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Hyogo / Private
| Postal code | 662-8501 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-155 Ichibancho, Uegahara, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo |
| Department to contact | Graduate school of Language, Communication, and Culture |
| Phone | 0798-54-6180 |
| Fax | 0798-54-6190 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Language, Communication, and Culture |
| 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) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| 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. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 25 |
| Number of privately financed students | 25 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 530,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 165,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 895,000 yen |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | First Intake |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 14, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 28, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 4, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 13, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 18, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Second Intake |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 8, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 22, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 29, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 27, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Third Intake |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 19, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 21, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 28, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Language, Communication, and Culture |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| 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. (A list of academic advisors are available.) Others(Before applying, be sure to contact the faculty member (academic advisor) in charge of the seminar for which you wish to apply (please contact the office for faculty contact information).) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 6 |
| Number of privately financed students | 6 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 432,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 137,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 769,000 yen |
| Entry | September, 2025 |
| Application category | Doctoral Course Exam |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 22, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 4, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | June 11, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | July 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | July 9, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Doctoral Course Exam |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 19, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 21, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 28, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Jun. 02, 2025
