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Osaka / Private
| Postal code | 564-8680 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka |
| Department to contact | Graduate School Admission Group |
| Phone | 06-6368-1121(大代表) |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Sociology, Social System Design, Media, Journalism and Communication Studies |
| 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) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available by mail |
| 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. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(If you hope to use results of EJU, you must have taken 240 points or more at Japanese (including Writing).) |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 38 |
| Number of privately financed students | 38 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 130,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 729,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 10,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 869,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please check the application guidelines for details, as costs may vary depending on various conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students (recruited in October) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 11, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 19, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | September 2, 2024 |
| Date of examination | October 5, 2024 , October 6, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | October 11, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students (recruited in February) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 5, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 20, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | January 10, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2025 , February 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Sociology, Social System Design, Media, Journalism and Communication Studies |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available by mail |
| 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 required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 4 |
| Number of privately financed students | 4 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 130,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 729,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 10,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 869,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please check the application guidelines for details, as costs may vary depending on various conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students (recruited in February) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 5, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 20, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | January 10, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2025 , February 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), 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. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (2nd level or higher) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(If you hope to use results of EJU, you must have taken 240 points or more at Japanese (including Writing).) |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 12 |
| Number of privately financed students | 12 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 14,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 480,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 480,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please check the application guidelines for details, as costs may vary depending on various conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Selection for International Research Student (recruited in October) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 11, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 19, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | September 2, 2024 |
| Date of examination | October 6, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | October 11, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Selection for International Research Student (recruited in February) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 5, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 20, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | January 10, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | September, 2025 |
| Application category | Selection for International Research Student (recruited in July) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 1, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | May 15, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | May 29, 2025 |
| Date of examination | July 6, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | July 11, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
Last update: Sep. 06, 2024
