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Hyogo / Private
| Postal code | 657-0015 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-2-1 Shinohara-obanoyama-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo |
| Department to contact | Educational Affairs Section |
| Phone | 078-882-6133 |
| Fax | 078-882-6180 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Psychology |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must take 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 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. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is not required. Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(Applicants who have not completed 16 years study are required to take screening of the eligibility for application in advance.) |
| 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 | 660,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 10,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 870,000 yen |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Application from within Japan |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 17, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 18, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 24, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 7, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 14, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Application from within Japan |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 2, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 14, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 27, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 11, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 15, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Program | Auditing, credit course (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent |
| Number of international students in previous year | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 10,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 10,000 yen |
| Remarks | Tuition is 15,000 yen per credit. The additional 10,000 yen is a registration fee. |
| Program | Auditing, credit course (Undergraduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of 2 year's university education or graduation from junior college or equivalent institution. High School graduate or equivalent. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 10,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 10,000 yen |
| Remarks | Tuition is 15,000 yen per credit. The additional 10,000 yen is a registration fee. |
Last update: Jul. 14, 2026
