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Okinawa / Public
| Postal code | 905-8585 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1220-1 Biimata, Nago-shi, Okinawa |
| Department to contact | Admission and PR Office |
| Phone | 0980-51-1056 |
| Fax | 0980-54-2429 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Major in International Cultural Systems |
| International students examination offered | 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) 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 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. (A list of academic advisors are available.) Others(Applicants with a score of 250+ in the Japanese section of the EJU or those who passed JLPT N2 or higher will be considered for admission decisions.) |
| 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 | 125,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Other expenses | 22,430 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 683,230 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Entrance Examination for International Students (First Examination) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 29, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 5, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 12, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 18, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 1, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Entrance Examination for International Students (Second Examination) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 26, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 13, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 16, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 31, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Essay |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Major in International Culture and Area 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 by mail Please make an inquiry for details. |
| 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. (A list of academic advisors are available.) |
| 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 | 125,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Other expenses | 23,620 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 684,420 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Applicants must have Japanese proficiency equivalent to N1 of JLPT. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Entrance Examination for International Students (First Examination) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 1, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 5, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 12, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 19, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 1, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Special Entrance Examination for International Students (Second Examination) Conducted only if the quota is not filled in the First Session |
| Remarks | Acceptance of application and screening are conducted at any time. |
Last update: Sep. 03, 2025
