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Graduate School Kumamoto  / National

熊本大学 | Kumamoto University

Graduate School of Health Sciences

  • Entrance exam information
Postal code 860-8555
Address 2-40-1 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto
Department to contact Admissions office, Student Support Division
Phone 096-342-2146
Type of research department Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization.
Program Master's program
Major Health Sciences
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 Applicants who have completed 16 years and above of school education in their home countries or expect to complete it by the designated date.
Notes Approval from an academic advisor is required. (A list of academic advisors are available.)
Examination fee 30,000 yen
Admission fee 282,000 yen
Tuition per year 535,800 yen
Remarks Please refer to the application guidelines, regarding qualification, fees and subjects of exam. (*Our university's official website)
If you'd like to check the exam questions of past year at our admissions office, please contact us by telephone before visiting. TEL: 096-373-5456

※Total number of international students enrolled: 2
Entry April, 2026
Application category Examination for international students
Deadline for prior qualification screening June 12, 2025
Starting date for application submission July 9, 2025
Deadline of application July 15, 2025
Date of examination August 16, 2025
Notification of examination result September 1, 2025
Program Doctoral program
Major Health Sciences
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 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.
Notes Approval from an academic advisor is required. (A list of academic advisors are available.)
Examination fee 30,000 yen
Admission fee 282,000 yen
Tuition per year 535,800 yen
Remarks Please refer to the application guidelines, regarding fees and subjects of exam
(*Our university's official website)

※Total number of international students enrolled: 1
Entry April, 2026
Application category Examination for international students
Deadline for prior qualification screening June 12, 2025
Starting date for application submission July 9, 2025
Deadline of application July 15, 2025
Date of examination August 22, 2025
Notification of examination result September 1, 2025

Last update: Dec. 04, 2025

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