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Shimane / Public
| Postal code | 697-0016 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2433-2 Nobara-cho, Hamada-shi, Shimane |
| Department to contact | Educational Affairs Section |
| Phone | 0855-24-2213 |
| Fax | 0855-23-7352 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Master's Program in North East Asian Studies, Master's Program in Regional Development Policy Studies |
| 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) |
| 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. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 6 |
| Number of privately financed students | 6 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Other expenses | 12,500 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 830,300 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | A schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 30, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 22, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 28, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 13, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 26, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview, Essay |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | A schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 30, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 22, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 28, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 13, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 26, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | B schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 2, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 7, 2026 - February 8, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview, Essay |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | B schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 2, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 7, 2026 - February 8, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview, Essay |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Doctoral Program in Trans-area Studies on North East Asia |
| 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) |
| Availability of previous examination papers | 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. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 3 |
| Number of privately financed students | 3 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Other expenses | 18,750 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 836,550 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | B schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 2, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 7, 2026 - February 8, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Essay |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | B schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 2, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 7, 2026 - February 8, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 20, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Essay |
Last update: Jun. 06, 2025
