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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 135-8181 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-3-3 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Admissions Center |
| Phone | 03-5530-7300 |
| Fax | 03-5530-3811 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Master's Program in Buddhist Studies |
| 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) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. |
| 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 not required. Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(For details, please refer to the application guidelines. https://www.musashino-u.ac.jp/admission/download/graduate_school.html) |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 250,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 430,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 172,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 952,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. For details, please refer to the university's website. https://www.musashino-u.ac.jp/admission/download/graduate_school.html |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Application from Outside Japan (Only those who live outside Japan and do not have a Japanese resident status are eligible.) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 13, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 18, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 20, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 30, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Term 1 |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 16, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 18, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 27, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 20, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 30, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Term 2 |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 22, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 16, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 25, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 20, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 23, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Term 3 |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 24, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 25, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | February 3, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 28, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 5, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Doctoral Program in Buddhist Studies |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available for reference |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. 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 not required. Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(Foreign nationals wishing to apply must contact the Musashino University Admissions Center (Tel: 03-5530-7300) regarding eligibility by 17:00 on Thursday, July 16, 2026, for the first application period; by 17:00 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for the second period; or by 17:00 on Thursday, December 24, 2026, for the third period.) |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 250,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 530,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 141,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 921,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. For the examination of the Doctoral thesis, 20,000 yen will be required in addition. For details, please refer to the application guidelines. https://www.musashino-u.ac.jp/admission/download/graduate_school.html |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Doctoral program Term 1 |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 16, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 18, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 27, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 20, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 30, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Doctoral program Term 2 |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 22, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 16, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 25, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 20, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 23, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Doctoral program Term 3 |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 24, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 25, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | February 3, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 28, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 5, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Interview, Oral examination, Essay |
Last update: Aug. 09, 2026