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Niigata / Public
| Postal code | 950-8680 |
|---|---|
| Address | 471 Ebigase, Higashi-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office |
| Phone | 025-270-1311 |
| Fax | 025-270-5173 |
| Type of research department | You can earn a degree through classes taught entirely in English. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Graduate School of International Studies and Regional Development |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| 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. |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 10 |
| Number of privately financed students | 10 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Remarks | Admission fee is 141,000 yen for students residing in Niigata prefecture. |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | Examination for international students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 13, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 10, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | July 26, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | August 1, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Interview, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Examination for international students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 13, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | July 10, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | July 26, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | August 1, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Interview, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Examination for international students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 17, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 27, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 6, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 29, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 5, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Interview, Essay |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | Examination for international students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 17, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 27, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 6, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 29, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 5, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Interview, Essay |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Examination for international students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 12, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 22, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 25, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | January 30, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Interview, Essay |
| Entry | October, 2026 |
| Application category | Examination for international students |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 12, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 22, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 25, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | January 30, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Interview, Essay |
| 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 undergraduate degree or equivalent |
| Notes | Others(Some research topics may not be available, so please inquire in advance.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 84,600 yen |
| Tuition per year | 356,400 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 441,000 yen |
Last update: Jun. 18, 2025









