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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 102-8275 |
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| Address | 4-8-24 Kudan-Minami, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Office of Academic Affairs, Admissions Section |
| Phone | 03-5275-8311 |
| Fax | 03-5275-8324 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | a few (for the 2027 school year) |
| Applicants | 248 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 96 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of international students | 236 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application fee | 25,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Admission fee | 260,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 890,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Other expenses | 200,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Available. |
| Remarks | 1. An annual associate membership fee of 10,000 yen for the Nihon University Alumni Association must be paid. Additionally, a fee of 10,000 yen covering the first year of full membership dues must be paid during the graduation year. 2. Depending on the faculty, annual fees such as support association fees or maintenance fees (ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 yen) may be required (as of the 2027 academic year). Please check the guidance page on the online application website for details. 3. The university plans to request voluntary contributions to fundraising initiatives after enrollment to support the development of infrastructure for education, research, and clinical activities. 4. Depending on the courses taken, separate fees for coursework or practical training may be required (please contact the College of International Relations for details). *Items 1 through 3 are subject to change. |
| Department(s) | International Studies, International Liberal Arts |
| Distribution of application forms | Middle of June |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | First Round (Examination using EJU) |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 19, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 14, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | December 11, 2026(First deadline) March 18, 2027(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Oral Examination and Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World |
| 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, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | ● Scores from any one of the following Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU) sessions will be accepted: June 2025, November 2025, or June 2026. ※ Please note that the details of the student selection process and entrance examinations are subject to change; please check the Nihon University website (https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/) for the latest information. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Second Round (Entrance Examination using the EJU) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 20, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 15, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 12, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 5, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | March 18, 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 | Oral Examination and Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World |
| 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 November, 2025 onwards |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | ● The Second Application Period is open to individuals holding a Japanese residence status that meets the following conditions: 1) The residence status must be other than "Temporary Visitor." 2) The period of stay must be valid until at least the day following the enrollment procedure deadline for the Second Application Period (March 19, 2027). ● For the Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU), scores from any one of the following three sessions will be accepted: November 2025, June 2026, or November 2026. ※ Please note that the details of the admissions selection process and entrance examinations are subject to change; please check the Nihon University website (https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/) for the latest information. |
Last update: Jul. 25, 2026
