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Niigata / Private
| Postal code | 950-0916 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-1-46 Yoneyama, Chuou-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata |
| Department to contact | Admission Office |
| Phone | 025-255-1250 |
| Fax | 025-255-1251 |
| Type of research department | Development of experts in their fields of specialization., For some courses, development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Professional degree program |
| Major | Division of entrepreneurship |
| 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 | Not available. 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 not required. Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(Applicants must attend graduate school information session before application.) |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 600,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 100,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 900,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. ※You can choose to enroll either in April or October, depending on your expected graduation date (please check the examination schedule for each intake). ※There is no difference in entrance examination requirements based on nationality. ※If you are expected to graduate from or have already graduated from one of our overseas partner institutions, you may apply through the "International Exchange Partner Recommendation Entrance Examination" by submitting a letter of recommendation. ※You may apply for the International Student Tuition Reduction Program (a unique program of our university). If admitted, you may be eligible for a reduction of up to 1,400,000 yen. Please note that the amount of the reduction is determined individually based on the results of the entrance examination. |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Application from within Japan (1st) |
| Starting date for application submission | July 11, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 24, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 2, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | August 7, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Application from within Japan (2nd) |
| Starting date for application submission | August 8, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 27, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 6, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 11, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | First Round (Outside Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | September 8, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 25, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 6, 2025 - October 11, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 17, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Second Round (Outside Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 13, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 30, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 8, 2025 - November 15, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 20, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Application from within Japan (1st) |
| Starting date for application submission | August 8, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | August 27, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 6, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 11, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Application from within Japan (2nd) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 13, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 30, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 8, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 13, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Jun. 11, 2025









