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Kyoto / Private
| Postal code | 567-8570 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-150 Iwakura-cho, Ibaraki-shi, Osaka |
| Department to contact | Faculty of Business Administration Office |
| Phone | 072-665-2090 |
| Fax | 072-665-2099 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Business Management |
| International students examination offered | 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 to photocopy |
| 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. Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(For details, please refer to the application guidelines.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 78 |
| Number of privately financed students | 78 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 836,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 41,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,077,000 yen |
| Remarks | Tuition and fees for the academic year 2027 have not yet been finalized, so we have listed the tuition fees for students entering in April 2026 for reference. Proof of TOEFL or TOEIC score taken within two years prior to the start of application is required. Any type of TOEFL or TOEIC is acceptable. There is no minimum score requirement. If you wish to apply for individual admission eligibility screening, please contact the Office of the Faculty of Business Administration at least two months prior to the start of the application process for any of the entrance examination methods. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | September Examination for International Students (RJ Method) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 9, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 9, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 23, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 17, 2026 - September 18, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 15, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | February Examination for International Students (RJ Method) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 3, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 3, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 17, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 11, 2027 - February 12, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 25, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Business Management |
| 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) |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Completion of an undergraduate degree or completion of at least 16 years of school education in one's home country, and has done research for at least 2 years in a research institution or a university. 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 required. (An academic advisor will be introduced by the school.) Others(For details, please refer to the application guidelines.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 9 |
| Number of privately financed students | 9 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 500,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 11,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 711,000 yen |
| Remarks | Tuition and fees for the academic year 2027 have not yet been finalized, so we have listed the tuition fees for students entering in April 2026 for reference. Proof of TOEFL or TOEIC score taken within two years prior to the start of application is required. Any type of TOEFL or TOEIC is acceptable. There is no minimum score requirement. The content of the master's thesis will also be considered for acceptance or rejection. If you wish to apply for individual admission eligibility screening, please contact the Office of the Faculty of Business Administration at least two months prior to the start of the application process for any of the entrance examination methods. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | General Entrance Examination (September) |
| Starting date for application submission | July 9, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 23, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 18, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 15, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Interview |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | General Entrance Examination (February) |
| Starting date for application submission | December 3, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 17, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 12, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 25, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Interview |
Last update: Jun. 10, 2026
