1st |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 4, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 27, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 20, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 3, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | 2nd |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 1, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 13, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for Working Adults |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 1, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 14, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | International Studies |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| 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. Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| 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 | 100,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 609,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 200,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 909,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The tuition fee is the amount after a 30% reduction has been granted in accordance with the University’s “Regulations on Tuition Reduction for Privately Financed International Students.” |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | The second half |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 14, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 13, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
Last update: Sep. 04, 2025