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Niigata / Private
| Postal code | 950-2086 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-16-10 Masago, Nishi-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata |
| Department to contact | Admissions Center |
| Phone | 025-232-6352 |
| Fax | 025-232-6335 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | a few (for the 2027 school year) |
| Applicants | 0 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 0 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of international students | 0 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 0 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application fee | 20,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 590,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Other expenses | 190,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Remarks | Additional costs for teaching materials are required: ¥230,131 for the first year, ¥78,532 for the second year, and ¥27,555 for the third year (based on 2026 academic year figures). Annual fees include student insurance (¥7,000), student association dues (¥3,000), and supporters' association dues (¥12,000). Other required expenses include the Hepatitis B vaccine and a four-type antibody test (¥20,500 in the first year) and national examination fees (¥32,000 in the third year). Additionally, students will undergo clinical training at dental clinics in Niigata City; all associated transportation costs must be borne by the individual. (Figures for teaching materials and national examination fees are based on typical annual costs.) |
| Department(s) | Dental Hygine and Welfare |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of June |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Examination for international students |
| Starting date for application submission | January 25, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | February 9, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 13, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 16, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | February 26, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2024 onwards |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | When taking the national examinations for dental technician and dental hygienist in Japan, a copy of the JLPT N1 certificate and transcript is required. |
Last update: Jul. 25, 2026