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Shiga / Private
| Postal code | 527-8533 |
|---|---|
| Address | 29 Fuse-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga |
| Department to contact | Admissions Center |
| Phone | 0748-35-0006 |
| Fax | 0748-23-7202 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | a few (for the 2027 school year) |
| Applicants | 5 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 5 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of international students | 14 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 14 (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 | 425,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Other expenses | 280,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Not available. |
| Remarks | The fees (tuition) listed are tentative. Additional fees for practical training may be required depending on the license or certification you intend to obtain. If applying from outside Japan, please contact the Admissions Center regarding the schedule and other details. |
| Department(s) | Department of Child Studies, Department of Sport Education |
| Distribution of application forms | Please inquire. |
| Availability of previous exams | No previous exams available. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Selection for International Students |
| Starting date for application submission | November 2, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 10, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 15, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | December 23, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Interview, Oral Examination (individual) |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, 200 points or above |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Selection for International Students |
| Starting date for application submission | November 26, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 8, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 12, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | January 20, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Interview, Oral Examination (individual) |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, 200 points or above |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Selection for International Students |
| Starting date for application submission | December 23, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 21, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 3, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 5, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | February 26, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Interview, Oral Examination (individual) |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, 200 points or above |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Selection for International Students |
| Starting date for application submission | May 20, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | June 3, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | June 14, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | June 18, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | June 30, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Interview, Oral Examination (individual) |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, 200 points or above |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
Last update: Aug. 18, 2026









