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Shimane / National
| Postal code | 690-8504 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1060 Nishikawatsu-cho, Matsue-shi, Shimane |
| Department to contact | Graduate school of Human and Social Sciences Office |
| Phone | 0852-32-6032,0852-32-6333 |
| Fax | 0852-32-6059 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Division of Social Development and Innovation, Division of Clinical Psychology |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available for reference |
| 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 2026 | 16 |
| Number of privately financed students | 16 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | First time |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 29, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 27, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 31, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 4, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 24, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Major subjects, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Second time |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 27, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 14, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 20, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 12, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Entry | October, 2027 |
| Application category | Entrance Examination for International Students by Recommendation of the Designated Schools (For the Division of Social Development and Innovation Applicants) |
| Starting date for application submission | November 25, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 18, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 12, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | SPECIAL SELECTION FOR PRIVATELY FINANCED ENGLISH-SPEAKING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS （First -term Admission Examination）（Health and Behavioral Sciences course, Division of Social Development and Innovation） |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | May 29, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 21, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 31, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 4, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 24, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Oral examination |
| Entry | October, 2027 |
| Application category | SPECIAL SELECTION FOR PRIVATELY FINANCED ENGLISH-SPEAKING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS （Second-term Admission Examination）（Health and Behavioral Sciences course, Division of Social Development and Innovation） |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 2, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 7, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 18, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 12, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Oral examination |
| Program | Research program (Graduate program) |
| 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 (2nd level or higher) |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed 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 |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The Japanese language proficiency requirements differ depending on the major; please inquire for details. |
| Entry | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Application category | Research Students of Shimane University |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Program | Research program (Undergraduate program) |
| 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 (2nd level or higher) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 5 |
| Number of privately financed students | 5 |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 84,600 yen |
| Tuition per year | 356,400 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 441,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Application category | Research Students of Shimane University |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Program | Auditing, credit course (Graduate program) |
| 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 (2nd level or higher) |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 28,200 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 28,200 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The Japanese language proficiency requirements differ depending on the major. For details, please inquire. The tuition fee is 14,800 yen per credit. (Tuition fees are subject to change.) |
| Application category | Special Auditors of Shimane University |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Application category | Special Auditors of Shimane University |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Program | Auditing, credit course (Undergraduate program) |
| 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 |
| Qualification to apply | High School graduate or equivalent. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 12 |
| Number of privately financed students | 8 |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 28,200 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 28,200 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The tuition fee is 14,800 yen per credit. (Tuition fees are subject to change.) |
| Application category | Special Auditors of Shimane University |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Application category | Special Auditors of Shimane University |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
Last update: Jun. 11, 2026
