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Hyogo / Private
| Postal code | 662-8552 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6-42 Ochayasho-cho, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo |
| Department to contact | Graduate Admissions Section, Academic Affairs Division, Nishinomiya Shukugawa Campus |
| Phone | 0798-32-5009 |
| Fax | 0798-23-4761 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Comparative Culture |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not 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 |
| 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. |
| Notes | Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Graduates of Japanese universities are required to take the same examination as Japanese students. Others(Prior approval is not mandatory, but it is advisable to contact the prospective supervisor prior to application whenever possible.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 24 |
| Number of privately financed students | 24 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 560,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 760,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Applications from abroad are accepted; however, the entrance examination itself must be taken within Japan. To be eligible to apply, candidates must have been awarded a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree upon completion of a university program abroad with a duration of at least three years. Unless an applicant possesses a very high level of Japanese proficiency and a solid research proposal, it is strongly recommended that they enroll as a research student for one year before taking the entrance examination. Please note that the second application period is restricted to international students residing in Japan; applications are accepted only from those holding a "Student" status of residence under the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | First intake |
| Starting date for application submission | October 9, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 16, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 4, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | November 13, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Second intake |
| Starting date for application submission | January 12, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 20, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 2, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 22, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Essay |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Comparative Culture |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not 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 |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. |
| Notes | Others(Prior approval is not mandatory, but it is advisable to contact the prospective supervisor prior to application whenever possible.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 560,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 760,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Applicants are advised to contact the graduate admissions office via email regarding their intended research topic and preferred faculty supervisor, and to communicate with the faculty member in advance of submitting their application. Please note that while applications from overseas are accepted, the entrance examination itself must be taken within Japan. Additionally, for the second application period, applications are accepted only from individuals who hold a "Student" status of residence under the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | First intake |
| Starting date for application submission | October 9, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 16, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 4, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | November 13, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Second intake |
| Starting date for application submission | January 12, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 20, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 2, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 22, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Oral examination |
Last update: Aug. 07, 2026
