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Ishikawa / National
| Postal code | 920-1192 |
|---|---|
| Address | Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa |
| Department to contact | Student Affairs Office, Department of Human and Social Studies |
| Phone | 076-264-5600 |
| Fax | 076-234-4167 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Humanities, Economics, Regional Development Studies, International Studies |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available to photocopy |
| 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 required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 62 |
| Number of privately financed students | 61 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. We strongly recommend enrolling in the Comprehensive Insurance for Students Lives Coupled with "Gakkensai" for international students. |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Examination for international students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 7, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | May 19, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | May 23, 2025 |
| Date of examination | July 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | July 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (First Round) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 7, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | May 19, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | May 23, 2025 |
| Date of examination | July 5, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | July 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (First Round) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 30, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 7, 2025 |
| Date of examination | December 20, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | January 30, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Special Remote Selection for Applicants Residing Abroad |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 7, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | May 19, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | May 23, 2025 |
| Date of examination | June, 2025 - July 4, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | July 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Human and Socio-Environmental Studies |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Completion of an undergraduate degree or completion of at least 16 years of school education in one's home country, and has done research for at least 2 years in a research institution or a university. 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. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 28 |
| Number of privately financed students | 22 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. We strongly recommend enrolling in the Comprehensive Insurance for Students Lives Coupled with "Gakkensai" for international students. |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Examination for international students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 14, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 5, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | June 12, 2025 |
| Date of examination | July 9, 2025 - July 14, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | July 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (First Phase Recruitment) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 14, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 5, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | June 12, 2025 |
| Date of examination | July 9, 2025 - July 14, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | July 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Second Phase Recruitment) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 1, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | December 25, 2025 |
| Date of examination | February 4, 2026 - February 10, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 3, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Program | Research program (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 8 |
| Number of privately financed students | 7 |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 84,600 yen |
| Tuition per year | 356,400 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 441,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
Last update: Sep. 11, 2025
