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Hyogo / Private
| Postal code | 662-8552 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6-42 Ochayasho-cho, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo |
| Department to contact | Admission Office of Graduate School, Academic Affairs Section |
| 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. 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 2025 | 19 |
| Number of privately financed students | 19 |
| 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 outside Japan are accepted; however, entrance examinations held outside Japan are limited to partner institutions and similar venues. To be eligible to apply, applicants must have been awarded a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree by completing a program of at least three years at a university outside Japan. Except for applicants who possess a very high level of Japanese proficiency and have well-developed research plans, it is recommended that, whenever possible, candidates spend one year as a research student before applying. For the second application period, only international students residing in Japan are eligible to apply, and only those who possess a “Student” residence status as defined by the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act may submit an application. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | First intake |
| Starting date for application submission | October 10, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 17, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 14, 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 13, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 21, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 3, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 24, 2026 |
| 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 2025 | 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. For the second intake, only those with "College Student" status of residence under the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act may apply. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | First intake |
| Starting date for application submission | October 10, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 17, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 14, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Second intake |
| Starting date for application submission | January 13, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 21, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 3, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 24, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Oral examination |
Last update: Jun. 02, 2025
