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Niigata / National
| Postal code | 943-8512 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Yamayashiki-machi, Joetsu-shi, Niigata |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office |
| Phone | 025-521-3293 |
| Fax | 025-521-3295 |
| Type of research department | Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Educational Support Development |
| 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) |
| 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 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 | Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(Check the application requirements for the master's program in the student application guidebook.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 1 |
| Number of privately financed students | 1 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | First Recruitment |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 6, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 4, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 18, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 21, 2025 - August 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 10, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Second Recruitment |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 12, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 10, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 22, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 8, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Third Recruitment |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 28, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 22, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 30, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 23, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 6, 2026 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination |
| Program | Professional degree program |
| Major | Teacher Professional Development |
| 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) |
| 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 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 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(Please confirm qualification of application for each course.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 12 |
| Number of privately financed students | 12 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | First Recruitment |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 6, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 4, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 18, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 21, 2025 - August 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 10, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Second Recruitment |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 12, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 10, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 22, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 8, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Third Recruitment |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 28, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 22, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 30, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 23, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 6, 2026 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination |
Last update: Jun. 09, 2025